WeeWilly

G'day All, Being a Cruiser style Bike Newbie I have no idea what tyre pressures I should be running for two-up riding? I did a search with no definitive results. And I haven't got the original Owners Manual. Cheers William.

She's Gorgeous @Yama Mama

BTW that's my Son's 25th Birthday present behind my RSV. She's a Benelli TNT 125. Makes my Yamaha look huge!🤣

Picked up my '98 Royal Star today. First proper ride after the I'll fated initial test ride. Clutch is fine now, both Master and Slave cylinders rebuilt and new braided clutch line fitted too. These Engines are very smooth eh! And very tall geared too. I found her happiest in 3rd or 4th in 50 km/h to 70 km/h posted limits, and 5th only for 80 km/h and above. There's no Tacho so I've no idea what revs she's doing🤔🤔🤔 She (Black Betty) is very comfortable and easy to ride. Despite her obvious Bulk. Li one a Good Woman, really🤣🤣🤣

Thanks Don! I've owned two V4 'Sports Tourers' in the past, an '83 VF1000F and prior to that a '97(I think)VFR750F...the last of the year driven cam models. I love the 'feel of the V4 layout. Just feels right. My XVZ doesn't have a fact I, sadly.😎

Thanks Mate. Our Royal Star has 66,000 km on it's Odometer. It started easily from stone cold and the engine still sounded 'tight. Coming off a 120HP Beemer GT I'll miss the power, especially two-up. But now I'll be able to slow down, and Smell the Roses:cool:

Thanks Snaggletooth! Picking up our new-to-us Royal Star this coming Saturday. Very excited Old Biker right here

Thanks Heaps cowpuc😎😎😎

G'day All, Forum Newbie and first time Cruiser Owner. Has anyone listed which Models spanned which years etc? My just acquired 1998 is a XVZ1300A. Is that a Series 1 or 2? Mk1,2 etc? I'm in Australia so I'm aware you Guys and Gals in the U.S. may have different model designations. TIA.

Due to my inability to leave any Motorcycle in stock form my newly acquired first ever Cruiser won't be in it's original unmolested state for long... It's an Illness:rotf:

G'day, Newbie to the Forum. First Yamaha a 1960s YB100, I think followed by, in approximately correct order 99 DT175 Blue 07 TDM900 White 74 RD250 Blue, 83 Tenere Red/White 98 XVZ1300A Current