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After several websites had me chasing my tail for the location of the tip over switch AI finally indicated that the 2005 did not use this switch on this year model, only the engine kill switch on the handle bar. I think AI apparently got it right.

Thank you for your input, you are one of very few who eve take the time to respond. Having said that, this far from the first time I have not received any response regardless of a single or double post. It's at time like this I question the value of paying for this site. One would think others have had similar issues to many issues I have posted about. I can't have the only older RSTD. On the bright side, I'm learning more and more about my bike and how to take of many of the issues. Again, thanks for your input.

I think there will be a heat wave where temps will be in the 90's. Have fun and be safe on your quest of the Iron Butt.

Again congratulations!!! Enjoy!!

I didnt keep track of the CWS this year, but I'm sure they had quite the crowd!!

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Maybe i can give you some insight into why no-one responded. They probably figured that you would get your answers from the other post. Suggest you post only once and once only to get more attention and replies.

Don't know why the fuses are not accessible for everything. It's good to work on your bike, knowledge is a good thing.I try to do everything I can. Lot's of information here .

Yeah I have one and use it most evenings to keep my range of motion and limber.... Thanks for your concern

David, Just a thought, I have bad Arthritis in my left shoulder and recently had a stroke where my left arm lost most of its motion. I picked up a therapy shoulder pulley from amazon and it helped immensely for range of motion and shoulder strength. Not sure if you have something like this but using it daily help alleviate the pain and now I'm just short of full motion. Not sure if it would help you but. . . . . Amazon.com: Shoulder Pulley for Physical Therapy, Pulleys for Shoulder Rehab Over Door, Shoulder Pulley Over The Door Physical Therapy, Door Pulleys For Physical Therapy, Arm Pulley, Over The Door Pulleys : Health & Household

As someone who only has 2 muscles connected in the left shoulder and can't lift / push more then 10-15 lbs with it... The Spyder is the only touring bike, that I've tried, that I could comfortably ride... I tried a tri-glide and the steering was too heavy in slow speed maneuvers.. When I'm having fun in the twisties, I pay for it later with shoulder soreness... But it's doable... The power assist in slow speed maneuvers make it possible that I can one hand the turns.. The soreness comes due to having to hold on when I shift my torso in fast curves... I had to put "short reach" (longer) bars on it in order to be able to hold on to the left grip in a right hand full turn of the wheels. (my left arm reach is almost half the length of what it used to be..) Turning the wheels at a dead stop is problematic as I don't have enough strength to push or pull them with my left shoulder. I have never had a problem with my 21' Spyder F3 in the 4 years, 20,000+ miles I've owned it (knock wood)...

Did you get to see our Murray State Racers in Omaha this week? Little school making some big waves in college baseball.

@Chaharlyactually the event is well behaved even with at least 3 major Bike groups including Hell's Angels to name one! Lots of police presence every where! Not as many having the riot guns and body armor like some past times! Every one seems to get along as like the area is neutral ground! You don't bother them,They don't bother you!

Well I hope at the very least you can get out in the morning and enjoy some of the cooler weather. Planning on an Iron Butt this weekend. Omaha to Tahlequa and back. Gonna be about 97 here in Omaha

Thats a big group of bikes! Tons of trouble there

An update. Since no one responded I took the headlight apart and yes, there is an inline fuse in the housing for the light bar. In my case the fuse is fine and I did get the lights working but as soon as I put the headlight back together they quit again. I suspect a break in the wire so will pickup a new fuse holder and once I get it working, will relocate the fuse to and easier spot to get at it.

An update. Since no one responded I took the headlight apart and yes, there is an inline fuse in the housing for the light bar. In my case the fuse is fine and I did get the lights working but as soon as I put the headlight back together they quit again. I suspect a break in the wire so will pickup a new fuse holder and once I get it working, will relocate the fuse to and easier spot to get at it.

In your original post you said you had power to one of them. Usually that means the fuse is good

Glad to hear you guys have the chance to experience and take part of some nice rides and 'get together'. On this end, I didn't get the chance to ride due to the weather this past weekend and got called in again for work once again. However, we are looking as some 90 degree temps next week, but I don't know if I am ready for all that heat after having some gorgeous temps lately. Whatever the case may be, ride safe and enjoy every mile on your bike. Once I can find time to work on the SVTC, I plan to install Denali D2s in front. (feeling excited)

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Went for 200klm(125ml) ride last Friday. Went to Port Dover to the only Friday The 13th this year!(get together for all kinds of bikes(mostly Harley)and motorcycle riders from all over Canada(some from Manitoba,Alberta,Quebec, and some from US)Estimated to be around over 100,000 bikes. And as usual there were a few accidents on way and home for a few riders.(around 6 that we know of,luckily no deaths)

Morning guys. Got to go out for a Father's Day ride yesterday. About 230 miles. Fiddled with the bike on Saturday, messed with the pilot jets and realized that the lower hose that connects the breather box to the crank was disconnected. Rode about 67mph with a light crosswind from the south and got 41.25mpg on the bike. I'm pretty impressed with that. Thinking about doing an Iron Butt this Saturday. I wont be able to go on any long trips with the kiddo at home, but I talked to the missus and she's fine with me disappearing for a day to do one. Going to ride from Omaha to Duluth and back is the plan!

We're sure proud of our little guy! Thanks everyone

yep , been watch'n ebay been threw there twice. haven't been threw amazon yet. go'n there next. thankz!