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The Buck Stops Here

CarKnee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:20:00 GMT

Yes. I am to blame. I know many vendors have PM'ed and Emailed me and I was the one not following through. I am trying to fix that. I want to try to get this back on track.

That being said, I have already begun to wip the "Marketplace" of rswarrior into shape.

You should see that classified and vendor section of the site have some changes; more should be expected.
I have a very basic "Advertise" page with a contact form that ties directly into my shiny new CRM.
Certain members already have their "Vendor Badge" you will see more of this
I am hoping to get official monthly giveaways back!
Vendor Portal for immediate modifications to your advertising campaign

I ask that all members who have emailed, or PM'ed, me to please submit the contact form on the advertise page. I realize this is frustrating for you since I am the one who never followed up, but I would love to try out the new CRM ;)

Proper Tagging

CarKnee — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:58:00 GMT

There is a huge feature of this site that has been disabled because people have been missusing it. The feature I am referring to is Post Tagging in forum posts. I have just turned this feature on (in the Warrior Forums) in the hopes people will begin to use it properly as this can be a huge benefit in locating information you need.

What a tag isn't?
A tag is not a spot for you to enter in your signature line. It isn't a spot to enter in some funny quote. It isn't a spot to say something like "warrior."

What is a tag?
Tags are like keywords or labels that you add to a post to make it easier to find later. You can tag a post with phrases like "2002 TPS Recall." Later if you look for information of the TPS recall, you can just click that tag and get all posts that have been tagged that way.

What is the difference between searching and posting?

A search will return posts where the computer finds your term in the body of the post.
A tag search will return posts where humans explicitly associate a term to a post

How will Tag's help me?
Once all members are in the habit of tagging their posts the "Tag Cloud" will start to populate with keywords. The tag cloud is in the right column of the Forum titled "Popular Tags." Once you click a "tag" it will take you to a listing of all posts tagged to that term.

Tags Dumbified
For this site I have made it so that people cannot enter in their own tags in forum posts. You must use the "Chose Tags" button to select some predefined tags.

Example. This post is tagged to "Help" and "New Site" as shown below. If you click on a tag it will take you to a list of all other related posts.

I hope this feature works out and people start using it as it should. If it is used properly I can enable it site wide and make it so that people can enter in their own tags.

RSWarrior.com Needs a Few Good Men

CarKnee — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:53:00 GMT

RSWarrior.com Needs Help!!!

As many of you have noticed rswarrior.com has been on a slow decline in many aspects. [:'(] Certain areas of the site have been neglected, but today I am hoping we can turn that around. I have a dream that one day the "Warrior of the Month" section will be filled with pages of well written prose and overflowing with professional photos. The PCIII maps will be available for all to use and other user content will be easily accessible!

While I doubt it will be that good, I do believe it can get better than its current state!

I think I owe you all some insight as to why the site has become my red headed stepchild... This site started as a fun side project for me in 2002 when my day job was all but challenging and my life as a 24 year old was fun and games. Fast forward 6+ years... my job is challenging and time consuming. My life has gone from drinking copious amounts of beer to changing my 3 month old son's diapers.

When this site started it had a very tight nit group of moderators (geestar, DarkStar and Sangathor) and we have added two as time went on (billh1943 and JPWarrior) . Geestar and billh1943 haven’t been seen from in years. JPWarrior and Sangathor, while both very dedicated to the site have been busy with their own lives. That leaves DarkStar; the concrete that holds this site up. He has stepped up to the tasks that I have left to the wayside. However, he too, has expressed interest in selling his Warrior and moving back to Delphi.

Here is my plan.

I need a few good men (or women) who are interested in becoming volunteer moderators for various sections of the site.
This person will:

Need to be active on the site on a daily basis
Be familiar with the forum software
Be an upstanding member with no prior history of complaints
Almost all forums are needing mod's. (classifieds, general bike talk, anything goes, all warrior forums) Each mod would get a forum.

I am looking to have 1-2 moderators specific to each "Ride Club." The Ride Club areas have traditionally been overlooked by moderators. I think this has always been ok, but I would like to see a person who is very active in their area take charge of their forum.Same requirements as above.
A couple of people who are interested in maintaining the Warrior of the Month section. (People who have helped with this in the past would be welcomed!)
This person would require being able to perform the following:

Dedicate a 1-3 hours a month to this task.
Create a poll in the Forum to tally votes
Write, in proper English, a few paragraph description of the winner’s bike.
Be comfortable with this site’s gallery software.

Any other ideas that you may have to better help rswarrior.com

Are you a graphic artist that wants to help the design?
Etc…

So, “why would I want to volunteer my time for rswarrior.com” you ask? Good question.
If you are passionate about the Warrior and want to help the community this may be for you. You will be criticized by members and have your inbox flooded with requests for help. However, you will get the pride knowing you helped a few people out.

If you are interested, please send me an email with a description of how you think you can help rswarrior.com, why you are a good candidate, and how much time you can spend.

Thanks!
Sean
-CarKnee

The history of Eletrik

CarKnee — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:48:00 GMT

I don't think I have ever done this in the six year history of the site, but then again, this site has never seen a character such as "The Smack." Here is an email he sent me after his suspension from the site.

For those who don't know:
Eletrik was a positive member on the site for some time! He was doing some cool stuff to his Warrior and sharing with the community. That is what it's all about! However, one day, he posts up on his "hybrid warrior" modification. Things got ugly... other members started flaming him, he started attacking members, moderators tried cleaning up the mess. He posts more copies of his posts (called SPAMing), which then led to moderator editing of posts. Emails were sent and I hoped all could play nice. Wrong. He starts sending PM's to members and moderators flaming them all. Not good. I suspended his account until things could be resolved, then I get this email...

