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Been riding for most of my adult life, but have never had a proper "big-boy" bike. Been mostly on vintage (and now prohibitively expensive) Japanese and British bikes, and 2 years ago bought back my old man"s Triumph to come full circle. I found myself pondering a second bike for 2-up and commuting, and have always wondered what the attraction was to the land yacht. A friend decided that motorcycling was no longer in the cards, and a deal was proposed for me to take on a 2003 Roadstar Silverado on very reasonable terms.
I had occasion to put 200 miles on it over the past couple days, and I must say there is much to like about such a machine, and a few niggling concerns that I hope to address through the wisdom of fellow enthusiasts. I'm not ready to give up my hooligan ways, but there is definitely room in my world for such a relaxed, composed, and stylish ride. I do have questions though, for example; can I adjust the attitude of the heel-toe shift so I can actually get my toe under it? Did the bags come from the factory with the locking brackets, or am I looking at aftermarket quick-release bags.......that won't because the keys are absent? Let's talk LED replacement lights. See, got a curve here. To whitewall or not to??
I love a new bike experience. Especially when they are stylish, inexpensive, and well-engineered (yes, I have confirmed the trans recall). Off to explore my list of queries.............
I had occasion to put 200 miles on it over the past couple days, and I must say there is much to like about such a machine, and a few niggling concerns that I hope to address through the wisdom of fellow enthusiasts. I'm not ready to give up my hooligan ways, but there is definitely room in my world for such a relaxed, composed, and stylish ride. I do have questions though, for example; can I adjust the attitude of the heel-toe shift so I can actually get my toe under it? Did the bags come from the factory with the locking brackets, or am I looking at aftermarket quick-release bags.......that won't because the keys are absent? Let's talk LED replacement lights. See, got a curve here. To whitewall or not to??
I love a new bike experience. Especially when they are stylish, inexpensive, and well-engineered (yes, I have confirmed the trans recall). Off to explore my list of queries.............
For the shift linkage, just adjust the connecting rod by loosening the lock nut's. Basic design that is on most motorcycles. Locking bag brackets are not stock. Read the entire link below and report back in 3 days for the 250 question eexam
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