[canyon1]

I can honestly say that I have only one thing that I do not like about the Stryker and that is the lag in the drivetrain. Some people refer to this as slop. I also have a Harley Shovelhead, which has absolutely no lag no matter which gear I am in. At first I thought this was a difference in torque in the two bikes, but now I am not so sure. Maybe it is a difference in gearing. To overcome the problem, I have learned to slip the clutch slightly especially when shifting from first to second. This is a very minor fault and I have to say that the Stryker is way more fun than the Harley and I really love it. The best part of it for me is the accelleration. The fact that is the best looking bike out there is a big plus ! I recently read a review on the Ducati Diavel in whcich the writer praised the bike's performance but was not so complimentary about it's appearance. His closing comment was, "At some point you have to park the bike and look at it". I agree.

 

[canyon1]

This may seem weird to some, but I like the pipes. Yeah, the bike has a whine instead of a rumble but it has a short stroke and overhead cam and it's water cooled so it is inherently quieter. I've had more compliments on this bike than any other I've ever had. People at stop lights ask me questions about the bike or give me the "thumbs up". So far no one has waved at me with their middle finger. That is a GOOD sign.

 

[canyon1]

On the plus side, there is no doubt when you shift into first. My old Harley shovelhead is not quite as clunky though. I did think it was rough till I got the Stryker. The rest of the shifts are much smoother, however.

 

[canyon1]

Not to nit-pick, but it would be nice to be able to read the odometer,time,gas guage etc. in the sunlight. I can live with the gear clunking as long as it is not destroying the transmission. Time will tell.

 

[canyon1]

Yeah, has anyone seen any grease fitting on the bike at all? I haven't seen any.