THE MOST UNDERRATED MOTORCYCLE of ALL TIME! | YAMAHA RAIDER 1900cc MUSCLE BIKE (110 MPH+)
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- For just 6 thousand dollars you can take home an absolute powerhouse..
Plus some random lady yells at me..
Apologies for the bad audio.. it is fixed in the next video! :)
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I love Harleys too. But I love Yamaha as well. The fit and finish on the Raiders and the Stratoliner and the Venture is second to none.
I ride a 06 Roadliner, these 1900cc are beasts. Love mine.
After many years of owning Harley's i sold my Road King this year & bought a Raider, all i am gonna say is, i am never gonna change it unless its for another Raider, i fucking love it.
Nicely balanced machine ..I better than a Hog 🐷.2010 S Is my latest 💎 Powerful 1854cc collector's Item ... Advanced Technology ...
Codes Analyzer in CPU
🐎💨💨 🎩
Facts bro. Harley riders spend more time with a wrench in their hands. Then they do on the road. 🤣
I wish they didn't discontinue the Raider.
I have a 2012 Raider S. 2 into 1 exhaust, cobra FI 2000 fuel programer and a Ivan's performance ECU flash and its very hard to beat from a dig. Ive owned several different brands and I must say it's been my favorite so far.
An underaprecieted beast for sure 🤘 thanks for watching.
How do you like it for long rides? I'm coming from a 2014 Bolt and looking for something with lower RPMs for long great rides. I'm also 5'5".
@@zer08927 The raider is great for around town, but not the best for super long rides after we purchased a mustang seat and a windshield we could do 300 miles a day. For longer rides we ended up buying a HD ultra classic.
Great video Work 60% Sky 40% bike and Road good job brother no matter what you ride love the video work and the truth about Yamaha
I've had 3, Appreciating Classics 🏆
I have a Yamaha Royal star tour Deluxe which I do like. But at times I feel like it's just not big enough or fast enough for me and I continuously see videos on the raider. I believe that is gonna be my next purchase for sure.
Do it, you won't be disappointed 👌
I might have to get one of these as a second bike. I currently ride a Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe which is a blast and an absolutely awesome bike for touring trips. The Raider would be a fun zip around town/ride to work/day rides bike looks like. I'd keep my Royal Star which I love and use it for my multiple day 1000 mile or more road trips.
"it aint no harley"
yeah i'll take 1900cc of yamaha reliability any day
And a fraction of the price of a Harley!
The Raider is a great bike. I ride a 14 M109R Suzuki, and both my bike, and the Raider will eat ANY Harley made. I've dusted multiple vrods, a couple built. This guy's right, if you ride, you should respect everyone that rides, no matter what they ride. The Raider, and the M109R are both very underrated. Much respect, and keep the rubber on the road....
I think that chick said “call me” haha. Can’t blame her, good lookin bike
Ahh didn't even think ablut that one 🤣
My 08 Raider S in candy apple red gets compliments everywhere I go and is a blast to ride!
I have a 2013 Raider S with only 2,173 miles on it. Love it but I don’t ride it. Only put 8 miles on it last year.
Sell it...I'm interested.
I love my Raider. Constantly have people checking it out saying man.... Thats a nice looking bike! What is it?? Scratches head..
Lol almost every day 🤙
Me too. Get it all the time.
I own an 08' raider. I'm absolutely in love with it..!!!
I have a '99 FXDL.
Ride what makes you happy.
I got over fast 30 years ago, you can never get enough of what you don't want.
These bikes are amazing. Let’s just face the fact that the Japanese take an idea, run with it and make it better and more reliable...for less money. Ive worked with some Japanese engineers, they are incredible. The only downside to Japanese bikes is they depreciate quickly where H-D’s retain much more value.
On the subject of the woman yelling at you in the car, I think she was trying to convey to you that she likes to engage in the cunnilingus.
