slyguy wrote:

The rattles from the headlight

Should come with passenger floorboards on the silverado

All bikes come with a headlight rattle. They build them in at the factory.

My Silverado did come with passenger floorboards.

I have an 06 Silverado, and have changed out the seat for a Mustang, added risers to my stock bars, a Brake Away for my hand to get some rest and a whole lot of bling. Complaints, almost none. I have 19K on the clock and she has run beautifully all of that. I did and do occaissionally have a puking carb when it gets really hot, but even that is a minor nusiance. I have had several bikes and none has ever fit me so perfectly that I did not change something. I am 6' even and have somewhat short legs. I find the seating position to be nearly perfect and the bars are almost perfect.

I would like larger saddle bags, a much louder horn but other than that this scoot was nearly perfect just as it was when I took delivery

The headlight rattle, which I think I finally solved recently. The rear shock spring, not enough preload adjustment for 2 up or fully loaded riding. The odd bangs and rattles from the rest of the bike if you hit a rough stretch of road. The leaking grommets on the stator cover where the 3 white wires come in. All relativley minor gripes, and all fixable. Other than that I have no gripes. I've had her for 3 years, clocked 17k mi and not had one second of buyers remorse. Harley who???

Passenger comfort - seat and rear suspension. Bike is perfect for one up but I need to upgrade if I want to do any serious riding with the wife. I would like to be able to take her for 2-3 hour jaunts around the Finger Lakes but that's a no go in stock setup.

I'm all for larger bags that don't cost 7 million dollars. I also have a few problems with svs, which I could probably fix if i had the balls to tear into the carb & see what's up. The guy I bought it from had the dealer do all the re-jetting & stuff. The mechanic there remembers having it in the shop about once a week for one problem or another, but (conveniently) can't remember what all he did to it as far as jet sizes, etc.
I put the BillJr floorboard extenders on & am quite happy with the ergonomics.

At at whopping 5'8" and 155 lbs, I (surprisingly) find the ergos fit me quite well. I don't even have complaints with the stock seat. However, my wife finds the passenger seat much less comfortable than my previous Shadow ACE 1100. She sits up too high and on a windy day, just wants to get off (soon).

I have gotten used to most of the noise, but to be honest, it took some time. (My ACE was rattle free.) I get a little irritated by the headlight rattle, but lately it has been hit or miss.

Overall, this has been my favorite bike to date. Like someone said earlier, I don't fell like I am always wanting for another bigger, faster, sexier ride. Although, I would like a little more extra dough to dress it up a bit more. And, if I could justify the expense, I would have another option in the garage. But, that is just being a little greedy.

I look forward to riding my R* every chance I get.

You guys who don't like looking down at the speedo need one of these:

http://www.speedsupplies.com/partswebc/pubproddetail.aspx?seqkey=41520

What do I dislike about the bike? Every do-it-yourself repair begins with the instructions "remove the seat and gas tank."

The roadie comes with the headlight rattles everyone has mentioned. Clearly the passing lamps are a weak link. I agree that the mono shock isn't tough enough for two-up and a load. Heck, if you are my size it's not big enough for one up.

Likes? When I twist the throttle I don't get any of that moaning and goaning stuff you get with lesser bikes. We just move on down the road.

Not many...wish the rear wheel valve stem was a 90&deg job...PITA trying to fill the rear tire/check air pressure. Wish the windshield had a quick detach...HD is 100% ahead of Star in this regard and it really gripes my ass I have to pay $387 for the system that should be installed at the factory; what could it cost them $15?!?!?

Also, having to remove the tank to change sparkplugs is a pain...some how, some way they should have made cutouts for easy access.

Otherwise...I am very happy with my bike

Regards, Ted

having to look down to see the speedo, Noise, 100 mile ride in the heat and you think its coming apart (it isnt). I really wish it had EFI also.

Amen TMK - a $1.50 rear wheel valve 90 degree stem would have been appreciated.

I hope I remember that when I change my 1st tire.

Oh yeah - and that LED clock/odometer could be greatly updated for a few dollars with today's electronics - the Japanese should be ashamed of that one.