I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for commenting.
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I highly disagree about the handling of the RS Warrior. It is one of the best handling bikes of this type. It turns very well compared to say a V-Rod or other sport cruisers.
very first motorcycle I got was this and taught myself. It seriously SERIOUSLY is a badass first option for those who don't mind a big bike. Brakes are serious and the sound with aftermarket is amazing so you are heard. and the presence is perfect so people are aware at intersections. So definitely don't follow this advice on it not being good for beginners. The only thing is if you drop it. it will be a biiii to get up. BUT just don't drop it.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with this awesome motorcycle. You're not the first owner who's had this bike from the beginning to disagree with my conclusion that it's not the best bike to learn on due to the power and weight. If you like this review please take a look at my second review of my second warrior where I answer a lot of my viewers responses. Tha ks for supporting the channel.
Front brakes depend on the pads you use... my 04 stops great, and I live in the country and I use every bit of that 200 tire.(like the brakes, tires make a difference, proper inflation) Loves the curves as much as it goes straight... it's the throttle control! Ride on!
Thanks for your comment - I appreciate hearing from owners who know this bike well. Your comment is in line with some of the others that voiced their opinions after this review was aired, so much so that it made me get another Warrior to see if it also had the same "issues" with the brakes. I made a part two review of this motorcycle with my second Warrior, so I urge you to watch it and let me know what you think. As much as I love this bike, I did find the brakes to be lacking on both, equally so. I have since purchased a one of a kind custom chopper with a 113 cabin inch twin engine, American Eagle frame with an SS motor and Baker transmission. That has been keeping me very happy, but I would never hesitate to pull the trigger on another warrior. I am also looking for the Raider, in the meantime - so please stay tuned for those upcoming reviews. Thanks for participating in the conversation and for being part of this channels great community. Cheers - Nik
Thanks for coming in. It is one hell of a motorcycle. I miss it every day. The Harley is definitely underpowered in comparison. I don't know what it was about my brakes, fresh fluid and pads, steel braided brake lines, but still no confidence. Thanks for the support.
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. But the brakes still remain the weakest link, in my opinion. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for commenting.
Hi there - your comment made me want to get another one and confirm my conclusion - so that's what I did. An updated review is premiering tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy it.
Daaaang! That is a steal. Good on you. Amazing bike. I have a custom 1900cc twin monster I the garage keeping me busy, but would always gladly ride the Warrior. Please be sure to check out part two of this review with my second warrior, and also consider subscribing to get notified when the review of the custom chopper come live. th-cam.com/video/8uyR0rDxj14/w-d-xo.html Thanks for being here and for the support. Nik
You get used to it honestly - believe it or not lane splitting is much safer than most people consider. Lane splitting is attributed to a 30 percent decrease in motorcycle accidents - it's an incredibly smart and beneficial law - I make a two part video about it on this channel which I encourage you to check out. It saves lives, money, time, and the environment and should be the law of the land. Thanks for your message. Nik
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The rear locking up is on the rider. You dont slam the rear on any bike. You can slam the front but need to understand how rear brakes work on bikes. Especially during braking. When you stop on a bike the weight transfers to the front which pulls weight off the rear which make it lighter. So if you slam on both. Your going to literally lift the weight off the rear and not allow it to grip like it should and cause fish tailing or sliding since there is no weight on it. Its not the bikes fault when it comes to rear braking... its the riders lack of skill.
Thanks for watching. 50 plus motorcycles and 20 years later, I'm pretty confident in my skills to properly ride a bike. I made a part two of this video, with my second warrior and I stand by my conclusions.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours No matter how many bikes you owned or how many years you have been riding. Doesnt mean you arnt doing something wrong. Years dont make a rider, mileage does. You can always tell puts on mileage by how they explain their experience. Week end warriors use years.... Riders use mileage.
@@CrypticApathy Fair enough - but I one of the best travelled motorcyclist I know - I have a bike in Europe for when I visit and if you scroll through my channel you'll get a sense of my experience. Not to say I don't have more to learn, but I am saying that I do know how to apply the brakes effectively.
Thats great to hear others might find it not intimidating to start on - I am glad you seem to love it because you don't need to be searching and searching for that ultimate v twin - you already got it. Thanks for your comment -Nik
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Had a 2002 with higher compression pistons. Handled great compared to most other bikes. Replaced the front pads and it stopped just fine. Should have kept it.
