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I picked up a 2001 roadstar 1600 in 2019 bone stock 4200 miles, 4k out the door. It now has 19k Miles and it runs flawlessly out on the highway. Great bike.
I've been riding for 50yrs this year,ive ridden many different bikes in those years.I have an '04 midnight that I've owned for 9 years now.I won't sell it until the day comes that I can't ride anymore (I'm 62,so hopefully that's a long way off). Roadstars are AWSOME bikes,I've ridden all over Texas,Arkansas and Missouri. It always starts and runs great all the while averaging 42-44 MPG !!!
Now, that is one badass cruiser. An awesome paint job, flawless chrome and amazing sound to boot. These retail in similar condition in my country for about €6.000,-
BEST BIKE EVER...the bike never leave u alone!! U can do all sorts of style...bobber , chopper , power cruser...i never will exchange it to a HD because...SHE IS THE HAMMA
I just picked up a 99 roadstar silverado with only 9917 miles on it ...from a friend ..got a great deal ...cleaned it up ...looks brand new...love the bike in the video...color scheme is tasty and not too flashy...
Idk about that one... I've had yamaha vstar and a harley sportster 1200 the vstar was more comfy but the harley more fun to ride the weight was balanced much better.. the yamaha was very heavy feeling even tho it was only 40lbs heavier than the Harley
I road a 2001 Silverado for 16 years and it was all you say it is. Every continental state, including AK, and it never broke down. Recently bought a 2020 Electraglide and am extremely impressed with it; yet when I took it in for its 1K tune-up I spied a later model Silverado in the HD dealer’s pre-owned section (obviously a trade-in) and had a huge surge of nostalgia, for all my past great rides on that machine. And this one was less than $5K, 3K I think, in perfect shape, w/
I would feel less confident saying so, in general, for a few reasons. The first would be, that like the often-called “bullet proof” Honda engines, the Yamaha engines are super durable too, generally speaking. I don’t know enough to say that about all bikes. Secondly, some bikes like some cars are known for being driven harder, which is a rider, not a manufacturer issue, so suffer more wear and tear per mile. I think the Silverados were not bikes that people “red lined” so much, though it could be a lot of fun to push it at times. And though I did have a Kuryakyn hyper-charger & Barron tach on mine, I still was basically a conservative rider, and mIntained it religiously. But
An Interested Party well I can totally see an R1 with 40000 miles on it not exactly being ridden like a Vulcan 1600 with 40000 miles. I always heard large V twins can get up there in mileage due to them being low stress... kind of like panther cars and big Chevy Tahoe and suburbans go 200k plus
Exactly so. The ‘01 Silverado I had would rev at 2250@65mph, and it had only 5 gears. The 2020 Electraglide I have now, w/ 6 gears, revs at 2500@65mph, still pretty low I imagine compared to most other non-cruisers at similar speeds. They say that animall species with faster average heart rates don’t live as long in general as their slower beating breathren. Maybe a lesson there?
I have an 01 1700 that I got from one of my best friends right before he passed away. It now has 73,000 miles and still runs flawlessly, everything is still tight and fresh. They’re bikes that will run forever as long as they’re well maintained!
I bought my 2000 Roadstar in the spring of 2002. The previous owner traded it in for a smaller bike after he put cobra exhaust on it.. It had 2100 miles on it, and it now has 45000 miles and is still going strong. I paid $8900 for it, and last year, someone offered me $4500 for it... it's not for sale at any price. I'm 64 years old and this is my LAST bike.
I have ridden many bikes and this is one of the best so around bike ever. Getting quite rear to find the Midnight Edition 1700 like I have but if you do you better buy it. Last forever and tons of extras
I have a 2004 Wildstar/ Roadstar . Been workin a long way frome for 7 days, took it for a spin today in 4 degrees C and a minor snowfall , windshield works good :)
Eddie B. Eddie this is the first Silverado Roadstar that I've spent any time on I put over 600 miles on it last weekend I'm absolutely falling in love with this bike and I've owned and some very very expensive Harley Cruisers brand new ones or just something about the way this engine revs so crisp and clean Lee and the exhaust note is off the hook the bike runs perfectly with the Dynojet kit I don't even have to pull the choke to start it it's one of the best running carbureted motorcycles I've ever written and the ride is absolutely like butter even with a passenger this thing pulls like a freight train hundred miles an hour in 4th gear cruise at 1:05 no problem and 5th yes I'm in love with his bike the more I ride it the more I don't want to sell it sorry for all the typos This is speech to text and I'm really busy but you get the idea
Kaplan Cycles Yip ! Damn right . I sent this to one of my Harley Diehard friends. Started talkin crap ! Lol- that you can get these on aisle 3 , WaLmart ! BWAHAHAHAHA 😂😂 I said look dog .. it’s true ! Millenials are into fast sport bikes. However , if they do buy a cruiser ... they ain’t gonna pay no 30 k for an HD w/ a “ problematic “ engine ! Sorry , they’ll pay under 10 k and be THRILLED !! It is what it is ... not American ? HELL ... neither is HD ! ( chinese , Japanese & other ) sorry 😐
The absolute best value for a big V twin cruiser available. Period. You can get these things dirt cheap in some parts of the country (in paid $1500 for a perfect 2000 with tons of good mods clean as can be original owner). 3rd Roadstar I've had. Last forever, bullettproof, comfortable etc.
