@@donboyles44 👋- no oil cooler. I have run full synthetic for about 10-12 years now. Still runs great. I split my time between my Raider and my Rocket3 now though, so Raider is only up to 118,000 miles.
@@the7thletter444 That is impressive. Didn't think that one of these straight air-cooled monster V-Twins could survive 100 K miles, especially where we live. The past few days have ranged from 103 - 108 degrees. We just recently purchased a beautiful red 08 Raider S with 18K miles on it......Soooo, looks like maybe we have another 100K to go, and thanks to you, I won't be wasting money on an oil cooler...... Thanks
I used to alternate between a half helmet & a 3/4 helmet. Then I laid a bike down, luckily I was wearing the 3/4. I lucked out & didn't grind my face off. Now, I wear a full face Bell with an auto darkening visor. It gets hot sometimes, but every rock & big bug that smacks into my helmet lets me know I made the right decision. Always wear the proper gear kiddies.
i guess im asking randomly but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me
@Cullen Juan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
I can say the same!!! I wear composite toe shoes. when I ride. I wrecked and my foot was the only thing that hit the car I went by. I broke my foot only in two places it could've been worse. that's why I shake my head when I see guys in t-shirts riding around.
@@seanbutler2291 I've owned a custom Motorcycle shop for many years, and out of my metric Motorcycles the xv 1700cc is second to only Honda1800cc as far as being dependable and reliability.
I've been riding a 2009 Raider almost every day for the last two years, and I still get butterflies in my gut every time I swing my leg over the seat. At 6'8" it's the first bike I've owned that doesn't feel too small. Definitely my favourite bike ever. And with a Vance and Hines 2 into 1 the bike sounds pissed off at the world 🤣
I bought an '08 brand new, owned it till 2017 (traded for '17 HD Ultra whatever trike, worse decision I EVER made), had over 25K on the odometer. It was my midlife crisis bike, and you are right. I'm 6' 260 and it fit me well. Much better than my current HD softail deuce, which I got as an intermediate refresher bike, recovering from two spinal surgeries. It is smaller, narrow, with a 1550 kit and still not as strong and rides terrible. You have to RESPECT that torque monster Raider or you will get in trouble FAST! It accelerates crazy quick, corners really well and I could ride for hours. And, unlike I saw someone else that posted here, ALL my Yamaha's have run trouble free for 10's of thousands of miles. Don't believe me? Check professional Manufacture 20 year stats. Yamaha is usually top 3, HD much less. I only wish I could still ride me gone Raider. Oh yeah, with the Cobra Drag pipes it sounds even angrier!!
I bought a 2006 roadliner a few weeks ago, and you're not kidding about that smiling ear to ear thing. The power in that 1900 cc engine is just plain beautiful.
@mr.knewyork5843 basically life happened! Had kids, started a job with a company van. Left and came home in the dark about all year long. Was on call every 3 weeks. No time to ride. I do still have my 07 yamaha raptor and 660 grizzly though. Got the entire family off reading now.
@@coryc1718 Nice, man. Well good luck with your future life and your kids as well, off-road isn't my thing personally, I own a Honda Shadow 750 and it just works yk, it can be an every day drive or you can go for long rides. It's pretty all rounded
@@ericellins7864 that really depends on your definition of better..... It definitely didn't look better than the raider that's for damn sure. The warrior always looked so awkward as hell
I can remember owning an sv a few years back. a fellow biker passed in the opposite direction.. i was fairly tanking on a bit when i noticed in my perifery at the side coming closer when this stone appeared in front of my face. it appeared to be floating then i lost track of it. took me a while to realise i was going the same speed as the stone. probably a one in a lifetime type thing!
"Oh the bug hit me in the face!!! Oh man it hurts." First upgrade Ive ever bought for every bike I have ever owned.. before it even leaves the lot.. it gets a windshield for EXACTLY that reason.
What an awesome bike.....I love mine...2014 with the word Raider on the tank and 113 on the rear fender. Red and black. My only regret is not being able to get mine from you Sean!! And would have loved Craig to have given the seal of approval!!! You guys were totally awesome....miss you guys together...but enjoy your continuing sagas!!!
