[VERTAS]

How's everyone doing?
I went into the dealership today to look at a Honda Shadow 750 Phantom and rode home on a blacked out 2011 Yamaha Stryker. I traded in a 05 Honda Shadow and deicided it was time to step up to a bigger bike. Got a great deal on her and can't wait to take it for a ride tomorrow. I tried to load a pic but it says the file is too big even after I compressed it. There is a picture of the bike in my sig.

 

[LoneWolfOH]

Congrats on the new bike! I also traded in a 750 for a Stryker. Only one problem I've found so far....I like so much I can't stop riding it ;D

 

[VERTAS]

It's a lot different ride than the shadow. I am going to have to get used to the punchy throttle and the extra tq. The shadow was a nice bike but this beast is on a whole nother level.

 

[strykenshane]

Welcome from Atlanta and congrats on your new ride

 

[traxscr]

Welcome from Michigan.

 

[galo8]

welcome from south park, pa enjoy the bike, you won't regret it...

 

[snowman68]

Welcome from MN, did the same 750 shadow trade... These things are a lot more bike, Stryker goes faster in 3 gear than my Honda had for a top end I did have a head wind when I found that out with the Honda

 

[toby]

Good job welcome from northwest no where.

 

[Okda]

Many stories about going to buy something else and when the Stryker is spotted,, the decision is changed very easily to it

What a great bike we have

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[Visionary]

Welcome from NY

 

[kraaazymike]

Hi and welcome!

Many stories about going to buy something else and when the Stryker is spotted,, the decision is changed very easily to it

<------ Guilty!!!! So true! She had me hello.

 

[11Stryker]

Welcome to the Forum and you made the fastest color choice!

 

[J4patrice]

Welcome from Chicago Vertas. I also traded up from a Honda Shadow 750. Such a good choice, I love my Stryker.

 

[saclean]

Welcome to the site. From Chicago

 

[toby]

Hi and welcome!

Many stories about going to buy something else and when the Stryker is spotted,, the decision is changed very easily to it

<------ Guilty!!!! So true! She had me hello.

Yep, so I was so glad that I didn't put the wedding ring on another before I laid eyes on HER. LOL. Wife is giving a funny look. hehehe

 

[VERTAS]

Thanks everyone. The roads are drying up and it's time to add some miles on the odometer because right now she only has 10, LOL.
Anyone in the Memphis area?

 

[strykme1]

Congrats on the bike. I'm from Birmingham,Al. Rode up to lynchburg last weekend to Jack Daniels plant. Great ride. Welcome!

 

[VERTAS]

Awesome man. I was born and raised in Bham AL and I just moved up here two years ago. I will be heading down there alot on the bike to visit family and friends. I'll hit you up next time I'm in bham and we can meet up for a cruise if you want.

 

[VERTAS]

Just got back from a 130 mile ride and I can honestly say that is the most fun I have ever had riding a bike. I am still trying to get used to the throttle coming from a stop. It is very "punchy" and a little jerky when making turns from a dead stop. I would like the throttle to be a little more smooth. Anyone have any recommendations?

 

[galo8]

Just got back from a 130 mile ride and I can honestly say that is the most fun I have ever had riding a bike. I am still trying to get used to the throttle coming from a stop. It is very "punchy" and a little jerky when making turns from a dead stop. I would like the throttle to be a little more smooth. Anyone have any recommendations?

Ride, ride, ride... You need to gain some muscle memory...