Did you do the work yourself? It seems like that would require a whole engine breakdown just to get to the crankshaft. The difference was noticeable? Thanks for watching. At the moment I have a custom 1900 CC chopper turned bagger so I'm satisfied with that but I definitely did enjoy my time with the Warriors.
I dont think the power off the rear as any coronation with the front brake power. If you cannot control the brake, it is decent on the Warrior it is just because you are not a rider, experience. The front that is more than satisfying for a cruiser but certainly weak for a sport bike.It is a cruiser from the 2000 still capable today compare to other cruisers.
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The end hit me pretty hard, if I had 3 wishes one of them would be to be happy, for some of us it's harder and sometimes we give up, keep up the fight everyone 💪
No doubt, things can get difficult sometimes to the point of desperation. But what makes us human is the desire to persevere. Keep fighting and keep hoping for better days to come - as difficult that may be and as distant of a reality it might now look to be - everything changes and after the rain the sun is bound to shine again. Thanks for your message and thanks for being here in this channel community. Greetings from San Diego.
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Thanks for the message - I couldn't make out what was the problem with my front brake being so weak. I was expecting better stopping power from the brembos considering how low the bike sits. Greetings from San Diego.
Loved your video on the Yamaha 1700 I'm sorry about your friend, They hurt so much more people than they realize and what's sad is that we have no clue that they're in this state of mind until it's too late.
Thanks for that Sam - please stay tuned - I am actually removing that video so that I can reupload anew, better, more complete edited version with footage of my second Warrior - I said I'd get another one so there it is :)
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Thanks for the message - I couldn't make out what was the problem with my front brake being so weak. I was expecting better stopping power from the brembos considering how low the bike sits. Greetings from San Diego.
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. But the brakes remain the weakest link - in my humble opinion. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for commenting.
Hi there - your comment made me want to get another one and confirm my conclusion - so that's what I did. An updated review is premiering tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy it.
Nice review for a nice bike. But the VTX1800 is liquid cooled (for those rides in the desert), uses linked brakes for stopping, and is fuel injected. In a class by itself. Thanks for this review.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Glad you found the review useful. I did a part two with my second warrior answering some critical commentes. You are spot on about thr vtx, in a class of its own with shaft drive. I reviewed it as well but decided bot to publish that review intil I got to know the bike better. Presently i have a custom 113 cubin inch v twin monster i nthe garage so please stay tuned for that muscke cruisser review. Cheers. Nik
Watched a few of your videos and enjoyed them. I noticed that we have had some of the same bikes. I currently have a HD Night Rod. Had an 07 HD Ultra but wanted some anti lock brakes after a few emergency stops. I also had he DR650 and a DL1000. Cut my road teeth on an 01 Marauder. Before that were all off road enduro bikes which gave me the survival skills for the road. Thanks for the informative experience and commentary.
Thanks for being here and for participating in the conversation. I am glad you find the channel valuable - I look forward to growing it and learning from and with this awesome TH-cam community. Ride safe - Nik
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Absolutely one of the most beastly looking bikes, way ahead of its time in so many ways, although they seemed to have arrived to designing the wheels and then lost all inspiration. I do remember the effect it had in me the first time I saw it in Munich close to many years ago. I don't think they were sold in the US, I have never seen one here even in Socal. Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware these shared an engine.
Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting Unfortunatly, MT-01 never made it to the US. In Canada, you can find the 2006-07 model. Not to expensive but parts are .
@@MasterBlasta Crazy how these decisions ar emade to exclude certain market which would be obvious hot spots for a bike like that. Thank you for the info! New video being uploaded right now.
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Thanks for a great review. I'm looking into purchasing a Yamaha Warrior. I love the seat you have on that bike! Can you tell me please is that a stock seat?
Thanks for watching. This is a stock Sea, one option, but you have Corbin, saddlemen and Sargeant making similar profiler seats. I hope you got the chance to see my other warrior review, of my second Yamaha. Cheers. Nik
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Love my 1100, 1700 is on radar! Guessing brakes will be the first major upgrade! :) Seeing how my 1100 is my first bike, pretty sure this is a solid upgrade. I really hate that the 1100 doesn't have a six gear. Fakes me out constantly looking for one more gear. Road King is other option, but who knows. Not into noise makers. I love how quiet the vstar is stock. Does me just fine to enjoy the ride. I don't need extra attention. LOL.