Lmao.. solid.. thanks for the support brother, and you are absolutly right 🤘
@@floridaman7277, Welcome bro, don’t get me wrong, I love Harley-Davidson’s. Great bikes. I just wish they didn’t cost so much.
Harleys don't hold their value like they used to.
I have a warrior now great bike also looking to get a raider next just wish they had that damn evasive 6th gear
I I love your attitude man you're right I've been riding 99-2007 2006 Yamaha V-Twin unbelievable bikes went from 1100 to 1900 I've been selling them since 1999 FirstRow * 98 cubic inch I just goes up thank you so much for this video
Range is most disappointing, 5 gears #2 sorry, overall excellent bike.
I would be happy to buy a Harley again when they can make a bike like that one for the same price. HD got greedy and stupid. Now they think I should spend 20k-30k just for the opportunity to spend another 2k-5k every year just to keep the pile of junk running. Aint gonna happen. Not to mention that their customer service is BY FAR the worst in the market. They treat the "brotherhood" like a bunch of irritating idiots. In the last couple of years I have seen two new HD dealers open up . (not sure why) And before they even get the first bike out the door the "service" dept. is packed with "NEW" bikes that have issues. When they ACT like an honest American business I will gladly BUY American bikes again. They need to gut that business and start over.
Truth is, the Harleys ought to come with this statement on the owners manual, sort of like the warning label about cancer, on a cigarette package; The truth about Harley Davidson. It's a bike that is a beautifully painted and chromed marketing success story. If you've ridden a comparable Japanese motorcycle, though, and forget the hype of Harley, what you'll realize is how much better a performer the Japanese bike is. The Harley, is yester-century's technology, with tomorrow's prices. That's why they have these beautiful Harley dealerships, loaded with plenty of pretty Harley farkles, and merchandise, to wow people. The Harley Davidson Company.....knows how to suck people into the "oooh-ahh mystique", and then suck the dollar bill, life blood out of them. Plenty of Harley mechanics across this country too, and thank God for that. If you do long distance riding, your Harley's going to break down, and cost you. Even if yours hasn't broken yet, be prepared, after a long ride, to re-tighten everything. I've known guys that have dumped thousands into their Harley engine, to get it to run like a Japanese bike. The trouble is, the Harley will just break down, that much sooner.
Just bought one a couple months ago I've ridden and owned many bikes including Harleys. This by far my favorite.
Totally underrated! I’m an HD guy but back in their heyday, the Yamaha/Star cruisers were the only Japanese bikes I respected. When that thing was launched, it had the style, the sound, hundreds of cc’s on the biggest bore Harleys, and led lighting before they were even a thought in Willie G’s mind!
XS1100 was my favorite .
Had 4 of em over 25yrs ..
On my third Raider now ... !!!
Went with a Dunlop Car Tire .
215/45/18 ... Fits nice .
3000 miles on it so far no wear at all ... Liv2Ride2Morrow 🐎
@@paullagueux you joined the dark side👍
Best f#ckin' bike I've ever been on. Love my 2015. Had everything on it painted black. Evil, mean-looking, well-built, dependable, high-quality killer of a bike.
Hmmm... only watched half of the video cause I had to change gears. Just watched the last half. Thx for the freeway ride. I was wondering how the 1850 did on the freeway. I own 2 Harleys, but buying an 06 Stratoliner. I'll keep all 3 bikes. I've known this Strat for 15 years. It's my friends. Always wanted it. The quality of the Yamaha Stratoliner and Raider are second to none. And like you, I never get hung up on what someone rides. I too wave to anyone on a bike--except for anyone riding with colors, or on a bike with ape's or riding without a helmet. Those guys are way too cool to wave. Yeah, whatever!! All a wave is, is a hello. If you're too cool to say hello back to someone who just said hello to you, you're way too cool for me. Thx again. Nice bike. I'm excited, really excited, to get my Stratoliner.
Well said. And congrats man! Thanks for watching 🤘 ride safe!
