2011 Yamaha Stryker FIRST RIDE !!

[@TransAmPhantom]

I have a 2011 I bought new in 2012. I did cobra in tune auto tuner, cobra power intake, Vance and Hines 2 into 2 big radius exhaust, and lowering links. Really opened up the bike and the pipes really cut down close calls in traffic by 90%. My experience :)

[@michaelb.42112]

This is the EXACT color I looked at yesterday and I fell in love with it. The ONLY thing that prevented me from buying it was I haven't ridden in 20 years and I have arthritis in my left knee, so the thought of stop lights makes me nervous because can I hold it up ? It felt REALLY well balanced and low seat which I loved. I MAY go buy it after all. The salesman rides a V-Star, so he's biased, of course and said me coming from sport bikes will like the 1300 torque.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Might wanna get something lighter if your legs are weak for holding it up. It definitely isn’t a light bike, maybe something like a Suzuki M50 might be better for you! I also have a honda grom and i love it!

[@aaronruger2574]

So I’m in the same boat. Only I bought it. Hadn’t ridden in 29 years but absolutely fell in love with the Stryker. Not a huge fan of red but I love it on the Stryker. Anyway. I’d say go for it. I find it very easy to control and balance. I took it only around the neighborhood for awhile. It’s a bit tricky to learn to turn it but once you figure it out you’ll be soooooo happy you went for it. I know I wouldn’t have been happy with a smaller bike

[@michaelb.42112]

@@aaronruger2574 Hello Aaron, I ended up buying the Stryker and I've owned it for half a year so far, and ca,'t wait 'til Spring of 2024, which is only two months away. I am so glad I ended up buying the Stryker. Thanks again, Aaron - Mike

[@OzarkHillsAdventures]

Those are great bikes. I owned a 2013 Stryker, for 3 years, untill I hit a deer and totaled it.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching! Yeah i like the stryker too, only wish it was a tad louder. Who knows i may end up getting an exhaust for it

[@joshuaomernik8253]

I owned a 05 honda vtx 1300 C for 6 years. Loved the bike. I hit a deer a total it. Lucky for me I had my helmet. With 2 broken bones and road rash. But I'm thinking this will be my next bike a 2015 or 2016 stryker

[@dnf8878]

weird. I had a 2013 Stryker and totalled it by hitting a deer too! Appears there is some kinda Deer Insurgency going on😂. I currently ride a 2017 Africa Twin. It's a nice bike, but I miss my Stryker

[@OzarkHillsAdventures]

@@dnf8878 Crazy.. I would like to have an Africa Twin. I'm making my 2017 Honda CB500X take me places she probably shouldn't. Lol.

[@taylordauwe]

I have an ‘08 Raider S and you’re right, they’re absolutely nuts 🤣 I also have an ‘07 V Star 650 and it’s night and day between the two. Gonna buy either a Stryker or a Fury next year, too.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have been negotiating on a m109r as well… stay tuned!!

[@chrisjones8743]

I had a 2011 Fury. I loved it. This bike reminds me of it.

[@patrickweisback5835]

I have a 2012 with Vance Hines exhaust. Never any issues and really handles well. Only issue is raising handlebars up a bit or back would be good.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe ! Also check out my channel to see my other bikes i have 7 of them !

[@alphadude402]

sweet bikes !! and garage too

[@fghhgf6197]

Kol vid dude / you seem old school and your talk as you ride goes well with the video over all 👍

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have different bikes now, i have 4 currently

[@James-jd7ik]

Great funny video Dude !! First you leave without your riding gloves…….then second time, you leave the interior garage light on and the garage door almost closes on top of you ! Nice bike though !

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

♥️ Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I just sold the bike, it was amazing but i will be getting another one soon

[@AzraeIlIl]

That’s so crazy I used to live in floyd but now I’m in Las Vegas! I noticed once you went past the diner haha! I’m thinking of getting a Stryker as my first bike but I don’t know what I’m looking for when I find one do you have any tips?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Also search on my channel i have more videos riding around in Floyd! The stryker is a great bike, id say just make sure it runs good and that the condition is nice on it, otherwise they’re pretty reliable bikes nothing specific to look for!

