Introducing my 2018 Yamaha Eluder

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 125

  • @georgebrzeczka3554
    @georgebrzeczka3554 4 года назад +1

    My whole family's been In the service I still wanna thank you for your service.

  • @vstar45
    @vstar45 6 лет назад +1

    I absolutely love this color. One of the best Yamahas ever made. That engine has so muck power and it looks so cool with the external tubes. Congratulations on a great ride.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thank you. I just put 600 miles on it today heading to northern Indiana to visit family for a few days.

  • @kylestewart8049
    @kylestewart8049 6 лет назад +3

    First. Thank you for your service to our country. Second congrats on a great looking bike. Ride safe.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      It was an honor to serve. Thank you.

  • @johnianni
    @johnianni 6 лет назад +2

    Thank You for your service sir. Nice looking bike but I wish I could hear it running. Safe riding to you.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thank you. It was an honor to serve. Hear it running? Ha! It's quiet. Yes, the exhaust note is tuned, but the baffles in the pipes make it so quiet, you can hardly hear it. As soon as one of the aftermarket companies makes a slip-on pipe, it'll get those for a little louder rumble.

  • @christianmartinez1890
    @christianmartinez1890 4 года назад +1

    i’d like to say thank you! i seen your video back in 2018 and told myself i’m going to get that bike. then late 2019 i got the GT version.

    • @rudyrude7975
      @rudyrude7975 3 года назад +1

      Do you like it?

    • @christianmartinez1890
      @christianmartinez1890 3 года назад

      @@rudyrude7975 i bought one because of this video! But i got mine in 2019

    • @rudyrude7975
      @rudyrude7975 3 года назад

      So, how does it pull? Is it really torquey? Do you like it so far? I know its a handsome bike. Did you find any aftermarket stuff for it? Are you going to put a power commander on it? Lots of ?s.. I have been checking out this bike on& off, really getting close to grabbing one

  • @GARamblinMan
    @GARamblinMan 5 лет назад

    I rode the exact same bike and color at a Yamaha Demo day at my local dealer a few weeks ago. What a great motorcycle. I can see why you love it.

  • @yamakawa0948
    @yamakawa0948 6 лет назад +1

    You do have a wonderful motorbike.......love the color. I wish you a good summer and a lot of riding under the sun........from Quebec, Canada.

  • @michaelhughes3489
    @michaelhughes3489 6 лет назад +1

    Nice. Got the exact same color with the GT package. I sold my Harley to by it. My friends think i'm nuts. The first test ride i was sold. The bike handles great. Good post.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад +1

      Sold your Harley?! I'm surprised you still have friends! Lol! I almost bought the GT, but in the end, I decided the added extras weren't things I would use for the extra cost. I'm pretty much an Interstate rider and if I need directions, I've got my iPhone. And the Sirius XM... well, I had it for a while in my van. Eventually even those stations started repeating themselves. FM does that too, but I don't pay extra for it. ;) I thoroughly enjoy it otherwise, as I'm sure you do. Thanks for watching.

  • @shakeypainter2
    @shakeypainter2 6 лет назад +1

    Fellow USAF vet saying nice ride man looks like you got another sub...ride on, ride on

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thanks Shakey. Enjoy the ride! ;)

  • @tonytesoriero1242
    @tonytesoriero1242 5 лет назад +1

    Congratulations beautiful bike !

  • @S.Kona34
    @S.Kona34 6 лет назад +1

    This Harley rider commends you on a beautiful ride. I'd test ride one of those any day...!!!

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Be careful... You just might fall in love!

  • @ajackson7387
    @ajackson7387 6 лет назад +4

    I would get one myself, I love that bike ...if only they put the "V-MAX" MOTOR in it. I'll be riding with my brother :-D....Enjoy and be safe out there 👍

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Ain't a thing wrong with the 1900 motor it's got Brother. Plenty of grunt. If you haven't had a chance to ride one, you don't know what you're missing. ;) Thanks for watching. Peace and love.

  • @angelomazzucco8752
    @angelomazzucco8752 5 лет назад +1

    My 2018 goldwing is absolutely the most comfortable bike I have owned and rode. I have been on all the Harleys and the new yamaha which in my thought is only a hair better than HD. I have owned older gold wings and they ride 100% better than HD The yamaha in their new age are very nice but very heavy and handle like a Harley. The gold wing is balanced far better than anything I have rode and the flat six will run for millions of miles requiring not much more than a oil change. The gold wings suspension is far superior to any Harley or new yamaha out now. So if you want to through money down the drain keep on buying HD just to say you have one!

