08 Yamaha Raider..... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Broc · 11-03-2007, 06:15 PM

Who got one?

Man I would love one. This is one SWEET Bike!!!!!

If you were lucky enough to get one of these already.... please post how you like it.

Thanks
~Broc

SNAFU · 11-03-2007, 08:46 PM

Here is an old thread. Some like it some don't.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...=yamaha+raider

Here is the advertisement.
2008 Yamaha Raider S Video, video clips, movie, movies

Broc · 11-05-2007, 02:36 AM

Thanks SNAFU

Vrunner · 11-05-2007, 10:55 PM

I picked one up on Saturday. It is one hell of a bike!! I traded my 04 V-Star 1100 on it. I originally was going to get the "S" in the red color but once I saw the red with the black an chrome mix I was torn. The tie breaker came down to the wheels. On the red and black versions the wheels have a gloss black band in the center of the wheel with polished accents that just sets them off. The "S" modles wheels are all the same, no color. Plus the chrome accents that they are coming out with will look great against the black engine. I was able to save about a 1000.00 when it was all said and done.I got 4500 on my trade which wasn't bad and 7.9% F/I for 72 months.

I got nothing but stares and honking horns all the way home. Several people rolled down their windows to ask what kind of bike it was. The seat position and ride are fantastic. It will, as most bikes do, need a better seat for longer rides. The power is AWSOME! This bike moves out in any gear! I was at 70 in the blink of an eye. I only got half way in to the throttle. There is no doubt this bike will lay rubber not only at a stand still but while moving. A hyper charger, pipes and a tune will turn this bike into a real monster

. The tough part is it is getting cold where I live, (NJ) and waiting for the aftermarket guys to make the goodies!! I will see if I can get some good up close shots of the bike to post tomorrow.

SNAFU · 11-05-2007, 10:58 PM

Sweet!

to the Forum!

Vrunner · 11-06-2007, 10:07 PM

Here are some pics

robertc729 · 11-07-2007, 07:30 AM

nice bike

jgreenfi · 11-07-2007, 08:09 AM

VERY nice ride... I bet that definitely turned a few heads...

RayH · 11-12-2007, 02:59 PM

Got mine yesterday........... its lovely.

nolafishr · 02-22-2008, 08:12 AM

My Dad bought one, it is the Black Model, it is awesome and runs, I have a picture of it in my Photo Gallery with my Bike. If He would only let me Ride it!

2005 Roadstar 1700 Maroon

demingrickjames · 02-25-2008, 11:15 AM

The Raider is a very nice bike, But having ridden both my Stratoliner and the Raider, I'll take the Strat every time.

The ride is much smoother and it handles better.

I guess if you want the "custom chopper" look instead of the "neo streamliner" then the raider is your bike.

WV_Raider · 03-08-2008, 10:04 AM

I've not been on a bike for 20 years and my brother has been trying to talk me into getting one for the past 2 years. I've looked around for a bit but just haven't found anything that really moved me to fork over the cash. I almost bought a Roadliner last year and I think this years Roadliner-S in Raven and Red looks great! But when I saw the ads for the Raider, my interest really skyed!

To make a long story short, I picked up my Raider-S last Wednesday and got one hell of a deal on it.... 12,400.00 out the door! Pictures do not do this bike justice. You really need to see it up close. All I can say is that the Raider got my a$$ off the couch and back on the road after 20 years and I'm lovin' it.

My brother is a Harley man all the way, and his "guidance" has been towards the local Harley dealer. But when he saw the bike up close and took it for a ride, his tune changed. He loved the bike as well.

SNAFU · 03-09-2008, 01:51 AM

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shucker · 06-19-2008, 12:58 PM

I bought the new Raider S this past Feb. What a great bike. I have had Yamaha's since 1980's and this one is the best I've had. Powerful and very easy handling. Gets lots of great comments from even Harley riders. Don't much care for the stock pipes, but soon there will be plenty of after market pipes for this bike. I travel on very long trips with my bikes in the summer and this one is very comfortable. I did make a mistake and bought the Yamaha saddle bags for this bike and they stink. I'll be trying to sell them on Ebay soon. BTW, the small (14") windsheild is great. Rode the other day in the rain and it performed very well. The Yamaha engineering people did a great job in designing this new bike.

Broc · 06-22-2008, 02:11 AM

Congrats on the new bikes guys!

I want one sooooo bad but have to wait till I pay off the warrior.

I agree, the stock pipes aren't that great, much better than the stock warrior pipe, not sure what they were thinking with that one... LOL.

I hear they got some GREAT power to them, the engine is a little bigger than mine and that thing is a rocket.

Congrats again! Ride safe

LitenRaider · 07-18-2008, 09:41 PM

I just got my Blue Raider_S on Saturday. I LOVE this bike. the power and feel of the bike is just amazing. i really love the chopper/cruiser look to it and the way you actually sit in the bike and not on the bike. it flows really well!