Hi there. Sorry for the tardy response - you comment was marked as spam for some reason. The Harley's mentioned were the Harley Rocker C, and the Nighrod Special. Both around the 2008 year mark. Good luck - PS a new video is coming out today, and I will be updating the warrior review with more footage from the new one I have purchased. Good luck.
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Very true. I haven't had a chance to get to know the breakout but for that price it wouldn't be a fair competition. I am curious about the stratoliner, reader, and the Vegas - stay tuned though, that will take some time. Thanks for the message.
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Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Hey @Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting can you compare this with Yamaha Raider - except the engine displacement diff /raider is 113 ci/ how its compared to the Warrior?! Tnx.
Thanks for your request. I have been looking for a raider for a while. Possibly a better comparison would be the raider vs Honda furry. Please consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell to get informed when I do.
I'm sorry that I don't remember what handlebars exactly these are. Honestly I prefer the ones that were on my gray warrior. I think they gave it a more aggressive look. Take a look at that review if you're interested. I also love that exhaust.
Yes, I can't recall the last time I've seen 9ne honestly. It's been years in Chicago, he was hit by a driver in an alley. The driver basically rode right on the bike. I was just sitting observing the lines while they argued. No one was hurt, the bike barely damaged. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm also remember the vaquero
Sorry but I cannot let you tell that to brake are not working properly. Best brakes of the market on that time. Those are the brakes from the former R1... They are still perfectly fine on my Yamaha, that is 17 years old. I guess you have to check if your set up is right before stating that online
Hi - thanks for the comment. Yes, I realized the brakes are form the R1 but the R1 is so much lighter. And in fact, I am now the owner of my second Warrior, in mint condition with only 7k miles and again, I still find the brakes too weak for this bike. I do appreciate your comment though because potential buyers of these bikes who view this video and your comment are that much more informed. Greetings from San Diego - Nik
Hi there - your comment made me want to get another one and confirm my conclusion - so that's what I did. An updated review is premiering tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy it.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. The new one has an even nicer exhaust I think you will like. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Great Video and thank you for the Review, great Bike because i‘m looking for a Warrior ☺️. Damm soo sorry about your friend.... i feel you...i lose in 2018 two friends...😔. I keep him in my prayers 🙏 Ride safe greatings from Germany
Thanks for your comment, and I am grateful it helped you make a decision. I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for saying hello.
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Hay man if you like the warrior you need to try Yamaha Raider 1900 then you would find a new love of Yamaha muscle bike I love the fact that you said did Universal Motorcycle language good video
Greetings and welcome to the community. Thanks for the complement and I am glad you found the video useful. Thanks also for the recommendation - I've been eyeing that motorcycle, and it looks beastly. I also am actively searching for the gorgeous stratoliner which I think uses the same engine. Please stay tuned for a future review of that bike, and thanks again. Greetings from San Diego.
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Yup - Steel braided brake lines and better pads are your starting point. Glad you agree that they are ot great, cause so many here didn't that I made apart two of this review - check it out and let me know what you think. Glad to have you here. Nik th-cam.com/video/8uyR0rDxj14/w-d-xo.html
Bought my 02 13 years ago. Had fine brakes but last summer the front brakes went soft. Changed fluid but still the same. So the rubber lines are next. Pepole forget 02 is not a new bike. They look timless. And you are the first that i know complane about handling. This is not a sport bike. Try comparible bikes from same era. Then talk about handling. Best regards.
That is a fair argument - I don't know which other bike form that era compares directly, but with the improved braking and handling this motorcycle would be a lifelong keeper for me. I did compare it in this video to a few other power cruisers but most were newer. I have picked up a custom American Eagle with a 1900cc SS motor and 6 speed Baker transmission since, so I have moved on - but I do hope you see the second part of this review since I reviewed the second Warrior I owned responding to constructive criticisms to my first review. Thanks for being here - your participation in the conversation is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the message. This bike here was purchased/and sold for less than 5k. I've seen them left and right for around that mark. I personally wouldn't pay more than that seeing their availability. Southern California is perhaps one of the richest markets for bikes so availability is ample. The Harley in the video was bough/and sold under 5k as well. Thanks for chiming in.
Nice ride. Sorry for your loss. My question goes to perceived value. I saw a few comments but couldn't read through everything.. sorry. Personally, im coming off a 2014 Hayabussa so I get the idea of heavy bike and stopping power. This red lights come up fast...lol. But i decided to change gears and sit on a cruiser. I have my eyes and a chance to get an '07 warrior...3800 miles. Well maintained... but I'm not willing to go 7000.... the mileage and some aftermarket seems to warrant a bit more than 5000. I'm thinking 5500 to 5800 but I think the seller won't go under 6. Any thoughts?
