[ryderjay]

Hi all, I just purchased a left over 2011 stryker in reddish copper new from a dealer. Traded my 09 ZX6R for it. Time to move on to more comfortable riding positions and easier passenger trips. I used to race sportbikes in the semi-pro circuit before I was laid off and ultimately joined the military. The wife and I are expecting our first child the beginning of september so I was catching some heat for still carving the roads with a "crotch rocket" from the wife.... she just wanted me to buy a cruiser is the more likely reason, she enjoys riding on them more. Can't blame her, the ZX6R doesn't exactly have a welcoming passenger seat.

So anyway, I've had one cruiser which was the VStar 1100 Custom midnight edition and LOVED it... regret selling it but I got a similar deal on that bike as i did with the Stryker so at least I won't have buyers remorse. I pick it up when ever I can get my insurance verification forms back ( MA requires stamped proof of insurance from your provider before they will issue plates ) Have to say I'm excited to throw my leg over a cruiser again, riding my sportbikes just hasn't been as fun as it was before I raced them I prefer to just cruise around lately and commute on them to work. Can't wait to ride it and start working on it. There looks to be a lot of good info on here from all of you on modifications etc, I like to tinker so I'm sure I'll be utilizing them and probably posting up my own endeavors.

-ryder

 

[nogard]

Grats on the purchase

 

[ryderjay]

Thanks. Love the mods on your bike... what exhaust is that? I'm not a huge fan of chrome and the straight black pipes you have on yours looks great.

 

[nogard]

Vance and Hines twin staggered, and thanks

 

[Michael88997]

welcome man and congrats on the purchase.. I have the V&H twins and love them also..

 

[J4patrice]

Congrats and welcome from Chicago.

 

[bushboarder]

Congrats and welcome from another MAsshole

 

[Stryker2012]

Welcome from Palmer, Ma. Where on the Cape....I rent a house in Orleans every summer on Nauset beach.

 

[Strykeback]

Welcome from So Cal.

 

[WOLFStryke]

Welcome from Northeast PA

 

[JesterAZ]

I see you've rode quite a few cool bikes, now you can add the Stryker to the top of the list. Welcome from Northern AZ!

 

[sscottab]

welcome from maine, you will notice there are alot of sport bike converts now riding strykers, i acually kept my cbr954 even though i really have no desire to ride it with the stryker in the garage next to it, love the stryker.

 

[11Stryker]

Welcome to the Forum!!

 

[razz]

Welcome from VA. If you want the beast to WAKEUP then V&H slash, cobra intake and ejk tuner!!!!! Don't miss my 1700 warrior anymore

 

[wayne]

Welcome from western MA. Enjoy the new ride.

 

[DraEagWol]

Congrats on your Ride & Welcome to the Forum ~ may you enjoy both!

 

[ryderjay]

Welcome from Palmer, Ma. Where on the Cape....I rent a house in Orleans every summer on Nauset beach.

I'm renting a house in Centerville near the post office. I'm stationed on Otis.

 

[ryderjay]

Welcome from VA. If you want the beast to WAKEUP then V&H slash, cobra intake and ejk tuner!!!!! Don't miss my 1700 warrior anymore

Yeah I loved the Vance and Hines I had on my 1100 years ago. I'm actually from NoVA, grew up near Manassas.

 

[Silkentek]

Welcome from Northern Cal! =) You will love your stryker, and your wife will dig riding on the back. Make sure you get her a back rest tho... I refused to get on toby's when we first got it until it had a back rest simply because that bike jumps off the line when you crack the throttle lol
Now I ride my own I am sooo spoiled!

 

[RetiredUSAF]

Welcome from Northern VA