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Leadfoot · 08-16-2006, 04:43 PM

Bought mine in January. 6300 miles so far.
My Roadliner

NeilM · 08-22-2006, 01:28 PM

I got mine 3 weeks ago. Best bike I could have chosen. I have the Black Cherry model because of the color and will be changing out some of the brushed chrome for polished over time.

daveygeek · 08-24-2006, 02:35 AM

Had mine for 2 months. 2400 miles.

terryc · 08-29-2006, 11:58 PM

New to forum. Just bought Roadliner this afternoon and will pick it up Thursday. Black cherry and decided to get the detachable windshield for long drives.

Looking forward to those drives. Haven't ridden in several years but just felt it time to get back on. Hoping all the reviews are accurate as there has been quite a few with all good things to say.

Terry

NeilM · 08-30-2006, 11:37 AM

Welcome Terry. I'm sure you'll find the Roadliner to be a great bike. I have one one major problem with it though...I don't have enough time to ride it as much as I want. With a 3 mile commute to work, it's just a tease.

cycledadwg · 08-31-2006, 09:17 PM

Welcome to the Roadliner club, Terry. Think you're really gonna like this ride. Ride safe, let us know what you think after a few weeks ridin.

daveygeek · 09-01-2006, 02:31 PM

Finally took some decent pics of mine:

2006 Roadliner 1 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
2006 Roadliner 2 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
2006 Roadliner 3 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
2006 Roadliner 4 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

**intimid8er** · 09-01-2006, 02:48 PM

Slicker 'n owl poop!

Nice bike!! Mr. Corbin certainly does appreciate your business!! Bags...seat too?

daveygeek · 09-01-2006, 02:51 PM

Had to get the corbin seats as well, because the Yamaha backrest doesn't have enough clearance to fit with the corbin bags installed. And the girlfriend insisted on a backrest.

And bags that looked THAT good were one of the things that sold me on the Roadliner in the first place...

However, having ridden with the backrest on the driver's seat, I have come to realize I am going to need to buy a 2nd one.

**intimid8er** · 09-01-2006, 02:59 PM

What's your riding experience?

daveygeek · 09-01-2006, 04:43 PM

I had a SV650 (naked) from 02, until I bought this in June. And some dirt bikes.

All in all, very happy with the Roadliner. My only complaints are that the display reflects too much off of the windshield at night, it should have been a 6 speed, my poor mileage (around 38 mpg) and the small tank means poor range, and the Max load weight of 470 lb is too low for it to be a good 2 passenger tourer.

**intimid8er** · 09-01-2006, 04:50 PM

Good!

The reason I asked. Is I am curious as hell as to how that thing handles. If you could give a real good work up of it. How she rides, handles, accelerates that'd be great. Of course, we are all looking for the good details! Not just...Handles well. Handles great! Corners like a dream!

We are expecting a 500 word no less full write up!!!

daveygeek · 09-01-2006, 05:51 PM

Well...

I'm probably not the one you want doing the write up then. I simply don't push bikes that hard. I tend to be a fairly relaxed rider. And to top it off, I just don't have that much experience. But I will do what I can, and will compare it with what I know.

Acceleration: Loads of power, and all of the acceleration that comes with it, however I am really surprised it doesn't accelerate quicker than it does given the power available. Than being said, it definitely makes you feel like like you could fall off the back if you don't hold on tight under a hard acceleration (the headwind at 70mph makes it feel that way too if you don't have the windshield on). Pulls very strong from 2K to almost all the way up.

Handling: Very nimble for a bike of its size. Lighter than a bike that size has any right to be. The best balanced motorcycle I have ever ridden by far. I hardly notice a handling difference when I have a passenger, so long as we are moving. Stable at all speeds (up to 110 for me, so far), and more stable than my SV was above 90. Great turning radius. Balance is particularly good at low speeds.

Ride: Great riding position, good for long hauls. The stock seat is great, I just got the Corbin seat, and don't have much experience with it yet. Speaking for somebody my size (6'1", 200lb) the handlebars could probably come back another inch or so to really be a perfect fit.

Other thoughts: The reflection of the (otherwise beautiful) dial on the windshield is really distracting. I am thinking of cutting a piece of smoked plastic to fit over it. The horn is anemic. I would recommend replacing them with a pair of Stebel TM80s (nearly a perfect drop in replacement).

**intimid8er** · 09-01-2006, 09:46 PM

Excellent! Thanks!

So I gather you haven't used up the extra inch Yamaha gave you?

(Roadliner is 1 inch higher than Roadstar)

cdragut · 09-03-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Excellent! Thanks!

So I gather you haven't used up the extra inch Yamaha gave you?

(Roadliner is 1 inch higher than Roadstar)

What are referring to when you say " extra inch"?
Thanks, CD.

rliner · 09-04-2006, 07:38 AM

Hi just bought a 06 roadliner with 1,980 miles on it and wanted to know if they are suppose to have more engine noise than the 1600 roadstars did? Mine sure sounds like it rattles when taking off from a stop.I put around a thousand miles on it so far with no problems, maybe just me but would like to hear from other owners about any engine sounds. Thanks,chris

daveygeek · 09-05-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rliner

Hi just bought a 06 roadliner with 1,980 miles on it and wanted to know if they are suppose to have more engine noise than the 1600 roadstars did? Mine sure sounds like it rattles when taking off from a stop.I put around a thousand miles on it so far with no problems, maybe just me but would like to hear from other owners about any engine sounds. Thanks,chris

I don't have anything to compare it to, but I am definitely not hearing any rattles.

**intimid8er** · 09-05-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdragut

What are referring to when you say " extra inch"?
Thanks, CD.