  • @lockematt77
    @lockematt77 6 лет назад +1

    The second antenna is for the CB radio, the satellite radio antenna is in the fairing.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Yeah, and I knew that. I just wasn't thinking clearly when I said that. Thanks for watching.

  • @kotheweirdo1312
    @kotheweirdo1312 6 лет назад +7

    I ride sportbikes but I want a bagger sooooo bad! I want to be able to cruise in comfort with my woman on some longer rides... I just happened to see this bike online and found your video. My fav color is blue and it looks good on that bike.... just don't want to buy a harley!

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      I have nothing against H-D, except the price! I got just as much bike as a Road Glide, a little more really in motor displacement, for the same price up front. But to me, the real savings comes in service costs. My GF rides a Custom H-D and I have other friends who ride H-D, and I know they pay far more for service than I do at Yamaha. Anything that says H-D will cost you more just for the name. Check out my newest video, "Real World Review of Yamaha Eluder", to hear my thoughts on it now that I have 3000 miles on it.

  • @troyhopgood4391
    @troyhopgood4391 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome bike!!! I'm a HD rider, but this will be my second bike...

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      You won't regret it. I promise! Be aware though if you get the GT model, the Nav system has some bugs in it that they're still working out. There's a couple groups on FB for the Star Venture TC and the Star Eluder.

    • @troyhopgood4391
      @troyhopgood4391 6 лет назад +1

      @@TJRohyans Thanks brother! Ride safe!

    • @Nobamaable
      @Nobamaable 6 лет назад

      Yeah Troy...you should have a reliable bike to go with that Harley ; )

  • @jp4Flying
    @jp4Flying 6 лет назад +1

    This will be my next bike!!! Thanks for sharing

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      I'm really missing mine right now. It got backed into a couple months ago in a Hooters parking lot. It's at a dealership in Hattiesburg, MS for repairs, but some parts are on back-order until February! On the Gulf Coast I can typically ride all winter long and we've had some great riding weather lately, so I'm not happy at all.

  • @thedgepath1
    @thedgepath1 6 лет назад +1

    Please remember to take the warning stickers off the gas tank. Seen quite a few bikes with them still on years later and the stickers are by then permanent.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Already done! As well as the large, block letter "YAMAHA" on top of the rear fender. On my V-Star however, I never did remove the sticker on the tank. I always kind of wanted to, but wasn't real sure how to go about doing it. It was only recently that I saw someone using a hair dryer on high heat and a plastic scraper, then finished off with Goo Gone. It worked a treat! Super simple!

  • @rforrestshortt5035
    @rforrestshortt5035 6 лет назад

    Gorgeous. Test drove one and fell in love. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thank you... And you're welcome.

  • @ColoCobra
    @ColoCobra 6 лет назад

    Wow, nice bike. Love the color and the look is very sweet.

  • @mikebrown5648
    @mikebrown5648 6 лет назад +1

    I agree with you 100% buddy that is a sharp-looking bike have safe rides and it's a well-designed bike pretty color

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thanks Mike. Check out my latest video, "Real World Review of Yamaha Eluder". Some thoughts now that I have 3000 miles on it.

  • @dennism103
    @dennism103 4 года назад

    I ride a Harley Davidson road king and luv those, excellent choice

  • @DJGENOTYPE
    @DJGENOTYPE 3 года назад

    I would tell people to stay clear of this bike. I bought a 2018 Eluder back in 2019. Every summer I have had to wait for parts. Had the bike for the first 500 miles, then had to wait 2 months for a new oil plug because the dealer cracked mine during an oil change. Then I had to wait another two months for the brake switch the following year. This year, had the bikes starter go out while I was in Shreveport. Couldnt find a dealer in the area who could fix it, so had to ship it back to Texas for $700. Bikes been down since August, and parts probably wont be here until late November. After that, I may have to deal with the dreaded rear cam lifter failure. Soon as I get the bike back, it's getting traded in for a Road Glide even though I hate those bikes. But I can't deal with the Yamaha support anymore. I love the Eluder, but too many problems.

