RoadStar vs FatBoy

TonyB

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Nov 23, 2001, 5:42:37 PM11/23/01

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I have not owned a bike for almost 25yrs. Kids/college/2 jobs/not enough
$$$$ etc....Well it's almost my time. I have ridden a RoadStar and Fatboy. I
like the RS. It handles better, more power, I think Yamaha's warranty is
better than HD and so is the reliability. I'm not into working on a bike I
want to ride again.
Questions:
1) I need feed back on the RS
2) By adding new pipes can the sound be that of a HD. (not to loud).
3) Are the stock seats fine for short trips (200 miles)

Any help will be appreciated

TonyB

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tennesseebiker

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Nov 23, 2001, 6:33:35 PM11/23/01

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Go for the RoadStar!!! my wife and i brought one a year ago and have enjoyed
every mile on it.
I fitted BUB shortie drag pipes a few weeks after buying her, and she sounds
just like a Harley (the sound has fooled a lot of people) the seats are O.K.
but needed a few hundred miles to bed-in properly.
The performance is outstanding, there would be bits of Harley all over the
highway the sort of speeds the RoadStar can cruise at mile after mile.
The only downer for me, and this is just a personal thing, is that the forks
are too soft, but i shall cure that this winter with some Progressive
Suspension springs.
I've been a Harley owner for a long time, but i recommend the RoadStar for
fun, fuss-free riding.
You won't be dissapointed, happy riding.
Tennessee.

TonyB

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Nov 23, 2001, 6:50:43 PM11/23/01

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Thanks for your reply Tennessee. I was leaning toward the RS......

TonyB

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Nov 23, 2001, 10:35:46 PM11/23/01

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Tony, I to went for about 20 yrs. between Bikes .My last MC was a
H.D.Lowrider I enjoyed it very much , but I bought a 2001 Roadstar about 3
Months ago and have about 3000 miles on it so far and really like it alot -I
think it is a comfortable bike to ride and it comes highly recommended from
me .I put the Vance and Hines Longshots on it when it had 4 tenths of a mile
on it and it sounds just fine .I would say buy one or even two for the price
of a Fatboy .Take Care , Larry Talley
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b wagner

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Nov 24, 2001, 1:08:27 AM11/24/01

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About the pipies...not exactly like a Harley, but still nice. Buddy has
Cobra Lowboy Shotguns on his and I love it

Nate

TonyB

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Nov 24, 2001, 7:10:54 AM11/24/01

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Thanks for all of your replies...I'm convinced!!

TonyB

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KillBilly [AGQx]

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Nov 25, 2001, 5:02:05 PM11/25/01

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Heh heh got me too we curently have a 650 v-star classic I am looking to
replace it with the road star this summer........I was looking at the
Harleys myself and I just can't see twice the price for a name...

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Steve Ham

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Nov 30, 2001, 9:41:21 AM11/30/01

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I agree.Rode H.D. for years.They just dont have the dependablity of any
of the jap.bikes.

Riosteve

steve

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Dec 4, 2001, 7:57:45 PM12/4/01

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I have a 2001 FATBOY, it' my 34th HARLEY. I've been riding and
building Them for 30 years. I have 2 friends with ROADSTARS, one a 99
the other is a 2000. I have rejetted and pipes. So have both of
their bikes. Their is "NO WAY IN HELL" either of those bikes can
compare to the FATBOY in other than looks. The FATBOY IS FASTER!!!
IT HANDLES BETTER!!! IT STOPS BETTER!!! The Fatboy is LESS than
$5,000.00 more than a ROADSTAR, NOT twice as much. You can ride the
HARLEY for years and sell it for what you got in it or MORE!! That
YAMAHA just keeps depreciateing! Both of my buddies bought theirs
because they wanted a FATBOY but did'nt think they could afford it.
Well they are in the wind BUT they Still Want FATBOYS. MY advise to
you is Spend more time on the HARLEY because before your first payment
is due you have already lost $1500.00 or more and you realize the
YAMAHA is not what you wanted! A friend of mine works for a dealership
that sells both. If you cant find a NEW FATBOY for under$16,000.00 E
mail me and i can get you one!

