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2008 Yamaha Raider
 

2008 Yamaha Raider

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Base Price:$13,180.00
Category:Cruiser
Fuel Capacity: 4.1 (gallons)
Engine Model: 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled V-twin OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Engine Type: 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled pushrod 48-degree V-twin
No. Of Cylinders: 2
Transmission: 5-speed,multiplate wet clutch
Warranty: 1 Year (LimitedFactoryWarranty)
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Chuck, Posted On: 4/30/2008

Have had my Raider three weeks have approx 450 miles on it.
I like the styling.
I have been doing most of the riding two-up and it been a joy to ride.
I have change a lot of it did have StreetStar long shots
put on they sound really good not too loud.
The build quality is great.
and the price with anything in this class is tops.
I give it a 10 all around.
The test ride was the hook once I rode it I was ready to buy it that's the first time that's happened.

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Raider Rider , Posted On: 4/2/2008

Drove the Yamaha Raider and loved it! You really feel like a bad-ass on this bike! The low stance of this bike gives you a look and feel of a chopper. My concern was that with the long rake the handling would suffer – to my surprise it didn’t. The Yamaha Raider’s big fat tire gave plenty of grip. The one negative I could think of would be the Raider’s riding position – over an all day ride I would think that one’s arms would go numb.

Nick posted on: 4/27/2008 5:37 PM
Just got a Raider S and I did feel some minor discomfort in my arms. I dont feel it anymore, but it just might be that I'm getting used to the bike. Another low is it inability to manuver in small spaces because of the fork angle. I also do not like the black swing arms which are easily exposed by all the replacement pipes I have seen. Guess I'll just have to wait for an aftermarket set of pipes designed to fit the lines of the bike too come out. Untill then I'll have to ride my 1854 cc that has less rumble than the 6 year old neighbors big wheel, I swear if that kid laughs at me again I'm ganna run him over. Too sad that he wont be scared untill he see's me cause theres no way he'll hear me coming!
minibikemike posted on: 4/27/2008 11:02 PM
arms go numb? - I see that your new to riding, if at all....
minibikemike posted on: 4/27/2008 11:09 PM
Waaaaaaaa - I cant slow turn my motorsikle,,, an my skinny gurl arms get tiered and numb,,, sniff sniff....
Scott posted on: 4/29/2008 7:20 PM
Quit being a dick pussybikemike!!
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