I've ridden both the Road Star Warrior (1670cc) and this Raider (1854cc) and the Raider is significantly smoother. The motor has double counterbalance shafts and it's butter.
DO IT. I LOVE my 2012 Raider S in Raven metallic flake glossy black. After adding Kuryakyn Swing Wing pegs, throttle lock, and quick disconnect saddle bags I am in full recline mode with cruise control on for long trips. LOVE IT!
Your videos are great. If possible you should always have someone else following you for the test rides, recording your riding. One of the most important things at least for me is when I can see how the sitting positioning is on the bike, how your legs and arms are positioned. Also the bikes ride height and lean angles, these are things we can’t see when viewing from your helmet cam. No negativity on your videos, just maybe something you can incorporate in the future to give us viewers a better perception of the bike.
I still have my 2008 and want to change it. But not for an other brand. As you just said. It’s the best motorcycle. I’m looking for the 2017, the last year of the Raider. And it’s not 95HP but 101hp with 123tq at 2500RPM and I’m sure it will beat the HD 114 and it has the best designed pipes in the motorcycle industry.
The assessment of how you ride a muscle cruiser is spot on. Full noise up to AT LEAST the speed limit. VTX1800 is my current muscle cruiser. I will always have at least one muscle bike in the stable.
I've put 17,000 miles on my 2014 Yamaha Raider in just the last 10 months! What a total beast of a bike, and completely reliable too!! I was in a bad accident with my car a half year ago, and my only other form of transportation was the bike. Like a lot of people...I rode only occasionally, but then I had to use it for everything!! And once again I will say......"What a total beast!", just saying .... It's fast, powerful, reliable, and it didn't cost me a kidney to get....some routine maintenance, oil changes, and don't beat it to death......and these machines will go to incredible distances!!! Love mine!!
Lithium batteries have way more CCA for big V2’s. All my bikes are switched over to lithium daily 1. Lighter, faster charging, no hydrogen gas, longer warranty and life, no corrosion, non toxic(no lead), no need for trickle charger, and last 3-5 times longer vs lead acid. People state in really cold weather weather do not work well. Purchase a higher CCA version. Turn on headlight for 30 seconds to awaken battery out of hibernation mode. Love your informative video’s
Warrior owner too and still love it. I would've loved to see this motor on an updated warrior frame to accomodate the extra cubes. Maybe engineer some liquid cooling too. However, the vmax filled that insanity void. Just fun to think what if. Happy riding all.
A set of cobra pipes on that 1900 sounds amazing, my 08 Roadliner has them, and it is the perfect tone to wake up but not tick off everyone around you. Love that OEM tone too!
I had a Stryker for about 3 weeks with a Vance & Hines pipes before I was cut off and totaled the bike with 500 miles on the ODM. Looking for the Raider now
I have a 2008 Stratoliner with 67,000 miles on odometer. Purchased with 600 miles. Love this bagger and never had an issue with normal maintenance. I agree fully with this video.
Every light is a excuse to burn the tires off there's no feeling like that tire spinning rear end kicking side ways or when your riding 2 up that front end coming off the ground ridiculously fun compared to similar cruisers
Hi considering buying first ever bike at 59 yrs of age. Watched both your scout and 883 footage, I am also 6' 2" if you were in my shoes which of the two is a better fit and option for a new rider. Cheers Gary in the U.K.
I got the 2017 Raven Edition. Decked it out with a batwing fairing and saddlebags all quick release so I can go long distances. The only other bike I would consider is a Road Glide but the Raider feels like a bigger bike compared to Harley's, so I just can't give it up.
Yep, I figured that out as a teen, can't see anything over 40 mph, no way you can ride without some kind of glasses, it doesn't have to be a law, it's just common sense.
May i ask why you ride in the middle of the lane? That is a dangerous road position for a motorcycle because this is were any vehicle with a fluid leak is most likely to drop. I personally had an indecent with the road being slick in the middle. I always ride left side tire track of lane to be seen and safe.
Found a 2013 Raider, just a few thousand miles, in 2019, $6300.00. Mine cranked slow too, starter actually went out like 4 or 5000 miles, new one from Amazon, cranks good. Just put a new battery in it, like over a year later. But it eats rear tires, tread is shot in like 2000 miles or less on a 300$ tire,( glad I bought a tire machine)rear suspension terrible on anything but fairly smooth roads. But, I still love to jump on it and go anywhere.