[@cstephenson9223]

I forgot my gloves😝 don’t you hate forgetting just one thing all the time🤦‍♂️👍

[@notgiven4799]

I have a 2011 Stryker also, just a few suggestions if I may. The throttle cut off is real on/off choppy, to smooth it out you need a fuel controller or Ivans Flash. Either the flash or the fuel controller combined with Cobra exhaust and opening up the air box will really wake the bike up. When you change the oil I found that Rotella T6 5-40 helped smooth out the shifts and seemed to reduce the 1st gear clunk down shift.

[@Drive315]

Thanks! You think that will be good in my yamaha fz07 too?

[@slowgixxer_0829]

very nice bike

[@k.w.4068]

Nice!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@cstephenson9223]

Hey drive 315! Maybe do a Vance &hines exhaust or cobra👍 on the Stryker!

[@sofatx61990]

Nice man

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching dude!

[@Lifeafter50SF]

Don't forget Yamaha also has the awesome Road Star Warrior 1700 muscle bike. 💪

[@thomasbreiter13]

What cam is that having the view towards you...and how do you switch forward and backward views???

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I use the insta360 one x2 for the camera facing me (its a 360 camera) and a gopro hero 6 black facing the road ahead. I use a software called filmora9 on my laptop to switch between the cameras

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

LOL ok.. thanks for the set up about the black top. also the leaf blower, best keep that turned down soes ya don't peel peel up any of that down under the leaves.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

@@Drive315 killin it man!

[@REVIEWS.23]

👍👍

[@maya00795]

Nice video 😌😌😻😻😻😻🤩🤩🔥🔥🙏

[@joseamaya2697]

I’m 6 ft about 230 lbs do you think it would be a comfortable ride?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Im 6’3 and 240 lbs, i was fine on it. I actually liked that bike alot. I think its more of a issue if you’re too small for the bike rather than too big

[@esclass]

Same here. I’m 6’2 and Over 300lbs. Very comfortable bike.

[@WaldoWizard]

I'm looking for one as my next bike. I've owned two vrods , a fatbob special 114 , and just sold my 2020 rocket 3 that triumph makes. I don't need another 150 hp bike and think that the Stryker would be perfect. My bike right now is a 97 Honda magna that I really have a lot of fun with. Will regret selling it but time for a Stryker . What's a good price on a 2012 . Anyone know

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! You know i have a Suzuki m50 as well (800cc) and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a smaller bike. Doesn’t feel underpowered at all, quite snappy actually

[@brandonsmith9928]

What do you think about the stryker for new riders?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Honestly its kinda heavy and doesn’t handle as good as something like a honda shadow 750, so id rather recommend that instead for a new rider… but in terms of power and overall presence of the bike the Stryker is on another level. Check out the first ride video i made with the shadow 750 too!

[@esclass]

Probably not the best for a 1st. The front rake is very deep. Take some getting used to for slow maneuvering and slow turns. Once you get confident and used to it, you can get her to move however you want. Takes a minute. Might be challenging for new riders. Power band is manageable, not twitchy or too aggressive, but I use the clutch and friction zone like 2nd nature.

[@SmokeEatr911]

Stryker vs boulevard? I’m stuck on what to get

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, that depends on which boulevard. Ride both and buy the one you like better

[@AD.H.]

Could this be a first bike for a beginner?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, technically you could get it as a first bike but its not ideal. Its a bit too big for a first bike if you’re under 200lbs. Id learn on something like a Suzuki m50 (i have one of those too!)

[@justinp1241]

I got Vance and Hines 2into2 night and day difference

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I sold this bike and bought a 2008 Honda VTX1300C (with vance and hines exhaust) And its truely a monster. Check it out on my channel

[@pauloakes5718]

It’s not your gloves you should be worried about. Great video but get some protection you wouldn’t last long in old Blighty Sir👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Mizt3rmyk3]

You need to go to a MSC. Beautiful bike though

[@Drive315]

What makes you say that? Im an expert at motorcycle safety

[@Mizt3rmyk3]

@@Drive315 lol. Show me some slow speed maneuvers. Nice freaking bike. Thx for replying bro.

[@brocklanders1296]

That stock exhaust is trash. Get a cobra or V&H full system to make her sound like she should.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I might mod the stock exhaust