In 1988, I bought an '86 Radian, I had never even been on a motorcycle. The salesman asked me, "You know how to ride one?" Me, "Sure!" He just shrugged his shoulders. I had the bike for two years, then sold it. I wish I still had it...
he tenido una y tube que venderla por necesidad, pero si en mi vida tengo la oportunidad de tener otra no lo pensaria, es una moto unica en su categoria.
Someone described the sound of a radian as kind of like a jet. I don’t know if I agree with that, but it certainly has a unique sound. Got someone selling one in my area in decent condition. That’s why I’m here 🍿
My radian is 1986 63,000 miles and has real, up a little more and cordless speedometer Was another year or so, the videos are in Ecuador, South America thanks for your comments
Hi metal, I'm buying one over the weekend, sorry you may not reply to this but did you have any issues with the bike? I'm buying a 90' made radian so just thought I'd ask yah if there was any common mechanical problems with it when you had the bike?
@@beno4936 Hi Ben, No, I never had any problems with it. The valve train was noisy, but this is normal. However, I don't recommend installing a frame mount, full coverage faring on it! I bought an Pichler fairing, made in Germany, and installed it on my bike. It looked great! But it caused the bike to get the "death wobble" at about 80 MPH. I removed it and went with a small matching Yamaha fairing, they sold at the time. This caused no problems. Mine was a 1986 model. (Pichler no longer makes motorcycle fairings today). Otherwise it's a great bike! Go for it!
@@metalmoto awesome thank you, I believe mine has been garaged since it's been ridden, pictures have shown well maintained, 17,000kms done on the clock so that's 11,000miles.. never been dropped
@@metalmoto don't think I'll be putting a "frame mount" on the bike, most likely will be changing the handlebars to lean a little more upright for more touring than racing... Would you recommend ant seats? Luggage?
@@beno4936 I Bought mine new, as a leftover in 1987. I changed the handlebars to a lower narrower position, so as to make it more like a racer. These were called "Z" bars, and were adjustable to height and width. But I dont think they make them anymore. This was to keep the bars from hitting the fairing, in full lock position. The original seat wasn't very comfortable for me. But getting it recovered is expensive. But it can be done. I never intended mine for touring, but I made a small removable box, to fit on the tail piece, to carry a few things. I always had a very slow leak in the rear tire, so I disassembled a little 12 volt air compressor meant to carry in the trunk of a car, and installed it under the seat. That came in handy many times! I had hard saddlebags on my previous bike, they were great, to bring along lots of stuff. But I would forget they were there, and bumped a few car bumpers, pulling out of off street parking. I live in big city, where parking is tight. But I often took long trips to the mountains, and the saddle bags were great for bringing change of clothing, and some food and supplies for camping. I regret to give up motorcycling many years ago, so I have no advice for luggage today. Nerve damage in my right hand, made it difficult, to operate the clutch. so I sold my Radian, with only 10K miles on it. Also had to buy an automatic transmission car, as I could no longer drive a manual shift car. I had surgery to my hand, to relieve the pain, but my strength never quite returned... I'm sure you can get saddlebags and more upright handle bars for this bike. If you intend to use it for touring. But the seat is not comfortable for long trips. You would have to get it recovered. Overall it's a great bike, and the engine is powerful, and well made, and will last a long time. But might not be the best choice for touring, as it buzzy, and has lot's of vibration. Hope this helps you. Take it for a test drive, and think about it for comfort.
Went 85 once on my Radian and it scared me. Love bikes, but there's no safety net. At 90mph in my Acura, there's ABS, stability assist, 4 airbags! It's just so settled. I'm just not cut out to be a speed biker.
Test drove a Radian with no helmet or insurance. Coming from a H100S, it shocked me. Did a ton and had trouble getting it back down. Went straight back and bought it :D
Dude!! I seen the Black Hole at 105mph, but you sir!! You made a new one!! HA! HA! HA!funny thing how your Tachometer is floating.. mine does the same thing.. no Faring.. True Naked Superbike!!
Mine does the same thing it is a rubber grommet that the bolt goes thru it will not come off but the grommet is shrunk and it is a shoulder bolt that will only go so far... need to replace or repair the grommet.... easy hack with tape.
Javier , what year is your radian? Is 60, 000 true mileage? Ihave a 1986 radian very clean and very fast. I live in pennsylvania, very bad roads with potholes , but lots of nice winding roads. I notice in video mexico has no potholes. Keep on two wheels. Nice videos
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I love my 1989 yamaha radian,,,is awesome
In 1988, I bought an '86 Radian, I had never even been on a motorcycle. The salesman asked me, "You know how to ride one?" Me, "Sure!" He just shrugged his shoulders. I had the bike for two years, then sold it. I wish I still had it...
he tenido una y tube que venderla por necesidad, pero si en mi vida tengo la oportunidad de tener otra no lo pensaria, es una moto unica en su categoria.
Someone described the sound of a radian as kind of like a jet. I don’t know if I agree with that, but it certainly has a unique sound. Got someone selling one in my area in decent condition. That’s why I’m here 🍿
I just bought one about a month ago. I love it very much!
Mine makes that same sound in 6th gear. Lots of character for an 80's bike. And surprisingly quick. Definitely a street sleeper for a 600cc 2 valve.
Hermosa moto, he tenido dos y sé que la tercera se quedará conmigo, claro si la encuentro!