Really enjoyed this and I was hoping you would do a video on one of these bikes 🏍 Didn’t know they had a Hemi, until you mentioned it the other day. I want to buy all three now.
Over 36000 on my 2009 Raider S, and I will never sell it. I split my time with a Z900, great combination depending on mood and length of ride. I have risen it over 500 miles in a day many times.
I have a z900 and I've been considering selling it for a raider.. I'm also saving up for a car so I can have both bikes unfortunately:( Which one do you enjoy more? Should I keep my Z or try out a raider for a while??
How can I get a job at Srk cycles I have a clean driving record and I will drive across states to pick up bikes if you need it!!!!! From Delaware close to pa
I have a 2015 Raider S that I have personalized. Aftermarket everything and I love it. That bike is my baby. Only criticism is the small-ish gas tank capacity.
These bikes are STILL faster than most new harleys simply because they weigh less. 750 wet isn't too bad for such a big bike especially compared to roadglides etc that are usually in the 900+ area.
id rather have a gen 2 Vmax as it weighs 100lbs less than this raider, makes more than 2x the HP of this, and only 5 tq less total. Plus way more nimble and better in corners tbh
dear bikes and beards Saun and all SRK cycles! First of all i would love to express how much I love your videos the content and effort you guys put in this channel, I have been watching your videos since I started riding and that was well over 3 years now, always looked up to the reviews and advices you gave, unfortunately the other day I had a motorcycle accident and broke my leg, am recovering physically now but I still have big fear on getting back, fear of crashing again, as this was my first accident. As i mentioned I really always looked up to your advices and videos and would like to ask if you can make a video of advices and thoughts on how to get back from an accident and get over that fear! Thank you for your time and I hope you will accept my request because from you it will definitely help!
I have a 2015 and my favorite of all time. I traded my Stryker in for it for just more power. The only lil negative is there air cooled and in summer the engine gets really hot . Can't understand why they stopped making all big cruisers raider Stryker road star and stratoliner.
Can anybody tell me how necessary it is to adjust the valves every 15,000 miles on this bike? It costs a $1000 every time. Suppose I simply ignored that part of the maintenence?
I had Roadliner with the same engine. Awesome power compared to my Harley RK and my Victory Vegas. I don't know if it's the same for the Raider, but the frame on my Roadliner was aluminum and even though it was a big comfortable bike, it was very nimble. The engine is so smooth, sounds so good even with stock pipes, and effortlessly delivers tons of power!
great material! which bike do you prefer? raider or warrior? I have a huge dilemma. I have a warrior but I'm interested in a raider and I don't know what to do now..
I see this one on your site for sale and it looks like a great price. I currently have a 2011 yamaha stryker raven and I love it so far, might just get the older brother yamaha raider
ha! I have the Stratoliner S with stock exhaust, and yes it's hard to find a replacement cycle worth considering, but some things I'd want on my next bike.. if geared powered and geared like mine, a Sixth gear, Less alternator noise & Electronic Cruise Control..
It's too bad Yamaha killed off most of their cruisers. My first street bike was a Vstar650 classic. While not a monster, it was bulletproof in reliability and build quality. Biggest mistake I ever made was to sell it. My current Honda doesn't even compare.
i was disappointed when i found that out and seemed that they replaced it with rebel and bolt. those things are ugly. not much i could find those either models (Raider and Stryker) in ontario
@@FloridaBiker-t3b - I installed one in my tiller 4 years ago. It replaced a 10 HP engine and kicks ass. Only problem is rust. but I live on the coast. salt air causes rust. If I had a mini bike that needed an engine, this would be it. For a hundred bucks, you can't beat it!
Thanks for all your videos! I don't know much about bike and their engines, so I have to ask about what you say at 1:57. You say it has 4 pistons. Isn't it TWO pistons but indeed 4 valves? Thank you.