I have the 99 roadstar and twice my dealer told me to scrap it 1st when the middle gear bearing exploded and lost my oil along the road and then a top end factory rebuild engine due to severe oil leaks in the push rod covers so I had to treat it as a hobby restoration and I lost a full season and a half but 12 years later and I still have it
Beautiful, I had one, the sand stoned color. I didn't appreciated it back then. I kept it completely original, but how this one looks? Now in 2020, It looks better than my current 2012 HD Heritage Softail Classic. Out of curiosity, what's the sale price on this one? Nice video, thanks.
I just bought a "99 Silverado after wanting one for awhile and I have yet to hear anything bad about them. BTW look up Pacific Coast Star for some really cool stuff.
I have an 05 midnight Vance Long Shots too! She spins tires till fourth gear if you pin it!! I've taken her on 10 hour rides with no pain at all and I'm coming off a gsxr 600
For the money you couldn’t ask for more to be honest and the bikes are easily 100,000 miles and counting on factory engine lol keep hoping for some engine failure so it could get high compression pistons cams and heads etc but the old girl just won’t give up the ghost definitely could use some paint work tho chips galore lol
Im picking one up im 6'6 think ill be able to fit comfy on it ? It has apes and floorboards that should give me enough room right? N e info will help thanks in advance
Lol sold ours once to guy in New York was sick about it for months right at one year later phone rang it’s the fella that bought the road star and he was moving to Arizona couldn’t take it with him and wondered if I was interested in it back lol won’t make that mistake again she’s been back since and at 100,000 miles almost and still fires right up
@@formallynamed85 mine just crossed 30k and she's purrin 😎 I'm wanting a faring and stretched bags for it....its currently blue flame and skull paint...love this bike
Good evening! I apologize for the anxiety. I'm from Russia. I'm just curious to know about the bike Yamaha xv 1600 Wilde old. You have a video review of this krasauts. I want to buy one myself. Can I get your opinion about this bike? Sorry one more time.
@@rickingraham4451 Good evening ! I'm sorry to bother you . I just saw your answer . Thank you for answering . I bought a Yamaha XV1600 wild star motorcycle . Very pleased with this motorcycle .
I was all in until you said (salvage title) I’ll never buy another bike with a salvage/rebuilt title again big mistake. Even though it’s cheaper, if you plan on selling the bike someday you’ll never get your money back and will have a hard time selling the bike because of the title, just sayin
I picked up a 2001 roadstar 1600 in 2019 bone stock 4200 miles, 4k out the door. It now has 19k Miles and it runs flawlessly out on the highway. Great bike.
Bought a 2000 With 54000.. value still the same.. bored out to a 1700.. she moves.. gauges suck but what can ya do fix it.. lol.
I've been riding for 50yrs this year,ive ridden many different bikes in those years.I have an '04 midnight that I've owned for 9 years now.I won't sell it until the day comes that I can't ride anymore (I'm 62,so hopefully that's a long way off).
Roadstars are AWSOME bikes,I've ridden all over Texas,Arkansas and Missouri. It always starts and runs great all the while averaging 42-44 MPG !!!
Did you have any problems with it? Heard that they're pretty much bulletproof. I'm thinking about getting 04 1700.
Now, that is one badass cruiser. An awesome paint job, flawless chrome and amazing sound to boot. These retail in similar condition in my country for about €6.000,-
BEST BIKE EVER...the bike never leave u alone!! U can do all sorts of style...bobber , chopper , power cruser...i never will exchange it to a HD because...SHE IS THE HAMMA
I just picked up a 99 roadstar silverado with only 9917 miles on it ...from a friend ..got a great deal ...cleaned it up ...looks brand new...love the bike in the video...color scheme is tasty and not too flashy...
