2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe

I got a 05 Yamaha Royal Star tour Deluxe I had it for 2 years first time buying tires for it just wondering if anyone knows what's the best kind of tires to buy for it

I bought a new 2000 Royal Star Tour Deluxe new for $12,000 back when I still couldn't justify $20,000+ for HD. Rode it for almost 5 years, never had to use the unlimited miles 5 year warranty. I finally stopped explaining when kids would say, "Nice Harley Mister" and just said thanks.

They ... stopped making them for a couple of years and I wanted to get a better rumbling exhaust sound. I finally broke down and spent $22,000 for a HD Road King with Screamin' Eagle exhaust. I just love that sound.

Sold the Royal Star, but still have fond memories.......

I have been riding street bikes for almost 30 years. I have owned many, but none as nice as the Royal Star Tour Deluxe! Long road trips are a pleasure, as well as just tooling around the city locally. Turns heads everywhere I go!

I looked at many bikes from wings to sport tours. While some performed better at their specialty none had the versility of a RSTD. Smooth fast and comfortable while still keeping that bad boy image. I know I am am the minority but Twins can not compete wth my 4 cylinders. Eventually I will succumbed ... to a wing but not yet. Some days I need to pop the windshield and relive my youth.

Great all around bike. Only dislike is clutch noise trapped by fairings. Bike handles about like GoldWing, which is saying a lot. It transitions like a 500lb bike and rides like the almost 900lb bike it is, should. Rear brake is very powerfull and easy to lock up if not careful on fast stops, particularly ... in the wet. About as comfortable as a cruiser can be, great weather protection and cruise control. Reliability second to none, smooth clutch and trany. Quality,paint, fit and finish equal to many custom jobs.I have been riding for 55 years and have had more bikes than I can remember. This ride ranks up there with the new GoldWing even though it is not a true tourer, but more of a luxury cruiser, kind of like a Valkyie with 4 cylinders