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**intimid8er** · 09-06-2006, 08:54 AM

Yeah it's in seat height.

Sorry I didn't clarify better. You were saying something about the bars being a bit of a reach for you. I'm 6'2". I found the reach okay, but full lock they were hitting my knees. Matter of fact the reach was natural for me. My hands just rested on the bars naturally. I'm not much of a fan of beach bars, and hitting my knees at full lock confirmed that.

daveygeek · 09-06-2006, 01:00 PM

I am used to driving sports cars, and between that and trying the backrest on the drivers seat, I lean back a fair amount. I think that is primarily why the handbars are more of a reach. I am also getting highway pegs, which I expect will exacerbate this.

Speaking of an extra inch, with the Corbin seat on, it feels like I'm getting another half inch or so over the stock seat. Which actually makes the windshield glare off of the dial a little easier to deal with.

Adriano · 09-09-2006, 03:12 PM

Mine's being delivered today!

JRoc · 09-13-2006, 10:34 AM

One more here in NY, and I'm in LOVE with this thing!!! Are there things I hate about it, yeah but overall I can't believe one can get a bike like this for this money! I've got a Strat S in Silver and people are drooling over this thing, Really attracts attention.
What things do I hate?
-- The exposed wires that could've easily been routed through the frame.
-- The GIANT exhaust cannon that IMO looks totally out of place on a bike beautifully influenced by the 1930's Art Deco period.
-- The sound of the engine, what's up with that???
Not really much else. For those that complain about the seat try riding a KTM, which is my other bike. I could go on and on about the things I love but I don't have time. I will say they've REALLY combined form and function in a way that the entire motorcycle industry, and the entire automotive industry as well, should envy! VERY WELL THOUGH OUT MACHINE!
I will say I'm not totally sold on the use of the EXUP valve in a machine that is designed to rev sooo low. I think that technology is best for bikes designed to redline WAYYYY past 5500 RPM's!!! No harm though, what do you guys think?
Also, what pipes do you guys think is the best swap available? I know V&H, my personal favorite, is coming out with a pipe in Jan./Feb. but it's also gonna be a two into one as well. How about the Yammie drag pipes vs the cobra? Ooops, I just realized my first post and I'm already jackin a thread, sorry.

The End...

Adriano · 09-13-2006, 02:38 PM

I love mine as well including the exhaust and sound. I LOVE the sound of the stock exhaust.
My last bike, a Vulcan 1600 Classic came with Vance and Hines which were way too loud. This bike sounds perfect. I love the stock seat which is very comfortable.

donnyb · 09-15-2006, 07:04 AM

I just purchased a 06 Stratoliner Midnight on 9/13/06. I should get it Saturday or Wednesday. I all depends on when I can get back to the shop. I'm pushing for Saturday

I didn't even see the bike I was purchasing but I know what I wanted. The shop is about an hour away so it should be a nice ride home. Hope I can keep the RPMs under 2000. What's the speed on 2000rpm on the Roadliner/Stratoliner? Thanks, Don

Adriano · 09-15-2006, 05:49 PM

Congratulations on the new bike. You will love it.

cycledadwg · 09-15-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnyb

I just purchased a 06 Stratoliner Midnight on 9/13/06. I should get it Saturday or Wednesday. I all depends on when I can get back to the shop. I'm pushing for Saturday

I didn't even see the bike I was purchasing but I know what I wanted. The shop is about an hour away so it should be a nice ride home. Hope I can keep the RPMs under 2000. What's the speed on 2000rpm on the Roadliner/Stratoliner? Thanks, Don

You should get around 60 mph or so, I kept mine to 2500 rpm and below the first 600 miles, it got around 70 to 75 mph, according to how much hill I was climbing or descending. Good luck with the new liner, ride safe, you're gonna enjoy this bike.

donnyb · 09-16-2006, 01:37 AM

cycledadwg thanks. I guess I didn't look at the owners manual well. I should have said 2500 rpm. This will be my first cruiser. All I have ever had are sportsbikes. Can't wait to get it!!!!

donnyb · 09-17-2006, 01:49 AM

Got my bike today!! What a great riding bike. Very happy.

Franklyspeaking · 09-23-2006, 01:09 PM

I bought my Stratoliner in late May. I took it on a 3000 mile solo trip through the South. Handled beautifully. Just added Speedstar drags and will be installing a Patrick Racing air kit and PCIII this winter if I can figure how to remove the gas tank.

Franklyspeaking · 09-23-2006, 01:15 PM

Bought Stratoliner in May. Took it on a 3000 mile solo trip through the South. Handled beautifully. Just added Speedstar drags and will be adding a Patrick Racing air kit and PCIII. I currently have 5200 miles on it. My problem is that I have no idea how to remove the fuel tank.