You are not the first to disagree with me on this. I realize the brakes are from an R1 but this is a totally different motorcycle. I made a aprt two answrring these criticisms woth my second warrior, so I hope you watch it and let me know what you think.
I enjoyed the video but only half of the video you actually had the Warrior. I think you should have named the video something different if you're going to basically review more than just the Warrior. Still really enjoyed the video but I'm just saying.
@@crlourenco88 Hi - thanks for watching - yes, the bike always has a story, and thats what I try to present - I hope you found it helpful. De onde voce e?
Hi there - thanks for the comment - I appreciate it very much. Yes, I got carried away about the competition. It's a tendency of mine, to get carried away :) I will consider changing a name to reflect that - thanks so much for the constructive criticism. Cheers - Nik
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and I will separate the two bikes at your suggestion which makes sense. Thanks for commenting.
Roadstar Warrior the top of the food chain in power cruisers? Lololol, Try a Triumph Rocket especially the 2020 versions. They make the roadstars look like a kids Big Wheel.
No doubt you are correct - I do mention it as a contender, but I was discussing big V-twin cruisers under 5k - the rocket doesn't fit that group, although I did go to the release of the new one and it's a very attractive machine, albeit the engine looks like a locomotive - I personally find the V-twins more attractive. Thanks for chiming in. Greetings from San Diego.
Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting How pretty a motor looks, to me is silly and specious, but thats just me. However the title of your video is “Best Cruiser Motorcycle” not best under a given price, or best with a pretty motor. You chose that title, not me. Greetings from the Arizona desert.
I own warrior 55 thousand miles on it rides like new, never left me stranded! Love it ! Will never sell.....
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for commenting.
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@Petko Lilov never
I highly disagree about the handling of the RS Warrior. It is one of the best handling bikes of this type. It turns very well compared to say a V-Rod or other sport cruisers.
Thanks for sharing. Please tune in for my review of the Stratoliner.
very first motorcycle I got was this and taught myself. It seriously SERIOUSLY is a badass first option for those who don't mind a big bike. Brakes are serious and the sound with aftermarket is amazing so you are heard. and the presence is perfect so people are aware at intersections. So definitely don't follow this advice on it not being good for beginners.
The only thing is if you drop it. it will be a biiii to get up. BUT just don't drop it.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with this awesome motorcycle. You're not the first owner who's had this bike from the beginning to disagree with my conclusion that it's not the best bike to learn on due to the power and weight. If you like this review please take a look at my second review of my second warrior where I answer a lot of my viewers responses. Tha ks for supporting the channel.
Front brakes depend on the pads you use... my 04 stops great, and I live in the country and I use every bit of that 200 tire.(like the brakes, tires make a difference, proper inflation) Loves the curves as much as it goes straight... it's the throttle control! Ride on!
Thanks for your comment - I appreciate hearing from owners who know this bike well. Your comment is in line with some of the others that voiced their opinions after this review was aired, so much so that it made me get another Warrior to see if it also had the same "issues" with the brakes. I made a part two review of this motorcycle with my second Warrior, so I urge you to watch it and let me know what you think. As much as I love this bike, I did find the brakes to be lacking on both, equally so. I have since purchased a one of a kind custom chopper with a 113 cabin inch twin engine, American Eagle frame with an SS motor and Baker transmission. That has been keeping me very happy, but I would never hesitate to pull the trigger on another warrior. I am also looking for the Raider, in the meantime - so please stay tuned for those upcoming reviews. Thanks for participating in the conversation and for being part of this channels great community. Cheers - Nik
Uhhhh I have an 04 road star warrior (1st bike ever) and it lovessssss straightening curves and I have no problems stopping just saying
Thanks for coming in. It is one hell of a motorcycle. I miss it every day. The Harley is definitely underpowered in comparison. I don't know what it was about my brakes, fresh fluid and pads, steel braided brake lines, but still no confidence. Thanks for the support.
Same.
The Warrior is the very first street bike for me.
I absolutely love the thing.
I agree. I just picked up an 03 and it stops well and does well in the turns but I guess it's all subjective. I don't ride sport bikes
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. But the brakes still remain the weakest link, in my opinion. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for commenting.
