Eagle77 Posted June 14, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 14, 2012 I am looking to purchase another bike and after a lot of looking and research I have pretty much decided to go with a Yamaha Road Star or Stratololiner. I am leaning toward the Stratoliner but I can purchase a new 2010 Road Star S for $12,000 and it is tempting. The Venture was just too hard to handle at slow speed. I might add I like to tour and I just turned 71 if that is a factor. I appreciate any and all advise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 14, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 14, 2012 The Strat is a 2 cylinder and belt drive, but a nice bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted June 14, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 14, 2012 Test ride the bike before you buy it to make sure you can handle the weight. Which ever you decide on. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted June 14, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 14, 2012 12k not a bad price ask them to take 3 of the 0 of of it and you will take it and remind them fathers day is coming up and that would be a great fathers day present to you test ride it first to see if you can live with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted June 14, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 14, 2012 You might wanna check out one of the 90s Royal Stars. I love my '98 for short trips and errands. It is a couple of inches lower than my RSV and a little lighter. It is not near the "pig" the RSV is at slow speeds and in my limited experience rolls in and out of the twisties much better than my RSV. It has the same (reduced HP) 1300cc V4 as the Venture and is shaft drive. Just my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle77 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks for the replys. I was hoping for some pro or con info on either of these bikes. I am ready for a different bike but I want to stay with Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider54 Posted June 14, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 14, 2012 Gene, I have an 06 Roadliner I brought new in 07. It has given me 48,000 trouble free miles. Plenty of power. Very smooth ride. Handles really well. The only issue with the roadliner or Strat is it sometimes stalls when you pull the clutch in after riding at low rpms. Not always but sometimes. Turning the switch to off and then back on seems to correct the problem for a while. Some complain about the rear tire wear. I avg about 8,000 per rear tire. I have added Tsukayu saddle bags and a HD tour pack, as well as an the Ultimate Seats. Wife and I both love it. I had some pictures but can't seem to fine them at the moment. I'll post them once I fine them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider54 Posted June 14, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 14, 2012 Here is a web site for the roadliner and strat http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=starroadliner&nav=start&prettyurl=%2Fstarroadliner%2Fstart&gid=146406691 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 15, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 15, 2012 I like the Strat, you should ride both and pick the one you are most comfortable with without a ton of mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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