  • @mikestowe6136
    @mikestowe6136 3 года назад +2

    need some freedom slipons im looking at a new left over 2018 for 15,500 but it the silver n black im 6ft 300 pounds so i think this bike is fat man certified lol might buy it

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  3 года назад +1

      You're gonna love it!

    • @mikestowe6136
      @mikestowe6136 3 года назад +1

      @@TJRohyans did ya ever put that tab slipons on it

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  3 года назад +1

      @@mikestowe6136 - Yes, I did. But I did not install the Power Commander V. I get some popping on decel, but not bad; and no different than my V-Star did with the Cobra Slip-ons. The 2.5" TAB's have the perfect amount of bark to them, for my taste.

  • @rudyrude7975
    @rudyrude7975 3 года назад

    Its really a beautifull motorbike, nice looking from the rear end for real,its got shape😎

  • @rudyrude7975
    @rudyrude7975 3 года назад

    One of the steadiest videos i've seen, thanks😎

  • @JustinHicks82
    @JustinHicks82 5 лет назад +1

    Gorgeous.

  • @michaelpumphrey5275
    @michaelpumphrey5275 6 лет назад

    Beautiful bike but unfortunately we are not getting this model in Australia. Ride safe 👍🏻

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад +1

      That IS unfortunate. It really is a fantastic machine. It or it's brother the Star Venture TC would be the perfect machine for touring Australia on, especially with its 6.6 US Gallon fuel tank. You may have to petition Yamaha to import them. ;) Thanks for watching.

  • @shel7135
    @shel7135 3 года назад

    I never be able to unsee the alien on the gas cap now lol, love the eluder. I have a Raider and NEED an Eluder gt to go with it lol.

  • @CoachPerg
    @CoachPerg 6 лет назад +1

    Second antenna on the GT is for the CB.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      You're absolutely correct... And I knew that. Sorry, I don't know what I was thinking.

  • @ronaldroberts1992
    @ronaldroberts1992 4 года назад

    Great video...I'm Yamaha rider as I have a 2015 Raider.

  • @christophersmith5116
    @christophersmith5116 6 лет назад +1

    That is a Very Nice bike! I have the Honda F6B witch is the Bagger version of the Goldwing. I just love our styles of Bike. Thanks for sharing your new Toy. Bout to check out your "Real World Review" Video. Ride Safe.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      And I considered that bike also. In the end, I preferred the look of the V-Twin better, but they're very similar bikes, IMHO. Thanks for watching.

  • @dam4274
    @dam4274 6 лет назад +1

    Well Hello TJ, I saw this was another Eluder video so I clicked on it. I live in Houma.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      You have an Eluder? What color? I'm heading back this afternoon to start my work week in the morning. I'm taking the van this week though. I'm too close to needing an oil change to take the bike and I've got a charity ride to go on when I return home again.

    • @dam4274
      @dam4274 6 лет назад +1

      No, I had an ST1100. I’d love another bike though. The Eluder seems to be a great bike according to many reviews I’ve seen. I’m downsizing to a 650 next time.

  • @Cajun1Injun
    @Cajun1Injun 4 года назад +1

    TJ, Thanks for the video. I'm just curious on how much difference of a ride there is between your V Star and the Eluder....I am considering getting this bike....love my V Star I just want to make sure I will love the Eluder as much!

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  4 года назад +1

      No comparison really. The Eluder is heavier, but with all the weight down low, it handles like a much lighter bike. The stretched out riding position (I'm only 5'-8") took a little getting used to, but I really like it now. And of course the Cruise Control is a huge plus over the V-Star on a long ride. I think you'll like it too.

  • @Surpluzz
    @Surpluzz 6 лет назад

    Beautiful bike bud! I want to ride one of those, perfect color. Nice rear end. mmm.

  • @illmanneredphotographer3155
    @illmanneredphotographer3155 6 лет назад

    two beautiful badass bike... and one legendary iphone 4s

  • @jde9095
    @jde9095 6 лет назад

    beautiful ride man, damn sexy bike and yeah thats an alien on your tank

  • @ccseic
    @ccseic 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome! Happy 4 u.

  • @dennism103
    @dennism103 4 года назад

    Memphis shades makes a excellent fairing

  • @soxgopro5552
    @soxgopro5552 6 лет назад +2

    I think the GT adds fog lights too. Im currently riding a 2015 raider and seriously thinking about trading up to an eluder, getting older and need the extras. :)

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      I believe that's correct. I didn't need or want some of the other GT options for the price, but I did add the fog lamps to my non-GT Eluder, as well as the aux lights.

