Nothing against Harley, but i think that the fact that Yamaha's Star motorcycles have been growing faster than the market says something... I feel like its a matter of preference and of course price
Doesn't matter what it is, that's a bad ass bike! I ride a Harley Davidson and I'll still say it's a bad ass bike! Sorry, I just don't drink the orange and black Kool Aid...and give credit where it's due.
Some of these yammer hammers out here are just plain SICK! Their following is growing and growing...same thing for Victory.
@wq1299 Resale? That only counts if you plan to dump the bike. If you prefer to pay twice as much for a bike that is inferior, that's your perogative. Most of the HD owners around here love my bike- but not as much as I do. The "HD or nothing" folks crack me up!
@Yamahog12 No it counts when you keep a bike for 5 years and get most of your return to upgrade to a new bike. I bet this heap will bring 3K in 5 years if that. A similar Softail will bring 10K-14K in 5 years. And you are right, I would rather walk than ride that rip off, I would rather ride the real bike, not the impostor. Most of those HD owners are just being nice, they are really laughing inside.
@wq1299 What makes the HD a "real bike"? The price tag? Most HD owners worry about resale because they know they can't really afford the damn thing. I'd put my 2001 Roadstar up against any similar sized cruiser. Like I said, resale only matters if you plan to get rid of it. And the only reason for the HD resale retention is the Corporate marketing folks the HD pays to design their ads. They know there's a sucker born every minute.
@Yamahog12 What makes it a real bike?? Come on man this thing is a complete rip off from a Harley Softail, Look at the rear end, look at the front forks, look at the pushrod V twin engine, that sounds like sh** to add. Like I said, I would rather ride a REAL BIKE, Harley Davidson, the bike everyone wants to build.
@wq1299 First- I got nuthin' against HDs except for the price. But I laugh at the people who have bought into the HD marketing and become slaves to the trademark. Here's how to get the best of both: Buy a Yamaha Roadstar. Use some of the $ you save by not buying a HD to put on V&H pipes, open breather and re-jet the carb. Take the rest of the savings and buy some HD stock. Then you have a great bike and you also make money off the people who pay too much $ for HD bikes and clothes, etc.
@Yamahog12 Compare a Harley and a metric that are in the same class, not much difference in price. I looked at many bikes before I bought mine. A yamaha in the same class as my Harley was only $1600 less. So price not being a factor, I made my choice on the fact that I liked the look of the Harley and enjoyed the ride, handling and feel, better than the yamahas that I tested. No disrespect to yamaha, it is a great bike. Like anyone should, I picked the bike that was right for me.
@wq1299 a real bike? your conserned about the brand name you fuckin whiny yuppie. I bet you only wear real v neck sweaters by Gap, not that old navy shit. dumbfucker
@shihtalker Does not matter what I wear or what I am, it does not change the fact that this is a rip off! You got it you internet keyboard tough guy!!
@Yamahog12 Hey guy - this "Harleys only" fag you're arguing with doesn't realize that his American Iron horse Harley was made in Mexico from mostly Japanese manufactured parts. He doesn't realize that the Roadie was made right here in the U.S.A. This is to be expected, because he doesn't realize what a superior bike this Roadie is to his softail. Is a Harley softtail a great bike? Sure! But, for $21k = new Fatboy, $12.5k=Brand new Roadie with chrome and lots of extras! Give me a Roadstar please!
Not really sure what the type is. I bought the bike with the pipes on them. I think they are the V&H classic. I have made some more modifications including handlebar and forward controls. I will make a movie in the summer and post it.
Bike is from year 2000. Currently the bike has a different look, including forward controls, clear indicators and a whish-bone handlebar (highwayhawk).
i'm using the stock exhaust. i was thinking of changing them to the straight flow kinda pipes. do you think that will give me higher top speed ? better highend ? people told me that i will lose the low end pull if i do that. but it's the highend that i am concern about. would you give me soem comments ? please advice.
Saw this same bike in a pawn shop for $3,200.00 with 33k miles (2002 Roadstar) - was tempted to buy it....they're great bikes for the price.
TBaker1964 7 months ago
Nothing against Harley, but i think that the fact that Yamaha's Star motorcycles have been growing faster than the market says something... I feel like its a matter of preference and of course price
The5thHorseman13 1 year ago
I think it is funny how elitist people get about their bikes...
The5thHorseman13 1 year ago
Doesn't matter what it is, that's a bad ass bike! I ride a Harley Davidson and I'll still say it's a bad ass bike! Sorry, I just don't drink the orange and black Kool Aid...and give credit where it's due.
Some of these yammer hammers out here are just plain SICK! Their following is growing and growing...same thing for Victory.
incognitowun 1 year ago
Nice Harley Softail..Oops I mean nice wanabe a Harley Softail. Good Luck on the resale
wq1299 1 year ago
@wq1299 Resale? That only counts if you plan to dump the bike. If you prefer to pay twice as much for a bike that is inferior, that's your perogative. Most of the HD owners around here love my bike- but not as much as I do. The "HD or nothing" folks crack me up!