For the record:
I never commented on his project and I won't now.

"My word" that he is referring to is that I said he could have his post on the site... and it is. The post remains and will not be pulled down: http://rswarrior.com/forums/t/117509.aspx

I "reca'nize" that this guy is a total narcissist with an inaccurate view of what the world owes him.

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from   Eletrik Ride <eletrik_1@yahoo.com>
date   Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 12:09 AM
subject   Fw: RSWarrior.com Posts

I see you have 86ed me from the forum. I complied with your requests, yet the harassment did not stop. No apology was offered for the inappropriate behavior from you moderators. My posts were unjustifiably locked and removed. I did not advertise or spam - I did what any other member who performed a cool mod would do - I shared it with the group. This was never about sales or marketing. I have plenty of both and I don't need to spam or scam for it. All my sales are word of mouth.

Yeah, I am actually that good and my design works that well. When you invent something that works as good and for the right reasons as what I did, it feeds itself. No need to spam anyone. As a business person yourself, you ought to be able to grasp that, and in doing so realize that you were wrong about me. The reason I kept reposting was personal. No one orders me around, and no one controls me. This was a battle I was going to fight to the bitter end. I knew this would be the outcome, because there was no way I could be beaten down. The only way to stop the Smack is to pull the plug.

You renigged on your word. You let the moderators screw with my posts even after you said I could post about my mod. In doing so, you support the minority of your members who were either to stupid or jealous to react in a mature manner. Choosing instead to hurl insults my way. But none of that phased or stopped me. See, I take no crap from no man on this earth. No one insults me and no one disrespects me - EVER. Anyone crossing my path gets smacked down quick. This is the way it should be - since I have done NOTHING wrong and NOTHING to deserve the kind of treatment your moderators and members demonstrated.

By deleting my membership, you do not win. I am not defeated. Censorship is not victory. By squashing my right to speak, you only underscore the narrow minded, uneducated, neanderthol mindset your forum has. I will continue on with my awesome bike and my successful design with or without your forum. Since I used my Warrior as a proof of concept platform, I thought it only fitting to talk about it. I expected other Warrior riders would be proud that their bike stands as a vehicle to progress this technology. Just because some of your apelike members and moderators could not comprehend the technology does not give them the right to enforce Hitler tactics.

Your loss.   My extraordinary skills and talents are better appreciated by those who actually passed the 6th grade. So now that I understand you are NOT a man of your word, and what you say does not necessarily back what you do - I am glad to be rid of the stress. The horrible conduct of your group was extremely upsetting to me and it is just as well I leave you all to your own bitter stew.

So screw you, Sean - you and your group. As hydrogen technology takes a hold of the entire planet over the next decade (watch the news and reca'nize), just remember how an honest and creative guy tried to open your eyes to it and you all just shat in his face. You will eventually feel sorry for the horrid way you treated someone who tried to help and educate you. I will be taking apologies from over egotistical, unjustified, and uneducated fools at the door. I'll try not to rub it in too much.

BTW, I have 10,000 hits every month on my site. That's 1,200,000 hits a year. That's a lot of people checking out hydrogen technology. Not customers, just people wanting to learn more. A lot of eyes. I will be smashing and bashing your forum (in typical Smack fashion) enthusiastically in my videos (which have tens of thousands of viewers as well) and on my site. I'm going to tell those 1,200,000 people visiting each year how you and your moderators attempted censorship of me and the technology in the most fascist, unamerican manner possible. I will tell them about the homosexual edits in my posts by your moderators, and the attempt at control and silence with the locking and deletion of my threads. My audience is worldwide, and I will tell them all how you treated me. By worldwide, I mean every single continent on the planet with an internet connection. Look at the counter. People all over are going to know how the Smack was disrespected. After all I have done and freely given to you all. You ungrateful P.O.S.

I didn't even mention the other forums I'm involved with online. Tens and thousands of people who DO respect me who will learn about the decrepit way you run your little hole-in-the-wall forum. You are an embarrassment to this country, and to everything built on the foundations of integrity. Your breach of word and unethical censorship will be known throughout the land.

You will reca'nize. Know this.

Smack.

Emoticons. aka Smilies

CarKnee — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:14:00 GMT

A few people have had a hard time with the pop-up smilie window, but that window is not the 'end all be all' way to get smilies in your posts! You can manually type a smilie in using standard BB code brackets "[]" with the desired smilie in between!

Here is a list of all smilies available. To use them, just place the code in between brackets!

Code	Image	Description
:)		Smile
:D		Big Smile
:O		Surprise
:P		Stick out tongue
;)		Wink
:(		Sad
:S		Tongue Tied
:\|		Indifferent
:'(		Crying
:$		Embarrassed
H		Cool
:@		Angry
A		Angel
6		Devil
8-\|		Geeked
:#		Zip it!
:-*		Whisper
:^)		Huh?
<:o)		Party!!!
\|-)		Sleep
Y		Yes
B		Beer
{		Left Hug
8		Music
*		Star
O		Time
sn		Snail
pi		Pizza
au		Automobile
um		Umbrella
co		Computer
st		Storm
mo		Moon
8o\|		Super Angry
^o)		Hmm
+o(		Ick!
*-)		Confused
8-)		Confused
C		Coffee
N		No
D		Drinks
Z		Person
}		Right Hug
^		Cake
U		Broken Heart
G		Gift
W		Wilted Flower
~		Movie
&		Dog
I		Idea
S		Sleep
E		Email
ap		Travel
ip		Paradise
li		Lightning

How to Search RSWarrior.com

CarKnee — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:50:00 GMT

This information, and more, is available at http://docs.communityserver.org/wiki/page.aspx/187/enterprise-search/

Terms

A query is broken up into terms and operators. There are two types of terms: Single Terms and Phrases.