The major flaw in design for any of the 3 Yamaha 113 bikes. The transmission output is on the right side where there is a chain driven 'primary' that runs back to a cross shaft. The cross shaft passes behind the transmission to another output shaft on the left side of the bike. From there, the final belt drive runs to the rear pulley. This ads unnecessary weight and driveline resistance. Had they just ran the belt from the transmission output to a pulley on the right side, they could have deleted the chain drive and cross shaft and had plenty of room for a larger, 6th gear transmission. Fun side note, 1st and 2nd are underdrive gears. 3rd gear is 1:1, both 4th and 5th are overdrives....thats how much torque this bike makes. And even then, you quickly run out of 5th gear and are always looking for a 6th.
Excellent point. It sucks not having a 6 speed trans. Why doesn’t the so called superior Japanese copy have a 6 speed like all Harley Softails and Touring bikes?
Love my Raider! 107,000 miles on it and still runs like a beast.
Ingle, did you install an oil cooler on your Raider? Do you use full syn oil?
@@donboyles44 👋- no oil cooler. I have run full synthetic for about 10-12 years now. Still runs great. I split my time between my Raider and my Rocket3 now though, so Raider is only up to 118,000 miles.
@@the7thletter444 That is impressive. Didn't think that one of these straight air-cooled monster V-Twins could survive 100 K miles, especially where we live. The past few days have ranged from 103 - 108 degrees. We just recently purchased a beautiful red 08 Raider S with 18K miles on it......Soooo, looks like maybe we have another 100K to go, and thanks to you, I won't be wasting money on an oil cooler...... Thanks
I used to alternate between a half helmet & a 3/4 helmet. Then I laid a bike down, luckily I was wearing the 3/4. I lucked out & didn't grind my face off. Now, I wear a full face Bell with an auto darkening visor. It gets hot sometimes, but every rock & big bug that smacks into my helmet lets me know I made the right decision. Always wear the proper gear kiddies.
i guess im asking randomly but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account?
I somehow forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me
@Cullen Juan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Cullen Juan It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much, you really help me out !
@Gatlin Aries no problem :D
I can say the same!!! I wear composite toe shoes. when I ride. I wrecked and my foot was the only thing that hit the car I went by. I broke my foot only in two places it could've been worse. that's why I shake my head when I see guys in t-shirts riding around.
Yamaha makes so many great engines
It is top dawg
César Gustavo barboza
The Xv 1700 ,is just out right one of the best motors out there.
@@rpmfreak9150 There are a lot of motors out there and that motor would be mid-ranked at best
@@seanbutler2291 I've owned a custom Motorcycle shop for many years, and out of my metric Motorcycles the xv 1700cc is second to only Honda1800cc as far as being dependable and reliability.
I've been riding a 2009 Raider almost every day for the last two years, and I still get butterflies in my gut every time I swing my leg over the seat. At 6'8" it's the first bike I've owned that doesn't feel too small. Definitely my favourite bike ever. And with a Vance and Hines 2 into 1 the bike sounds pissed off at the world 🤣
You are a butterfly
I miss my silver 09 .. it was an instant smile getting on that motorcycle..
Hell yeah, brother. If you own a bike and don't feel that feeling every you toss a leg over then you ain't doing it right.
I bought an '08 brand new, owned it till 2017 (traded for '17 HD Ultra whatever trike, worse decision I EVER made), had over 25K on the odometer. It was my midlife crisis bike, and you are right. I'm 6' 260 and it fit me well. Much better than my current HD softail deuce, which I got as an intermediate refresher bike, recovering from two spinal surgeries. It is smaller, narrow, with a 1550 kit and still not as strong and rides terrible. You have to RESPECT that torque monster Raider or you will get in trouble FAST! It accelerates crazy quick, corners really well and I could ride for hours. And, unlike I saw someone else that posted here, ALL my Yamaha's have run trouble free for 10's of thousands of miles. Don't believe me? Check professional Manufacture 20 year stats. Yamaha is usually top 3, HD much less. I only wish I could still ride me gone Raider. Oh yeah, with the Cobra Drag pipes it sounds even angrier!!
I'm 5'6" 160 lbs and even I fit on a Raider. Love my 08' candy apple red!
I bought a 2006 roadliner a few weeks ago, and you're not kidding about that smiling ear to ear thing. The power in that 1900 cc engine is just plain beautiful.
Bought mine back in 2008 and it is the best purchase I ever made. Still own it until this day and never have any issues with it.
