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TOPIC: Re:new roadstar rider
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new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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Hey all I just picked up a 99 roadstar bone stock..right now its getting the transmission recall worked on so i am trying to figure out what i want to mod when i get it back, was thinking about the flip and grind and saddlemen solo seat since im a stout 5'5! and im a little torn between cobra slashcut drag pipes and bub stubbies...Any opinions on these mods would be great, I definately want a loud exaust...also when i do the flip and grind do i have to replace the shock if i am just riding solo, im 170 lbs and curious if it will bottom out ...thanks a lot...a big influence in me being a roadstar was this clinic and how it was so helpful!  |
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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 silvasilv
Seats and exhaust are both very personal choices. The ones you mentioned are all good quality. If you can manage it somehow it's best to listen to bikes with the pipes you are looking at. Bike nights or other gatherings are good for that. A seat can feel good at first but not be good for more than a short ride. Sometimes you just have to take a chance and see. Wish I could give you a more concrete answer. Try the stock shock first. Maybe adjusting it will work fine. If you can't get it to work then you can start shock shopping. |
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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Hey Silvasilv....first of all, welcome to the forum and owning your first Roadstar. As far as your question about the exhaust, well, since I have the BUB Jug Huggers, I would suggest going with the Bub stubbies. I love my jug huggers...they are definately loud when I get on the throttle hard and have a nice rumble when just cruising thru town or on the open highway. Now as far as the seat goes...I can't really help you there....I still have my stock seat and it seems to work out great for me. Good luck in your decisions man. |
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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I weigh about the same as you and ride solo, bike is lowered approx 2 inches...I have to hit a bone jarring hole to bottom out, but I can drag the HK pipes quite easily in a curve..I like the looks of the long pipes, but if I had it to do over, I would go with something shorter or a different design that gives more clearance..  |
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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beefcake2play wrote:
Hey Silvasilv....first of all, welcome to the forum and owning your first Roadstar. As far as your question about the exhaust, well, since I have the BUB Jug Huggers, I would suggest going with the Bub stubbies. I love my jug huggers...they are definately loud when I get on the throttle hard and have a nice rumble when just cruising thru town or on the open highway.
I have been thinking about the huggers or the stubbies,, since you have the huggers and recommend the stubbies, what is your reasoning for it...?
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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hey flashback...are you running the stock spring or a stiffer aftermarket one?
btw this clinic really is great thanks for all the advice everyone so far...as for the solo seat, i am curious if anyone has it if it really does drop you closer to the ground? and flashback what seat are you riding? |
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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.... silvasilv
Most aftermarket seats will lower you and most of these will also move you forward somewhat. Check out the A Frame behind the seat to see the dynamics. As it been said .... seats are personal and you really need to try one out.
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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I run a Looney DD seat and it does lower me down an a little forward. I picked up a used Saddleman seat too late in the year to ride but I did put it on the bike. Moved me forward to the point that I don't think I'll be using it. My thighs will be rubbing the tank all the time and my leg space was cut down quite a bit. But I'm 6'3" so it might be perfect for you.
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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i was looking at the looney seat as well and i hear its not too comfortable for the long haul..how is it for you musky?
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Re:new roadstar rider 4 Years, 3 Months ago
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I haven't done any long runs with it. I did about 350 with just stops for gas and I was OK. Others have used it for long rides with no problems. But other don't like it as soon as they sit on it. If you get it be sure and get the Gel pad insert. He has a try before you buy policy so you can try it out.
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