A Single Term is a single word such as "test" or "hello".

A Phrase is a group of words surrounded by double quotes such as "hello dolly".

Multiple terms can be combined together with Boolean operators to form a more complex query (see below).

Note

The analyzer used to create the index will be used on the terms and phrases in the query string. So it is important to choose an analyzer that will not interfere with the terms used in the query string.

Fields

Lucene supports fielded data. When performing a search you can either specify a field, or use the default field. The field names and default field is implementation specific.

You can search any field by typing the field name followed by a colon ":" and then the term you are looking for.

As an example, let's assume a Lucene index contains two fields, title and text and text is the default field. If you want to find the document entitled "The Right Way" which contains the text "don't go this way", you can enter:

 title:"The Right Way" AND text:go

 title:"Do it right" AND right

Since text is the default field, the field indicator is not required.

Note

The field is only valid for the term that it directly precedes, so the query

 title:Do it right

Will only find "Do" in the title field. It will find "it" and "right" in the default field (in this case the text field).

Term Modifiers

Lucene supports modifying query terms to provide a wide range of searching options.

Wildcard Searches

Lucene supports single and multiple character wildcard searches.

To perform a single character wildcard search use the "?" symbol.

To perform a multiple character wildcard search use the "*" symbol.

The single character wildcard search looks for terms that match that with the single character replaced. For example, to search for "text" or "test" you can use the search:

 te?t

Multiple character wildcard searches looks for 0 or more characters. For example, to search for test, tests or tester, you can use the search:

 test*

You can also use the wildcard searches in the middle of a term.

 te*t

Note

You cannot use a * or ? symbol as the first character of a search.

Fuzzy Searches

Lucene supports fuzzy searches based on the Levenshtein Distance, or Edit Distance algorithm. To do a fuzzy search use the tilde, "~", symbol at the end of a Single word Term. For example to search for a term similar in spelling to "roam" use the fuzzy search:

 roam~

This search will find terms like foam and roams.

Starting with Lucene 1.9 an additional (optional) parameter can specify the required similarity. The value is between 0 and 1, with a value closer to 1 only terms with a higher similarity will be matched. For example:

 roam~0.8

The default that is used if the parameter is not given is 0.5.

Proximity Searches

Lucene supports finding words are a within a specific distance away. To do a proximity search use the tilde, "~", symbol at the end of a Phrase. For example to search for a "apache" and "jakarta" within 10 words of each other in a document use the search:

 "jakarta apache"~10

Range Searches

Range Queries allow one to match documents whose field(s) values are between the lower and upper bound specified by the Range Query. Range Queries can be inclusive or exclusive of the upper and lower bounds. Sorting is done lexicographically.

 mod_date:[20020101 TO 20030101]

This will find documents whose mod_date fields have values between 20020101 and 20030101, inclusive. Note that Range Queries are not reserved for date fields. You could also use range queries with non-date fields:

 title:{Aida TO Carmen}

This will find all documents whose titles are between Aida and Carmen, but not including Aida and Carmen.

Inclusive range queries are denoted by square brackets. Exclusive range queries are denoted by curly brackets.

Boosting a Term

Lucene provides the relevance level of matching documents based on the terms found. To boost a term use the caret, "^", symbol with a boost factor (a number) at the end of the term you are searching. The higher the boost factor, the more relevant the term will be.

Boosting allows you to control the relevance of a document by boosting its term. For example, if you are searching for

 jakarta apache

and you want the term "jakarta" to be more relevant boost it using the ^ symbol along with the boost factor next to the term. You would type:

 jakarta^4 apache

This will make documents with the term jakarta appear more relevant. You can also boost Phrase Terms as in the example:

 "jakarta apache"^4 "Apache Lucene"

By default, the boost factor is 1. Although the boost factor must be positive, it can be less than 1 (e.g. 0.2)

Boolean operators

Boolean operators allow terms to be combined through logic operators. Lucene supports AND, "+", OR, NOT and "-" as Boolean operators(Note: Boolean operators must be ALL CAPS).

OR

The OR operator is the default conjunction operator. This means that if there is no Boolean operator between two terms, the OR operator is used. The OR operator links two terms and finds a matching document if either of the terms exist in a document. This is equivalent to a union using sets. The symbol || can be used in place of the word OR.

To search for documents that contain either "jakarta apache" or just "jakarta" use the query:

 "jakarta apache" jakarta

 "jakarta apache" OR jakarta

AND

The AND operator matches documents where both terms exist anywhere in the text of a single document. This is equivalent to an intersection using sets. The symbol && can be used in place of the word AND.

To search for documents that contain "jakarta apache" and "Apache Lucene" use the query:

 "jakarta apache" AND "Apache Lucene"

+

The " " or required operator requires that the term after the " " symbol exist somewhere in a the field of a single document.

To search for documents that must contain "jakarta" and may contain "lucene" use the query:

 +jakarta apache

NOT

The NOT operator excludes documents that contain the term after NOT. This is equivalent to a difference using sets. The symbol ! can be used in place of the word NOT.

To search for documents that contain "jakarta apache" but not "Apache Lucene" use the query:

 "jakarta apache" NOT "Apache Lucene"

Note

The NOT operator cannot be used with just one term. For example, the following search will return no results:

 NOT "jakarta apache"

-

The " - " or prohibit operator excludes documents that contain the term after the " - " symbol.