I just bought one on craigslist for $800.00!!! And this baby runs. Im going to turn it into a hybrid streetfighter/cafe racer
funny u say that im doing the exact same thing atm haha
i just bought one for 500 bucks with 13k on it. and it freaking rips
fine, a good buy
+Christopher Oliveira they had that FJ600 engine, light wieght. Run 12.05-12.50 1/4 mile's.
+Christopher Oliveira I bought an '87 radian for $500 as well and its faster and out performs my brothers 2015 Honda 700
I just bought a 95 Suzuki Intruder with only 1860 miles on it for $500. Tune up, oil change, new battery and runs great.
My radian is 1986 63,000 miles and has real, up a little more and cordless speedometer Was another year or so, the videos are in Ecuador, South America thanks for your comments
131 I got outta mine, not bad for an 86 600cc bike,I love it.
Balls of steel
Love it...I had one....fun fun fun
7th gear needed!
I owned one a long time ago. I never had the balls to get it much over 100. But yeah, it was fast and fun. I wish I never sold it now!
Hi metal, I'm buying one over the weekend, sorry you may not reply to this but did you have any issues with the bike? I'm buying a 90' made radian so just thought I'd ask yah if there was any common mechanical problems with it when you had the bike?
@@beno4936 Hi Ben, No, I never had any problems with it. The valve train was noisy, but this is normal.
However, I don't recommend installing a frame mount, full coverage faring on it!
I bought an Pichler fairing, made in Germany, and installed it on my bike. It looked great!
But it caused the bike to get the "death wobble" at about 80 MPH. I removed it and went with a small matching Yamaha fairing, they sold at the time. This caused no problems. Mine was a 1986 model.
(Pichler no longer makes motorcycle fairings today). Otherwise it's a great bike! Go for it!
@@metalmoto awesome thank you, I believe mine has been garaged since it's been ridden, pictures have shown well maintained, 17,000kms done on the clock so that's 11,000miles.. never been dropped
@@metalmoto don't think I'll be putting a "frame mount" on the bike, most likely will be changing the handlebars to lean a little more upright for more touring than racing... Would you recommend ant seats? Luggage?
@@beno4936 I Bought mine new, as a leftover in 1987.
I changed the handlebars to a lower narrower position, so as to make it more like a racer.
These were called "Z" bars, and were adjustable to height and width. But I dont think they make them anymore.
This was to keep the bars from hitting the fairing, in full lock position.
The original seat wasn't very comfortable for me. But getting it recovered is expensive. But it can be done.
I never intended mine for touring, but I made a small removable box, to fit on the tail piece, to carry a few things.
I always had a very slow leak in the rear tire, so I disassembled a little 12 volt air compressor meant to carry in the trunk of a car, and installed it under the seat. That came in handy many times!
I had hard saddlebags on my previous bike, they were great, to bring along lots of stuff.
But I would forget they were there, and bumped a few car bumpers, pulling out of off street parking.
I live in big city, where parking is tight. But I often took long trips to the mountains, and the saddle bags were great for bringing change of clothing, and some food and supplies for camping.
I regret to give up motorcycling many years ago, so I have no advice for luggage today.
Nerve damage in my right hand, made it difficult, to operate the clutch. so I sold my Radian, with only 10K miles on it. Also had to buy an automatic transmission car, as I could no longer drive a manual shift car.
I had surgery to my hand, to relieve the pain, but my strength never quite returned...
I'm sure you can get saddlebags and more upright handle bars for this bike. If you intend to use it for touring.
But the seat is not comfortable for long trips. You would have to get it recovered.
Overall it's a great bike, and the engine is powerful, and well made, and will last a long time.
But might not be the best choice for touring, as it buzzy, and has lot's of vibration.
Hope this helps you. Take it for a test drive, and think about it for comfort.
Went 85 once on my Radian and it scared me. Love bikes, but there's no safety net. At 90mph in my Acura, there's ABS, stability assist, 4 airbags! It's just so settled. I'm just not cut out to be a speed biker.
pretty sure that this is the entire basis for motorcyclists. the rush
Test drove a Radian with no helmet or insurance. Coming from a H100S, it shocked me. Did a ton and had trouble getting it back down.
Went straight back and bought it :D
Dude!! I seen the Black Hole at 105mph, but you sir!! You made a new one!! HA! HA! HA!funny thing how your Tachometer is floating.. mine does the same thing.. no Faring.. True Naked Superbike!!
I want to ride like that but I know I would be road kill. I really like this Radian.
These are sleeper bikes. Loved the one I had. ❤️
I found one for 50 bucks. Fixing it up now
I guess it could be a camera issue but the gauges look like they are going to vibrate off
Mine does the same thing it is a rubber grommet that the bolt goes thru it will not come off but the grommet is shrunk and it is a shoulder bolt that will only go so far... need to replace or repair the grommet.... easy hack with tape.
Little bastard was fastllllll
$1,200 Canadian... buddy says he has put at least that into it... should I?
pues esque la cuidas muy bien por eso esta como esta
Javier , what year is your radian? Is 60, 000 true mileage? Ihave a 1986 radian very clean and very fast. I live in pennsylvania, very bad roads with potholes , but lots of nice winding roads. I notice in video mexico has no potholes. Keep on two wheels. Nice videos
I bought one today with 30 k on the counter for 600 buck
i found one for $1k with 6k miles on it. Do you think its a good buy?
im about to buy one with 8500 for 650. I've heard alot of good things about these bikes.
EquivocalCaesar you saw the video what do you think ?
Everedy body said that bike have started problems and batery...is real?
Y Candela? Y la moto??