bloc...@foo.com

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Dec 5, 2001, 9:58:21 AM12/5/01

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Congratulations on your FATBOY! It must make you very happy to have
your 34TH HARLEY! What's it like to be just ONE OF THE CROWD? When
people see you, do they think you are a YUPPIE DIPSHIT? Does your
FATBOY spend most of its time LEAKING OIL in the GARAGE? Did you know
that most FATBOY owners are "DICK SUCKERS"? When you bought your FATBOY,
did it FALL OVER in the garage onto your CAPS LOCK KEY? Is that why it
STICKS SOMETIMES? Did you know that FATBOY owners are NOT ALLOWED to ride
more than 500 MILES PER YEAR?

tennesseebiker

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Dec 5, 2001, 11:20:30 AM12/5/01

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I would agree with blockthis.
Tennessee.

steve

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Dec 5, 2001, 6:16:01 PM12/5/01

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Your a really bad dude hidden behind that keyboard! I'll bet you ride
a ROADSTAR! Have you misplaced your prozac? You really need help.

bloc...@foo.com

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Dec 6, 2001, 11:42:21 AM12/6/01

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steve <jlb...@msn.com> wrote:
> Your a really bad dude hidden behind that keyboard! I'll bet you ride
> a ROADSTAR! Have you misplaced your prozac? You really need help.

Naw, I rode your MOMMA!

Scooter

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Dec 7, 2001, 6:51:17 PM12/7/01

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I have two (2) comments...

1. Steve's 34th Harley...assuming Steve is about 34, then each of his
Harleys only lasted one year.

2. What is a Harley fanatic doing in a Yamaha newsgroup?

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Wouter van den Hoogen

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Dec 12, 2001, 4:14:47 AM12/12/01

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Hello,

I do not understand this kind of discussions.
I like both kind of bikes. my choice was the Yamaha. Wildstar because more
weight, more Cubic.
It drives fantastic on the highway and on low speed it drives less good. I
do not like the sound so far. (needs more grrrrrrrrr)
I did consider to buy the Harley but it makes to much noice, to
expensive(about $8.000 more in Holland) and I like the looks of the Yamaha
more.

So what? Motorbike driving is having your way of fun. Do so and appriciate
everybodys choice and love your own choice.

I have a lot of fun on my Wildstar 1600. I own it for 5 weeks now and made
about 2500 miles so far. I loved every inch of it.

Wouter
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Frank Diaz

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Dec 12, 2001, 12:31:19 PM12/12/01

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Hi Tony,

I have 3 bikes 98 Fat boy, 2001 Road Star and a 2002 goldwing. I been
riding for about 25 years.

FAT-BOY
The fat boy has way more accessories that the roadstar.
H&D mystic is something to consider.
Run's and sounds good.
good seat.
A little underpowered for it's weight.

ROADSTAR
Awesome low end torque, top end is flat. But for the cruiser drag or just
plain old cruising it will force you to smile.
Durability! My fatboy is been in the shop 2 times the first year of
purchase, with engine problems. The Yamaha has not even coughed.
The standard roadstar seat SUCKS! If you plan to ride 200 miles, better
bring some pain pills :-) (Mustang or Corbin)
Great looks, but the standard pipes are too muted and take away from it's
power. The Yamaha rev. limiter is set to 4250, leaving plenty of unclaimed
power left over. You will want to change this!
Ride is much more "fun" than the fat boy.

Hope this helps.

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Christopher Willson

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Dec 17, 2001, 9:00:27 AM12/17/01

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Where in the world is there a dealer that sells BOTH Harley and Yamaha??????

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Prilosec

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Jan 4, 2002, 11:05:00 AM1/4/02

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Blockers HD, Yamaha, Kaw in Paryville PA. www.blockers.com.
They are the H.O.G. Chapter sponsor around here. Good dealer, although I did
not buy my bike there (too little selection at time).
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Larry

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Owen's Cycle Inc., Yakima, WA. is Polaris, Yamaha, Suzuki and HD dealer. I
bought my V-star 650 from them and I love it.

Larry Nevers
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tennesseebiker

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Jan 8, 2002, 1:26:21 PM1/8/02

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Why is it always the fucking wannabes that get TwatBoys?
Tennessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> Why is it always the fucking wannabes that get TwatBoys?
> Tennessee.
>

wannabee wah?.