Hi there - your comment made me want to get another one and confirm my conclusion - so that's what I did. An updated review is premiering tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy it.
my first official bike honestly. paid $750 since it had been laid over. nothing body filler cant fix lol
Daaaang! That is a steal. Good on you. Amazing bike. I have a custom 1900cc twin monster I the garage keeping me busy, but would always gladly ride the Warrior. Please be sure to check out part two of this review with my second warrior, and also consider subscribing to get notified when the review of the custom chopper come live. th-cam.com/video/8uyR0rDxj14/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for being here and for the support. Nik
Man, riding between the car with that speed gives me chills.
You get used to it honestly - believe it or not lane splitting is much safer than most people consider. Lane splitting is attributed to a 30 percent decrease in motorcycle accidents - it's an incredibly smart and beneficial law - I make a two part video about it on this channel which I encourage you to check out. It saves lives, money, time, and the environment and should be the law of the land. Thanks for your message. Nik
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The rear locking up is on the rider. You dont slam the rear on any bike. You can slam the front but need to understand how rear brakes work on bikes. Especially during braking. When you stop on a bike the weight transfers to the front which pulls weight off the rear which make it lighter. So if you slam on both. Your going to literally lift the weight off the rear and not allow it to grip like it should and cause fish tailing or sliding since there is no weight on it.
Its not the bikes fault when it comes to rear braking... its the riders lack of skill.
Thanks for watching. 50 plus motorcycles and 20 years later, I'm pretty confident in my skills to properly ride a bike. I made a part two of this video, with my second warrior and I stand by my conclusions.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours No matter how many bikes you owned or how many years you have been riding. Doesnt mean you arnt doing something wrong.
Years dont make a rider, mileage does. You can always tell puts on mileage by how they explain their experience. Week end warriors use years.... Riders use mileage.
@@CrypticApathy Fair enough - but I one of the best travelled motorcyclist I know - I have a bike in Europe for when I visit and if you scroll through my channel you'll get a sense of my experience. Not to say I don't have more to learn, but I am saying that I do know how to apply the brakes effectively.
This is my first bike, and I do love it for distance and daily riding.
Thats great to hear others might find it not intimidating to start on - I am glad you seem to love it because you don't need to be searching and searching for that ultimate v twin - you already got it. Thanks for your comment -Nik
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Had a 2002 with higher compression pistons. Handled great compared to most other bikes. Replaced the front pads and it stopped just fine. Should have kept it.
Did you do the work yourself? It seems like that would require a whole engine breakdown just to get to the crankshaft. The difference was noticeable? Thanks for watching. At the moment I have a custom 1900 CC chopper turned bagger so I'm satisfied with that but I definitely did enjoy my time with the Warriors.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours No it was done with one of the recalls.
I dont think the power off the rear as any coronation with the front brake power. If you cannot control the brake, it is decent on the Warrior it is just because you are not a rider, experience. The front that is more than satisfying for a cruiser but certainly weak for a sport bike.It is a cruiser from the 2000 still capable today compare to other cruisers.
Thanks for participating in the conversation. Please consider subscribing to get notified when I release the upcoming reviews of more bikes in the muscle cruiser category. We also have exciting announcement to make closer to the new year. Cheers - Nik
Definitely, good looking bike. Warrior.
I agree, it's a timeless design, simple curves and a massive v twin that never go out of style. Thanks for the support.
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The end hit me pretty hard, if I had 3 wishes one of them would be to be happy, for some of us it's harder and sometimes we give up, keep up the fight everyone 💪
No doubt, things can get difficult sometimes to the point of desperation. But what makes us human is the desire to persevere. Keep fighting and keep hoping for better days to come - as difficult that may be and as distant of a reality it might now look to be - everything changes and after the rain the sun is bound to shine again. Thanks for your message and thanks for being here in this channel community. Greetings from San Diego.
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I had road star 1700 , brake lever was pretty strong so it worked well when I used 3 finger as opposed to 2 fingers on the other bike of same size.
Thanks for the message - I couldn't make out what was the problem with my front brake being so weak. I was expecting better stopping power from the brembos considering how low the bike sits. Greetings from San Diego.
Loved your video on the Yamaha 1700
I'm sorry about your friend, They hurt so much more people than they realize and what's sad is that we have no clue that they're in this state of mind until it's too late.
