I certainly think so!

wil gallivan I agree I have one now these days if somebody sees one they wonder what that is and do they still make them I have a 07 have people tried to buy mine not for sale and they like the way it's designed

Enjoy the Hell out of it man! Join the RS Warrior Forums and RoadStar Warrior Facebook groups, theres loads of info there!

Price is raising on good examples! Still available in the $3500 range

Myrandomvideo' s good luck with the raider.. my 2010 raider gave out at 20k... third gear shit the bed costing 3k to fix.. pos

Yeah I've got that Barnett kit on my list of things to do soon!

Both why not? Best of both worlds

@David Sanchez the Vrod is faster I think. I just didnt like the tapered look of the front end view from the seat, and the Vrod is twice the price. The Vrod is badass though.

Listen, I use to joke that the average age of a Buick owner was Deceased. My grandfather was a big lad like me, and he loved big cars. Its a 2005 Park Avenue with all the bells and whistles besides the supercharger (The Ultra). He special ordered this one in 2004 as a 2005 year model (The last for the Park Avenues) but rarely drove it. I inherited it in 2013 with only 23,000 miles on it. I drove it up until I bought a truck to move across the country to California, and when I sold it in 2019 it had only 65,000 miles on her. I never had any issues with the car. Super comfy, it had the upgraded sound system, it had the heads up display on the windshield that showed your speed and such, tons of room for people or things, got good mpg. Cheap to insure. I genuinely miss the car.

@@avatarquinn Had a '98 Park Avenue, bought used with almost 100K on her. She ran and drove great. Very comfortable. 20mpg is about all I got though.

I believe it was the 107. It was like riding a recliner down the road tied to the front of a freight train. Awesome bike to ride! A bit on the pricey side, but they do hold their value quite well. It did not get anywhere close to the Warrior as far as balance at slow speeds and corner approach and exit speed considering the angles arent as low as the Warrior. Then again, alot of riding is dependent on the rider skill level. Ive seen guys on Goldwings keeping up with Liter bikes in the canyons out here.

Thanks man!

Mine is stock I believe. I'm a big rider, 6'3" and 375lbs, and I don't bottom out.

Vance and Hines Big Shots, sounds mean!

LOVE the Raider!

YES. The biggest thing you'll have to get used to is the weight and size. But once you get a few hundred miles under your belt you'll LOVE the ride!

​@@avatarquinnNice man, I appreciate you reply, I couldn't even sleep last night thinking about that. But tbh, I rode it and I know I can handle it.

@ enjoy it man! Where you riding at?

I still use this setup! A Scorpion EXO Covert helmet, a GoPro Hero 5, and a Purple Panda lapel mic. Everything is attached to the face mask part that detaches from the helmet itself, making it very easy to change batteries or store it when stopped somewhere. It isnt the safest selection but looks cool and works perfect for POV Vlogging.

Take it to Ted at Sport Cycle

@@avatarquinn Ted on Eisenhower... When I use to ride R1's ( a long time ago), there was a guy on the corner of Waters and Eisenhower who did some work for me. If it's the same guy, I'll see if he can help. Thanks.

@@dreb8man that's the guy. He knows his stuff. Hes usually a bit busy. I moved out to Bay Area California a year ago though. I assume hes still in operation.

high rpms? Who told you they were high at 80? You must not have been on very many bikes.

It would be the PERFECT bike with a 6th gear!

Im scraping foot pegs before exhaust gets close to road. Ide say a few degrees better than a Softail due to front end setup and balance.

@@avatarquinn I'll never buy another HD. I picked up a Yamaha Raider a few months ago and while the foot pegs scrape sooner than I'd like, I don't have to concern myself with anything else getting damaged. The Japanese manufacturers simply design and engineer superior bikes.

They all felt fast! The Warrior just spoke to me!

Smooth, its belt driven

190.5cm, or 6'3"-ish

2002-2010 yamaha warriors are all fuel injected. Just letting you know

No as there is no carb, this is a fuel injected bike.

Yes! Tell him to order the 3 inch extension kit from Pacific Coast Star, they run around $90 but are 100% worth it for a taller rider! IF that still is too cramped for him, return the 3 inch kit and order the 5 inch kit. But start with the 3 inch kit.

@@avatarquinn ok. Thanks a lot

Brittany Cato 450lbs and this bike fit me like a glove

@@austinpatterson5178 he loves his. Hes had several people want to buy it and he said hed npt selling.

Brittany Cato I don’t blame him tell him do not and I mean for real do not sell they are rare even if it’s a salvage bike it’s worth a lot I work for insurance and Iv seen thes for sale after a wreck and they are still worth big money

It boiled down to personal preference. The M109R is faster, but the Warrior is much more nimble in the corners. The M109R is shaft drive, the Warrior is belt drive. IMHO the Warrior looks better. It put a bigger smile on my face riding it, so its the one I went with.

Thanks man!

I always wondered witch is better, this is my VTX1800 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLyForFirtDde4U.html

I did, after I bought the Warrior. I reviewed one on my channel. It's more powerful, but didn't give me what I wanted in the cornering department. Its more "Chopper" than what I wanted.

@@avatarquinn gotcha, I love my raider but good to know the warrior is a different animal

While "good deal" is subjective, Ide say anything below $4000. Theres some cream puff customized Warriors out there in the $5000-6000 range, and even some Turbo Warriors that are $10,000. However, you can find a nice low mileage unmolested Warrior aplenty for under $5000, some careful, patient, shopping and some dickering and you can land some sweet deals on a sweet bike! Good luck!

QuinnUltra Thank you!