The truth about Harley Davidson. It's a bike that is a beautifully painted and chromed marketing success story. If you've ridden a comparable Japanese motorcycle, though, and forget the hype of Harley, what you'll realize is how much better a performer the Japanese bike is. The Harley, is yester-century's technology, with tomorrow's prices. That's why they have these beautiful Harley dealerships, loaded with plenty of pretty Harley farkles, and merchandise, to wow people. The Harley Davidson Company.....knows how to suck people into the "oooh-ahh mystique", and then suck the dollar bill, life blood out of them. Plenty of Harley mechanics across this country too, and thank God for that. If you do long distance riding, your Harley's going to break down, and cost you. Even if yours hasn't broken yet, be prepared, after a long ride, to re-tighten everything. I've known guys that have dumped thousands into their Harley engine, to get it to run like a Japanese bike. The trouble is, the Harley will just break down, that much sooner.
Hahaha I do the same thing! Step over the laser like I'm robbing a bank so the door don't go back up
The only people who don't understand how this bike pulls are the ones who don't have one. Monster motorcycle in every way.
is that a custom paint job? That thing looks really nice. I've been looking into getting one. It's a pretty big upgrade to what I currently ride, but I think I will do fine on it. With just the 5 gears and short gearing, how is it on highways? My only worry so far is the air cooled because I live out on the Mojave desert where it gets up around 115-120 in the summer
As long as you're moving and not stopped for a long long time.. You're good. No its a stock paint job. 5th gear is a tad annoying but nothing that ruins the bike. Plenty of power at all levels in 5th. Thanks for watching 🤘
Digging up an old video here, but I'm likely moving to FL in the next year and looking to sell my Ducati Monster for a cruiser. How does the Raider handle those ungodly long, straight, zero damn curves at all roads? I'll be going up & down 19 and 589 for work/friends for reference.
Ive owned my 2012 raider s since 2017an it is by far the most underrated bike out there,,,this bike is phenomenal,,39 degree rake,113 cu inch,only upgrade ive done to my bike is cobra sweeps an fi 2000 fuel processor, 240 Michelin comander 2, accessories upgrades,,,but as far as power plant goes,,these motors are 100%, bullet proof,,23,000 miles an she is stronger and faster than she was from factory,,,,an as far as 6th gear,,,,well raider has 140 on speedo,,,an she will do every bit an more,,,if this bike had 6 gears,,they would have never brought the v max back,,i roll with Harleys alot,,in my family,,,she does fine with no 6th gear,,,she was designed to run high an long with 5,,they knew what they we're doin,,,ne way every one ride safe an be respectful,,,we're all riders
I recently got my first ride and it's the Stratoliner, the touring powerhouse sibling to the raider. Same block, slightly adjusted frame and set up and wow, it's a wonderful monster, we call it the Jolly Roger cuz I'm a nerd for pirates, lol! Thanks for the funny vid!
110+ MPH begins at 10:45 ♥️
Amazing bike. I miss mine. I just couldn't deal with thier only real issue, the dreaded fuel pump housing cracking issue that hit me twice in 2 years. After the second time, I refused to deal with that again.
How much do you have to pay for an equivelant of the 1900 from harley again...20 grand??? The screamin eagle engine is over 7 grand alone. I will take this bike or a stratoliner over a harley anyday of the week! Best bangs for the buck in my opinion. Quit being loyal to a corporation that sold out a very long time ago, and dont give a flying you know what about us. Buy what you like, be safe and just ride...without going in debt preferrably. Lmao, your brand new harley loses as much value as soon as you drive off the lot, than a stratoliner or raider costs. Isnt common sense and critical thinking skills wonderful!
I have a v star 950, thinking of upgrading to a raider.
You should! 😁
I also have a v star 950 and about to do the same!