Thanks for that Sam - please stay tuned - I am actually removing that video so that I can reupload anew, better, more complete edited version with footage of my second Warrior - I said I'd get another one so there it is :)
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I really liked this video ! Clear and informative. I’m in the market for a power cruiser. Warrior vs v rod ? Which one is quicker ?
Great to hear it. I made a second warrior review along with others reviews of bikes in this class. Check out the playlist but the warrior is quicker
I have a 2003 Yamaha RS warrior 20,000 no problems Nice video 👍😊
Thanks for watching. I reviewed my second warrior as well in the playlist.
The brakes on the Warrior are more than adequate. Might be the system on your Warrior. Bbn
Thanks for the message - I couldn't make out what was the problem with my front brake being so weak. I was expecting better stopping power from the brembos considering how low the bike sits. Greetings from San Diego.
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. But the brakes remain the weakest link - in my humble opinion. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for commenting.
Hi there - your comment made me want to get another one and confirm my conclusion - so that's what I did. An updated review is premiering tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy it.
Nice review for a nice bike. But the VTX1800 is liquid cooled (for those rides in the desert), uses linked brakes for stopping, and is fuel injected. In a class by itself. Thanks for this review.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Glad you found the review useful. I did a part two with my second warrior answering some critical commentes. You are spot on about thr vtx, in a class of its own with shaft drive. I reviewed it as well but decided bot to publish that review intil I got to know the bike better. Presently i have a custom 113 cubin inch v twin monster i nthe garage so please stay tuned for that muscke cruisser review. Cheers. Nik
Watched a few of your videos and enjoyed them. I noticed that we have had some of the same bikes. I currently have a HD Night Rod. Had an 07 HD Ultra but wanted some anti lock brakes after a few emergency stops. I also had he DR650 and a DL1000. Cut my road teeth on an 01 Marauder. Before that were all off road enduro bikes which gave me the survival skills for the road. Thanks for the informative experience and commentary.
Thanks for being here and for participating in the conversation. I am glad you find the channel valuable - I look forward to growing it and learning from and with this awesome TH-cam community. Ride safe - Nik
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
If you like this bike. Try the Yamaha MT-01! It has the same engine in roadster frame and R1 brakes
Absolutely one of the most beastly looking bikes, way ahead of its time in so many ways, although they seemed to have arrived to designing the wheels and then lost all inspiration. I do remember the effect it had in me the first time I saw it in Munich close to many years ago. I don't think they were sold in the US, I have never seen one here even in Socal. Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware these shared an engine.
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Unfortunatly, MT-01 never made it to the US. In Canada, you can find the 2006-07 model. Not to expensive but parts are .
@@MasterBlasta Crazy how these decisions ar emade to exclude certain market which would be obvious hot spots for a bike like that. Thank you for the info! New video being uploaded right now.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Thanks for a great review. I'm looking into purchasing a Yamaha Warrior. I love the seat you have on that bike! Can you tell me please is that a stock seat?
Thanks for watching. This is a stock Sea, one option, but you have Corbin, saddlemen and Sargeant making similar profiler seats. I hope you got the chance to see my other warrior review, of my second Yamaha. Cheers. Nik
It’s also my first ever bike or being on a bike and I’m learning just fine
Stay safe. It's a keeper then. Ive also reviewed my other warrior as well as the stratoliner. In the playlist
Cheers.
For people to care more about each other.
Amen to that. Especially now in these strange times. I hope you are safe and doing well. Thanks for the support.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
I have a 2005 Honda VTX1800C, which I love, but I've always liked these as well. Enjoy!
Check out my recent review of the stratoliner, you might like it and the resale is so low.
Love my 1100, 1700 is on radar! Guessing brakes will be the first major upgrade! :) Seeing how my 1100 is my first bike, pretty sure this is a solid upgrade. I really hate that the 1100 doesn't have a six gear. Fakes me out constantly looking for one more gear. Road King is other option, but who knows. Not into noise makers. I love how quiet the vstar is stock. Does me just fine to enjoy the ride. I don't need extra attention. LOL.
Yes the roadkill is a different animal. Nowhere near the performance honestly.
I just bought one as my first bike yesterday
Fantastic. Just respect the power and you'll be fine.
Like that video style! Can you please tell me specifically what the Harley was that you mentioned. Model, year etc. Thanks
Hi there. Sorry for the tardy response - you comment was marked as spam for some reason. The Harley's mentioned were the Harley Rocker C, and the Nighrod Special. Both around the 2008 year mark. Good luck - PS a new video is coming out today, and I will be updating the warrior review with more footage from the new one I have purchased. Good luck.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Tell me a better cruiser that is sub 700lbs wet weight, more than 100Ci that handles so good. Def not a VTX.
