Guadalajara: Un Cuarto Limpio

Getting out of Toluca was a little bit of a challenge. I just can’t seem to get the logic of the Mexican highway signs. That’s assuming of course that there is any such logic. I’m perpetually following a sign that’s telling me “This way to go to this such and such highway or city…”… everything seems to be going smoothly. I’m watching carefully for any change in the direction and see none. Next thing you know, I’m completely off course and have to get out the map to devise a new plan. It’s as if the signage points you in the general direction and then assumes you’re a local and can take it from here. This is fine… if you’re a local! If you’re not, you’re sorta screwed.

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The 33-degree rake plus 6-degree yoke angle gives the Raider 39 degrees of rake total, with 102mm of trail. 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, OHV with 4 valves per cylinder, pushrod 48-degree V-twin pumps out max torque at just 2500 rpm and max power at 4500 rpm for powerful, relaxed cruising. The 2012 Star Raider's chassis rolls on stylish 5-spoke wheels with a 120/70-21-inch bias tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back-the tallest and widest ever on a Star. The chopper styling is immediately noticed from the raked-out front end, but the 2012 Raider features a technically-designed rake to give the look while also provide the handling. And all the power is there with a twist from the 113 ci (1854 cc) air-cooled, 48-degree V-Twin that features ceramic-composite plated cylinders and forged pistons cooled by oil jets. That can easily sum up the design behind Star's 2012 Raider. 2012 Star Raider Highlights:.

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