@@RontheDon1738 I just bought one yesterday 100% recommend
I bought an 09 Yamaha Stratoliner which has the same engine and then a few months ago, I saw a 2014 Stratoliner S on FB marketplace for a good price and I bought it too. These bikes are just better than Harley’s and I don’t miss my 01 Heritage at all in comparison. The 113 cubic inch Yamaha engine with a 4 valve hemi head first came out in 06 and it’s only recently that Harley has finally come out with a comparable powerplant in their latest 114 cubic inch engine. The value and performance you get with a Raider or Stratoliner is hard to deny and the styling of the Stratoliner exceeds all of the Harley models I have seen. My 01 Heritage was under powered with the 88 cubic inch engine and the gas tank was so wide it made me feel bow legged. It looked dated even a few years ago. I just don’t see any way that my Harley was better than my Stratoliner’s. Like you said, 6th gear is the only thing that the engine needs to make it perfect. My 5 speed Heritage revved even higher than my Stratoliner’s and sounded like it on the interstate. The Stratoliner’s still feel smooth at a higher rpm and don’t sound like they are revving their guts out.
I have a 2014 Raider, and I paid $12.5K for it.. 1200 miles on it.. Worth every penny..
I owned a raider no power...you can't beat a harley sound...and harley power..I had cobra slash pipes, on my raider...buy a bike buy a harley
Love the Raider hope to get one my last bike was a 1400 Suzuki Intruder but the Raider is on my next bike list
You know, I love this bike but that stock exhaust is stupid. They could’ve just done two nice decent size straight pipes instead of those monstrosities that comes stock.
I love Harleys, my only problem with Harley is that they don't make a Yamaha Raider 😂
Still a great video bro 👍
My little Suzuki M95 aka ( meanstreak 1600) goes faster than 110mph. Wth
Cool video, worst intro music ever. Terrible. Hideous. Unlistenable. But I like the video.
So in this vid the pipes are actually stock with just the baffles removed?
Raider is king. Mine has 113k miles on her and still running strong.
Any valve adjustments, clutch ect
@@randyhicks7954 mostly normal stuff. Fork seals three times, but that is because I took the protectors off. I did have to replace the fuel pump due to a cracked housing. That can be avoided by never running low on fuel. I did change out clutch but that was because I wanted a race clutch (Barnett). And I did it myself. (I’m no mechanic!) these bikes are built like tanks. I wish Yamaha still produced them.
@@the7thletter444 Thanks for quick reply. Mine has 43000 just replace fuel pump. I don't think I will ever sell it. Ride Safe Randy
What year is yours ?
@@bigjam8429 2008, currently at almost 116k miles
I wanna challenge you to a “most underrated bike off” between your raider and my Honda vtx 1800
Guaranteed to give you a run for your money
If you're in Ohio let's link up lol
No you wouldn't give him a run for his money, you would out run him if you are a good enough rider!
I have a Motorcycle shop in Chattanooga Tennessee, and I've owned so many different types of Motorcycles, probably almost every type that there is. Out of everyone of them, the Honda VTX is one of the fastest cruiser bikes made, the V-rod is just a little bit faster in the quarter mile, but out of the metric bikes the VTX is the fastest cruiser bike from factory hands down. Now the Yamaha V-MAX is faster than the VTX, but it's not a cruiser bike.
I've heard a few stories about transmission problems with The Stratoliners and Roadliners. Hopefully, The Raider doesn't have any defects in the cog box. I wish Yamaha would still offer The Raider. Those machines have a lot of possibility.
This is my second raider. Zero issues minus rider error haha
There are raiders with over 100k miles one I saw hit 160k miles
Love 1st gen vmax,love raider & warrior. Never had a problem with my yamaha's.
Got a 92 Vmax, and a 2013 Raider. Must be a Yammie thing 😄
The ups store is give or take 40 miles from my house, i wouldn't have went back
I thought she said "Call me" but I don't know.