An 08 raider was my first bike. Probly not the best choice but at 21 i didnt care. But I never put it down. Ended up selling after 3 or 4 years.
Why did ya sell it so early? Most people keep bikes for a decade at least
@mr.knewyork5843 basically life happened! Had kids, started a job with a company van. Left and came home in the dark about all year long. Was on call every 3 weeks. No time to ride. I do still have my 07 yamaha raptor and 660 grizzly though. Got the entire family off reading now.
@@coryc1718 Nice, man. Well good luck with your future life and your kids as well, off-road isn't my thing personally, I own a Honda Shadow 750 and it just works yk, it can be an every day drive or you can go for long rides. It's pretty all rounded
As a Warrior owner I'm not even mad they stopped the warrior and this took over because wow. Thanks for the vid.
kalan luis rodriguez I like the design of the warrior better, but this 113 engine is a beauty!
@@ericellins7864 that really depends on your definition of better..... It definitely didn't look better than the raider that's for damn sure. The warrior always looked so awkward as hell
My warrior Just been wrote off and I will be replacing her with 1 of these
I can remember owning an sv a few years back. a fellow biker passed in the opposite direction.. i was fairly tanking on a bit when i noticed in my perifery at the side coming closer when this stone appeared in front of my face. it appeared to be floating then i lost track of it. took me a while to realise i was going the same speed as the stone. probably a one in a lifetime type thing!
That is a great story, and I hope you realize I'll be telling people about it now too 😊 stay safe out there
That's the same year and model as mine. 2013 Raider S. It's a badass machine for sure!
"Oh the bug hit me in the face!!! Oh man it hurts."
First upgrade Ive ever bought for every bike I have ever owned.. before it even leaves the lot.. it gets a windshield for EXACTLY that reason.
kind of a weird ending - just stopped ?
he was in a lot of PAIN LOL that Bug messed him up.
Broke down before he could finish.
What an awesome bike.....I love mine...2014 with the word Raider on the tank and 113 on the rear fender. Red and black. My only regret is not being able to get mine from you Sean!! And would have loved Craig to have given the seal of approval!!! You guys were totally awesome....miss you guys together...but enjoy your continuing sagas!!!
I've ridden both the Road Star Warrior (1670cc) and this Raider (1854cc) and the Raider is significantly smoother. The motor has double counterbalance shafts and it's butter.
Due to SRK, I'm likely going to buy a raider as my next bike. Cant wait!
DO IT. I LOVE my 2012 Raider S in Raven metallic flake glossy black. After adding Kuryakyn Swing Wing pegs, throttle lock, and quick disconnect saddle bags I am in full recline mode with cruise control on for long trips. LOVE IT!
Just purchased a 2008 Warrior and I believe this Raider will be my next bike. :) Love the Warrior though!
The video you made a few years ago is why I bought my 2014 raider i need to ride out to your shop one day and meet you guys
Love my Darkhorse, but would love to have a Raider in my garage.
Your videos are great. If possible you should always have someone else following you for the test rides, recording your riding. One of the most important things at least for me is when I can see how the sitting positioning is on the bike, how your legs and arms are positioned. Also the bikes ride height and lean angles, these are things we can’t see when viewing from your helmet cam. No negativity on your videos, just maybe something you can incorporate in the future to give us viewers a better perception of the bike.
I still have my 2008 and want to change it. But not for an other brand. As you just said. It’s the best motorcycle. I’m looking for the 2017, the last year of the Raider. And it’s not 95HP but 101hp with 123tq at 2500RPM and I’m sure it will beat the HD 114 and it has the best designed pipes in the motorcycle industry.
The assessment of how you ride a muscle cruiser is spot on. Full noise up to AT LEAST the speed limit. VTX1800 is my current muscle cruiser. I will always have at least one muscle bike in the stable.
2008 was the first year for the Raider. I had one in Tommy Blue.
I absolutely love the red paint job. Red will always have a special place in my heart due to the 1st ever bike I drove with my dad
Raiders are beautiful especially when you customise
customize that, like tone it down ? She's already so cool wild & crazy custom
I need a different exhaust.
I've always thought the one on this bike looked strange.
