Yamaha YX600W Radian Cruiser Reviews on Cycle Insider (2)
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My 89 Radian is a fantastic bike. It is light enough for agile back roads blasting and easy to move around town. My only complaint is that you realize the bikes size once you get onto the highway. Its short wheelbase is a handicap when trying to cruise around 65-70 mph. I'm sure once you get used to it it's fine, but it can be rather unnerving. Otherwise, its a great bike especially for those new to the sport or looking for a cheap commuter.

Bought it for $1500 and then proceeded to tune it up and regeared by changing sprockets for less rpm at speed. Popped the caps over the pilot screws and after screwed them all out 2 full turns for steady idle. Also took out the carbs and thoroughly cleaned them and after I re-installed them I synched them with a mercury carb stick synchronyzer. New plugs, air filter, Mobil 1 synthetic oil, and tightened the cam chain. Needless to say it starts and runs like a top. It's a perfect bike for anyone under 5'6.