I started hearing that too lol
I can make you a license plate mount. Side bracket. And sell u a new chrome dot approved rear tail light
Oh?
screw harley i will ride a eaider anyday instead of a harley
My neighbor bought a new harely 1 week later It was in the shop 😂
Had the exact same thing happen to a friend of mine. 🤣
I ride an Indian Dark horse but would love to have a Raider in my garage, gorgeous bikes except for the bulky stock mufflers.
Little power(Harley), little mufflers. Big power(Y-Raider), big mufflers.
Not for the faint of heart. That bike has a Hemi!
Thanks for the info I'm looking at a Raider
I think she was saying, "novi!" short for for novice?
Someone pointed out she said "call me" seems to make sense 🤣
did you gut the stock exhaust?
Yes, just took a whole saw to the baffles
Great video, and man did 2020 SUCK BALLS ! I have the baby brother of the Raider, the Yamaha Stryker, it's 1300cc's (1304) and I friggen love it, I can't wait to own a Raider some day. The fact that you work at a Harley Dealership is cool, but I'd never own another Harley.
I ended up on the Raider just wanting to continue my V-star life style. I didn't even know of the Raider and I thought I was a Yamaha fan boi. I'm not one for speed, but this bike cannot help it. I had to really work on my skills to tame the beast. Lost all my biker buddy's because the Raider will destroy those who dare challenge it. I can't even talk about my bike because every time some guy has to have a ego battle and make the mistake to want to race it. I didn't get on a bike to race. Not trying to saying its the fastest cruiser out there because I just don't know what's all out there. Just be warned that this bike can make you lose your HD friends if they are ego riders. So now I have to remain quite and not brag and just pretend its just a normal bike. Thats tough. Never had I have to not want to talk about bikes. Now here I am with no buddies to ride with because there ego's. I don't care who has the fastest bike. I barley speed as it is, I cannot afford the ticket, or to unalive myself. Crazy to say this but I'm thinking about getting something a bit more humble so that maybe I can get to ride with people with out the worry of ego battles. Hope this helps someone who thinking about getting one, just know you might end up alone. The Raider lives up to it's name. 2014 VX1900 SCL Yall be safe out there. Please leave our egos at home. 99% of people just don't care. So no point in showing out when only 1 in a 100 guys might think its kool.
Thx for the video! I have a 2014 Raider with stock pipes and factory baffles. I see you have the stock pipes but sounds like no baffles. Are they completely gutted? I’m wanting to do the same with hopes that I have no issues with the motor. Yours sounds strong!! I’m strongly considering removing the stock baffles and replacing with Big Thunder Baffles.. Your thoughts?? Thx, Greg
Yup thats all I did. Used a whole saw and a pair of channel locks. Sounds much better and preforms better!
@@floridaman7277 I did that with my 2013 Raider and the motor started getting hot I have to go get a Commander V put on it
Just went good 2008
I have a 2014 raider s the two thing I hate is the kick stand and no six gear other then that it's a all round Beast
I'm cool with the kick stand. In comparison to most bikes for me at least it seems the most sturdy. A sixth gear has always been on my lost 🤘 thanks for the support 😁
i think she called you a commi🤣🤣🤣 great vid
Love your honesty John Graham Cincinnati Ohio. 06 stratoliner 48k💗
Both of those yamaha models.dont even start moving until you hit 80Mph ...promise
Currently have 82,000 on my Roadliner and not one hiccup !
Dat engine is a BEAST ! Bulletproof too 🤙😎 Stupid fast acceleration 🦅 🦅 🦅
Traded my 2004 roadstar because I couldn't find parts,shame on Yamaha,bring back the roadstar and the raider!
I just bought a vtx 1800 and I love it. But I’m in love with the look of the raider.
Wait so whats a nobbie??
These bikes are cool as shit,only thing I don't like are the stock pipes,but that's an easy fix,hell,the star warrior stock pipe looked like a water heater on it,but cool bike as well,the yamahas rule.
Luv my raider as there sweet bikes and the power plant is great. Thanx for sharing.