Franklyspeaking · 09-24-2006, 11:06 PM

I wasn't too sold on the EXUP valve thing either. Yamaha provided me with a set of Speedstar drags. Though they're not LOUD, they're loud enough and they actually increase the midrange torque. No policeman has stopped me for an emissions violation although the pipes aren't street legal. I love them and they I got money back from the stock vacuum cleaner.

langer · 09-28-2006, 01:04 AM

I am looking to change the exhaust to get more sound and squeez some more power out of my stratoliner. any suggestions? i'm wondering if its best to keep the EXUP and go with slip ons or ditch it for a full 2 into 1 roadhouse system.

Jammin'John · 10-23-2006, 10:00 AM

I'm gettin' a strato midnight in a week or so.

It's already been snowin' here though.

I think that she will be a sweet ride.

JJ

WillieWherry · 10-26-2006, 08:06 PM

I got my Roadliner in april of 06. I love it. It's black cherry in color. The large wind shield, fender tips, extra driving lights, shift lever, brake lever, factory bags, passanger running boards. About 2500 miles on it. The more I ride it the more I like it.

Willie

Jammin'John · 12-02-2006, 04:55 PM

I got my bike,

put 760 miles on her,

had the first service,

installed a Rifle windshield,

put a couple hundred miles on her

but now it's winter here The Tug Hill Region
and time to ride my old honda when the roads allow !

JJ

cdragut · 12-04-2006, 08:20 PM

I got a 06 Strat in July this year. Even though it is a little big for my "frame" (5.4, 28 inseam) it handles like a charm! And after a custom Corbin seat I have no problems. I have already put 4,600 mi on it. Best bang for the buck, IMHO!

Scoop47501 · 12-05-2006, 07:37 PM

Midnight Strat owner here. Had it a month or so and now it's too cold to ride much. Came off of Royal Stars and Ventures to get a Strat. My wife still has a Royal Star Palomino but has ridden my Strat and liked it alot. Could be a two Strat house someday

Scooper

**intimid8er** · 12-06-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoop47501

Midnight Strat owner here. Had it a month or so and now it's too cold to ride much. Came off of Royal Stars and Ventures to get a Strat. My wife still has a Royal Star Palomino but has ridden my Strat and liked it alot. Could be a two Strat house someday

Scooper

Congrats!!

What's the big change from Royal Star to Strat?

How do they compare comfort wise?

Size wise?

Handling?

09-06-2006, 08:54 AM	#41 (permalink)
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09-23-2006, 01:15 PM	#52 (permalink)
Franklyspeaking Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: '06 Stratoliner Location: Alto, MI Posts: 83	Strat talk Bought Stratoliner in May. Took it on a 3000 mile solo trip through the South. Handled beautifully. Just added Speedstar drags and will be adding a Patrick Racing air kit and PCIII. I currently have 5200 miles on it. My problem is that I have no idea how to remove the fuel tank. Last edited by Franklyspeaking; 09-24-2006 at 10:57 PM.

09-24-2006, 11:06 PM	#53 (permalink)
Franklyspeaking Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: '06 Stratoliner Location: Alto, MI Posts: 83	Speedstar Drags I wasn't too sold on the EXUP valve thing either. Yamaha provided me with a set of Speedstar drags. Though they're not LOUD, they're loud enough and they actually increase the midrange torque. No policeman has stopped me for an emissions violation although the pipes aren't street legal. I love them and they I got money back from the stock vacuum cleaner.

09-28-2006, 01:04 AM	#54 (permalink)
langer Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 06 Stratoliner Posts: 1	slip-ons or full system I am looking to change the exhaust to get more sound and squeez some more power out of my stratoliner. any suggestions? i'm wondering if its best to keep the EXUP and go with slip ons or ditch it for a full 2 into 1 roadhouse system.

10-23-2006, 10:00 AM	#55 (permalink)
Jammin'John Found second gear by accident Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight Honda Valkyrie Location: http://www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/region.htm Posts: 306	Strato I'm gettin' a strato midnight in a week or so. It's already been snowin' here though. I think that she will be a sweet ride. JJ

09-06-2006, 01:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
daveygeek Newbie Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Seattle Posts: 17	I am used to driving sports cars, and between that and trying the backrest on the drivers seat, I lean back a fair amount. I think that is primarily why the handbars are more of a reach. I am also getting highway pegs, which I expect will exacerbate this. Speaking of an extra inch, with the Corbin seat on, it feels like I'm getting another half inch or so over the stock seat. Which actually makes the windshield glare off of the dial a little easier to deal with.

09-09-2006, 03:12 PM	#43 (permalink)
Adriano Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 13	Mine's being delivered today!

