Bloody beauty
I am having issues with the electrics at the moment.
Love the bike.
Handles perfectly. Looks heavy, but is surprisingly light when riding. Very well balanced.
Love the sound.
Always starts first time with half choke.
All round love the bike.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 8th April, 2018
Very enjoyable ride
Generally this bike is giving excellent reliability. Only issues so far are a blown main fuse and charge rate too high (being looked at and repaired).
Starts easily, motor runs faultlessly.
I love this bike, has plenty of torque and is a comfortable ride. I am a mature rider with minor back problems, and I find it great even after a long ride.
I do agree with the numbness issue in the right hand after a long trip, I just throttle off and shake my hand to restore sensation! I plan to keep this bike for sometime yet!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2010
Problem free motorcycle with a lot of polishing time invested for good looks (winter job)
I had a flat tire twice by a puncture of a spike, no other problems at all, the concept is problem free; Yamaha should cure this tire problem (ha-ha/laughs)!
It runs like a sowing machine, is always reliable and very comfortable.
On long runs your right hand will tingle. I do not know a solution for that, can anyone advise me?
It's an everlasting problem free joy. Only the choice and condition of the right tires is important, I prefer Metzler ME 880. On worn tires it rides like a unwilling mule.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 2009
It occurred to me that installing a cruise control might relieve the right hand tingling.
I found I had problems with my wrists with the riding position, so I swapped out the original handlebars for 8 inch mini apes and problem solved :)
Another thing that might help are foam covers for the grips or new softer grips.
I have also heard that you can change the weights on the end of the grips to reduce vibration and ease the hand tingling thing.
16th Dec 2010, 04:51
For tingle in your hand (right), try one of these cheap cruise controls; easy to fit, and on motorways they are a godsend.
Regards, the Griffinater. Yam Virago 1100, Wales.