better than any modern HD
Idk about that one... I've had yamaha vstar and a harley sportster 1200 the vstar was more comfy but the harley more fun to ride the weight was balanced much better.. the yamaha was very heavy feeling even tho it was only 40lbs heavier than the Harley
@@diningroomfish5470 you are addicted to a brand name
Dumb dumb
Yes
I road a 2001 Silverado for 16 years and it was all you say it is. Every continental state, including AK, and it never broke down. Recently bought a 2020 Electraglide and am extremely impressed with it; yet when I took it in for its 1K tune-up I spied a later model Silverado in the HD dealer’s pre-owned section (obviously a trade-in) and had a huge surge of nostalgia, for all my past great rides on that machine. And this one was less than $5K, 3K I think, in perfect shape, w/
An Interested Party would you say any bike with less than 20,000 miles is a teenager regardless of engine type
I would feel less confident saying so, in general, for a few reasons. The first would be, that like the often-called “bullet proof” Honda engines, the Yamaha engines are super durable too, generally speaking. I don’t know enough to say that about all bikes. Secondly, some bikes like some cars are known for being driven harder, which is a rider, not a manufacturer issue, so suffer more wear and tear per mile. I think the Silverados were not bikes that people “red lined” so much, though it could be a lot of fun to push it at times. And though I did have a Kuryakyn hyper-charger & Barron tach on mine, I still was basically a conservative rider, and mIntained it religiously. But
An Interested Party well I can totally see an R1 with 40000 miles on it not exactly being ridden like a Vulcan 1600 with 40000 miles. I always heard large V twins can get up there in mileage due to them being low stress... kind of like panther cars and big Chevy Tahoe and suburbans go 200k plus
Exactly so. The ‘01 Silverado I had would rev at 2250@65mph, and it had only 5 gears. The 2020 Electraglide I have now, w/ 6 gears, revs at 2500@65mph, still pretty low I imagine compared to most other non-cruisers at similar speeds. They say that animall species with faster average heart rates don’t live as long in general as their slower beating breathren. Maybe a lesson there?
Sweet bikes mine was a barn find for 900 bucks. 200 in parts and a couple weekends of work and I love the bike.
I got mine new in 2003 and still ride it. Awesome motorcycle!
I have an 01 1700 that I got from one of my best friends right before he passed away. It now has 73,000 miles and still runs flawlessly, everything is still tight and fresh. They’re bikes that will run forever as long as they’re well maintained!
I've got a 99 Silverado with the stage 1. Cruised easily at 100mph the first day I got it. Rides great. Cruises all day at 85 comfortably.
I bought my 2000 Roadstar in the spring of 2002. The previous owner traded it in for a smaller bike after he put cobra exhaust on it.. It had 2100 miles on it, and it now has 45000 miles and is still going strong. I paid $8900 for it, and last year, someone offered me $4500 for it... it's not for sale at any price. I'm 64 years old and this is my LAST bike.
I have a 2001 and its a great bike. In Sweden they are namned wildstar 👍
Great video. My coworker is selling me his 2005 Roadliner. Can’t wait to to ride.
I have ridden many bikes and this is one of the best so around bike ever. Getting quite rear to find the Midnight Edition 1700 like I have but if you do you better buy it. Last forever and tons of extras
I have a 2004 Wildstar/ Roadstar . Been workin a long way frome for 7 days, took it for a spin today in 4 degrees C and a minor snowfall , windshield works good :)
Dat Engine will NEVER give you problems
or leave you Stranded or BURN you !
Bullet proof & Sound !
Eddie B. Eddie this is the first Silverado Roadstar that I've spent any time on I put over 600 miles on it last weekend I'm absolutely falling in love with this bike and I've owned and some very very expensive Harley Cruisers brand new ones or just something about the way this engine revs so crisp and clean Lee and the exhaust note is off the hook the bike runs perfectly with the Dynojet kit I don't even have to pull the choke to start it it's one of the best running carbureted motorcycles I've ever written and the ride is absolutely like butter even with a passenger this thing pulls like a freight train hundred miles an hour in 4th gear cruise at 1:05 no problem and 5th yes I'm in love with his bike the more I ride it the more I don't want to sell it sorry for all the typos This is speech to text and I'm really busy but you get the idea
Kaplan Cycles Yip ! Damn right . I sent this to one of my Harley Diehard friends. Started talkin crap ! Lol- that you can get these on aisle 3 , WaLmart ! BWAHAHAHAHA 😂😂 I said look dog .. it’s true ! Millenials are into fast sport bikes. However , if they do buy a cruiser ... they ain’t gonna pay no 30 k for an HD w/ a “ problematic “ engine ! Sorry , they’ll pay under 10 k and be THRILLED !! It is what it is ... not American ? HELL ... neither is HD !
( chinese , Japanese & other ) sorry 😐
The absolute best value for a big V twin cruiser available. Period. You can get these things dirt cheap in some parts of the country (in paid $1500 for a perfect 2000 with tons of good mods clean as can be original owner). 3rd Roadstar I've had. Last forever, bullettproof, comfortable etc.
Great bike, great presentation.
I HAVE A 2003 AND JUST DID over 9000 kms in 11 days. it now has 95 k on the engine.
I would put my 01 roadstar silverado up against any other bikes out there anytime,, former harley owner
Everything about that road star is better than Harley-Davidson
Beautiful bike and excellent presentation!