I've put 17,000 miles on my 2014 Yamaha Raider in just the last 10 months! What a total beast of a bike, and completely reliable too!! I was in a bad accident with my car a half year ago, and my only other form of transportation was the bike. Like a lot of people...I rode only occasionally, but then I had to use it for everything!! And once again I will say......"What a total beast!", just saying
.... It's fast, powerful, reliable, and it didn't cost me a kidney to get....some routine maintenance, oil changes, and don't beat it to death......and these machines will go to incredible distances!!! Love mine!!
Lithium batteries have way more CCA for big V2’s. All my bikes are switched over to lithium daily 1. Lighter, faster charging, no hydrogen gas, longer warranty and life, no corrosion, non toxic(no lead), no need for trickle charger, and last 3-5 times longer vs lead acid. People state in really cold weather weather do not work well. Purchase a higher CCA version. Turn on headlight for 30 seconds to awaken battery out of hibernation mode. Love your informative video’s
Warrior owner too and still love it. I would've loved to see this motor on an updated warrior frame to accomodate the extra cubes. Maybe engineer some liquid cooling too. However, the vmax filled that insanity void. Just fun to think what if. Happy riding all.
A set of cobra pipes on that 1900 sounds amazing, my 08 Roadliner has them, and it is the perfect tone to wake up but not tick off everyone around you.
Love that OEM tone too!
I Wanted One of THESE from the Day they came out..give My Uncle's Victory a run For its Money
www.cycletrader.com/2006-Yamaha-Raider/motorcycles-for-sale?make=YAMAHA%7C2321194&model=RAIDER%7C764862979&year=2006%3A2006
@@masskilla469 seriously?
@@chucksherron can't blame him for trying to sell his bike lol.
I Love my Victory. This is sweet too
Awesome video bro. Imma look up this bike right this second. Thank You!!!
One on the best MC engines ever
I had a Stryker for about 3 weeks with a Vance & Hines pipes before I was cut off and totaled the bike with 500 miles on the ODM. Looking for the Raider now
They say there's no replacement for displacement. That's true. But it's always about the smiles per gallon for me.. have a good one!
My '68 Sportster XLCH was a Hemi. The radial engines, R-3350 and R-1820 I worked on in the Navy were Hemi engines too. What's your point?
I have a 2008 Stratoliner with 67,000 miles on odometer. Purchased with 600 miles. Love this bagger and never had an issue with normal maintenance. I agree fully with this video.
I rode with a guy one day who had this bike. He had a custom paint job in it and it was beautiful. Nasty ass bike boy.
Every light is a excuse to burn the tires off there's no feeling like that tire spinning rear end kicking side ways or when your riding 2 up that front end coming off the ground ridiculously fun compared to similar cruisers
Shame Yamaha stopped making it.
This a cruiser you can really lean on.
Hi considering buying first ever bike at 59 yrs of age. Watched both your scout and 883 footage, I am also 6' 2" if you were in my shoes which of the two is a better fit and option for a new rider. Cheers Gary in the U.K.
I got the 2017 Raven Edition. Decked it out with a batwing fairing and saddlebags all quick release so I can go long distances. The only other bike I would consider is a Road Glide but the Raider feels like a bigger bike compared to Harley's, so I just can't give it up.
I have an 08' Raider. Absolutely awesome bike...love it !!!
I own the 2012 Stratoliner and can’t say enough about the engine, it still feels light years ahead of the competition…
It's not just the bug in the eye. It's also the fact that you're doing whatever speed and can't see! I learned that the hard way.
Yep, I figured that out as a teen, can't see anything over 40 mph, no way you can ride without some kind of glasses, it doesn't have to be a law, it's just common sense.
May i ask why you ride in the middle of the lane? That is a dangerous road position for a motorcycle because this is were any vehicle with a fluid leak is most likely to drop. I personally had an indecent with the road being slick in the middle. I always ride left side tire track of lane to be seen and safe.
just like I do Mr. Black.., well said.
I ride Left, Center or Right side depending on the traffic situation.
Found a 2013 Raider, just a few thousand miles, in 2019, $6300.00. Mine cranked slow too, starter actually went out like 4 or 5000 miles, new one from Amazon, cranks good. Just put a new battery in it, like over a year later. But it eats rear tires, tread is shot in like 2000 miles or less on a 300$ tire,( glad I bought a tire machine)rear suspension terrible on anything but fairly smooth roads. But, I still love to jump on it and go anywhere.
