Check the mounts where the shock connects to the frame. The stock Roadie springs are weak, and it leads to premature damper failure. If your bike seems to bottom out to easily especially when riding two up, check the preload on the shock/spring. If you want more information on this open a thread and we will answer your question. There is no recall on this and it is up to you to check and fix it. The splines in the front pulley and the output shaft can be stripped. If the nut comes off you will not be able to move the bike under its own power.
It is also found not to hold very well on some but is better than the older tabbed version. The 06 and newer they did away with the tab washer and put a conical washer under the nut and changed the nut to have a flange that is staked into a channel on the shaft. It doesn't hold very well and the nut can back off. The 99 - 05 models have a tab washer that has one tab bent over the nut. The front pulley nut on the R*'s are known to back off from reverse torque. Any question just open a new thread and we will give you more information.ΔΆ. If it hasn't been done then have them do it.
Contact any dealer local to you and give them the VIN number and they can check the database and tell you if the recall has been done. The engine has to be torn down to fix it. A cir-clip in the trans can come loose and lock the trans up.
It is a safety recall and Yamaha will repair the problem at no cost you. The 99 - 03 R* have a transmission recall out. The fuel injection does not allow for much variance. If you want to modify the bike for absolute speed which is kind of silly for a big heavy cruiser you have to get a carbureted unit. If not you would be better off with an '08 to '14 fuel injected one that has been well taken care of. It really depends if you want to do can do and enjoy doing your own work to the bike if so you have your pick of years. Since I don't mind doing the modifications and maintenance I generally get better deals on the older road stars but if I can get the deal I want I will definitely get the 07. However a properly set up 2000 Road Star with all the right modifications will do anything you ask of it. But ifYou are not into doing your own work and checking things you'd be much better off with a more modern bike like an Indian a Harley or even a star transcontinental that has better overall reliability and convenience.
MIDNIGHT STAR MODS FOR THE SIMS 3 FULL
I'm actually looking at a 2007 Midnight Star Silverado hard bags full windshield beautiful with 17,000 mi just negotiated on price now.The fuel injected models give you more modern convenience and overall reliability but you also have less gas tank capacity, Which is offset usually by the increase in mileage of a fuel injected motor.I look at Road Stars as simple V twin classic Cruisers they can do in town or long distance with ease. For me it comes down to getting the best deal money for miles and condition.
All of those things can be changed however. Also the front pulley is a little different from the 1600 to 1700 so you have a little advantage on acceleration with a 32 pulley versus 33 pulley for the front. The 1700 has a little more power But not really noticeable. 99 to 02 You have to worry about trans recall and oil pump gear which I just got done doing and will be doing another one today lol.
MIDNIGHT STAR MODS FOR THE SIMS 3 PLUS
The benefit of the upgraded stator and rectifier for the 2005 plus is nice saves you about $400 and the headache of changing those units out. If I were to have my pic it would be a 2005 to 2007 model specifically 2006 2007 due to potential for SVS on 2005. It just has extra sounds that I do not like compared to a carbureted roadstar. My road liner is fuel injected and it does start every time instantly and doesn't matter where it's at. The fuel injected Yamaha bikes have a very rudimentary fuel injection system but it's adequate for a V-twin cruiser. I love the carbureted Road Stars because of the sound and feel they are reliable when set up properly but certainly takes more work.