I have the exact same bike and the same color, a 2003 Yamaha Roadster Midnight Star. I bought it in 2014 with about 37k miles and it currently has about 65,000 miles. It's the first bike I've ever owned and I think it rides very well and I was very surprised at how balanced and easy it was to ride for a big heavy bike. Yes, the foot boards scrape when taking sharp corners.
I had a 99 Roadstar...lowered with heaps of gear. A great bike. Definitely worth collecting. Now have a Roadliner. The Roadstar build quality is exceptional...i missed that bike from the day I sold it. Those apes are not made for cornering are they.
Is that a Tach or an oil pressure monitor on the center between the bars? Just curious. Or fuel gauge? Just bought an 02 RS silverado sooooo looking for some kit to add to it.
I come from the sport bike world but thinking of moving over in this direction. Are this fast or torquey at all? How do the handle on the highway versus in the twisties? Would this be a fun or laborsome bone to commute on? Just curious and thank you.
Mine's a 1600; very torquey. Smooth and comfortable, can ride for hours but after a while I start missing my windscreen I had on my last bike. Corners are not great, can't go super fast or you drag the foot boards, but these are not meant for hard cornering. Corners are still plenty of fun, especially if you like to just touch the foot boards and drag them a little bit LOL. But you don't want to hit a bump while you are doing that!
I recently rode my 1600 through the black hills in South Dakota. It doesn’t corner or take the curves as well as my ZR7 but still a fun ride. It’s like riding a lazy boy through the hills.
I have the exact same bike and the same color, a 2003 Yamaha Roadster Midnight Star. I bought it in 2014 with about 37k miles and it currently has about 65,000 miles. It's the first bike I've ever owned and I think it rides very well and I was very surprised at how balanced and easy it was to ride for a big heavy bike. Yes, the foot boards scrape when taking sharp corners.
Wow man that's beautiful, this video motivated me to get some 16 inch apes. Just got my 1600 3 days ago also a midnight edition, I was wondering I know you dont know what brand they are but do you know the diameter by any chance?
i have a 03 with drag bar which i think look better on the bike apes a bit to much for me.but what ever u like .but still best all around bike out there
I have the exact same bike and the same color, a 2003 Yamaha Roadster Midnight Star. I bought it in 2014 with about 37k miles and it currently has about 65,000 miles. It's the first bike I've ever owned and I think it rides very well and I was very surprised at how balanced and easy it was to ride for a big heavy bike.
Yes, the foot boards scrape when taking sharp corners.
Ha, I recognized this ride right off the bat. Jedediah Smith Campground is my all time favorite.
Good run John Graham Cincinnati Ohio 06 stratoliner 48k...had 2 road stars 99. 08.good work 👍
I ride 2004 yammie roadstar 1600 with vance hines pipe. Run good and sounds good…
And not even half price of Harley 😀
What a beautiful machine.
@@alexbublea and so comfortable. I shouldn't have sold it.
I had a 99 Roadstar...lowered with heaps of gear. A great bike. Definitely worth collecting. Now have a Roadliner. The Roadstar build quality is exceptional...i missed that bike from the day I sold it. Those apes are not made for cornering are they.
these bikes are awesome. just got a 2000
I ride a 99 Roadstar1600 love the big 98inch twin
So do I .
One of Yamahas best successes for sure.
04 road star 1700 bagger. A great bike for the money
@@williamduckworth305 yeah. I don't know why people think they need to get an expensive bike. This one was awesome. Wish I still had it.
Badass sir. !! Great pov vid!!
I'm gonna miss riding..I made mine all custom ..00 Yamaha road star mm edition 1600..
Beautiful bike
СУПЕР! пО ТАКОЙ ДОРОГЕ С ЖИВОПИСНЫМИ МЕСТАМИ И СОЛНЫШКОМ ,ХОЧЕТСЯ ЕХАТЬ ВЕЧНО!!!
Hey sorry to be a huge pain in the ass. Does that have the adapter for single fire bikes?? For that tach and still does that needle bounce?
Love to know where you got the cup holder! That's sick
Yeah I could take a drink at red lights. But I don’t know where it came from. It was on the bike when I got it.