Very true. I haven't had a chance to get to know the breakout but for that price it wouldn't be a fair competition. I am curious about the stratoliner, reader, and the Vegas - stay tuned though, that will take some time. Thanks for the message.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
I’m on my second Warrior lost my first one to fire 😢,, just beasts of bikes, does everything you want it too and yeah not for some people
Thanks for watching and participating in the conversation. Was the fire caused from a malfunction on the bike?
No , she lived in my back room of the house and an electrical short caused the loss of house and contents 😢
Great vid my friend and sorry about your friend!
Thanks for the support. Greetings from San Diego. Stay safe out there.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Hey @Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting can you compare this with Yamaha Raider - except the engine displacement diff /raider is 113 ci/ how its compared to the Warrior?! Tnx.
Thanks for your request. I have been looking for a raider for a while. Possibly a better comparison would be the raider vs Honda furry. Please consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell to get informed when I do.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Honda Fury is too weak to be compared to the Raider, have you been making any progress torwards finding any Raider ?
anybody know what kind of handlebars those are?
I'm sorry that I don't remember what handlebars exactly these are. Honestly I prefer the ones that were on my gray warrior. I think they gave it a more aggressive look. Take a look at that review if you're interested. I also love that exhaust.
Try a vulcan 2000 their getting extremely hard to find in good condition and low mileage
Yes, I can't recall the last time I've seen 9ne honestly. It's been years in Chicago, he was hit by a driver in an alley. The driver basically rode right on the bike. I was just sitting observing the lines while they argued. No one was hurt, the bike barely damaged. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm also remember the vaquero
Sorry but I cannot let you tell that to brake are not working properly. Best brakes of the market on that time. Those are the brakes from the former R1... They are still perfectly fine on my Yamaha, that is 17 years old. I guess you have to check if your set up is right before stating that online
Hi - thanks for the comment. Yes, I realized the brakes are form the R1 but the R1 is so much lighter. And in fact, I am now the owner of my second Warrior, in mint condition with only 7k miles and again, I still find the brakes too weak for this bike. I do appreciate your comment though because potential buyers of these bikes who view this video and your comment are that much more informed. Greetings from San Diego - Nik
Mean Streak had better brakes. Better handling as well.
Hi there - your comment made me want to get another one and confirm my conclusion - so that's what I did. An updated review is premiering tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy it.
Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting nice! I am looking forward for it!
@@mickyj52J I hope you enjoyed it. As always I am eager to hear the impressions from the channel community. Cheers - Nik
Hello! What type/brand exhaust are those on the Yamaha Warrior?
Hi there. Vance and Hines straight pipes.
"Vance and Hines Big Shots", I've got them on my Warrior.
Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting what fuel tuner should I go with if I purchase the H&V exhaust?
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. The new one has an even nicer exhaust I think you will like. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Great Video and thank you for the Review, great Bike because i‘m looking for a Warrior ☺️. Damm soo sorry about your friend.... i feel you...i lose in 2018 two friends...😔. I keep him in my prayers 🙏 Ride safe greatings from Germany
Thanks for your comment, and I am grateful it helped you make a decision. I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and thanks for saying hello.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Hay man if you like the warrior you need to try Yamaha Raider 1900 then you would find a new love of Yamaha muscle bike I love the fact that you said did Universal Motorcycle language good video
Greetings and welcome to the community. Thanks for the complement and I am glad you found the video useful. Thanks also for the recommendation - I've been eyeing that motorcycle, and it looks beastly. I also am actively searching for the gorgeous stratoliner which I think uses the same engine. Please stay tuned for a future review of that bike, and thanks again. Greetings from San Diego.
Hi again. If you enjoyed this video please tune in tomorrow at noon Pacific time for a new premier of my second Warrior - I had to get another one and confirm my initial review was accurate after a few critical but constructive comments. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Cheers - Nik
Donde es el lugar donde esta ese dragon
San diego, Anza Borego
Can you put some big Brembo s on it?