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 8, 2002, 5:30:04 PM1/8/02

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Wanna be bikers, like those fucking HOG pussy's thats what!
Tennessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> Wanna be bikers, like those fucking HOG pussy's thats what!
> Tennessee.
>

Describe a proper biker like what you is then.

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 8, 2002, 6:31:38 PM1/8/02

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Were you born a fuckwit, or did you just practice a lot as a child?
Tennessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> Were you born a fuckwit, or did you just practice a lot as a child?
> Tennessee.
>

Yep your a true biker alright, a complete cunt and probably stink of piss.
Do you have a rusty zip perchance.

Now fuck off up the road on your Honda Express Cecil.

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 8, 2002, 7:27:46 PM1/8/02

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Your a HOG member, aren't you!
Teenessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> Your a HOG member, aren't you!
> Teenessee.
>

I don't touch pork myself.

Gary

g.caffrey5

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Jan 8, 2002, 7:58:01 PM1/8/02

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> Why is it always the fucking wannabes that get TwatBoys?
> Tennessee.
>

" Jun-yaaaah.........when i git home ah'm gonna smack yo momma in da
mouth.........theyah is no way in hell you came from mah loins."
Sheriff Buford T Justice.

" Ah'm behind you now yo sumbitch."

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 8, 2002, 9:14:10 PM1/8/02

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A great character in a fun movie, Did you go see it as a HOG members Bitch?
Tennessee.

tennesseebiker

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Jan 8, 2002, 9:17:53 PM1/8/02

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Oh, by the way, i think you'll find what he actually said was "kick yo mamma
in tha ass" not "smack" etc.
Tennessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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Well i speak proper english like what the queen speaks so i don't give a
feck.

Gary

g.caffrey5

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> A great character in a fun movie, Did you go see it as a HOG members
Bitch?
> Tennessee.
>

A pigs dick female dog..........that makes no sense to us brits i am afraid
my colonial dog dump.

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 9, 2002, 6:56:26 AM1/9/02

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FUCKING COLONIAL YOU CUNT! I'M FUCKING ENGLISH!!!!!!
Tennessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> FUCKING COLONIAL YOU CUNT! I'M FUCKING ENGLISH!!!!!!

> Tennessee Fried chicken.

Who gives a fuck, why don't you use your proper name instead of that
stupidity then Dilbert.

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 9, 2002, 7:59:17 AM1/9/02

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You'll give a fuck muppet.
Mr Tennessee.

tennesseebiker

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Jan 9, 2002, 8:01:18 AM1/9/02

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I hope you and your children get cancer, you sub-human piece of shit.
Tennessee.

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> You'll give a fuck muppet.
> Mr Tennessee.
>

When................i'm waiting.

Gary

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> I hope you and your children get cancer, you sub-human piece of shit.
> Tennessee.
>

That says everything anybody needs to know about you you sick fuck.

Where are you then my big brave puppy.

Gary

tennesseebiker

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Jan 9, 2002, 8:23:05 AM1/9/02

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finding out all i need to know about you and your family cunt.
I'm coming for you.
Tennessee

g.caffrey5

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> wrote in message

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> finding out all i need to know about you and your family cunt.
> I'm coming for you.
> Tennessee
>

I'll be waiting you fucking gimp.

Gary

Steve Ham

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Jan 9, 2002, 9:36:29 AM1/9/02

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to each there oun ,you REDNECK.

Robert

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Jan 9, 2002, 5:21:40 PM1/9/02

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"tennesseebiker" <turdboy...@earthlink.net> skrev i en meddelelse
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> Wanna be bikers, like those fucking HOG pussy's thats what!
> Tennessee.
>

Why don't you just go get a Yamaha Vmax ??
a lotta fun, :-) better performance in every way.
- - - and no oil drips :-)

i´m driving á vmx1200 Great bike !!!

Robert

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"Steve Ham" <Rios...@webtv.net> skrev i en meddelelse
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> to each there oun ,you REDNECK.

In danish we wouldt say something like

De er nogle bonderøve :-)