To search for documents that contain "jakarta apache" but not "Apache Lucene" use the query:

 "jakarta apache" -"Apache Lucene"

Grouping

Lucene supports using parentheses to group clauses to form sub queries. This can be very useful if you want to control the boolean logic for a query.

To search for either "jakarta" or "apache" and "website" use the query:

 (jakarta OR apache) AND website

This eliminates any confusion and makes sure you that website must exist and either term jakarta or apache may exist.

Field Grouping

Lucene supports using parentheses to group multiple clauses to a single field.

To search for a title that contains both the word "return" and the phrase "pink panther" use the query:

 title:(+return +"pink panther")

the following is a list of fields defined in CS2 Enterprise Search:

 body
 rawbody
 role
 url
 link
 name
 app
 sectionid
 postid
 date
 user
 userid
 title
 settingsid
 applicationtype
 applicationkey
 groupid
 parentid
 threadid
 exact
 attachmentname
 attachmenttext
 tag
 tagkeyword

Escaping Special Characters

Lucene supports escaping special characters that are part of the query syntax. The current list special characters are

+ - && || ! ( ) { } ^ " ~ * ? : \

To escape these character use the \ before the character. For example to search for (1+1):2 use the query:

 \(1\+1\)\:2

For multiple word searches without "and" "or" or "not", "OR" is assumed by default.

Searching now searches for near matches in post bodies, attachment names, titles, author name, tags and index-able attachments; additionally it searches for exact matches in the Category/Tag, Author Name, and SectionName fields without requiring additional syntax (Although it still supports the advanced syntax, which might make specific data easier to find) (currently all fields searched have equal weight, which could make searching on a common term, especially one used in a tag difficult, as lucene will score matches higher if they occur in a short field)

Site Supporters Overview

CarKnee — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:28:00 GMT

RSWarrior.com will continue to be a free resource for information on Star Cycles' Yamaha Warrior. Like everything else on the new site, the supporter system has changed as well. Donations for this site are typically done through PayPal and are made to any of the volunteer Moderators as well as the Administrator.

Lets view a comparison between the old site and new site.

Old Site:
You needed to donate within the current calendar year in order to get your year specific badge. Once the January 1st rolled around everyone lost their badges.

Example, say you donate $20 on 12/25/2008. You will get your 2008 badge, but it will be gone on 1/1/2009 at which point you would have nothing.

New Site:
There are no year specific badges. There is one "Site Supporter" badge that will last for one year from the date of donation.

Example, say you donate $20 on 12/25/2008. You will get your Site Supporter badge and keep it until 12/26/2009, at which point you will have nothing.

New Bonus Features:

The new system adds extra levels of support!

For members who donate up to $24.99 within one year (and lifetime total not exceeding $50) you will get your "Site Supporter" badge.
For members who donate $25-$49.99 within one year (and lifetime total not exceeding $50) you will get your "Silver Supporter" badge.
For members who have donated $50 or more over the course of the sites history you will receive a "Gold Supporter" Badge!

Lets run some examples:

Long Time Member

You donated $10 on 1/1/2006.
- You get a site supporter badge from 1/1/2005 -> 1/2/2006
No badge starting on 1/2/2006
You donated $25 on 2/1/2006
- You get a Silver Supporter badge from 2/1/2006 -> 2/1/2007
You donated $15 on 2/1/2008
- You get a Gold Supporter Badge starting on 2/1/2008 and it remains indefinitely!

Short Timer Who wants the Gold

You donate $50 on 2/1/2008
- You get a Gold Supporter Badge indefinitely starting on 2/1/2008

Just to reinforce this... this site is free to use. Donations are 100% optional.

So why would you want to donate you ask?

Supporters are shown less advertisements than non-supporters.
You get more gallery space for your images
You get a cool badge that you can brag about
Other features that haven't been implemented (or thought about) yet

Questions:

How much have I donated over the years?
-- On the right side of the Support page you should see all donations made to the site
I donated on xxx date, but I don't see it listed!
-- Please contact me so I can credit your account. Date/Amount/Recipient/PayPal transaction# are all good things to tell me.
How long does it take for me to get my badge?
-- If you were logged into the site and used PayPal it should take no more than an hour. However, donations by mail could take days.
How long does it take for me to get my "Silver/Gold" badge?
-- See Above.

Do you want your Video featured on the homepage?

CarKnee — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:17:00 GMT

Do you make videos of your rides and want them featured on the homepage of rswarrior.com?

If so, upload them to YouTube and make sure you tag them to "rswarrior" and they may just show up!

The New RSWarrior.com

CarKnee — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the new RSWarrior.com!

A lot of time and work went into this upgrade; it has been in the works for 2+ years! There are a lot of new features and enhancements, but there are also some features we have all grown to love that are no longer here.

Get new password

First things first, you will need to request a new password for this site. All of your profile information has been brought over, but we needed to reset the passwords. Please click here to request a new password be sent to you.
http://rswarrior.com/user/EmailForgottenPassword.aspx

Edit your profile

Once you have your password, please log in and proceed to edit your profile:
http://rswarrior.com/user/EditProfile.aspx

Add an Avatar

You want to make sure that all of your information is correct. Also, to set an avatar, first click "Yes" to enable and ten hit save. Step 2 is to select an avatar and hit "update."