Anything is possible.
just got mine today and I love it but the brakes suckkkkkkkkk I have to look into getting better ones
Yup - Steel braided brake lines and better pads are your starting point. Glad you agree that they are ot great, cause so many here didn't that I made apart two of this review - check it out and let me know what you think. Glad to have you here. Nik th-cam.com/video/8uyR0rDxj14/w-d-xo.html
Bought my 02 13 years ago. Had fine brakes but last summer the front brakes went soft. Changed fluid but still the same. So the rubber lines are next. Pepole forget 02 is not a new bike. They look timless. And you are the first that i know complane about handling. This is not a sport bike. Try comparible bikes from same era. Then talk about handling. Best regards.
That is a fair argument - I don't know which other bike form that era compares directly, but with the improved braking and handling this motorcycle would be a lifelong keeper for me. I did compare it in this video to a few other power cruisers but most were newer. I have picked up a custom American Eagle with a 1900cc SS motor and 6 speed Baker transmission since, so I have moved on - but I do hope you see the second part of this review since I reviewed the second Warrior I owned responding to constructive criticisms to my first review. Thanks for being here - your participation in the conversation is greatly appreciated.
Under 5K? In what third world country would that be? Second hand and more than 10 years old they are still over 7K here in the Netherlands....
Thanks for the message. This bike here was purchased/and sold for less than 5k. I've seen them left and right for around that mark. I personally wouldn't pay more than that seeing their availability. Southern California is perhaps one of the richest markets for bikes so availability is ample. The Harley in the video was bough/and sold under 5k as well. Thanks for chiming in.
For example....sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/d/san-diego-fast-cruiser-yamaha-roadstar/7135130544.html
Price is right, I’ve seen many warriors here in California ranging from 5-7k!
Got lucky and picked up an 03 in pristine condition with 9500 miles. It's possible but rare
Nice ride. Sorry for your loss.
My question goes to perceived value. I saw a few comments but couldn't read through everything.. sorry.
Personally, im coming off a 2014 Hayabussa so I get the idea of heavy bike and stopping power. This red lights come up fast...lol.
But i decided to change gears and sit on a cruiser. I have my eyes and a chance to get an '07 warrior...3800 miles. Well maintained... but I'm not willing to go 7000.... the mileage and some aftermarket seems to warrant a bit more than 5000. I'm thinking 5500 to 5800 but I think the seller won't go under 6.
Any thoughts?
Lacking in braking? WTH you talking about? I own an 08 at the breaking is great. Totally disagree!
You are not the first to disagree with me on this. I realize the brakes are from an R1 but this is a totally different motorcycle. I made a aprt two answrring these criticisms woth my second warrior, so I hope you watch it and let me know what you think.
I enjoyed the video but only half of the video you actually had the Warrior. I think you should have named the video something different if you're going to basically review more than just the Warrior.
Still really enjoyed the video but I'm just saying.
Actually his review is more than just about a bike...
Very inspiring history.
@@crlourenco88 Hi - thanks for watching - yes, the bike always has a story, and thats what I try to present - I hope you found it helpful. De onde voce e?
Hi there - thanks for the comment - I appreciate it very much. Yes, I got carried away about the competition. It's a tendency of mine, to get carried away :) I will consider changing a name to reflect that - thanks so much for the constructive criticism. Cheers - Nik
I just picked up another one yesterday - silver 07 with 7k miles. I forgot how much I truly love this beast. Stay tuned for an update to this vide, and I will separate the two bikes at your suggestion which makes sense. Thanks for commenting.
Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting That is great news! Can’t wait to see that video!
yamaha v max is the widdow maker
No doubt. I haven't had the pleasure yet. But I will
Roadstar Warrior the top of the food chain in power cruisers? Lololol, Try a Triumph Rocket especially the 2020 versions. They make the roadstars look like a kids Big Wheel.
No doubt you are correct - I do mention it as a contender, but I was discussing big V-twin cruisers under 5k - the rocket doesn't fit that group, although I did go to the release of the new one and it's a very attractive machine, albeit the engine looks like a locomotive - I personally find the V-twins more attractive. Thanks for chiming in. Greetings from San Diego.
Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting How pretty a motor looks, to me is silly and specious, but thats just me. However the title of your video is “Best Cruiser Motorcycle” not best under a given price, or best with a pretty motor. You chose that title, not me. Greetings from the Arizona desert.
That’s a complete different bike on its own category..oh wait! It can’t dethrone the 2nd gen Vmax! From 2009! The vmax makes 200 hp!
Too bad the triumph rocket is ugly
@@jbayok and a Tractor 🤣