Yamahog12 1 year ago
@Yamahog12 No it counts when you keep a bike for 5 years and get most of your return to upgrade to a new bike. I bet this heap will bring 3K in 5 years if that. A similar Softail will bring 10K-14K in 5 years. And you are right, I would rather walk than ride that rip off, I would rather ride the real bike, not the impostor. Most of those HD owners are just being nice, they are really laughing inside.
wq1299 1 year ago 7
@wq1299 What makes the HD a "real bike"? The price tag? Most HD owners worry about resale because they know they can't really afford the damn thing. I'd put my 2001 Roadstar up against any similar sized cruiser. Like I said, resale only matters if you plan to get rid of it. And the only reason for the HD resale retention is the Corporate marketing folks the HD pays to design their ads. They know there's a sucker born every minute.
Yamahog12 1 year ago
@Yamahog12 What makes it a real bike?? Come on man this thing is a complete rip off from a Harley Softail, Look at the rear end, look at the front forks, look at the pushrod V twin engine, that sounds like sh** to add. Like I said, I would rather ride a REAL BIKE, Harley Davidson, the bike everyone wants to build.
wq1299 1 year ago 8
@wq1299 First- I got nuthin' against HDs except for the price. But I laugh at the people who have bought into the HD marketing and become slaves to the trademark. Here's how to get the best of both: Buy a Yamaha Roadstar. Use some of the $ you save by not buying a HD to put on V&H pipes, open breather and re-jet the carb. Take the rest of the savings and buy some HD stock. Then you have a great bike and you also make money off the people who pay too much $ for HD bikes and clothes, etc.
Yamahog12 1 year ago
@Yamahog12 Compare a Harley and a metric that are in the same class, not much difference in price. I looked at many bikes before I bought mine. A yamaha in the same class as my Harley was only $1600 less. So price not being a factor, I made my choice on the fact that I liked the look of the Harley and enjoyed the ride, handling and feel, better than the yamahas that I tested. No disrespect to yamaha, it is a great bike. Like anyone should, I picked the bike that was right for me.
harleyfatbob08 1 year ago 20
@harleyfatbob08 your fulla shit , almost the same price...what are you retarted?
shihtalker 11 months ago
@shihtalker do some research before you post again and, maybe learn to spell.
harleyfatbob08 11 months ago
@harleyfatbob08 Don't mind this guy, he is only a sht talker on the internet, I am sure out in about he is a pus!
wq1299 11 months ago
@wq1299 yup, i think you are right bro
harleyfatbob08 11 months ago
@Yamahog12 - LOL! Well written...
TheBlackPharoah 1 year ago
@wq1299 Stop talking Shit!
FirstGunnerySergeant 1 year ago
@wq1299 a real bike? your conserned about the brand name you fuckin whiny yuppie. I bet you only wear real v neck sweaters by Gap, not that old navy shit. dumbfucker
shihtalker 11 months ago
@shihtalker Does not matter what I wear or what I am, it does not change the fact that this is a rip off! You got it you internet keyboard tough guy!!
wq1299 11 months ago
@Yamahog12 Hey guy - this "Harleys only" fag you're arguing with doesn't realize that his American Iron horse Harley was made in Mexico from mostly Japanese manufactured parts. He doesn't realize that the Roadie was made right here in the U.S.A. This is to be expected, because he doesn't realize what a superior bike this Roadie is to his softail. Is a Harley softtail a great bike? Sure! But, for $21k = new Fatboy, $12.5k=Brand new Roadie with chrome and lots of extras! Give me a Roadstar please!
rudy7921 7 months ago
sounds fantastic...
kernowrock555 1 year ago
very good sound!!!!!!!!!!
Morrison2373 1 year ago
i like that exhaust !!! what kind of v&h
are those!!??? pretty bike!!!
osacrosacr2 2 years ago
@osacrosacr2
Not really sure what the type is. I bought the bike with the pipes on them. I think they are the V&H classic. I have made some more modifications including handlebar and forward controls. I will make a movie in the summer and post it.
arjenkik 2 years ago
i hope u do it!! ride safe!! and if
u could find out what type of v&h are those please let me know! i really apreciate!
osacrosacr2 2 years ago
sounds like a train going over the tracks at idle.
sidescrollin 2 years ago
LOVE IT!!!!
BullsEyeRocker 2 years ago 3
AWESOME SOUND!!
Aexeriot 3 years ago 2
Cool bike and sound, laws are tighter were am at :( had to tone them down.
sderagon1 Cheers
sderagon1 3 years ago
Im impresed by sound and look is one of the kind
STS00STS 3 years ago 2
Which year is this bike
STS00STS 3 years ago
Bike is from year 2000. Currently the bike has a different look, including forward controls, clear indicators and a whish-bone handlebar (highwayhawk).
arjenkik 3 years ago
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i'm using the stock exhaust. i was thinking of changing them to the straight flow kinda pipes. do you think that will give me higher top speed ? better highend ? people told me that i will lose the low end pull if i do that. but it's the highend that i am concern about. would you give me soem comments ? please advice.
soobeng 2 years ago
estuds bounana tuaca fonsalas !!
6209828 3 years ago
PEDAZO DE MAKINA!!!!
CLASICA Y PODEROSA!!!
BUEN GUSTO MAN!!!
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elTATAintruder 3 years ago