(I posted the following on the STAR Touring Warrior message board, thought I'd post it here too.)
Hi all,
I've started doing a little preliminary looking in regards to what my next ride will be, looking to trade in a year or so, two at the most.
Since the Warrior came out (the fall after I purchased my V-Star 1100 Custom), I had thought it would probably be my next bike. And while it's still up there on the list, I have to admit a model by a certain competing manufacturer has caught my eye for a number of design, engineering and financial reasons.
Then a couple of thoughts occured:
1. I believe the current Warrior is in it's 4th model year ('04-'07?) in it's current form, is it not? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, and I'm sure you will.[/emoticons/emotion-1.gif]
2. There are emissions requirements coming up in the next few years that need to be met (you'll note the latest Star designs are all water-cooled, and even that venerable institution in Milwaukee is looking at going that route).
So here's the question:
Has anyone heard, seen, dreamed, visioned, etc. any info, rumors or scuttlebutt regarding whether there are any significant changes in store for the Warrior, when they might occur, and what they might be?
While we're at it, what would those of you who currently ride Warriors LIKE to see changed or done differently from the factory?
Hi all,
I've started doing a little preliminary looking in regards to what my next ride will be, looking to trade in a year or so, two at the most.
Since the Warrior came out (the fall after I purchased my V-Star 1100 Custom), I had thought it would probably be my next bike. And while it's still up there on the list, I have to admit a model by a certain competing manufacturer has caught my eye for a number of design, engineering and financial reasons.
Then a couple of thoughts occured:
1. I believe the current Warrior is in it's 4th model year ('04-'07?) in it's current form, is it not? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, and I'm sure you will.[/emoticons/emotion-1.gif]
2. There are emissions requirements coming up in the next few years that need to be met (you'll note the latest Star designs are all water-cooled, and even that venerable institution in Milwaukee is looking at going that route).
So here's the question:
Has anyone heard, seen, dreamed, visioned, etc. any info, rumors or scuttlebutt regarding whether there are any significant changes in store for the Warrior, when they might occur, and what they might be?
While we're at it, what would those of you who currently ride Warriors LIKE to see changed or done differently from the factory?