PhilH's Royal Star Adventure

[PhilH]

Meet the star, 1996 XVZ1300 Royal Star "Minmay"

Bought May 2012 at 26k+ at the ODO, 29k+ as of today.

I can't believe I put 3k on it in 1.5 years

 

I think it's stock but it doesn't feel underpowered as reviewed many times on the web

Maybe it's because I know how to ride a Royal Star

 

 

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First bubble bath:

 

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In the garage with my Bashan (Peace Sport) VIP150 and my son's "FJR1300":

 

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/159/8/9/my_2_wheel_fleet_by_roguebaron-d68b5az.jpg

 

 

 

And here is a little walkaround video I did:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZczCsdu1ddA]1996 Yamaha Royal Star Walkaround - YouTube[/ame]

[Caveman]

Nice bike mate!

[BuckShot]

Love the color. Hope you get many more happy and safe miles with her.

[PhilH]

Nice bike mate!

 

Love the color. Hope you get many more happy and safe miles with her.

 

 

Thank you guys! I love her and plan to have her at least until I break 50k.

[PhilH]

September 7, 2012: Hillbilly Triangle

 

 

Went on a group ride with some friends from Kentucky. It's a 83 mile loop through the forest at the base of Appalachian Mountain

 

http://www.kytwisted.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=262

 

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/251/5/8/hillbilly_3__road_warriors_by_roguebaron-d5e0um7.jpg

 

Bike roll call, L-to-R: Kawasaki ZX-7, Yamaha FJR1300, Suzuki GSXR650, Suzuki Bandit 600, YZF600R, and Yamaha Royal Star.

 

(I'm riding with Sport Tourers!)

 

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/251/6/8/hillbilly_4__pit_stop_by_roguebaron-d5e0uxp.jpg

 

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And a 5-minute youtube clip:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cItxjOS7_zM]Hillbilly Triangle toward Fitchburg Furnace - YouTube[/ame]

[Venturous Randy]

3K miles in 1.5 years? That's more like a month or less for many on here.

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

RandyA

[PhilH]

3K miles in 1.5 years? That's more like a month or less for many on here.

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

RandyA

 

 

Well, 3K a month means 750 miles a weekend. Can't do that yet. But maybe someday when my kids are off to college

[Barrycuda]

I feel ya PhilH on not logging miles like many others. I have 2 small children and this year was the most I have ridden, 7k and counting, but that really is because of the venture. I already broke my goal of 5k per year. Just ride your awesome bike as much as you can. Before you know it the miles will start adding up!!

Ride safe.

[dacheedah]

Nice

[PhilH]

I feel ya PhilH on not logging miles like many others. I have 2 small children and this year was the most I have ridden, 7k and counting, but that really is because of the venture. I already broke my goal of 5k per year. Just ride your awesome bike as much as you can. Before you know it the miles will start adding up!!

Ride safe.

 

Thank you Barrycuda

[PhilH]

June 1, 2013: Fort Harrods Loop

 

http://www.kytwisted.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=340

 

 

 

Rode with 2 friends, one in Suzuki VL1500 Intruder, one in Honda Fury:

 

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Stopped at a convenient store / gas station and met an Amish Utility Vehicle:

 

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I made a youtube clip with much better quality than the Hillbilly one. I made this with a GoPro 2 with external mic that I put on top of the tail light, so it picked up the exhaust sound instead of the wind:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2z8M3VATE]Fort Harrods Ride 6-1-2013 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

The guy in front of me is the guy with the Honda Fury.

[PhilH]

August 17, 2013 - Ultimate Bike Show

KY Horse Park

 

http://ultimateoutdoorexpo.com/31-motorcycle-show.html

 

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Gotta make sure she is absolutely spotless!

 

 

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Tough competition. In the end I didn't win any award.

 

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Here's a 3-minute youtube clip in and around KY Horse Park

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N9WoUklZaU]Ultimate Outdoor Bike Show, KY Horse Park August 2013 - YouTube[/ame]

[PhilH]

August 29 - Elk Creek Winery

 

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KY 227 is a favorite road for motorcyclists in Central Kentucky because of the twists.

 

Here is 15-min video of me going through KY 227:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2wFPJmvw0w]Elk Creek Winery - KY 227 - YouTube[/ame]

Edited September 9, 2013 by PhilH
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[PhilH]

September 21 - Poker Run

 

 

Joined a Poker Run for the benefit of Mercer County Fire Department, Harrodsburg, KY

 

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