Am I the only crazy1? SS and a cruiser simultaneously.

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Hi all,

I ride a Zx14 and I absolutely love it. But after having my first face to face encounter with the Yamaha star Stryker, I fell in love with it. I am considering pulling the plug on it. My friends think I am nuts but what do they know about a biker's heart. I wanted to get a general consensus on whether I am crazy or there are some of you out there who own a cruiser and a sportsbike?

In need of some serious motivation fellas. Be safe out there.
 
The stryker is a nice looking bike, 2 wheels is 2 wheel, what does it matter? If you want it/can afford it then go for it.
 
Nothing at all wrong with having both, they serve different roles and are all fun. I know many people who have both.
 
If our insurance rates were the same as in the USA, I would have a second bike (Triumph Rocket or similar)...
 
I think that the two bikes serve different rolls. You wouldn't take a sport bike on a ride to Calgary and you wouldn't expect a cruiser to be used around town. Lots of riders own multiple bikes.
I say if you want it and can afford it (not to mention convincing the other half it's a good idea) then go for it.
Have fun and whatever you do, ride safely.


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pylonn said:
I think that the two bikes serve different rolls. You wouldn't take a sport bike on a ride to Calgary and you wouldn't expect a cruiser to be used around town. Lots of riders own multiple bikes.
I say if you want it and can afford it (not to mention convincing the other half it's a good idea) then go for it.
Have fun and whatever you do, ride safely.
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LOL....try riding a cruiser any distance on open highways. They are way worse than a sportbike. A cruiser's design parameter is below highway speed cruising, like in town riding. In town is EXACTLY where I would expect a cruiser to be used. The legs out front riding position puts alot of strain on your body, and every bump runs straight up your spine without your feet below you to help isolate your body from the impacts.
 
omnivore said:
LOL....try riding a cruiser any distance on open highways. They are way worse than a sportbike. A cruiser's design parameter is below highway speed cruising, like in town riding. In town is EXACTLY where I would expect a cruiser to be used. The legs out front riding position puts alot of strain on your body, and every bump runs straight up your spine without your feet below you to help isolate your body from the impacts.
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Didn't know that. Don't have one yet. :) I ride an FZ6R.


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If I could only get away with buying a CBR .
 
If only I could reach the shifter on a V-Rod,LOL...had to switch for a Street Rod on a test ride day, cuz my stubby inseam wouldn't even reach my foot under the shifter....1st gear I could do...barely.....2nd? Fuggeddaboudit
 
Our insurance system seems to be against having more than 1 bike even if only 1 rider in the household with a motorcycle license. Having said that, if you can afford it why not. I have a dual-sport and an SV1000S. Seriously have been considering selling my SV because of knee problems [and my old age!] and going the cruiser route but I read too many posters saying they are hard on the back and butt. I think I'd rather suffer with knee pain than back pain. However, I've been doing longer touring the past few years and whenever I am waiting for a ferry or something and there are a variety of bikes waiting, almost always the sport touring riders are stretching and bending aching knees and shoulders and the cruiser riders are looking relaxed. The Stryker is an awesome looking bike.
 
Thanks for the inspiring comments so far guys. I rode the Stryker last year at Yamaha's demo days. The seating position is perfect and the 1300 star motor is all you need for the open road. Just spoke to the significant other and she reluctantly said Yes....:) I hope I can grow them balls tomorrow and get a chopper. On a side note, I live in a house and have a unheated garage. Is there any value in storing the bikes at the dealership in their "heated" warehouse?
 
vrus said:
I wouldn't trade my sportbike for a cruiser


unless it's a night rod!
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after selling my harley for a 600rr, the only thing i miss is saying "i ride a harley". (and took the HD slide cover plate off the glock..)
 
omnivore said:
If only I could reach the shifter on a V-Rod,LOL...had to switch for a Street Rod on a test ride day, cuz my stubby inseam wouldn't even reach my foot under the shifter....1st gear I could do...barely.....2nd? Fuggeddaboudit
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There is a reduced reach kit for the bike .
 
i get what the OP is saying...if i could i would have 1 of every bike, every single model in a huge jay leno style garage.

i love bikes not just a bike =p

oh well hoping i win the lottery lol
 
omnivore said:
LOL....try riding a cruiser any distance on open highways. They are way worse than a sportbike. A cruiser's design parameter is below highway speed cruising, like in town riding. In town is EXACTLY where I would expect a cruiser to be used. The legs out front riding position puts alot of strain on your body, and every bump runs straight up your spine without your feet below you to help isolate your body from the impacts.
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Thats a very generalized comment.Please explain,I can go much farther without stopping on a cruiser than a sport bike as far as comfort.Never had a problem with power either.Any cruiser from 800cc and up has no problem getting up to 140kph and staying there for hours with bags loaded,my 230lbs and my 120lbs girlfriend and that was a little C50 with a top speed of of 180kmph.In fact that is why they make Full Dressers(road king), for the highway.A 1.3 liter Stryker would have zero issues without a doubt.And not all cruisers are forward controls.Why do you think old arthritic geezers prefer them because they like pain?A sport bike is not a highway bike either,thats why they make sport tourers with an upright seating position and mid sets.
 
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Don't deny yourself.... Join us.
I adore my Stryker....surprisingly agile for all that fork rake, smooth as butter at 120kmh on the highway, and the ladies ALWAYS want a ride.

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omnivore said:
LOL....try riding a cruiser any distance on open highways. They are way worse than a sportbike. A cruiser's design parameter is below highway speed cruising, like in town riding. In town is EXACTLY where I would expect a cruiser to be used. The legs out front riding position puts alot of strain on your body, and every bump runs straight up your spine without your feet below you to help isolate your body from the impacts.
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Huh?
 
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