Vance and Hines Big Shots

If money is no option, and you have some change for upgrades and maintenance, buy the Vrod. In stock form the Vrod is faster, and more comfy. It is smaller, lighter, and thinner. You would need a cam kit with some other upgrades to make the Warrior compete, however you would spend thousands less than buying a Vrod. You can get a nice Warrior for $4500, a nice Vrod will set you back minimum $8000. Then again its all up to you. I rode two different Vrods and they just felt....petite, small, and just didnt make me feel like a bad ass. I got on my Warrior and it immediately just FELT right to me, and I FEEL like a badass, and it gets looks and thumbs up EVERYWHERE. Also the Warrior, to me, is easier to get low in corners and then throw the other way.

Hey thank you so much for your response !!!! I have always been a fan of the Warrior an great video n thank you !!!

Definitely! When you are shopping for one, and of course this will involve personal preference, find a bike that has A. an after market seat with the stock seat, B. Saddlebags, Viking Bags are popular, C. An aftermarket exhaust, Vance and Hines sound amazing, and D. Isn't molested or has been laid down. Lots of guys do VBAK upgrades and Power Commander and that's fine, just be careful about a bike that has been rode hard and abused. If you can find a bike that someone else loved and spent a lot of money on accessories and tires etc, then that will save you lots of cash. Exhaust systems are $600, seats are $600, tires are $400, etc etc. Be patient and shop around, you might have to drive a few hours to get a nice one. Join RSWarrior.com and the Facebook group and look for ones for sale on there, those bikes have mostly been appreciated and not abused. Then ENJOY the ride!

@@avatarquinn It has the Vance and Hines pipes and is like pristine. Though it does only have the stock seat and no saddle bags. But it's only 3800 so I think it's a good deal.

@@mackallen8116 Yeah $3800 is a good buy if it doesnt have really high miles.

@@avatarquinn It's got 18000 miles

QuinnUltra Do you know if there are aftermarket engine guards for this bike?

Z31 or Z32?

In terms of speed they are very close, down to the rider really. In my opinion the Yamaha is more reliable, the Suzuki is bigger, Suzuki has more fairings, Yamaha sounds better, Yamaha is better in the corners, Suzuki stock is more comfy, really they are very close. I liked the look and feel of the Warrior.

@@avatarquinn thanks for the reply..ive been considering the warrior for a while now because I don't see too many of them and they are 2 grand cheaper..my only concern would be they aren't water cooled but air cooled ..u have any issues riding arund town and stuck in traffic and the bike overheating?

@@TAMPABOY4LIFE88 No none at all. It gets warm sure, just like any other air cooled bike, but it isnt bad.

Ok great sounds good. Just don’t want it to overheat Incase I ever get stuck but then again it won’t be my daily so screw it. I feel like these bikes are over looked and here in Florida these are rare since everyone drives Harley’s or other standard cruisers. They have a unique sound to them. Ride safe my friend.

@@TAMPABOY4LIFE88 get one you won't regret it I like M109 as well that will be my next purchase.

Honda's VTX 1800 (1795cc/109ci), Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (2025cc/125ci). Yamaha didn't have the biggest motor, but they engineered the frame was aluminum, the bike was lighter than the others. The Suzuki M109 was the last big bore muscle bike until Triumph's Rocket 3. The Harley Vrod was the smallest motor but, made by Porche...water cooled ...fast. before these, Honda had the Magna and Valkyrie, and Yamaha had Vmax

In my opinion, no. While I do think that rider ability and skill varies from rider to rider, and certain people will gravitate towards being a good rider, this is a heavy and powerful bike. I always suggest a learner bike of around $2000 and below 1000cc. Buy it in the Winter when they are cheapest, early Spring get your license and do all required maintenance, and Learn to ride and put some miles on it until next Summer. Sell it at end of Summer, then in Winter again step up IF you so desire. Another riding season my be required for some riders to really get comfortable with riding and learn where their boundaries are. A perfect beginner bike is a Honda Shadow.

Cameron Gates no this is not a beginner's bike not trying to be smart but it's not ride safe I have one

Some horse swapping, $2500. You can find some amazing Warriors for under $4000

QuinnUltra I’ve got two I’m looking at for $3800. 2006 and 2007 models. One has 7k miles! Good deals?

@@TRUTHandANSWERS Sounds like it, if they are aren't abused. Go look at the bike before committing to it, look it over. Any frayed brake lines? Rust? Dents? Crank it up, does it idle well? How does the owner other belongings look? Trashy yard with trashy truck? Ask about service history, how often the oil is changed. Look at the wear on the belt and the teeth on the belt drive. Look at the tires and note a few things, the wear, the brand, and do they match front and rear? Anything missing or broke? Is there an aftermarket exhaust? What kind of seat? If they will let you ride it, then ride it, slowly, shifting smoothly, how does it feel? Any weird feelings, vibrations, sounds, etc could mean deeper issues. Now look for leaks, sometimes a bike will leak a TINY bit because its been sitting, and just needs to be rode. Does it come with extra goodies? Sattlebags? Windscreen? Power Commander? Consider everything before committing to the purchase. Look at and ride two or three, and pick the best option. If you only look at one, you are not getting the best deal. Keep in mind what the Warrior is all about, storming around town and curves. Not 400 mile trips, not with the stock seat atleast. The Warrior is a fantastic bike! You will love it! You can order foot extensions if you are tall like me and find it a bit cramped. Either 3 inch or 5 inch. I am 6'3" and have 3 inch.

You love it, thats all I needed to hear! Good deal!

John Llewellyn except for the sexond gear issue that costs a fortune to fix.. and it sounds horrible

@@doylee469 but they don't all have that issue joe

John Llewellyn I get that, but i’m not about to gamble it.. best of luck to you man, hope it doesn’t happen to ya.

@@doylee469 are you saying it happens alot?? Any year, or all?