I have had no problems whatsoever with the bike.
The bike is a fine cruiser and interstate bike. It is not especially quick handling in curves, but it gets through just fine. It's not a race bike, it's a cruiser! Fit and finish are great, and the motor is strong and responsive. The controls are easy to get to and readable.
The bars are nice, but have a strange bend that causes your throttle hand to fatigue a little quicker than some bikes I've ridden. If Yamaha had bent them out just a little more, they'd be a bit more comfortable, but it's just a small inconvenience. All in all, it's a comfortable bike. Great seat and passenger seat. The suspension is good, but can be a tad harsh if you hit rough pavement, but it's not too bad.
Power is good. Very torquey motor. This thing could pull a tree down! Roll on's are strong.
The bike does well in wet weather, but I think down the road I'm going to change over to a stickier tire. The stock Dunlops are OK, but I think I might get something a little better when these wear out.
Bar none, Yamaha makes some of the best stock saddle bags in the business! Lots of room, and they don't collapse!
Very smooth and nice two-tone paint!
The only disadvantage I can think of, is that you have to slide the tank aside to change two of the spark plugs. That's a little inconvenient, but not impossible.
Hi! I've been thinking of the Roadstar for myself, but after reading other reviews, one question comes to mind... Do you think that if it were possible, would this bike run better if it had two carbs instead of one? From some experience with my Yamaha 920, it has been said that a V-Twin does perform better with dual carbs as compared to a single unit, because the engine won't starve for fuel on top speeds, as compared to a single carb unit.
Hi, I think the Roadstar is the best looking and riding cruiser out there, and I have ridden many that cost a lot more, and aren't near as nice.
Glad I bought one
Jim Clark.
I bought my '05 Road Star used with 2,100 miles. It has been a dream to ride, and my longest trip to date has been 980 miles round trip.
It handles great, has plenty of power when required, and certainly gets a lot of thumbs up. This is my second bike, and I made a great choice in the Road Star.
One thing I've toyed with is the Stage One Exhaust mod, but have been a little reluctant because it is nice to not try to talk over the exhaust when my wife is up.
I have a 2005 Roadstar I bought used 2.5 years ago with 425 miles on it. I have 11,800 miles on it and started hearing a rubbing sound at low speeds - checked my front drive pulley and it was very loose. Enough that it wore the pulley beyond repair and it needed to be replaced along with the pulley shaft. My Yamaha dealer went to bat for me and got Yamaha to repair under warranty even though I'm out of warranty. This saved me about $500! I'm writing this as a warning to Roadstar owners to make sure you check that front pulley! I've read of other owners who have experienced the same problem - that's why I checked mine. I love my Roadie and can't wait to get it out of the shop.
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