The Yamaha Road Star Warrior Forum

Terry:

 Well I saw them at Bikeweek and actually love the feel of the bike. The ergonomics are right on, and I actually kind of like the riding position and balance. I REALLY like the 10th anniversary model which is considerably lower in ride height, and more performance oriented...believe it or not...they've already sold every 10th anniversary model before they've all been produced....doesn't sound like a crap bike to me...

All 5 of them right? 

JamesD:

Terry:

 Well I saw them at Bikeweek and actually love the feel of the bike. The ergonomics are right on, and I actually kind of like the riding position and balance. I REALLY like the 10th anniversary model which is considerably lower in ride height, and more performance oriented...believe it or not...they've already sold every 10th anniversary model before they've all been produced....doesn't sound like a crap bike to me...

All 5 of them right? 

Now that is some funny sh*t

I've ridden one a couple of times and it was by far the best riding and most function long range touring bike that I have ever ridden, and I've ridden Goldwings, Ultra's, Roadglides, and Streetglides.  The riding position is excellent, and the extremely long floor boards allow you to move around enough to never be sore.  The fairing may be ugly but it is provides amazing wind protection, and I didn't experience any head buffetting.  The seat is excellent and the power windshield has a lot of potential with a lower cut windscreen.  The bike may be butt ugly stock, but it can look pretty cool as well IMHO.  If I can get my internet to work when I get home I'll post a pic of an all blacked out, lowered one that is pretty cool.

Today, while I was getting gas, I was asked the same thing.

Dragstar:

I've ridden one a couple of times and it was by far the best riding and most function long range touring bike that I have ever ridden, and I've ridden Goldwings, Ultra's, Roadglides, and Streetglides.  The riding position is excellent, and the extremely long floor boards allow you to move around enough to never be sore.  The fairing may be ugly but it is provides amazing wind protection, and I didn't experience any head buffetting.  The seat is excellent and the power windshield has a lot of potential with a lower cut windscreen.  The bike may be butt ugly stock, but it can look pretty cool as well IMHO.  If I can get my internet to work when I get home I'll post a pic of an all blacked out, lowered one that is pretty cool.

You know what else has big floor boards, power windows and excellent wind protection?

A car.

Sushi_Biker:

Dragstar:

I've ridden one a couple of times and it was by far the best riding and most function long range touring bike that I have ever ridden, and I've ridden Goldwings, Ultra's, Roadglides, and Streetglides.  The riding position is excellent, and the extremely long floor boards allow you to move around enough to never be sore.  The fairing may be ugly but it is provides amazing wind protection, and I didn't experience any head buffetting.  The seat is excellent and the power windshield has a lot of potential with a lower cut windscreen.  The bike may be butt ugly stock, but it can look pretty cool as well IMHO.  If I can get my internet to work when I get home I'll post a pic of an all blacked out, lowered one that is pretty cool.

You know what else has big floor boards, power windows and excellent wind protection?

A car.

parkinglot:

I thought I saw it here that sonny barger rides a vision?? Maybe I'm wrong, but I dunno, must be better than some of the other cruisers out there if he rides one... Not sure what he used to ride... :p

Why?  Is he the all knowing guru of bikes?  Somehow I don't think so.  As somewhat of a celebrity, even if it is for mostly the wrong reasons, there is a possibility Victory is partially sponsoring him. 

well he used to hide a harley,  so how long have you been in the " if its good enough for Sonny ,its good enough for me" camp?

parkinglot:

I thought I saw it here that sonny barger rides a vision?? Maybe I'm wrong, but I dunno, must be better than some of the other cruisers out there if he rides one... Not sure what he used to ride... :p

HAHHAHA.. No offense but... Who cares what an old meth dealing thug rides? I don't see him as any sort of authority on motorcycles. Drug dealing maybe but not motorcycles.

JamesD:

parkinglot:

I thought I saw it here that sonny barger rides a vision?? Maybe I'm wrong, but I dunno, must be better than some of the other cruisers out there if he rides one... Not sure what he used to ride... :p

 

HAHHAHA.. No offense but... Who cares what an old meth dealing thug rides? I don't see him as any sort of authority on motorcycles. Drug dealing maybe but not motorcycles.

Ooooohhhh...now you done it!!

I rode one two weeks ago in Florida. It was a nice bike. Not my taste in looks but it rode nice. I like the wind hitting my face so I am not really the big cruiser type.

Ya, I am sure he is watching RSWarrior.com for some IT Geek to call him a name so he can pounce..LOL From the looks of him he ain't going anywhere. He might have to get some of his homies to pay me a visit.. O NOES

Ha, good point.  I'm not saying I would trade my Warrior for one, not a chance, just that it makes a damn nice touring bike, and I would buy one before an Oldwing, or Ultra, or Streetglide.  It would be tight contention between a Vision and a Roadglide, but the Vision walks all over it in the power department.  It also can look pretty Bad A$$ when customized appropriately.