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Joe

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:09 am
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Hi, I am new to this group and would like to post this question. I rode a
HD Heritage for a number of years before selling it. Lately the Yamaha Road
Star has got my attention. If anyone is familar with this model can you
tell me how it compares to a HD?
What I mean is in overall quality, construction, materials used, fit ,
finsh , handleing.
I have compared prices and there is a big differance.
Is the old saying true that you get what you pay for. Or, can Yamaha
produce a compareable & reliable motorcycle at less cost than HD? I sure
do like this bike and I have read alot of good reviews about it. And the
leftover 05's are a great deal. Thanks!

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:47 am
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"Joe" <resxuz5378 DeleteThis @prexar.com> wrote in message
news:139hj21kp80rq38@corp.supernews.com...
> Hi, I am new to this group and would like to post this question. I rode a
> HD Heritage for a number of years before selling it. Lately the Yamaha
> Road
> Star has got my attention. If anyone is familar with this model can you
> tell me how it compares to a HD?
> What I mean is in overall quality, construction, materials used, fit ,
> finsh , handleing.
> I have compared prices and there is a big differance.
> Is the old saying true that you get what you pay for. Or, can Yamaha
> produce a compareable & reliable motorcycle at less cost than HD? I
> sure
> do like this bike and I have read alot of good reviews about it. And the
> leftover 05's are a great deal. Thanks!
>
>

Heya Joe.

I think that aside from the obvious differences, you would be doing yourself
well on a RoadStar. I have a VStar 650, not the same I know, but my Star is
very reliable, durable, low maintenance and most of all fun to ride.

You can ask this question with other Star owners at
yamahashttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/yamahastarriders/

People here dont care what you rode and are very responsive to all sorts of
questions.

Give them a shot.


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brought tears to my eyes... He said "No hablo Ingles".

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RKRM

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:10 pm
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"Joe" <resxuz5378 DeleteThis @prexar.com> wrote in message
news:139hj21kp80rq38@corp.supernews.com...
> Hi, I am new to this group and would like to post this question. I rode a
> HD Heritage for a number of years before selling it. Lately the Yamaha
> Road
> Star has got my attention. If anyone is familar with this model can you
> tell me how it compares to a HD?
> What I mean is in overall quality, construction, materials used, fit ,
> finsh , handleing.
> I have compared prices and there is a big differance.
> Is the old saying true that you get what you pay for. Or, can Yamaha
> produce a compareable & reliable motorcycle at less cost than HD?

HD = Iconic name staus and cult following for overpricing. Also there's the
Me too! Me too! Me too! factor. They're great bikes but geeze there are
another one or two choices out there as well. Too many people that ride
Harleys care only that is says Harley. If the bike doesn't say Harley it
will be o.k. -- promise. If this seems scary then there's always -- Me too!
Me too! Me too!Me too! Me too! Me too!Me too! Me too! Me too!Me too! Me too!
Me too!Me too! Me too! Me too!

I sure
> do like this bike and I have read alot of good reviews about it. And the
> leftover 05's are a great deal. Thanks!
>
>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:59 pm
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I saw somebody write something like "1/3 of the problems at 1/2 of the
price" or vice versa, comparing their Yamaha or other metric cruiser
to HD. While I'm not here to bash HD or any manufacturer, I'm more
than pleased with my experience and Yamaha's reputation for quality.
I'm on my second Yammer cruiser and have never had a problem with
either one.

It seems like when I read comparative reviews of cruisers, the Yamaha
in the group many/most times gets placed at or near the top, or
labeled best overall.

DTM

'06 V Star 1100 Classic
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Dave S

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:10 pm
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DTM wrote:
> I saw somebody write something like "1/3 of the problems at 1/2 of the
> price" or vice versa, comparing their Yamaha or other metric cruiser
> to HD. While I'm not here to bash HD or any manufacturer, I'm more
> than pleased with my experience and Yamaha's reputation for quality.
> I'm on my second Yammer cruiser and have never had a problem with
> either one.
>
> It seems like when I read comparative reviews of cruisers, the Yamaha
> in the group many/most times gets placed at or near the top, or
> labeled best overall.
>
> DTM
>
> '06 V Star 1100 Classic
>

I put 11000 miles on my 2006 Vstar Classic Silverado before laying it
down in early June 2007.

No probs or complaints at all about the Vstar other than to say it needs
a 6th gear and a better stock seat. I sat on the Road Star and its
saddle was much much nicer. I think the instrument panel on the Road
Star is less than appealing but otherwise no issues with the Factory or
the bike.

I AM disappointed with my local dealer however. They tried to tell me it
would cost $5000 to fix my laid down bike. I'm having another non-dealer
shop return it to functional for $300, and will fix the aesthetics for
less than $1000. (Liability only, so I pay).

Dave
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