The Roadliner is one inch taller than the Road Star.

daveygeek · 09-05-2006, 05:17 PM

Is that in the seat, or what?

rliner · 09-06-2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveygeek

I don't have anything to compare it to, but I am definitely not hearing any rattles.

Had it checked by the dealer mechanic and said it was nothing,I am not use to the quiet exhaust, having the samson 2 1/4 inch pipes on my 2000 roadstar I only heard faint engine noises! Those big pistons sure do rumble!

08-16-2006, 04:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Leadfoot Where Am I ? Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Roadliner S Location: Oklahoma Posts: 49	Bought mine in January. 6300 miles so far. My Roadliner __________________ One 2006 Roadliner S and 9 Beautiful grandchildren. http://www.leadfoots.com/bike.htm

09-01-2006, 02:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Slicker 'n owl poop! Nice bike!! Mr. Corbin certainly does appreciate your business!! Bags...seat too? __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

09-01-2006, 02:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Had to get the corbin seats as well, because the Yamaha backrest doesn't have enough clearance to fit with the corbin bags installed. And the girlfriend insisted on a backrest. And bags that looked THAT good were one of the things that sold me on the Roadliner in the first place... However, having ridden with the backrest on the driver's seat, I have come to realize I am going to need to buy a 2nd one. Last edited by daveygeek; 09-01-2006 at 02:54 PM.

09-01-2006, 02:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	What's your riding experience? __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

09-01-2006, 04:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	I had a SV650 (naked) from 02, until I bought this in June. And some dirt bikes. All in all, very happy with the Roadliner. My only complaints are that the display reflects too much off of the windshield at night, it should have been a 6 speed, my poor mileage (around 38 mpg) and the small tank means poor range, and the Max load weight of 470 lb is too low for it to be a good 2 passenger tourer. Last edited by daveygeek; 09-01-2006 at 04:49 PM.

08-22-2006, 01:28 PM	#22 (permalink)
NeilM In Training Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: Roadliner Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 113	I got mine 3 weeks ago. Best bike I could have chosen. I have the Black Cherry model because of the color and will be changing out some of the brushed chrome for polished over time.

08-24-2006, 02:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Had mine for 2 months. 2400 miles.

08-29-2006, 11:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
terryc Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: 2006 Roadliner Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 9	New to forum. Just bought Roadliner this afternoon and will pick it up Thursday. Black cherry and decided to get the detachable windshield for long drives. Looking forward to those drives. Haven't ridden in several years but just felt it time to get back on. Hoping all the reviews are accurate as there has been quite a few with all good things to say. Terry

08-30-2006, 11:37 AM	#25 (permalink)
NeilM In Training Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: Roadliner Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 113	Welcome Terry. I'm sure you'll find the Roadliner to be a great bike. I have one one major problem with it though...I don't have enough time to ride it as much as I want. With a 3 mile commute to work, it's just a tease.

08-31-2006, 09:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
cycledadwg Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20	Welcome to the Roadliner club, Terry. Think you're really gonna like this ride. Ride safe, let us know what you think after a few weeks ridin.

09-01-2006, 02:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Finally took some decent pics of mine: 2006 Roadliner 1 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! 2006 Roadliner 2 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! 2006 Roadliner 3 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! 2006 Roadliner 4 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

09-01-2006, 04:50 PM	#32 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Good! The reason I asked. Is I am curious as hell as to how that thing handles. If you could give a real good work up of it. How she rides, handles, accelerates that'd be great. Of course, we are all looking for the good details! Not just...Handles well. Handles great! Corners like a dream! We are expecting a 500 word no less full write up!!! __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

09-01-2006, 05:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Well... I'm probably not the one you want doing the write up then. I simply don't push bikes that hard. I tend to be a fairly relaxed rider. And to top it off, I just don't have that much experience. But I will do what I can, and will compare it with what I know. Acceleration: Loads of power, and all of the acceleration that comes with it, however I am really surprised it doesn't accelerate quicker than it does given the power available. Than being said, it definitely makes you feel like like you could fall off the back if you don't hold on tight under a hard acceleration (the headwind at 70mph makes it feel that way too if you don't have the windshield on). Pulls very strong from 2K to almost all the way up. Handling: Very nimble for a bike of its size. Lighter than a bike that size has any right to be. The best balanced motorcycle I have ever ridden by far. I hardly notice a handling difference when I have a passenger, so long as we are moving. Stable at all speeds (up to 110 for me, so far), and more stable than my SV was above 90. Great turning radius. Balance is particularly good at low speeds. Ride: Great riding position, good for long hauls. The stock seat is great, I just got the Corbin seat, and don't have much experience with it yet. Speaking for somebody my size (6'1", 200lb) the handlebars could probably come back another inch or so to really be a perfect fit. Other thoughts: The reflection of the (otherwise beautiful) dial on the windshield is really distracting. I am thinking of cutting a piece of smoked plastic to fit over it. The horn is anemic. I would recommend replacing them with a pair of Stebel TM80s (nearly a perfect drop in replacement).

09-01-2006, 09:46 PM	#34 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Excellent! Thanks! So I gather you haven't used up the extra inch Yamaha gave you? (Roadliner is 1 inch higher than Roadstar) __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

09-04-2006, 07:38 AM	#36 (permalink)
rliner Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	roadliner engine Hi just bought a 06 roadliner with 1,980 miles on it and wanted to know if they are suppose to have more engine noise than the 1600 roadstars did? Mine sure sounds like it rattles when taking off from a stop.I put around a thousand miles on it so far with no problems, maybe just me but would like to hear from other owners about any engine sounds. Thanks,chris

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09-05-2006, 05:17 PM	#39 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Is that in the seat, or what?

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