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2012 Star Raider SCL Review

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The Spaceman · 04-24-2012, 05:26 AM

An interesting mix of good and bad. One thing is for sure, if "Star" wants to compete with HD CVO, they've got a ways to go. You can go over a CVO with a microscope and you won't find anything like the list of flaws found on this bike. Even under the bike, where nobody can see unless the bike is on a lift, you'll find chromed or polished bolts, covers, etc.

But, it's a start!

Tom Roderick · 04-24-2012, 07:42 AM

The SCL is a good first try. Star will have to pay more attention to detail before it gets close to HD's CVO, but, more importantly, Star will have to start offering factory performance upgrades under warranty.

Huss · 04-24-2012, 02:22 PM

The thing about the Raider is that is has an awesome motor/driveline/chassis for a traditional cruiser.
The other thing is that it is incredibly ugly and chintzy looking. Like a fancier Virago.
It's a shame that no matter how much paint Yam throws at it, a Harley Sportster Iron 883 at half the price is more of a head turner.

seruzawa · 04-24-2012, 06:20 PM

No matter how you dress it up a Japanese cruiser which unfortunately still depreciates at an alarming rate. So, while they are eminently fine motorcycles one needs to employ discretion before putting a shytload more money into one.

04-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
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The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,394	An interesting mix of good and bad. One thing is for sure, if "Star" wants to compete with HD CVO, they've got a ways to go. You can go over a CVO with a microscope and you won't find anything like the list of flaws found on this bike. Even under the bike, where nobody can see unless the bike is on a lift, you'll find chromed or polished bolts, covers, etc. But, it's a start! __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

04-24-2012, 07:42 AM	#3
Tom Roderick Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 41	The SCL is a good first try. Star will have to pay more attention to detail before it gets close to HD's CVO, but, more importantly, Star will have to start offering factory performance upgrades under warranty. __________________ Get smart before your luck runs out.

04-24-2012, 06:20 PM	#5
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,406	No matter how you dress it up a Japanese cruiser which unfortunately still depreciates at an alarming rate. So, while they are eminently fine motorcycles one needs to employ discretion before putting a shytload more money into one. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

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04-24-2012, 02:22 PM	#4
Huss Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 254	The thing about the Raider is that is has an awesome motor/driveline/chassis for a traditional cruiser. The other thing is that it is incredibly ugly and chintzy looking. Like a fancier Virago. It's a shame that no matter how much paint Yam throws at it, a Harley Sportster Iron 883 at half the price is more of a head turner.