  • @TheRjacob82
    @TheRjacob82 6 лет назад +4

    can't put a back rest on correct... i would be worried about the 600 mile service...nice bike though!

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад +1

      I worry every time I take my bike(s) to them.

  • @timsykes6197
    @timsykes6197 6 лет назад

    Like the color, congrats.

  • @robkober9139
    @robkober9139 3 года назад

    Just bought mine. Only complaint is the lack of aftermarket parts. Only 2 choices for passenger backrest. One tall one short. $600. That’s insane to me.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  3 года назад +1

      Personally, I haven't found a need for anything aftermarket for my bike beyond the tank bib with removable pouch that I bought from BigBikeParts.com. I use the pouch for my FOB. And I prefer the look of the short passenger backrest with the luggage rack. I think the tall one is too tall and looks silly. But that is just my opinion.

  • @eduardogorrochotegui5181
    @eduardogorrochotegui5181 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful bike! I love the front and the rear of this Bike! Question? Do you know top speed of this bike! Thanks and enjoy it.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  5 лет назад +1

      The speedometer goes to 140MPH. I will NEVER go that fast on it!

  • @rudyrude7975
    @rudyrude7975 3 года назад

    Hey my freind, i seen your video a while back, watching again, did you find any upgrades for your eluder? Is there any tuning available?

  • @michaelbrangham8914
    @michaelbrangham8914 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for your service TJ, any issues with the bike since this video?

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  5 лет назад

      Nothing other than some fit and finish issues really. I added TAB Performance Slip-ons for a bit more rumble from the exhaust note. Makes it pop more on decel so I might need to add a Power Commander and re-map it. I've got 13,000 miles on her now and we're still in love. ;)

  • @pastorharrison48
    @pastorharrison48 6 лет назад +1

    I like it a lot. Kinda partial to my 2012 Goldwing 1800 but no doubt that is a nice ride. Love the color. Done a follow up review ride vid yet?

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thank you. Yes Sir... ruclips.net/video/g43Bw0DbJI8/видео.html
      I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip to Indiana to visit family for a few days, so be on the lookout for more videos coming soon.

  • @Nobamaable
    @Nobamaable 6 лет назад

    TJ...how does the ride compare to the Vstar 1300? I also have a Vstar 1300.I ove the muscle car look of the Eluder...looks kinda like a 67 Bonneville. If I buy that color, it will be Coast Guard Blue ; )

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Rides like a dream! Some complain about the heat from the rear cylinder, but I haven't had a problem with it. I rode it home to Indiana in August to visit family and had no complaints. Thank you for your service.

  • @denvermullins9224
    @denvermullins9224 2 года назад

    How do you feel about them after they discontinued this bike ? I'm hoping to get a tc model when the price goes down.

  • @georgebrzeczka3554
    @georgebrzeczka3554 4 года назад

    But between your old bike and your new bike it's a lot easier to Lift off the side stand . Or would you say it's about the same.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  4 года назад

      About the same really. I have no difficulty lifting this bike, even though it's heavier.

  • @dennism103
    @dennism103 4 года назад

    Hey I was in the chair force 6 years glorified mall security, hated that afsc...

  • @sirtnfol8476
    @sirtnfol8476 5 лет назад

    Yo I'm in H'burg!! Riding i59 everyday commuting and hoonin!

  • @DomLucarelli45
    @DomLucarelli45 3 года назад

    Is that a venture factory windshield? I was thinking about replacing the short one on my eluder with one. How do you like it?

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  3 года назад +1

      No. That is the Medium Yamaha windshield for the Eluder. I much prefer it over the stock shorty windshield.

  • @dennisb119
    @dennisb119 6 лет назад

    Ive owned 2 harleys and Im considering this Motorcycle was wondering how the ride is and the power

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад +2

      The ride is excellent! Very comfortable. I just returned last week from a trip to north-central Indiana, including a visit to Notre Dame campus, from Mobile, AL. I did approximately 600 miles the first day and 300 the second day, but I could have gone further on the first day. I just broke the distance up that way to be safe. Power is incredible too. It's not a street racing crotch rocket, but it'll go. It will take you some adjustment to the low RPM shift points though. I usually shift just over 3000 RPM and cruise between 2500 and 2900 in 6th gear. And that is NORMAL for this bike (and the Star Venture).