@@Jeremy_95531 ah that's unfortunate! Maybe it was a custom piece
I like the bike, and the cup holder. Where can I get a cup holder like that? Thanks in advance for the info.
I'm not sure. It was on the bike when I bought her.
Okay, well how much for the bike? 😁 Just kidding, I'm sure you wouldn't be interested in letting it go.
Cathartic. Thanks for the vid
Crescent to Gasquet to Cave Junction to Medford & Grants pass !
This is the place
Is that a Tach or an oil pressure monitor on the center between the bars? Just curious. Or fuel gauge? Just bought an 02 RS silverado sooooo looking for some kit to add to it.
It's a tach but it doesn't work right.
@@Jeremy_95531 is that because of the dual plugs?
Now I gotta get me some ape hangers for more cup holder room lol
Best sled ever made!!
Wheres the gas station been there i felt the worry
Had 2 1999. 2008.13k in 13 months on 08.got. Big brother now. Stratoliner 06 48k
Do you play guitar? I think I used to jam with you in the early 80s
@@alandavis1245 yes I play guitar as well in the 80,Jackson,s less Paul custom,s. 💗
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been thinking of a tach for my '03 Roadie.I know they don't have a very high rev. line.just like to know what it's doing under wot.
Nice roadstar!
GTA5))
Curious to know bars size and make , I’m 6’2 thinking bout doing 16.
Butch 16" but I don't know which company. They are high and wide:)
I come from the sport bike world but thinking of moving over in this direction. Are this fast or torquey at all? How do the handle on the highway versus in the twisties? Would this be a fun or laborsome bone to commute on? Just curious and thank you.
Mine's a 1600; very torquey. Smooth and comfortable, can ride for hours but after a while I start missing my windscreen I had on my last bike. Corners are not great, can't go super fast or you drag the foot boards, but these are not meant for hard cornering. Corners are still plenty of fun, especially if you like to just touch the foot boards and drag them a little bit LOL. But you don't want to hit a bump while you are doing that!
I recently rode my 1600 through the black hills in South Dakota. It doesn’t corner or take the curves as well as my ZR7 but still a fun ride. It’s like riding a lazy boy through the hills.
@@Jeremy_95531 lol yeah I lowered my vstar 1100 classic n scraped frame one day lol you thought you get puckered from the floorboards scraping 😂
I have the exact same bike and the same color, a 2003 Yamaha Roadster Midnight Star. I bought it in 2014 with about 37k miles and it currently has about 65,000 miles. It's the first bike I've ever owned and I think it rides very well and I was very surprised at how balanced and easy it was to ride for a big heavy bike.
Yes, the foot boards scrape when taking sharp corners.
no shit :( what's in your coffee holder?I always have a empty beer can to fool cops
What’s muffler?
Vance & Hines long shot?
@@みんなのカンパチ I think so but I don't know for sure. It did have a great sound.
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Thank you for your reply!!
I think so too, It sounds good!!
If you’re still riding “xv1600”, I’m looking forward to your videos.
@みんなのカンパチ unfortunately I sold my it when I was too busy for riding.
Wow man that's beautiful, this video motivated me to get some 16 inch apes. Just got my 1600 3 days ago also a midnight edition, I was wondering I know you dont know what brand they are but do you know the diameter by any chance?
Chicken Tikki Masala sorry, I don’t know.
I have a 1700 roadstar. I think I prefer the handlebars It came with…
What exhaust u got on there??
I GOT ONE WONT GO FIVE MILES WITH OUT BREAKING DOWN I CALL IT ROADSIDE THATS WHERE IT ALWAYS IS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HOW DO MAKE ONE RUN I GAVE UP
i have a 03 with drag bar which i think look better on the bike apes a bit to much for me.but what ever u like .but still best all around bike out there
I didn't think I would like the big apes, but it's actually comfortable to ride.
Nice
Cool ride!)What's height of ape?Looks awesome!
America,home of the cup holder!
Good video position...
by the way I own Yamaha midnightstar same year
Хорошо
is that a tach?
loyd Yes, but it doesn't work right. Someday I might fix or remove it.
WOW. you can't handle a bike with those bars dude
Actually she was very easy to ride.
What’s ur set up. Carb exhaust etc thanks