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2010/2012 Custom Star Stratoliner Deluxe Review - Video

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Buzglyd · 05-02-2012, 04:20 PM

I'm all for being charitable but calling this anything other than a Harleyliner would be false advertising.

Talk about a copy!

Duken4evr · 05-02-2012, 06:18 PM

The copy exceeds the original handily in the engine bay, and they depreciate heavily too. 31K into this bike and it probably has a market value of less than half that.

I will probably buy one on the used market at some point. I am a cheap bastard, and I likes me some torque. This is my future post FZ1 ride...

The Spaceman · 05-03-2012, 05:08 AM

"simply changing bodywork hardly counts as customizing a motorcycle around these parts. Star then added no less than 43(!) items straight from its accessories catalog to make this 2010/2012 hybrid stand out from the rest."

Technically, bolting on catalog chrome is "customizing," but it doesn't fit my definition of it.

"when you add the cost of the bike ($17,490 in 2010), the accessories ($10,275.61), the Metzeler ME880 tires ($551.90) and of course the paint job ($3200), this custom Stratoliner Deluxe is worth $31,517.51."

It may have cost $31,517.51, but is it worth $31,517.51? I think not.

seruzawa · 05-03-2012, 08:31 AM

Well, the bike will depreciate ruinously but at least $31K on the Yamaha won't lose you a much money as the $30K+ people spent on custom choppers during the late unlamented craze.

sarnali2 · 05-03-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

Well, the bike will depreciate ruinously but at least $31K on the Yamaha won't lose you a much money as the $30K+ people spent on custom choppers during the late unlamented craze.

True, it's a functional if somewhat gaudy motorcycle that you could get some real world use out of. If you just like the look and don't care what it says on the tank the Yama-Stars are pretty good bikes from all I've seen.

The Spaceman · 05-03-2012, 12:10 PM

I like the name.

S-T-R-A-T-O-L-I-N-E-R!

You have to say it with a '50's teevee announcer voice for it to work though.

AND WE NOW OFFER:

STRATOLINER DE-LUXE! (
(With Retsyn!)

Buzglyd · 05-03-2012, 01:05 PM

There outta be at least an airbrushed picture of Willie G on the sidecase or something.

rfox · 05-03-2012, 02:39 PM

In a couple shots, the trailing edge of the left bag cover appears to me way out of line...Obviously this is a different bag than my Road Star, but did you torque it outta shape or is it just the angle of the camera. I love the color... as a trim on black, and I keep checking out the batwing....I appreciate the inspiration.

The_AirHawk · 05-03-2012, 04:16 PM

It's a nice bike, even if it's a "copy". If the cruiser-thing did "it" for me, I might be tempted. But I'm just not a cruiser-kinda-guy; not to mention I cannot sit for any length of time astride a gyno-couch any more than I can a racer's crouch.

05-02-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2010/2012 Custom Star Stratoliner Deluxe Review - Video Original Article: 2010/2012 Custom Star Stratoliner Deluxe Review - Video Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2010/2012 Custom Star Stratoliner Deluxe Review - Video in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

05-02-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	The copy exceeds the original handily in the engine bay, and they depreciate heavily too. 31K into this bike and it probably has a market value of less than half that. I will probably buy one on the used market at some point. I am a cheap bastard, and I likes me some torque. This is my future post FZ1 ride... Last edited by Duken4evr : 05-02-2012 at 06:20 PM.

05-03-2012, 05:08 AM	#4
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,396	"simply changing bodywork hardly counts as customizing a motorcycle around these parts. Star then added no less than 43(!) items straight from its accessories catalog to make this 2010/2012 hybrid stand out from the rest." Technically, bolting on catalog chrome is "customizing," but it doesn't fit my definition of it. "when you add the cost of the bike ($17,490 in 2010), the accessories ($10,275.61), the Metzeler ME880 tires ($551.90) and of course the paint job ($3200), this custom Stratoliner Deluxe is worth $31,517.51." It may have cost $31,517.51, but is it worth $31,517.51? I think not. __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

05-03-2012, 08:31 AM	#5
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,410	Well, the bike will depreciate ruinously but at least $31K on the Yamaha won't lose you a much money as the $30K+ people spent on custom choppers during the late unlamented craze. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

05-03-2012, 12:10 PM	#7
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,396	I like the name. S-T-R-A-T-O-L-I-N-E-R! You have to say it with a '50's teevee announcer voice for it to work though. AND WE NOW OFFER: STRATOLINER DE-LUXE! ( (With Retsyn!) __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

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05-02-2012, 04:20 PM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,862	I'm all for being charitable but calling this anything other than a Harleyliner would be false advertising. Talk about a copy!

05-03-2012, 01:05 PM	#8
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,862	There outta be at least an airbrushed picture of Willie G on the sidecase or something.

05-03-2012, 02:39 PM	#9
rfox Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12	In a couple shots, the trailing edge of the left bag cover appears to me way out of line...Obviously this is a different bag than my Road Star, but did you torque it outta shape or is it just the angle of the camera. I love the color... as a trim on black, and I keep checking out the batwing....I appreciate the inspiration. __________________ GreenMtnHunter

05-03-2012, 04:16 PM	#10
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,431	It's a nice bike, even if it's a "copy". If the cruiser-thing did "it" for me, I might be tempted. But I'm just not a cruiser-kinda-guy; not to mention I cannot sit for any length of time astride a gyno-couch any more than I can a racer's crouch. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...