Just registered today and look forward to participating! I have had several cruisers(1988 Kawasaki L88, 1991 HD FLHS, 2000 Kawasaki 1500 Drifter, 2001 Suzuki Volusia 800 and my most recent, a 2003 Honda 1800 VTX Retro(all sold.) I ride a new 2006 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom and a 2003 Kawasaki Concours now but want to sell these and get another cruiser. I recently rode my cousin's new Yamaha Roadstar 1700 and I was impressed- not as fast as my past VTX but a much smoother drivetrain and ride. I sat on a Warrior a few years ago and felt that the stock seat was terrible(like most are)but I've had several bikes with Mustang seats that solved the problem, so I'm looking at the Warrior again and happened upon this site. I built dyno contest winning 96 inch Harley engines in Southern California, so I see the potential in the Warrior engine! I also like the high-tech frame and brakes and suspension. I live in Southwest Missouri, where it's a little cold to ride right now, so I've got some time to make a decision about my next cruiser! Take care, Sam[/emoticons/emotion-2.gif]
Welcome to the forum. Yes the VTX has more top end and is a nice cruiser, you'll get more grunt off the line with the Warrior and in the curves its fantastic. Pretty easy to mod, which is why members like it so much.
BTW the stock seats are terrible, but with Corbin and Mustangs out there why stay stock anyway. /emoticons/emotion-1.gif
Welcome to the 4M. BTW with a big bore kit cams n pistons the Warrior will be stronger than the VTX. Then you get handling and unbelievable grunt. Good luck and once you start modding you will be hooked.
I, too was looking at the VTX and the Warrior before I finally decided to get the Warrior. This was after I rode both bikes and compared them side-by-side...The Warrior just beat the VTX hands down in looks...I also felt that the Warrior rode a lot better and seemed to handle 100% better than the VTX. Since I planned to modify the engine on the Warrior, I really didn't care if the VTX had a little more power.
Being an ex-sport biker I liked the way the Warrior handled the twisties and the way it delivered the power. The VTX just felt heavy and unresponsive...
But I guess to each his own...I can honestly say that I am very happy with my decision to get the Warrior and I wouldn't trade my Warrior for anything.
Hi There,
I am new to this forum and also new to the cruiser world. Since 1996 I have been riding motorcycles but mostly sport or sport touring category and never had Cruisers.
Now after turning 50+ last year, I decided to give cruisers a try and found a great deal for 2009 Warrior in Red...
Just scooped up a bone stock 04 rs warrior with 1000 miles on the clock, thing looks brand new. Been about 10yrs since I first rode one and fell in love and finally bought one. I just ordered a Churchkey V-BAK, coil relocation kit from Akitadog, AIS delete from Pacific Coast, V&H big shots and a...
I just bought a 2006 warrior a few weeks ago. I am very impressed with it i have had harleys forever but my body couldn't take the vibrations & I didn't like the prices for what I wanted. So far I love this bike. It's stock with a dynajet controller in it. I don't think the dealer new it was on...
Help me decide...
1. 2006 Blue 18k miles, Sissy bar, Engine guards, new tires, recent oil change, small windshield and Vance and Hines short shots (super loud) I would definitely put quiet baffles on it. Has no fuel controller. Just under $4k Owner has had it for 2 years.
2. 2002 27K miles...
So far im loving it! It already had 18" ape hangers and loud Vance and Hines pipes, and a corbin seat with backrest. I took the backrest off, ill prolly just use it for longer rides. The bike is my daily. I know sure i want to get a fender eliminator and move the license plate to the side. I...
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