Common Links

Active Topics - http://rswarrior.com/forums/TopicsActive.aspx

Member List - http://rswarrior.com/user/Members.aspx

2008 Road Star Warrior Specifications

CarKnee — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:49:00 GMT

Key Features:

The five-time AMA ProStar Hot Rod Cruiser class drag racing champion returns.
Twin-bore fuel injection provides spot-on fuel delivery under all conditions.
Rigid, light and strong aluminum frame, inverted 41mm fork and an adjustable link-type rear end provide near-sportbike handling.
200/50-ZR17 rear radial tire looks right and puts all that torque efficiently to pavement.
Engine:

The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 102-cubic-inch (1670cc) displacement, pumping out asphalt-ripping torque and acceleration.
Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48 degree cylinders with pushrod valve actuation keeps engine height down; large cooling fins, ceramic composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover provide more efficient heat dissipation.
Four-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient combustion and more power at all rpm.
Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance and lower maintenance needs.
Forged pistons accommodate higher rpm performance thanks to reduced reciprocating mass.
Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased high rpm durability.
Twin-bore fuel injection with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range
State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital ignition mapping for each cylinder.
High-performance two-into-one exhaust system features stainless steel headers and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin growl.
Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.
Smooth-shifting five-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for excellent roll-on performance at all rpm.
Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system has a narrow-design belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.
Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for easy starting.

Chassis/Suspension:

Specially designed, class-exclusive, aluminum double-cradle frame and swingarm increases rigidity by 41 percent (over standard Road Star frame), for tremendous strength and durability.
Super-rigid 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork in beefy, cast-aluminum triple clamps gives 5.3 inches of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.
Link-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality.
Dual 298mm front disc brakes and radial-mount four-piston calipers, and a 282mm rear disc combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.
Pulley design gets all that power to the back wheel with even more style.
Lightweight, Supersport-inspired five-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec 120/70-ZR18 front and a massive 200/50-ZR17 rear radial for awesome traction and cornering grip.
Extra-long, 65.6-inch wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.

Additional Features:

Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
Two-piece saddle is wide and flat for excellent comfort.
Digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.
LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano look.
Braided stainless clutch and throttle cables.
Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic fuel tripmeter.
Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.
Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.


MSRP*	$12,649 (Candy Red) Available from September 2007

Engine
Type	102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled 48° V-twin; pushrod OHV, 4 valves/cylinder

Bore x Stroke	97mm x 113mm

Compression Ratio	8.36:1

Fuel Delivery	Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor

Ignition	TCI

Transmission	5-speed close-ratio; multiplate wet clutch

Final Drive	Belt


Chassis
Frame	Aluminum monoshock

Suspension/Front	41mm KYB inverted fork;5.3-in travel

Suspension/Rear	Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping, 4.3-in travel

Brakes/Front	Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm

Brakes/Rear	Hydraulic disc, 282mm

Tires/Front	120/70-ZR18 Radial

Tires/Rear	200/50-ZR17 Radial

Wheels	5-spoke cast


Dimensions
Length	93.9 in

Width	36.8 in

Height	44.1 in

Seat Height	28.1 in

Wheelbase	65.6 in

Ground Clearance	6.1 in

Dry Weight	612 lb

Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal


Other
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2007 Road Star Warrior Specifications

CarKnee — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:41:00 GMT

Key Features:

The four-time AMA ProStar Hot Rod Cruiser class drag racing champion returns.
Twin-bore fuel injection provides spot-on fuel delivery under all conditions.
Rigid, light and strong aluminum frame, inverted 41mm fork and an adjustable link-type rear end provide near-sportbike handling.
200/50-ZR17 rear radial tire looks right and puts all that torque efficiently to pavement.

Engine:

The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 102-cubic-inch (1670cc) displacement, pumping out asphalt-ripping torque and acceleration.
Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48 degree cylinders with pushrod valve actuation keeps engine height down; large cooling fins, ceramic composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover provide more efficient heat dissipation.
Four-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient combustion and more power at all RPM.
Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance and lower maintenance needs.
Forged pistons accommodate higher-RPM performance thanks to reduced reciprocating mass.
Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased high-RPM durability.
Twin-bore fuel injection with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range
State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital ignition mapping for each cylinder.
High-performance two-into-one exhaust system features stainless steel headers and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin growl.
Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.
Smooth-shifting five-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for excellent roll-on performance at all RPM.
Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system has a narrow-design belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.
Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for easy starting.

Chassis/Suspension:

Specially designed, class-exclusive, aluminum double-cradle frame and swingarm increases rigidity by 41 percent (over standard Road Star frame), for tremendous strength and durability.
Super-rigid 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork in beefy, cast-aluminum triple clamps gives 5.3 inches of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.
Link-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality.
Dual 298mm front disc brakes and radial-mount four-piston calipers, and a 282mm rear disc combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.
Pulley design gets all that power to the back wheel with even more style.
Lightweight, Supersport-inspired five-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec 120/70-ZR18 front and a massive 200/50-ZR17 rear radial for awesome traction and cornering grip.
Extra-long, 65.6-inch wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.

Additional Features:

Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
Two-piece saddle is wide and flat for excellent comfort.
Digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.
LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano look.
Braided stainless clutch and throttle cables.
Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic fuel tripmeter.
Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.
Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.


MSRP*	$12,549 (Sapphire Blue/Liquid Silver Flames) $12,449 (Charcoal Silver/Silver)

Engine
Type	102 cubic-inch (1670cc), air-cooled, pushrod overhead 48-degree V-twin; 4-valve per cylinder

Bore x Stroke	97mm x 113mm

Compression Ratio	8.3:1

Fuel Delivery	Twin-bore Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor

Ignition	Digital TCI

Transmission	5-speed, close-ratio, w/multi-plate wet clutch

Final Drive	Belt


Chassis
Suspension/Front	41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3" of travel

Suspension/Rear	Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.3" travel

Brakes/Front	Dual 298mm Discs

Brakes/Rear	282mm Disc

Tires/Front	120/70-ZR18 Radial

Tires/Rear	200/50-ZR17 Radial


Dimensions
Length	93.9"

Width	36.8"

Height	44.1"

Seat Height	28.7"

Wheelbase	65.6"

Ground Clearance	6.1"

Dry Weight	613 lb.

Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal.


Other
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2006 Road Star Warrior Specifications

CarKnee — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:32:00 GMT

Key Features:

The four-time AMA ProStar Hot Rod Cruiser Class Drag Racing Champion returns, with even more style.

New for 2006:

Radial-mount front brake calipers provide the latest in braking performance.
New supersport-inspired five-spoke cast wheels look great, so do the new braided stainless clutch and throttle cables.
A new pulley design gets all that power to the back wheel with even more style.

Engine:

The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 102-cubic-inch (1670cc) displacement, pumping out asphalt-ripping torque and acceleration.
Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48-degree cylinders with pushrod valve actuation keeps engine height down; large cooling fins, ceramic composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover provide more efficient heat dissipation.
Four-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient combustion and more power at all RPM.
Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance and lower maintenance needs.
Forged pistons accommodate higher-RPM performance thanks to reduced reciprocating mass.
Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased high-RPM durability.
Twin-bore fuel injection with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range
State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital CD ignition mapping for each cylinder.
High-performance 2-into-1 exhaust system features stainless steel headers and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin growl.
Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.
Smooth-shifting 5-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for excellent roll-on performance at all RPM.
Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system has a narrow-design belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.
Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for easy starting.

Chassis/Suspension:

Specially designed, class-exclusive, aluminum double-cradle frame and swingarm increases rigidity by 41% (over standard Road Star frame), for tremendous strength and durability.
Super-rigid 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork in beefy, cast-aluminum triple clamps gives 5.3 inches of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.
Link-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality.
Dual 298mm front disc brakes and radial-mount four-piston calipers, and a 282mm rear disc combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.
Lightweight, cast-aluminum five-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec 120/70-ZR18 front and a massive 200/50-ZR17 rear radial for awesome traction and cornering grip.
Extra-long, 65.6-inch wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.

Additional Features:

Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
Two-piece saddle is wide and flat for excellent comfort.
Totally trick digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.
Trick, LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano look.
Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic fuel tripmeter.
Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.
Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.

2006 Road Star Warrior Specifications
MSRP	$12,399 (Candy Red) $12,499 (Cobalt Blue w/Star Silver Flames) $12,699 Midnight Warrior (Onyx)
Engine
Type	102 cubic-inch (1670cc), air-cooled, pushrod overhead 48-degree V-twin; 4-valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke	97 x 113mm
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	5-speed, close-ratio, w/multi-plate wet clutch
Final Drive	Belt
Fuel Delivery	Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor
Chassis
Suspension/Front	41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3" travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.3" of travel
Brakes/Front	Dual 298mm Discs
Brakes/Rear	282mm Disc
Tires/Front	120/70-ZR18 Radial
Tires/Rear	200/50-ZR17 Radial
Dimensions
Length	93.9"
Width	36.8"
Height	43.9"
Seat Height	28.1"
Ground Clearance	6.1"
Wheelbase	65.6"
Dry Weight	606 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity	4 Gallons
Other
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2005 Road Star Warrior Specifications

CarKnee — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 00:31:00 GMT

The Road Star Warrior
Is the Warrior a cruiser or a sportbike? The answer is yes.

Yes, that's a pushrod, air-cooled, fuel injected, 102 cubic inch (1670cc) V-twin -- that'll blow your socks clean off.

You'll appreciate the Warrior's superior power-to-weight ratio when you dump the clutch and that 200-section rear tire hooks up. When underway, you'll also appreciate that the Warrior was designed to stop and turn like a sportbike.

The Warrior features...

• A lightweight aluminum frame
• 41mm inverted fork
• Monoblock brake calipers
• Sticky performance tires
• Three-spoke alloy wheels
• Ergo-friendly rider and passenger foot peg location
• Comfortable 2-piece seat
• New, 3D tank emblem
• Clear turn signal lenses

The Road Star Midnight Warrior version has black paint, distinctive trim and appointments throughout.

One ride and you'll know why Motorcyclist Magazine said, "It stops and turns and soaks up the bumps better than anything else in cruiserdom." No other bike feels, looks, or sounds like the Warrior.

Total performance. Total Warrior. Road Star Warrior.