First of all. Who tf EVER claimed the Raider is underrated? 😂 It's literally the powerhouse of the muscle bikes. The title of this video should be removed. And replaced with "I need clicks. So I'll say the dumbest shit possible to get them." 🤣 I own a 2011 Yamaha Raider. And ive never seen a single Harley in my life break more necks than my Raider
That's why I write a Stratoliner with the shield no rocks do bugs
Hope they bring it back.
Been saying that 🤙
They make a big bore kit for it now. I want one for my Strat.
Sounds redicioulous, but I like it 🤣
120 cube PR kit...lots of money...if you do everything and head work you pick up only about 17hp at the wheel...get Ivan's flash, K&N filter lid off...good 2 into 1 exhaust and power Commander WITH Dyno tuning to get it perfect. If you want more throw a 40-60 shot on it
I want a raider myself right now I just have a 02 vstar 650
Alway look out on marketplace 🤙
Money is a little tight when I have a truck and corvette payments lol one day I will have a raider
I'm 5'3" and went from a 09 650 V Star to a Raider. Paid $8,400 for it. It was a Big step up and well worth it! Most people think its a custom chopper. What a Blast of a bike.
Very underrated. I find it interesting nobody knows what I’m riding. I have a 13 Raider S and people are asking if it’s a Shadow or they’ll say “nice Harley”
Damn,,, You are a young Buck,,, but, Yeah,,, No Doubt!! etc... Skipped all the strangely decades weird stuff there... American Pride, yada yada yada... Metric Muscle too!! \,,/
Truth is, the Harleys ought to come with this statement on the owners manual, sort of like the warning label about cancer, on a cigarette package; The truth about Harley Davidson. It's a bike that is a beautifully painted and chromed marketing success story. If you've ridden a comparable Japanese motorcycle, though, and forget the hype of Harley, what you'll realize is how much better a performer the Japanese bike is. The Harley, is yester-century's technology, with tomorrow's prices. That's why they have these beautiful Harley dealerships, loaded with plenty of pretty Harley farkles, and merchandise, to wow people. The Harley Davidson Company.....knows how to suck people into the "oooh-ahh mystique", and then suck the dollar bill, life blood out of them. Plenty of Harley mechanics across this country too, and thank God for that. If you do long distance riding, your Harley's going to break down, and cost you. Even if yours hasn't broken yet, be prepared, after a long ride, to re-tighten everything. I've known guys that have dumped thousands into their Harley engine, to get it to run like a Japanese bike. The trouble is, the Harley will just break down, that much sooner.
I live in the uk and have just bought a raider. It’s in Florida. Im picking it up and doing a trip around the States. To hire a decent bike costs about about $150 a day. After 3 weeks I can sell the bike and probably loose $800. Renting will cost $4500
That's insane.. but I bet after you ride that bike once, you will be shipping it back home with you 🤣🤣 enjoy your trip man 🤘
You sound so much like blockhead
Haha I'll take it
Will be my first purchase after the refi on the homestead. I love HD, but I don't love HD $$. Hunting for SCL, slap on the Cobra. Should I even tune?
A tune would never hurt man, but plenty of power right out of the box. Good luck with the search!
Thing would whip any harley except a maybe a v-rod
Great bike, great ride, great video. +1Wave from the import rider.
I love my raider, best bike ill never sell!!!
6:05 i cant even
This guy is awesome
If Yamaha came back out with one I would buy it
It needs to happen
Nice bike matey
Love that bike
UNSAFE RIDER
What is the price of this bike now??
Still around the same range. can be found as little as 5k and upwards of 8-9k.
@@floridaman7277 thank you very much ❤️❤️❤️
@@floridaman7277 What year is this bike?
@@youssefhany3061 2009
What does Nobby mean in Australia?
Nobbyadjective. stylish; modish; elegant; showy; aristocratic; fashionable.
Thanks m8 🇦🇺