I haven't checked out the Roadstar forum but I would have thought they were reliable bikes. I actually was leaning towards a Roadstar back in early 02 prior to seeing the new TBA's but as soon as I saw one I new what I was buying without even riding one, I purchaced it pretty much over the phone and drove about 150 miles to pick it up and the rest is history. I have an old 69 Triumph 650 Trophy that I love and was in the middle of restoring when I bought the 02 since then it has been on the back burner but I am starting to work on it again this winter, and maybe be able to ride it again in the spring / summer time frame. Again welcome aboard and sorry to hear that you are having some real issues with your current bike. Ron