2005 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Features & Benefits

New for 2005
# New, 3D tank emblem reflects nicely upon bad-to-the-bone paint schemes.
# Road Star Midnight Warrior version has black paint, distinctive trim and appointments throughout.
# Clear turn signal lenses provide a custom, high-visibility touch.
Engine:
# The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 102 cubic-inch (1670cc) displacement, pumping out incredible, asphalt-ripping low-rpm torque and acceleration!
# Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48° cylinders with pushrod valve actuation keeps engine height down and ensures more uniform heat dissipation due to absence of a cam chain case.
# Large-bore cylinder features cylinder head with large cooling fins, ceramic composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover (for rigidity around the rocker arm) to provide more efficient heat dissipation.
# Four-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient combustion and more power at all RPM.
# Valvetrain includes intake and exhaust rocker arms that reduce inertia during high-rpm performance and higher-lift cams for increased horsepower.
# Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance and lower maintenance needs.
# Pistons feature durable and lightweight forged construction to accommodate higher-RPM performance with reduced vibration and less reciprocating mass.
# Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased high-RPM durability.
# Twin-bore fuel injection (FI) with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range.
# State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital CD ignition mapping for each cylinder.
# High-performance 2-into-1 exhaust system features stainless steel headers and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin growl.
# Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.
# Smooth-shifting 5-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for excellent roll-on performance at all RPM.
# Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system has a narrow-design belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.
# Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for easy starting.
Chassis/Suspension:
# Specially designed, class-exclusive, aluminum double-cradle frame increases rigidity by 41% (over standard Road Star frame) and offers tremendous strength and durability with minimal flex.
# Aluminum swingarm, born from R1 heritage, offers superb rigidity.
# Highly rigid, R1-derived 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 5.3 inches of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.
# Beefy cast-aluminum top and bottom triple clamps help increase fork rigidity.
# Link-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality
# Dual 298mm front disc brakes, born from R1 heritage, feature one-piece 4-piston calipers with fully floating rotors and 282mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.
# Lightweight, cast-aluminum 3-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec 120/70-ZR18 front and an industry-largest 200/50-ZR17 rear radial for awesome, launching-off-the-line traction and cornering grip.
# Extra-long, 65.6-inch wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create long and low center of gravity, added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.
# Wide, swept-back, 1-inch-diameter, rubber-mounted handlebars are easy to reach and reduce vibration to minimize fatigue.
Additional Features:
# Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
# 2-piece saddle is wide and flat for excellent comfort.
# Totally trick digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp- mounted analog speedometer.
# Trick, LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano look.
# Steel fenders combine timeless styling with sleek, aerodynamic profile.
# Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic tripmeter.
# Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.
# Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multireflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.

2004 Road Star Warrior Specifications

CarKnee — Fri, 02 Jan 2004 00:30:00 GMT

The Road Star Warrior®

We know what you're thinking. Is the Warrior a cruiser or a sportbike? The answer is yes.

Yes, that's a pushrod, air-cooled, fuel injected, 102 cubic inch (1670cc) V-twin -- that'll blow your socks clean off.

And yes, that's a lightweight aluminum frame with a 41mm inverted fork, monoblock brake calipers and sticky performance tires on three-spoke alloy wheels supporting this welterweight Road Star.

You'll appreciate the Warrior's superior power-to-weight ratio when you dump the clutch and that 200-section rear tire hooks up.

The 2004 Warrior sports revised rider and passenger foot peg location, new handlebar design and an all-new 2-piece seat that's wider and flatter for increased rider and passenger comfort.

We're talkin' bout a revolution here. The sound and fury of the gnarliest twin we've ever built is housed in a vessel designed to stop and turn like a sportbike.

Can you guess why the Warrior was Motorcyclist Magazine's Cruiser of the Year for `02? Simply put, "It stops and turns and soaks up the bumps better than anything else in cruiserdom."

Total performance. Total Warrior. Road Star Warrior.

Manufacturer's Sugg. Retail Price ... $11,999 ~ $12, 099*

2004 Road Star Warrior Features & Benefits

New for 2004:

Revised rider and passenger foot peg location and new handlebar design for increased comfort.

All-new 2-piece seat is wider and flatter for increased rider and passenger comfort.

Engine:

The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 102 cubic-inch (1670cc) displacement, pumping out incredible, asphalt-ripping low-rpm torque and acceleration!

Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48° cylinders with pushrod valve actuation keeps engine height down and ensures more uniform heat dissipation due to absence of a cam chain case.

Larger-bore cylinder features cylinder head with larger cooling fins, ceramic composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover (for greater rigidity around the rocker arm) to provide more efficient heat dissipation.

4-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient combustion and more power at all RPM.

Valvetrain includes intake and exhaust rocker arms that reduce inertia during high-rpm performance and higher-lift cams for increased horsepower.

Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance and lower maintenance needs.

Pistons feature durable and lightweight forged construction to accommodate higher-RPM performance with reduced vibration and less reciprocating mass.

Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased high-RPM durability.

Twin-bore fuel injection (FI) with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range.

State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital CD ignition mapping for each cylinder.

High-performance 2-into-1 exhaust system features stainless steel headers and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin growl.

Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.

Smooth-shifting 5-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for excellent roll-on performance at all RPM.

Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system has a narrow-design belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.

Electric starting system features solenoid- activated auto-decompressor for easy starting.

Chassis/Suspension:

Specially designed, class-exclusive, aluminum double-cradle frame increases rigidity by 41% (over standard Road Star frame) and offers tremendous strength and durability with minimal flex.

Aluminum swingarm, born from R1 heritage, offers superb rigidity.

Highly ridged, R1-derived 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 5.3" of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.

Beefy cast-aluminum top and bottom triple clamps help increase fork rigidity.

Link-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality.

Dual 298mm front disc brakes, born from R1 heritage, feature one-piece 4-piston calipers with fully floating rotors and 282mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.

Lightweight, cast-aluminum 3-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec 120/70-ZR18 front and an industry-largest 200/50-ZR17 rear radial for awesome, launching-off-the-line traction and cornering grip.

Extra-long, 65.6" wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create long and low center of gravity, added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.

Wide, swept-back, 1"-diameter, rubber-mounted handlebars are easy to reach and reduce vibration to minimize fatigue.

Additional Features:

Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.

Totally trick digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.

Trick, LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano look.

Steel fenders combine timeless styling with sleek, aerodynamic profile.

Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic tripmeter.

Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.

Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multireflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.

Includes 12-hour clock.