11-03-2007, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Broc In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 02 Yamaha Warrior Location: PhoeniXXX, Az Posts: 107	08 Yamaha Raider..... Who got one? Man I would love one. This is one SWEET Bike!!!!! If you were lucky enough to get one of these already.... please post how you like it. Thanks ~Broc Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thrill Cycle

11-03-2007, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Here is an old thread. Some like it some don't. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...=yamaha+raider Here is the advertisement. 2008 Yamaha Raider S Video, video clips, movie, movies __________________

11-05-2007, 02:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Broc In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 02 Yamaha Warrior Location: PhoeniXXX, Az Posts: 107	Thanks SNAFU __________________ Thrill Cycle

11-05-2007, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vrunner Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	I picked one up on Saturday. It is one hell of a bike!! I traded my 04 V-Star 1100 on it. I originally was going to get the "S" in the red color but once I saw the red with the black an chrome mix I was torn. The tie breaker came down to the wheels. On the red and black versions the wheels have a gloss black band in the center of the wheel with polished accents that just sets them off. The "S" modles wheels are all the same, no color. Plus the chrome accents that they are coming out with will look great against the black engine. I was able to save about a 1000.00 when it was all said and done.I got 4500 on my trade which wasn't bad and 7.9% F/I for 72 months. I got nothing but stares and honking horns all the way home. Several people rolled down their windows to ask what kind of bike it was. The seat position and ride are fantastic. It will, as most bikes do, need a better seat for longer rides. The power is AWSOME! This bike moves out in any gear! I was at 70 in the blink of an eye. I only got half way in to the throttle. There is no doubt this bike will lay rubber not only at a stand still but while moving. A hyper charger, pipes and a tune will turn this bike into a real monster. The tough part is it is getting cold where I live, (NJ) and waiting for the aftermarket guys to make the goodies!! I will see if I can get some good up close shots of the bike to post tomorrow.

11-05-2007, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Sweet! to the Forum! __________________

11-06-2007, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vrunner Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Here are some pics

11-07-2007, 07:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	nice bike

11-07-2007, 08:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
jgreenfi Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Star Roadliner S 1900 Location: Alliance, OH Posts: 50	VERY nice ride... I bet that definitely turned a few heads...

11-12-2007, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
RayH Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: '07 R1 / '08 RED RAIDER Posts: 3	Picked up a Red Raider Got mine yesterday........... its lovely. Attached Thumbnails

02-22-2008, 08:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
nolafishr Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 26	Raider My Dad bought one, it is the Black Model, it is awesome and runs, I have a picture of it in my Photo Gallery with my Bike. If He would only let me Ride it! 2005 Roadstar 1700 Maroon

02-25-2008, 11:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
demingrickjames Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Deming, NM Posts: 159	The Raider is a very nice bike, But having ridden both my Stratoliner and the Raider, I'll take the Strat every time. The ride is much smoother and it handles better. I guess if you want the "custom chopper" look instead of the "neo streamliner" then the raider is your bike.

03-08-2008, 10:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
WV_Raider Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	I've not been on a bike for 20 years and my brother has been trying to talk me into getting one for the past 2 years. I've looked around for a bit but just haven't found anything that really moved me to fork over the cash. I almost bought a Roadliner last year and I think this years Roadliner-S in Raven and Red looks great! But when I saw the ads for the Raider, my interest really skyed! To make a long story short, I picked up my Raider-S last Wednesday and got one hell of a deal on it.... 12,400.00 out the door! Pictures do not do this bike justice. You really need to see it up close. All I can say is that the Raider got my a$$ off the couch and back on the road after 20 years and I'm lovin' it. My brother is a Harley man all the way, and his "guidance" has been towards the local Harley dealer. But when he saw the bike up close and took it for a ride, his tune changed. He loved the bike as well.

03-09-2008, 01:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	to M-J WV_Raider! Please fill out your profile and introduce yourself here. New Member Pitstop - Motorcycle-Journal Forums __________________

06-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
shucker Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Yamaha Raider S Location: MN Posts: 1	Who has a Raider S ?????? I bought the new Raider S this past Feb. What a great bike. I have had Yamaha's since 1980's and this one is the best I've had. Powerful and very easy handling. Gets lots of great comments from even Harley riders. Don't much care for the stock pipes, but soon there will be plenty of after market pipes for this bike. I travel on very long trips with my bikes in the summer and this one is very comfortable. I did make a mistake and bought the Yamaha saddle bags for this bike and they stink. I'll be trying to sell them on Ebay soon. BTW, the small (14") windsheild is great. Rode the other day in the rain and it performed very well. The Yamaha engineering people did a great job in designing this new bike.

06-22-2008, 02:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Broc In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 02 Yamaha Warrior Location: PhoeniXXX, Az Posts: 107	Congrats on the new bikes guys! I want one sooooo bad but have to wait till I pay off the warrior. I agree, the stock pipes aren't that great, much better than the stock warrior pipe, not sure what they were thinking with that one... LOL. I hear they got some GREAT power to them, the engine is a little bigger than mine and that thing is a rocket. Congrats again! Ride safe __________________ Thrill Cycle

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