Yamaha got it spot on with the xv1600
I have the 99 roadstar and twice my dealer told me to scrap it 1st when the middle gear bearing exploded and lost my oil along the road and then a top end factory rebuild engine due to severe oil leaks in the push rod covers so I had to treat it as a hobby restoration and I lost a full season and a half but 12 years later and I still have it
Damn that's a badass bike 😎
Thats an absolute sex machine of a bike! Looks awesome. Sounds incredible. And has everything new or maintained. It should sell quick
i like that motor because of the beautiful big rod tube
Such a beautiful bike wish I had the money
Wolverine in the XVS 1600💪
Beautiful bike and it sounds awesome!
How much beautiful? If not sold i will take it in 2 weeks message me please
just got one love it
it may even appreciate in value.....like the Vmax
Road stone. Best bike ever made. Imho!! Gorgeous 😍
Do any of the other owners here have a horrible vibration through the bars? I mean worse than my old iron head
I got an 04 and I feel the same way
Beautiful, I had one, the sand stoned color. I didn't appreciated it back then. I kept it completely original, but how this one looks? Now in 2020, It looks better than my current 2012 HD Heritage Softail Classic. Out of curiosity, what's the sale price on this one? Nice video, thanks.
Excellent video presentation
I just bought a "99 Silverado after wanting one for awhile and I have yet to hear anything bad about them. BTW look up Pacific Coast Star for some really cool stuff.
I reccommend every new owner of an older R* read this. www.roadstarclinic.com/articles/most-common-issues/2470-the-roadstar-noob-checklist
I believe not stock seats I've had 2
Maybe the pallon rear passenger stock.? Good job as always.love you're work..
Sweet !
so very nice!
Just scored 2002 with 32k miles picking it up when I get home what is recommended gas for stock
I have an 05 midnight Vance Long Shots too! She spins tires till fourth gear if you pin it!! I've taken her on 10 hour rides with no pain at all and I'm coming off a gsxr 600
Better drain a quart out....oil change should be 4 exactly. 5.3 quarts if engine is dissassembled. Plain oil and filter change is 4 out and 4 in.
Correct. Technically 4.3 but 4 is what I do
For the money you couldn’t ask for more to be honest and the bikes are easily 100,000 miles and counting on factory engine lol keep hoping for some engine failure so it could get high compression pistons cams and heads etc but the old girl just won’t give up the ghost definitely could use some paint work tho chips galore lol
Where do I find the tip sensor on an 03 Silverado 1600
I belive XV1700 works the same way when it comes to 60-100 mph?
I not sure what’s more impressive... the bike or those hairy chops on your face.
My 2003 is very similar.
hmm a harely that doesn't self destruct interesting
Love my 99 1600...never sell it
Im picking one up im 6'6 think ill be able to fit comfy on it ? It has apes and floorboards that should give me enough room right? N e info will help thanks in advance
Lol sold ours once to guy in New York was sick about it for months right at one year later phone rang it’s the fella that bought the road star and he was moving to Arizona couldn’t take it with him and wondered if I was interested in it back lol won’t make that mistake again she’s been back since and at 100,000 miles almost and still fires right up
@@tkong35 1600 is a big girl...youll fit just fine...youve prolly already bought it if you've rode it
@@formallynamed85 mine just crossed 30k and she's purrin 😎 I'm wanting a faring and stretched bags for it....its currently blue flame and skull paint...love this bike
@@RedEyedPatriot oh i did i am in love cant stay off of it been riding in the cold n erything!!
How much horsepower does the 1700 and the 1800 have
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Good evening! I apologize for the anxiety. I'm from Russia. I'm just curious to know about the bike Yamaha xv 1600 Wilde old. You have a video review of this krasauts. I want to buy one myself. Can I get your opinion about this bike? Sorry one more time.
Your cool, their great bikes. I have one. For the little money they sell for your getting a great lifetime motorcycle
@@rickingraham4451 Good evening ! I'm sorry to bother you . I just saw your answer . Thank you for answering . I bought a Yamaha XV1600 wild star motorcycle . Very pleased with this motorcycle .
amazing
Damn! I’d buy it right now!!!! But it’s too late arrrrrg!!!!
I was all in until you said (salvage title) I’ll never buy another bike with a salvage/rebuilt title again big mistake. Even though it’s cheaper, if you plan on selling the bike someday you’ll never get your money back and will have a hard time selling the bike because of the title, just sayin
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If you still have it, I’ll buy it!
No
Great video. Hopefully gettin a 99 roadmaster in the coming weeks
Did u sell it?
Yes
I've got one of these for sale 4500 it's stunning also .......
Cant stand studded leather. its not cool and looks l;ike the village people, that will be the first thing to be removed
I have one of these kickass bike my Harley is number 1 but I really love this bike
I bought mine for a grand but I bought it off my son