Jap cruisers

[Bonez]

whatever, I was with a group of them and they all putted out, or leaked oil, or wouldnt start up again after stopping, my bike kept running

I was refering to rarely need maintaning bit it you care the refer to the quote.

[topher]

Gotta love the Kawasaki Drifter. That old-school style gives me wood. A not insignificant feat these days...

[JESSTERx]

I have ridden the RoadStarr 1600 and VN 2000, also Rocket 3..all big bikes, I am tossin up ...(LOL), oh joy..between the VN and the RoadStarr, I also tried the Boulavard...did not like, felt cheep and not well put together...any thoughts guys..

[Hitcher]

Roadstar and Boulevard. Unless Edmund Wells has motorcycle manufacturing talents in addition to authoring David Coperfield...

And which Boulevard did you ride? There are several models in this range.

[crusa]

Saw the latest mean streak on the HOG poker run very nice looking bike,had a good paint job and gets the nod from me.

[Phoenix]

I have ridden the RoadStarr 1600 and VN 2000, also Rocket 3..all big bikes, I am tossin up ...(LOL), oh joy..between the VN and the RoadStarr, I also tried the Boulavard...did not like, felt cheep and not well put together...any thoughts guys..

You rode the Boulevard M109 didn't you.

[heyjoe]

Which of all the jap cruisers do you rate as the best.
Me I've been lucky enough to ride a few -along with some outa here sports bikes.
Of all the cruisers ive ridden the virago 1100 rates my vote. Twin disks on the front a v twin -preferably with slightly loud pipes and a comfortable riding position if ya wanna get spirited with ya riding.

My opinion is the Vulcan Mean Streak. It is comfortable to ride, handles well, good brakes, well presented in appearance, tons of grunt - all in one package.

[Phoenix]

My opinion is the Vulcan Mean Streak. It is comfortable to ride, handles well, good brakes, well presented in appearance, tons of grunt - all in one package.

I wasn't impressed by the one I went for a ride on (then again it was pissing and farting around) it didn't get a fair test ride, but was the only 1 in town, ended up buying a VZ 800 from out of town with 1500km on it for $9000

[Hitcher]

ended up buying a VZ 800 from out of town with 1500km on it for $9000

You won't regret buying a Marauder. And that sounds like a good price, but I am suspicious about the odometer being in km.

Mrs H has had two Marauders. Her first, a VZ800K3 met with an untimely demise. Her K4 has now done nearly 20,000 miles. I love riding it (when allowed). Mrs H has completed two Grand Challenges on Marauders. Chuck the stock Dunlops ASAP and put a set of Michelin Commanders on. You will be amazed at the difference they make to handling.

[JESSTERx]

C90...1500
have bought the VN....pick up tonite,yeah!!!

[MVnut]

What's a cruiser?....................

[scumdog]

What's a cruiser?....................

A dude that drives up and down K road...

[MVnut]

bwahahahaha

[Ixion]

What's a cruiser?....................

These things. here's an assortment of Jap cruisers. Not things you want to tangle with

[Blue Thunder]

You use this as a daily commute or for weekend rides?
I'm not sure how something that big would handle the daily ride. They feel like a battle ship to sit on Yet to take one for a test ride. 2 B honest I feel a bit intimadated to take one out. I think a 1000 would be my limit untill I got used to it of course then maybe

I use my Suzuki C90(1500) as a daily comuter as well as weekend blatts. Can be a bit of fun splitting traffic on the motorways due to its width, but the sheer lowdown torque makes shooting the gap a quick thing. Agreed the low pegs make tight cornering interesting but you soon get used to the limits of cornering. the size is at first intimidating but again you get used to it, the balance is brilliant and low seating makes waiting at those never ending red light so much more comfortable.