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@@davidmcchargue8427 there’s a Facebook group that keeps info going for the rally in Maggie Valley. Unfortunately, due to hurricane devastation in the area, I’m not sure what the status will be for the 2025 rally. facebook.com/share/g/by8WucuaPXf5KQzi/?mibextid=K35XfP

@@JustinLinn1998JC bolts rusted or something?

Thanks for watching. I hope you and Pepper have had great adventures

Hey! It’s been great. I had some minor concerns early on (failed wheel bearing way too early in its life due to a bad install at factory), and it does eat up oil. (Such a large displacement, and I’ve been told by multiple shops it is normal). But those are minor things in the big scheme. I LOVE this bike. It handles like a dream. I’m not as proficient with it in low speed police rodeo style maneuvers yet, but I’ll get there. Thanks for asking!

I believe it was 2013

My guess is that the V&H is quieter. Maybe try asking at roadstarraider.com. There are a lot of long time owners there with lots of experience.

@@the7thletter444 Thabks man

I wish I had some advice. With this bike out of production, most of the aftermarket products are no longer available. Best bet is to ask in Raider user groups like roadstarraider.com or on Facebook. Best of luck! Enjoy that beast.

I have a 2008 with about 120,000 miles on it as of today. It's not really something that's been "fixed" by Yamaha, or even is worthy of a recall...it's just something worthy of checking if you're already doing some maintenance.

@@the7thletter444 Thank you for the heads up.Its one of the great things about youtube

@@davidnowhere2637 thanks for watching

Thanks for watching. I’m sorry I don’t recall what brand it was. Maybe a Bilt or Cortech. I had it for about 14 years though and the zipper finally blew out a few months ago.

@@the7thletter444 ok cool. Thanks

I’ve known several people that said theirs was loose. Probably small percentage, but considering it is a very quick thing to check, it’s worth doing. Thanks for watching!

The Indian in this video is more performant than the Raider in this video, regardless of anyone's skill. Indian had a bad launch (couldn't get lock up at first). But it's all just for fun anyway.

Well the Yama almost had won and if he would have done what I thought he should have I think he would have won it and yes I understand the Indians spine and that's why the radar almost w o n but I think it could have been one for the Raider had a boy had a little bit more launch experience

Plus build the Raider equally as far as mods and it would b e a t the chief

Hey thanks for watching. The fuel pump housing cracked at around 70,000 miles. Since then I learned to baby it by filling up between 100-120 miles and that keeps fuel around the housing, keeping it cool. Fork seals replaced a couple of times, the seal around the clutch rod was leaking at one point, but replaced that. All-in-all - it's been a great bike.Thanks for watching!

Well of course. That was never in question! 😈

Smart move. These are solid bikes and will last many years if taken care of!

The Indian took it for sure. He just had a rough start because he couldn’t get traction. He quickly passed the Raider. I’m sure they will line up again next July! I will try to get better angles.

And it's always nice to see you all!

I need to get out and do more of this kind of content.

Hey bro! Thanks for watching.

That part had me cracking up as I was editing. Thanks for watching bro!

Thanks bro! That means a lot.

Yes indeed. Had to play with it a bit to get it right, but works great.

Thanks. Same here!

Can't wait to do it again!

2.5 nights is still great though. Especially if you're just doing a weekend. If you can, try to find a way to charge the Jackery from the bike while riding. That will give you a much longer trip. Thanks for watching.

@@the7thletter444 i'm hiking with all of that.

@@robertuffman3041 oh gotcha! Well hopefully these newer solar panels starting to release will prove more powerful and compact enough to use on the trail. Thanks for watching and best of luck!

up to 120k now - I only take it out a couple of times a month. My Rocket 3GT is my daily now.

That is a Kazoo ultralight 2 person backpacking tent, that I've modified by adding a shelf from another tent and a hook line. Thanks for watching!

Hey thanks for watching. I have a pigtail installed on my bike's battery (for charging it when I don't ride for a few days). It's a direct connection to the battery, so it works both ways. I wouldn't recommend using it to charge CPAP when the bike is not being ridden, but when it is, there should be plenty of charge. I just had to purchase a cable that goes from the SAE style connector on my pigtail to the type that fits my battery pack that I use to run the CPAP from.

Hey thanks for watching. That is a track I got from the stock music library at Storyblocks. This track is called “Gypsy Guitar Happy Cooking”. Cheers

Haha! It’s just 2 of my friends that were talking shmack against each other so we filmed an impromptu street race. All in fun.

How is the Indian "built"?

Thank you

Thanks!

Well said my friend! Always good to see you and hang with you during our week in the mountains!

Yep! Ride what you brought. We had all kinds of bikes riding together in Maggie Valley at the Raider Rally.

You must have not ever been on a Triumph Rocket 3.

Only time will tell! See you at 3:00pm CST I hope. (It's a short video)

I personally use the Raider to Cruise and enjoy the views. If I fancy racing I take the MT10 out.

@@zozoa1 Absolutely. Was interesting to see how these two bikes did against each other though.

I still have my '06 Stratoliner S, as you know it has the same engine as the Raider. I've been looking at Indian for the last year now. Gotta finish paying off a camper first though...

@@dangalli1 if I were sticking with the cruiser/bagger thing I’d definitely do it. Several friends have bought challengers and love them, but I’ve planted both feet in the Triumph pool currently.

@ElCapitanDudeMan actually up to 118k now. But I bought a Rocket 3 GT so I’m only taking the Raider out a couple of times a month now.

They are both beauty and beast for sure! Haha enjoy your Raider.