I got it!!!

Picked it up an hour ago and rode it back to work - about 22 miles. I didn't get on it too hard and will break it in first but so it bloddy rocks. It switches lanes like a sportsbike and carries it weight extremely well.

Thanks again for all the great feedback!

 

Congrats on the new ride. Try to take it kinda easy till you get familiar with it, yeah right![/emoticons/emotion-2.gif]

 

Congratulations Skrem, best wishes to really enjoy that motorcycle.

 

skrems, congrats on the purchase. I know the feeling.

 

So Skrems, it's been a whole day...how many mods you got done so far?

 

Man is this bike fun...I have had it for about 20 hours now and already have 180 miles on it. After getting home I did the following -
Removed the red pin strip from rims (black marker for now).
Removed the Warrior plastic from tank
Remove Yamaha sticker from rear
Removed Charcoal canister
Removed passenger pegs (passenger seat left holes so it is on again)

Next on list -
AIS mod looks popular
I NEED a lower seat (any suggestions - the corbin looks high)
Move controls forward (lightning kit looks good)
The K&N filters mods looks like it'll breath better.
Look for a remove the Catylst

I LOVE the stock pipe look but need to figure out a way to open it up a bit. I am sure there is a cat in there somewhere. I little better sound wouldn't hurt either. One of the reason I was attracted to this bike was the organic look to the stock pipe and way it curves around.

Well - too much typing and not enough breaking in so see ya later all.

 

V-Bak instead of just K&Ns. It really wakes the bike up. Unless you just have to take twisities as fast as possible, lower the rear for better seat height. Flip and grind is cheapest then the PCS kit, then the Cycle Image adjustable. Finally, for big bucks, is the Tricky Air.

 

Still the best handling cruiser on the market.
You can gain ground clearance , lifting the rear with aftermarket stuff and use softer compound if need. More handling you can install R1 front forks and tire on it. Beware of type of pipe installation. Good Luck!

 

I came from a sport bike too YZF600R. Let me tell you, I couldn't stop smiling when I took the warrior out on the corners for the first time. It's just got so much torque and so much character.

 

Oh yeah, it also whooped up on some sport bikes at Laguna Seca. I got more guys on sportbikes giving me compliments that day.

 

I told you so!Dont hold me responsible for the mod maddness.Congrats.

 

Skrems, that smile that you have, I still have it over 3 years later. Congrats on the new bike.

 

skrems,you did good with the Warrior,I get mine in Jan.and I also have a
02 GSXR 750 and I have not been on it since then.(but I have a 25 year old
son that has a smile all the way to his ears riding the Gixer)Thats how
much I like my Warrior...Ride Safe and have a lot of fun....

 

Well, I was gonna post about how a lot of us came from sportbikes (me included), and most of us haven't regretted the switch. I hope you have lots of cash, 'cuz the mod bug will be biting you soon!

Congrats, and have fun!

 

Yep, not another cruiser quite like it! I never get tired of the fun with this bike.

 

Hey guys - had the bike now for about 50 hours and racked up a little of 300 miles so far.

I made an appointment with my doctor for some botox shots in my cheeks to rid myself of the silly grin that won't go away.

I'm waiting on the AIS block off kit then I will will attach the BAK (air intake mod?) next.

I ended up taking the foam out competely from the seat and riding on the tray for now. The stock seat is way too high for me as I have to reach down do the bars. Found a guy that'll add a little foam and put new leather on the seat.

Good thing I have a ton of R1 parts laying around so I can liquidate them for Warrior mods - I want the stock pipe to saty though - I still love the look of it.

Steve

 

Congrats. Have fun, and ride safe. Oh yeah, and be carefull, like these guys say that mod bug is a killer. Too many nice things for this bike. Enjoy.

 

I rode a TL1000r before switching to the warrior. I miss the power and the front wheel coming off the ground but the warrior is a blast to ride and responds well when pushed thru the canyons.