  • @greenbullitt6999
    @greenbullitt6999 5 лет назад

    How is the sound of the stereo in comparison to other baggers ?

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  5 лет назад

      I can't compare it to other baggers because I haven't ridden other baggers to compare the stereo. What I can tell you is that below highway speed I have zero complaints with it. At highway speed (65+MPH) it's lacking in range. The highs come through a little piercing and there's not enough bass and mid-range. But honestly, what do you expect from just two speakers mounted in the dash? At highway speed it's better to BT music from my iPhone through my Sena headset, or just listen to the sound of the road.

  • @9999plato
    @9999plato 6 лет назад

    Nice bike, enjoy. Friends don't let friends waste money on CrApple products. The company treats its customers like idiots making repairs so pricey you are forced to upgrade. Watch Loius Rossman to see the neverending shenannigans. I have the VTX1800s and its a pig to back in or walk the bike around the parking lot too. Had it 16 years now, one day....

  • @trw1024
    @trw1024 5 лет назад

    TJ, did you get your windscreen thru Yamaha?

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  5 лет назад

      Yes, it's the Yamaha Medium windshield.

  • @cavetroll9365
    @cavetroll9365 6 лет назад

    Love to new bike

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Thanks man. I'm hoping to put a lot more mileage on her in the next seven days!

  • @danharrington2976
    @danharrington2976 6 лет назад

    thanks

  • @HarleyDayRider
    @HarleyDayRider 6 лет назад +3

    That is a sweet looking bike. I did a demo ride last weekend on this bike and I really enjoyed the power. But where did you buy it that they didn't have good mechanics working on it? It is a shame they didn't have this setup correct for you. I hope you become a motovlogger I would like to join you on your rides. Take care and Ride Safe.

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      The dealership in Mobile, AL (hometown) has had turnover in their maintenance department. They were down to just one certified Yamaha mechanic. Even the owner was helping him get it done for me. A month or two before I bought the Eluder I had taken my V-Star in for a front to back, top to bottom checkup and the mechanic they had messed up a spark plug and tried to tell me I had bad gas. After a week or two I took it back and they'd already fired him. Thank goodness. They fixed the bike, no extra charge - which I would have been ticked if they even tried to charge me. I'm still debating the vlog idea. I'm gathering all the necessary camera gear. I'm just not sure yet if my old laptop has enough computing power left in it to upgrade to some other editor besides Windows Movie Maker, which I understand isn't even being supported anymore. I saw a real nice free-ware video editor, but I can't remember now what it was. It was very cinematic though and there was a $$ version, but the free version looked to be pretty good. We'll see...

  • @Davz2SS
    @Davz2SS 6 лет назад

    Damn dude... that is hot hot hot!

  • @sirtnfol8476
    @sirtnfol8476 5 лет назад

    I like but too expensive for air cooled twin for me.

  • @kenspearacy6294
    @kenspearacy6294 6 лет назад +1

    No air Force blue not even close

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      Actually, it is pretty close. It's much more brilliant in the sun though, as it has some metal flake in it.

  • @tyroneshoelace4872
    @tyroneshoelace4872 6 лет назад +2

    Really! Authorized dealers? More like morons. But this is not uncommon. Even Harley shops often put stuff on wrong. You would think these large companies (Yamaha, Harley, etc..) would have training.

  • @bbusigful
    @bbusigful 6 лет назад

    Not even a startup?!?

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад +1

      The cameras audio recording wouldn't have done it justice. Besides, it's so quiet you probably wouldn't have even heard it. Now that's broke in more (6500+ miles now) it's a little louder, but not much. I've posted a few more recent videos.

  • @bobbyboy4627
    @bobbyboy4627 5 лет назад

    I can't do anything that looks like a "harley".

  • @maggotsinthecrosshairs7632
    @maggotsinthecrosshairs7632 6 лет назад

    .....put the key in that double-mirrored mofo and start it up!!

    • @TJRohyans
      @TJRohyans  6 лет назад

      It's got 4200 miles on it now, and I'll be putting another 2000 on it this week. ;)

  • @dalehumphrey8765
    @dalehumphrey8765 6 лет назад

    Ditch the do rag😂

  • @RanGer-498
    @RanGer-498 4 года назад

    Bike is ugly...can i have it plz😁