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Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roads 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
kena48 wrote:
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.



I just changed both tires and forgot to tell my buddy doing the change to do that...this is the second rear tire change I've done and the second time I forgot to swap stems

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Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
for me, legroom. at 6ft 5" there ainīt enough, but extensions sorted that out.

apart from that, i find the lack of an oil light a criminal omission. ALL bikes should have them.
 
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Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
My only complaints are that it has moving parts, and that it is not immune to moisture, oxidation, wear and external damage.
 
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Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
The only complaints I have would be the Headlight Rattle which I have taken care of and the Stock Seat, no cushion and you sit on it and not in it like the Mustang Seat I replaced it with, also the AIS setup and the Popping from Deacceleration. Everything else is fine with My Bike and I am very satisfied with it. I will be adding a Tour Pack and a Fairing with Stereo/CD Player also to Mine.
 
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Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
rear wheel valve 90 degree stem would have been appreciated
  • I have the spoke wheels and my rear wheel stem is a 90 degree. I wish it was 90 degree on the front. Trying to get my air hose through the spokes and getting a good seat could be easier.
  • While we're complaining, how about some higher quality nuts and bolts that actually fit the wrenches in my garage with out rounding off.
     
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    Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
    Ok I will play... I would like a bigger tank a more comfortable seat like a lazy boy cushy style seat, Cruise control.
    Complaints: I got nothing Sorry yall..
    Ride ON....!!!
    Jordan
     
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    Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roads 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
    I am also 6ft. tall and while I didn't do the floorboards extensions, I did put Kuryakan foot rests on the outside of my Cobra Fatty Bars and I find that very comfortable. I would like to see cruise control as standard equipment, but I'm going to try the vacuum tubing thing mentioned in the Tech section Capt.Kirk
     
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    Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
    I'll share the same thoughts as everyone else. Can think of a few complaints, but worth it for such a great bike. It's so low to the ground that with a passenger, it bottoms out on tight turns--but once you're used to it, it's preventable.

    Also, not sure if this is just my girlfriend, or the bike, but she complains about it being uncomfortable. Any ideas on improving her comfort levels (going faster and louder helps me)?
     
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    Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roads 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
    Is she sitting on the stock pillion? Most complain how uncomfortable it becomes after riding on it for awhile.
     
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    Re:What complaints do you have regarding teh Roadstar 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
    yep--it's stock. any recommendations on an aftermarket seat? can i buy a passenger seat separately?
     
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