2004 Road Star Warrior Specifications
MSRP	$11,999* (Solid Color) $12,099* (Two-Tone Color) Both Available from October 2003
Engine
Type	102 cubic-inch (1670cc), pushrod OHV, air-cooled, 48° V-twin
Bore x Stroke	97 x 113mm
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	5-speed, close-ratio, w/multi-plate wet clutch
Final Drive	Belt
Fuel Delivery	Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor
Chassis
Suspension/Front	41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3" travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.3" of travel
Brakes/Front	Dual 298mm Discs
Brakes/Rear	282mm Disc
Tires/Front	120/70-ZR18 Radial
Tires/Rear	200/50-ZR17 Radial
Dimensions
Length	93.9"
Width	37.6"
Height	44.1"
Seat Height	28.1"
Wheelbase	65.7"
Dry Weight	606 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity	4 Gallons
Other
Color	Indigo; Cerulean Silver w/ Flames
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2003 Road Star Warrior Specifications

CarKnee — Thu, 02 Jan 2003 00:29:00 GMT

2003 Road Star Warrior Information

We know what you're thinking. Is the Warrior a cruiser or a sportbike? The answer is yes.

Yes, that's a pushrod, air-cooled, fuel injected, 102 cubic inch (1670cc) V-twin -- that'll blow your socks clean off.

And yes, that's a lightweight aluminum frame with a 41mm inverted fork, monoblock brake calipers and sticky performance tires on three-spoke alloy wheels supporting this welterweight Road Star.

You'll appreciate the Warrior's superior power-to-weight ratio when you dump the clutch and that 200-section rear tire hooks up.

We're talkin' bout a revolution here. The sound and fury of the gnarliest twin we've ever built is housed in a vessel designed to stop and turn like a sportbike.

Can you guess why the Warrior was Motorcyclist Magazine's Cruiser of the Year for `02? Simply put, "It stops and turns and soaks up the bumps better than anything else in cruiserdom."

Total performance. Does anybody make chaps with knee sliders?

Manufacturer's Sugg. Retail Price ... $11,999 ~ $12, 099*

FEATURES & BENEFITS

New for 2003:

Rear shock gains rebound damping adjustment to complement the already preload adjustable, link-type rear suspension.

Liquid Silver & Onyx with Indigo flames color options.

Engine:

The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 97mm cylinder bores
that provide 102 cubic inches (1670cc), pumping out incredible, asphalt-ripping
low-rpm torque and acceleration!

Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48º cylinders with pushrod valve actuation
keeps engine height down and ensures more uniform heat dissipation due to
absence of a cam chain case.

Larger-bore cylinder features cylinder head with larger cooling fins, ceramic
composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover (for greater rigidity around
the rocker arm) to provide more efficient heat dissipation.

Four-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient
combustion and high power at all RPMa.

Valvetrain includes intake and exhaust rocker arms that reduce inertia during
high-rpm performance and higher-lift cams for increased horsepower.

Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance
and lower maintenance needs.

New-design, larger-bore pistons feature durable and lightweight forged construction
to accommodate higher-RPM performance with reduced vibration and less reciprocating
mass.

Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased
high-RPM durability.

Twin-bore fuel injection (FI) with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated
by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery,
great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range.

State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered
fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital CD ignition
mapping for each cylinder.

ECU also controls engine air intake velocity by closing one of the dual
intake ducts during low-RPM operation for more efficient power delivery.

High-performance 2-into-1 exhaust system features stainless steel headers
and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin
growl.

Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.

Smooth-shifting 5-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for spine-tingling
roll-on performance at all RPM.

Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system gets an all-new, narrower-design
belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.

Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for
easy starting.

Chassis/Suspension:

Specially designed, aluminum double-cradle frame increases rigidity by 41%
(over standard Road Star frame) and offers tremendous strength and durability
with minimal flex.

Aluminum swingarm, born from R1 heritage, offers superb rigidity and a forward-mounted
pivot point that ensures excellent stability at speed and while cornering.

Highly rigid, R1-derived 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 5.3"
of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.

Beefy cast aluminum top and bottom triple clamps help increase fork rigidity.

Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel
tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality.

Dual 298mm front disc brakes feature R1-derived, one-piece 4-piston calipers
with fully floating rotors and 282mm rear disc brake with dual-piston caliper
combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.

Lightweight, cast-aluminum 3-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec
120/70-ZR18 front and a huge 200/50-ZR17 rear Dunlop Sportmax radials for
awesome, launching-off-the-line traction and cornering grip.

Extra-long, 65.7" wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create long and
low center of gravity, added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.

Wide, swept-back, 1"-diameter, rubber-mounted handlebars are easy to
reach and reduce vibration to minimize fatigue.

Additional Features:

Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and
chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine
as stunning as it is powerful.

Totally trick digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters
with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.

Trick, R6-style LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano
look.

Steel fenders combine timeless styling with sleek, aerodynamic profile.

Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1
type automatic tripmeter.

Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.

Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime
visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.

MSRP	$11,999* (Solid Colors) Available from November 2002 $12,099* (Onyx w/Indigo Flames) Available from January 2003
Engine
Type	102 cubic-inch (1670cc), pushrod OHV, air-cooled, 48° V-twin
Bore x Stroke	97 x 113mm
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Ignition	Digital CDI
Transmission	5-speed, close-ratio, w/multi-plate wet clutch
Final Drive	Belt
Fuel Delivery	Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor
Chassis
Suspension/Front	41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3" travel
Suspension/Rear	Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.3" of travel
Brakes/Front	Dual 298mm Discs
Brakes/Rear	282mm Disc
Tires/Front	120/70-ZR18 Radial
Tires/Rear	200/50-ZR17 Radial
Dimensions
Length	93.9"
Width	37.6"
Fuel Capacity	4 Gallons
Height	44.1"
Seat Height	28.1"
Wheelbase	65.7"
Dry Weight	606 Lbs.
Other
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Color	Metallic Titanium; Liquid Silver; Onyx with Indigo flames