Really enjoyed this and I was hoping you would do a video on one of these bikes 🏍 Didn’t know they had a Hemi, until you mentioned it the other day. I want to buy all three now.
2:00 What are the 2 little bells hung on the frame in front of the engine?
They're called gremlin bells and they keep the road gremlins away. It's a cruiser thing for the most part.
Over 36000 on my 2009 Raider S, and I will never sell it. I split my time with a Z900, great combination depending on mood and length of ride. I have risen it over 500 miles in a day many times.
I have a z900 and I've been considering selling it for a raider.. I'm also saving up for a car so I can have both bikes unfortunately:( Which one do you enjoy more? Should I keep my Z or try out a raider for a while??
what was cool about these bikes i'm 5'9" and it fits me well...such a nice stance.
How can I get a job at Srk cycles I have a clean driving record and I will drive across states to pick up bikes if you need it!!!!! From Delaware close to pa
Probably not from youtube comments...
protic4 why?
dog, you have a video of you smoking a blunt behind the wheel of a vehicle. That's a possible DUI. No hate, just be careful what you post my guy.
I have a 2015 Raider S that I have personalized. Aftermarket everything and I love it. That bike is my baby.
Only criticism is the small-ish gas tank capacity.
Is the Raider faster than your CVO Road King? I have an 09 and just love it. Fits me perfectly and I am 6'2"
According to wikipedia it has a "Pent-roof combustion chamber" not A "hemispherical combustion chamber".
Is that true?
What’s the better dragster , this or a gen 1 vmax ?
These bikes are STILL faster than most new harleys simply because they weigh less. 750 wet isn't too bad for such a big bike especially compared to roadglides etc that are usually in the 900+ area.
2kanchoo those are touring bikes though, just like the venture/ eluder ( reworked 113 engine but over 800 pounds!)
id rather have a gen 2 Vmax as it weighs 100lbs less than this raider, makes more than 2x the HP of this, and only 5 tq less total. Plus way more nimble and better in corners tbh
My 1982 Yamaha 1100 Maxim also has hemi heads and domed pistons
Love these bikes. I have a 2015 raider bullet cowl, just pure badassness! Only dislike I have is the dam kick stand placement.
Doesn't the MT-01 use the same power plant as well?
Are the exhaust pops when letting off throttle normal?
Victory owner here....love my Vegas but this is a cool looking bike....
Love the verse man!!
Which one should I get? Yamaha raider
Or Yamaha Stryker. I love to travel. And I'm looking for a good motorcycle I can handle a long trip
dear bikes and beards Saun and all SRK cycles!
First of all i would love to express how much I love your videos the content and effort you guys put in this channel, I have been watching your videos since I started riding and that was well over 3 years now, always looked up to the reviews and advices you gave, unfortunately the other day I had a motorcycle accident and broke my leg, am recovering physically now but I still have big fear on getting back, fear of crashing again, as this was my first accident.
As i mentioned I really always looked up to your advices and videos and would like to ask if you can make a video of advices and thoughts on how to get back from an accident and get over that fear!
Thank you for your time and I hope you will accept my request because from you it will definitely help!
Every time I notice a bike i want to know more about, I check if you have done one, and I always appreciate the scripture
I have a 2015 and my favorite of all time. I traded my Stryker in for it for just more power. The only lil negative is there air cooled and in summer the engine gets really hot . Can't understand why they stopped making all big cruisers raider Stryker road star and stratoliner.
Can anybody tell me how necessary it is to adjust the valves every 15,000 miles on this bike? It costs a $1000 every time. Suppose I simply ignored that part of the maintenence?
I had Roadliner with the same engine. Awesome power compared to my Harley RK and my Victory Vegas. I don't know if it's the same for the Raider, but the frame on my Roadliner was aluminum and even though it was a big comfortable bike, it was very nimble. The engine is so smooth, sounds so good even with stock pipes, and effortlessly delivers tons of power!
great material! which bike do you prefer? raider or warrior? I have a huge dilemma. I have a warrior but I'm interested in a raider and I don't know what to do now..
