Faults:

Engine was noisy, when I first bought the bike. I took the bike back to the dealer because I thought there must be something wrong with the valves causing the noise. The noise was reduced as I put on miles, and when I replaced the oil with Lucas 20/50 synthetic, the noise went away.

General Comments:

It's the finest most beautiful bike I've ever owned. I'm sure there are other quality motorcycles, but I started motorcycles in 1966, and riding Yamaha motorcycles in 1970, and have had 8 new flawless Yamahas since, and this is the best yet. The quality and finish belie the excellent price.

It is comfortable on trips and responds like a sport bike to rider input. I ride 52 miles to work and 52 back again. I feel more refreshed riding this Road Star than my new car.

My wife found the passenger seat uncomfortable, on longer rides. My last bike was a V-star, 1100 and the passenger seat was more comfortable, but I should mention that my wive now has a new Star of her own, and that she prefers riding her own bike now.

Faults:

No problems at all.

General Comments:

This bike is great for highway cruising.

The 5th gear overdrive keeps the RPM`s down for smooth highway speeds.

The seat is not very comfortable.

Tall riders could use a little more leg room.

Faults:

One recall for a defective trans clip - repaired no charge.

Wiring loom along handle bars turned brown from sun.

Headlamp and turn signal bulbs.

Battery.

Brass bushings in clutch and brake levers worn.

Stock tires and Dunlops last only 12K - Metzlers have over 16K on them.

Headlight rattles.

Occasional valve noise in hot temperatures.

Windshield starting to get worn with nicks and such.

Have had some issues with squeaky drive belt after tire changes - hard to align.

General Comments:

I bought this bike while waiting for a Harley Heritage and never looked back. It is a rock solid dependable bike.

I had to get picky about the complaints box as you can see. I have added Vance and Hines Long Shots, Dyna 3000, Arlen Ness Big Sucker Air Kit, risers and lots of chrome, leather and accessories.

At 41K I have only replaced the oil religiously. I run synthetic.

Replaced the battery, back brakes, tires 2 times (and I need a 4th set), and last week the front brakes.

Original plugs, and the valves were checked during the recall.

Some clip in the transmission could break and it could lock up. I never had any trouble.

The dealer (and Yamaha) was very cooperative.

This bike has tree stump pulling low end and can keep up with an EVO VIII until the Mitsu gets in the higher revs. I like all the guys in Mustangs, and muscle cars try to beat me off the light! Hahaha.

And I ride sometimes 600+ miles in a day, very comfortable. I always seem less fatigued than my Milwaukee counterparts. The risers really help (and the highway pegs on the crash guard). I switched to Metzler 880's - best tire I ever owned.

This bike still purrs all day at 70, and the only real problem is my cheeks get tired from all that grinning! It is just getting broken in. Go Asian Hogs!