Nothing really.
I love this bike. His name is Clyde. That's short for Clydesdale. However, all stock bikes are just a good place to start.
Factory installed Dunlops - not my first choice at all. I replaced them with Metzler 880's. A 200% improvement in every way.
I've done far too many modifications to list here. Some for performance, others for handling or simply to make him a little "Perdiyer". Just getting started.
I am far from a kid. I spent 35 years on HD's. I mean a REAL Biker. Nothing wrong with an HD. Unless you're riding it down to the bar to say, Hey baby, I've got a HARLEY.
I highly recommend this bike. Or whatever make or style you choose as long as you're riding it 'cuz you love it. Remember, convertibles are for people who don't have the guts to REALLY feel free.
I bought a 2000 Silverado, loaded and with after market pipes.
I really like it... I do get headaches riding it.. It does do some vibrating. Could that be the culprit?
Anybody else comment please? Every riders choice has no bad reports.. so it must be "me".
We own a Gold Wing and a V-Max, and were storing an 01 Yamaha Road Star 1600 for a friend. The Road Star is incredible! The wing is now for sale and we are proud Road Star owners. I have had bikes all my life, this one out cruises them all. My wife and I love it! Let's ride!!!
I just bought my first bike at age 47. A 2000 Roadstar Silverado. It's my first bike so I have nothing to compare it to. Call it crazy or call it mid-life crisis, I have to say it's probably the best thing I've ever done. Go big or stay home!!
Having a blast on it, and I must say was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to ride. Still a cautious beginner, but I expect and hope I'll be a cautious novice for years to come. What a sweet ride!!!
I bought a 2002 Road Star (my first bike) at age 56. Why? Because I spent 2 years researching everything I could, and the Road Star turned out to be the best buy for the money ($6100).
Bought mine used with 14K on it. I put 8K on it the first year I owned it. Now at 22K it's just getting started and broken in good. Expect to put well over 100k on it before I even consider another bike.
You really should take a look at a Road Star if you're at all attracted to the older cruiser styles.
I bought my first cruiser at age 45, this past December 2008. I grew up on smaller bikes. I have no comparison to the Harley's of the world, but I do love this bike. I overpaid due to lack of research. This 2000 version had 57,000 with lots of extras, highway bar, seats, CB radio, XM radio and head sets, and numerous other add ons.
I paid $6,000 for it. I should have paid no more than $5,000, but I just fell in love with it and I don't regret buying it at all. Great bike, plenty of power. I plan on cherishing this thing for years to come.
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