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Old 06-08-2011, 03:55 PM   #1
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Default Got to demo a Yamaha today

Dealerships are demoing the new Stryker. As cruisers go, I really like the looks of this thing. So I went down and took it for a spin. (Also got a free pair of Oakleys just for taking a test ride)





My impression: Pleasantly suprised. This thing is remarkably nimble given the rake that it has. Throttle response is nice and smooth. I like the belt drive much better than the shaft on the last cruiser. Front brake is much better than my previous cruiser experience. Handlebars are in a relaxed position, not too high or low. Plenty of power for me (1304 cc). Had it at 85 on the interstate with plenty of throttle left.

I would definitely need the small windscreen on it due to the buffetting on the highway. This was also my first ride with forward controls. I like the seating position, but it would take some getting used to on the freeway with the wind pushing on the bottom of my feet.

Overall, I like it. Maybe some of you can visit your local dealership and give us your take on it.
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:09 PM   #2
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I wanted to but the local yamaha dealerships don't usually allow demo rides. Too many squids around.
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:16 PM   #3
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I been watching this bike for the past several months.

Really eye catching, and would be fun to commute and tool around on.

Local dealer also has a leftover Midnight Warrior for $9k I been watching.
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:18 PM   #4
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Those Midnight Warriors are badass. I'm torn between the new Stryker and a used Warrior. Also, I've seen some sick Warrior mods.

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I wanted to but the local yamaha dealerships don't usually allow demo rides. Too many squids around.
These are sponsored by Yamaha. According to my dealer, Yamaha is assuming the liability. They have a place on the website to check for participating dealers
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Old 06-08-2011, 04:20 PM   #5
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These are sponsored by Yamaha. According to my dealer, Yamaha is assuming the liability. They have a place on the website to check for participating dealers
Cool. Will check it out
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Old 06-14-2011, 09:42 PM   #6
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These are sponsored by Yamaha. According to my dealer, Yamaha is assuming the liability. They have a place on the website to check for participating dealers
Too bad they aren't doing anything close to me. I would really like to try a Stratoliner and free Oakleys for me to lose are always nice.
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:52 PM   #7
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What type of Oakleys? I could always add a fourth pair....
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Old 06-15-2011, 01:05 AM   #8
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That Stryker is sweet looking. If that motor is as strong a runner as its bigger brother in the Raider, I bet it's pretty fun.

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Those Midnight Warriors are badass. I'm torn between the new Stryker and a used Warrior. Also, I've seen some sick Warrior mods.
At times I really regret trading my Warrior in. Not because of any failing of the Buell, but because of the shitty trade-in value I got and because I never got around to doing all the fun mods on my Warrior that I had planned.
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They are doing it at my local dealer. I may or most likely may not go over and ride one.
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:08 AM   #10
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These look pretty sick...

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