What kind of phone mount do you have? Ive been trying to find a good one to go across my bars horizontally like that...
I see this one on your site for sale and it looks like a great price. I currently have a 2011 yamaha stryker raven and I love it so far, might just get the older brother yamaha raider
I’ve got an 06 Roadstar and am about to either get a strat or a raider!
I have the same bike. And it also has a slight twist in the forks. I wish you'd shown how you fixed it.
Hi Sean nice bike great ending bro love your channel 🤣🆒️👍
Is there a metric bike the is close comparison to a Indian scout?
ha! I have the Stratoliner S with stock exhaust, and yes it's hard to find a replacement cycle worth considering, but some things I'd want on my next bike.. if geared powered and geared like mine, a Sixth gear, Less alternator noise & Electronic Cruise Control..
ut1004bp look at the eluder or venture
It's too bad Yamaha killed off most of their cruisers. My first street bike was a Vstar650 classic. While not a monster, it was bulletproof in reliability and build quality. Biggest mistake I ever made was to sell it. My current Honda doesn't even compare.
i was disappointed when i found that out and seemed that they replaced it with rebel and bolt. those things are ugly. not much i could find those either models (Raider and Stryker) in ontario
I have a 2003 Vmax and a 2003 bmw k1200lt (Jekyl and Hyde ). I'm thinking about adding a Raider for a old school kinda feel in between.
God bless you i think you sold me i am picking mine up next week i know this is old video i am sorry but thank you for making videos like this
What was that bike you pass in the begining I wanna see that video
Beautiful bike. It really stood the test of time. Is that motor available in any newer Yamaha bike?
Eluder has a 113 ..✔️
I noticed that it has some rake to it, how’s it feel compared to a M109r?
What do you think about a 2004 Honda Shadow Sabre VT1100?
You know what also has a Hemi. The Predator 212 in my mini bike! 💀 Love your videos!
any issues with that motor , how do you like it ?
@@FloridaBiker-t3b - I installed one in my tiller 4 years ago. It replaced a 10 HP engine and kicks ass. Only problem is rust. but I live on the coast. salt air causes rust. If I had a mini bike that needed an engine, this would be it. For a hundred bucks, you can't beat it!
thanks good info George
Yeah same that crap flies
What year is it I’m a huge fan btw
I have a 2006 Stratoliner, the 1900 is a fantastic engine.
Nice 👍 job... not to mention..nice looking 👀 motor.. and nice rake..
Thanks for all your videos!
I don't know much about bike and their engines, so I have to ask about what you say at 1:57. You say it has 4 pistons. Isn't it TWO pistons but indeed 4 valves?
Thank you.
Forged pistons
Great video Sean. I think it would be really interesting to hear about what your thoughts are on Suzuki Boulevards.
Is this a good beginner bike?
The major flaw in design for any of the 3 Yamaha 113 bikes. The transmission output is on the right side where there is a chain driven 'primary' that runs back to a cross shaft. The cross shaft passes behind the transmission to another output shaft on the left side of the bike. From there, the final belt drive runs to the rear pulley. This ads unnecessary weight and driveline resistance. Had they just ran the belt from the transmission output to a pulley on the right side, they could have deleted the chain drive and cross shaft and had plenty of room for a larger, 6th gear transmission. Fun side note, 1st and 2nd are underdrive gears. 3rd gear is 1:1, both 4th and 5th are overdrives....thats how much torque this bike makes. And even then, you quickly run out of 5th gear and are always looking for a 6th.
You are so lucky to get to ride all those bikes.
What i Don't understand is the air cooling ,the stryker has liquid cooling and it's a smaller engine
Whats that bike at 3:44 ?
Why so short?
Pent-roof combustion chamber.
Very similar to the hemi, but different.
My v star 950 has one too, same as the bolt.
If it just had a 6 speed it would be a direct competitor to the softail. They just can’t get away from the 5 speed!
Excellent point. It sucks not having a 6 speed trans. Why doesn’t the so called superior Japanese copy have a 6 speed like all Harley Softails and Touring bikes?
Does the Stryker have a hemi?
What you thing about commander 6 on that
5:44 oh look at that telephone poll, YOU WANNA RACE?!?!
What you guys doing with the oil leak?