09-13-2006, 10:34 AM	#44 (permalink)
JRoc In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2006 Star Stratoliner 2005 KTM 625smc Location: New York Posts: 104	One more here in NY, and I'm in LOVE with this thing!!! Are there things I hate about it, yeah but overall I can't believe one can get a bike like this for this money! I've got a Strat S in Silver and people are drooling over this thing, Really attracts attention. What things do I hate? -- The exposed wires that could've easily been routed through the frame. -- The GIANT exhaust cannon that IMO looks totally out of place on a bike beautifully influenced by the 1930's Art Deco period. -- The sound of the engine, what's up with that??? Not really much else. For those that complain about the seat try riding a KTM, which is my other bike. I could go on and on about the things I love but I don't have time. I will say they've REALLY combined form and function in a way that the entire motorcycle industry, and the entire automotive industry as well, should envy! VERY WELL THOUGH OUT MACHINE! I will say I'm not totally sold on the use of the EXUP valve in a machine that is designed to rev sooo low. I think that technology is best for bikes designed to redline WAYYYY past 5500 RPM's!!! No harm though, what do you guys think? Also, what pipes do you guys think is the best swap available? I know V&H, my personal favorite, is coming out with a pipe in Jan./Feb. but it's also gonna be a two into one as well. How about the Yammie drag pipes vs the cobra? Ooops, I just realized my first post and I'm already jackin a thread, sorry. The End...

09-13-2006, 02:38 PM	#45 (permalink)
Adriano Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 13	I love mine as well including the exhaust and sound. I LOVE the sound of the stock exhaust. My last bike, a Vulcan 1600 Classic came with Vance and Hines which were way too loud. This bike sounds perfect. I love the stock seat which is very comfortable.

09-15-2006, 07:04 AM	#46 (permalink)
donnyb Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	I just purchased a 06 Stratoliner Midnight on 9/13/06. I should get it Saturday or Wednesday. I all depends on when I can get back to the shop. I'm pushing for Saturday I didn't even see the bike I was purchasing but I know what I wanted. The shop is about an hour away so it should be a nice ride home. Hope I can keep the RPMs under 2000. What's the speed on 2000rpm on the Roadliner/Stratoliner? Thanks, Don

09-15-2006, 05:49 PM	#47 (permalink)
Adriano Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Roadliner S Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 13	Congratulations on the new bike. You will love it.

09-16-2006, 01:37 AM	#49 (permalink)
donnyb Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	cycledadwg thanks. I guess I didn't look at the owners manual well. I should have said 2500 rpm. This will be my first cruiser. All I have ever had are sportsbikes. Can't wait to get it!!!!

09-17-2006, 01:49 AM	#50 (permalink)
donnyb Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Got my bike today!! What a great riding bike. Very happy.

09-23-2006, 01:09 PM	#51 (permalink)
Franklyspeaking Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: '06 Stratoliner Location: Alto, MI Posts: 83	I bought my Stratoliner in late May. I took it on a 3000 mile solo trip through the South. Handled beautifully. Just added Speedstar drags and will be installing a Patrick Racing air kit and PCIII this winter if I can figure how to remove the gas tank.

10-26-2006, 08:06 PM	#56 (permalink)
WillieWherry In Training Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 Roadliner Location: South East Michigan Posts: 148	I got my Roadliner in april of 06. I love it. It's black cherry in color. The large wind shield, fender tips, extra driving lights, shift lever, brake lever, factory bags, passanger running boards. About 2500 miles on it. The more I ride it the more I like it. Willie

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12-02-2006, 04:55 PM	#57 (permalink)
Jammin'John Found second gear by accident Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight Honda Valkyrie Location: http://www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/region.htm Posts: 306	Strato I got my bike, put 760 miles on her, had the first service, installed a Rifle windshield, put a couple hundred miles on her but now it's winter here The Tug Hill Region and time to ride my old honda when the roads allow ! JJ Attached Thumbnails __________________ I don't care what you ride as long as you RIDE ! JJ

12-04-2006, 08:20 PM	#58 (permalink)
cdragut Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6	I got a 06 Strat in July this year. Even though it is a little big for my "frame" (5.4, 28 inseam) it handles like a charm! And after a custom Corbin seat I have no problems. I have already put 4,600 mi on it. Best bang for the buck, IMHO!

12-05-2006, 07:37 PM	#59 (permalink)
Scoop47501 Where Am I ? Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 2006 Stratoliner Location: Washington, Indiana Posts: 42	Midnight Strat owner here. Had it a month or so and now it's too cold to ride much. Came off of Royal Stars and Ventures to get a Strat. My wife still has a Royal Star Palomino but has ridden my Strat and liked it alot. Could be a two Strat house someday Scooper

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