OMG - I did it! My 2nd Bike 1900 CC's

[Christo]

So for the last 3 years I have been wanting a 2nd bike. I LUV my RSV - I have been waiting and waiting for Yamaha to rev the damn thing and they haven't - BUT that is ok. I got mine pretty much the way I like it - she runs good, she gets double-takes, all the comforts of home. But I wanted something to have "fun" with. Something to make loud and tool-around on. So I have been looking at RSTD's, the Roadliners, and in my wild dreams - maybe someday a Stratoliner. Well after I looked over that 2006 RSTD that had 300 miles on it - was completely disappointed. In this thread I got some good advice from RSTDog, and he was right on the , the gas tank was all rusty, the chrome was pitted and rusty, and it did not run. Damn shame, that bike was practically new - it needed some TLC, but that is NOT what I was looking for. I know some of you guys are good with the grease and a wrench - my life deals with people and 1's & 0's, so tinkering was not part of my game plan for a second bike.

 

So I got a call from a guy who has a bike listed on this forum - he said that if I did not like the RSTD I was going to look at today that he had a 2006 Stratoliner that he would make me a good deal on.

 

So this got me thunkin and thinkin. I spent the entire day yesterday from about 2PM until 2AM, looking and researching the Strato's. I decided that his bike was nice, but I want to keep silver in the family - my fav color, and I wanted an "S" model.

 

So I found 3 of them through various places like ebay, CycleTrader, Craig's List, and private sellers. Right color, decent prices, etc, etc. Spoke with the people selling them and got a feel for who they were and are and what they REALLY wanted.

 

After all the research, I pulled the trigger and made an offer on one of them this morning. It's all good, should be here in about 2 weeks I am guessing.

 

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/3a/d5/aa82_3.JPG

 

2006 Stratoliner S, 1,600 miles, excellent condition, one-owner.

 

I am excited like a little kid on X-Mas!

 

[SilvrT]

VERY NICE!! I am envious... I rode a Strat ... I think it was an "S" at Yamaha Star Days a couple years ago ... really liked it and the POWER!! whhooooooooooooo MAN!

[FreezyRider]

Beautiful bike! I've always wanted to take a little ride on a Strat just to check it out. Someday.....

 

Congrats!

 

Joe

[Squidley]

Nice machine, I too like the Strat and I dont think that you will regret your choice

[Mariner Fan]

I've always liked the Strat! Nice addition to the bike collection.

[cecdoo]

Bike looks sweet, hope you enjoy it. Craig

[Yammer Dan]

That is Sharp!! Wanna trade for a 1st Gen??

[Christo]

That is Sharp!! Wanna trade for a 1st Gen??

 

Ooohhh god no, those 1st Gen's are WAY too fast for me, too much power. I need to stick with that lil' 2 cylinder bike.

 

[ToRide1]

I was looking at one of the those in 2005 indeed a nice looking bike.

Edited March 28, 2009 by ToRide1

[krome rose]

Class! I love a Stratoliner! IMO, it IS the most beautiful bike on the floor.

 

Brandy

[Christo]

WOW ZOWIE! OMG - what an EXCELLENT piece of machinery! Showed up today - am I excited. Rode it for two hours, I am in love ALL over again! More on it later! Just glad it finally got here!

 

[eusa1]

thats what we call a big shet eatin grin!!!

 

looks very nice,mike

[lockdoc]

I was thinking they may use it as the next Venture platform, rather than have to design a whole new bike around the vmax motor. I'd be tempted.

[kenw]

Great lookin ride! Enjoy!

[Grandpagak]

nice

[Christo]

I was thinking they may use it as the next Venture platform, rather than have to design a whole new bike around the vmax motor. I'd be tempted.

 

 

I could see that - the bike rides smooth, lots of power. There is some noise form the airbox that I think Yammie needs to work on and make that quieter. But I could so see this as a tourer. As a matter of fact on the Delphi forums for the Strato - lots of guys and gals have done just that. Very nice jobs of it too! Full on paint matching hard bags, trunk, and fairings. Amazing looking!

[Christo]

So while my RSV is getting a new clutch and springs, tune up, some touch up paint, and other "stuff" done to it so it is ready to ride later this month to OH, I thought I would share some pictures of my other scoot - very very very fun bike - great for tootin round town and just day scoots. My RSV is STILL the Cadillac of choice for me.

[Yammer Dan]

SWEET!! Good luck with it.

[RoadKill]

Awesome looking ride. Yamaha now has the strat with a fairing. In my opinion getting ready to replace the RSV. If it came with a trunk I would be in talking price already.

[royalstarjac]

Nice bike!

I sat on a new blacked out Strat Deluxe the other day. Sweeet.

[beyeker]

Christo, you now have a problem that I have. When I go out to the bike garage in the morning I have to decide which one to ride. The Statoliner or the Venture. I almost sold the Venture the other day but thank God the guy decided to buy a new one.

[Christo]

Christo, you now have a problem that I have. When I go out to the bike garage in the morning I have to decide which one to ride. The Statoliner or the Venture. I almost sold the Venture the other day but thank God the guy decided to buy a new one.

 

I figured out an easy process, if I am taking my 5 yo girl out, RSV, if I will be out for more than 4 hours, RSV, all other riding is the Strat. Which means I find all kinds of errands to run while she is in school! ;-)

[royalstarjac]

If yall keep this up Don will have to add a Strat section to the forum.

[Christo]

Awesome looking ride. Yamaha now has the strat with a fairing. In my opinion getting ready to replace the RSV. If it came with a trunk I would be in talking price already.

 

Oh you can get trunks! Tons of guys have transformed their Strats into excellent looking and very functional full touring bikes - really amazing. BUT I think the RSV is a more comfortable and smoother riding/running machine. I can't give it up, never thought I would EVER become a 2 bike man....