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Last week during a long ride, voltage on my voltmeter dropped from steady 13.9 volts while running (13.4 at idle after starting) to 13.3 at speed and 12.5-12.7 at idle. I noticed change happened when I restarted after a fuel stop. Last fall I replaced ignition, fuses, SCCR, cleaned and dielectric greased all the connectors I could find, only to discover that the battery was bad (Auto Zone and Advance no longer load test batteries, or this you have been much easier). At present trike starts, runs and charges as long as I keep RPMs up. Doesn't seem like enough voltage drain to indicate a short anywhere; if something were grounded out there would be way bigger indications. At present trying to organize troubleshooting; things that come to mind are faulty connector somewhere, bad regulator/rectifier, or bad stator. Have article that tells me how to check stator; all I need to do is find the plug (or maybe last owner cut the plug out and soldered the wires??) but I don't know where to look for that. Ordered a new regulator/rectifier; I have been told that to replace it I need to remove radiator to get at it. I always thought that if the regulator goes bad, it overcharges the system and fries the battery... Last regulator/rectifier I changed came with wires and a plug; this one only came with a socket for one. Does it just unplug, or do I have to get creative? I could really use some advice and maybe a couple of pictures, so I can trace this down before it becomes more serious. TIA...

Had a couple of hiccups when I updated everybody to life members. Some could log in but not see the forums. Hopefully irs all worked out now.

Would love to but it's just not in the cards.

The Airshow is May 2-3, I plan on going to the Military Family Day on the 1st as well. If anyone wants to come down, I have a couple of spare beds. Come down and enjoy the show and we can get some riding in as well. Charleston Airshow | Official Site for the Charleston Airshow

Thank You Don, this is a Great Site you created, with some of the best people. Later-

In our move south and some PC issues I had lost this site. Thank you so much for your email; now I have found you again!!! And just in the nick of time; I'm gonna need help troubleshooting an electrical problem. This site is worth a lot more to me than the paltry $12.00; as long as it still goes to you it's not worth the time I would spend to stop it. A workman is worth his wage; I read that somewhere authoritative... And thank you again for all you do; these great machines are getting scarcer (also their replacement parts) and as my mileage rises I find I need more knowledge than I thought I had...

Although I did not ride last year I still own two 1989 venture royales, Plus lots of spare parts in case I need to make repairs.

Yepper, looks good for me!

I think I did it without removing them but it was a long time ago so could be wrong.

Good morning to all! I am going to take a power nap. Enjoy your Friday.

Thank you. Do I have to remove the air box to just change the rear gasket.

Clean job and excellent pics.

Hi Don. I remember going to your house long time ago and being that close to the great lakes probably has its pros and cons. As far as two beautiful days a week ago, I managed to get a ride in on my RSV. I can't wait to do a safety check on the SVTC and ride to and from work this weekend since I got called in once again to cover for a colleague. Weather next week in our area according to our local weatherman is seasonal in the 50s, so the warm up is not really coming fast enough. Hopefully next week, we hope to hear something from you that you were able to get a ride in on your Harley. Good evening to all.

That being said, when is going to warm up. We had two nice days last week when I could have gone for a ride but was busy. Yesterday it was 16 and snowing. Mostly gone now but everything is wet.

Not that hard. It’s easier if you remove the air box but they can be wiggled out.

I have talked to Mr. T. He had 325k on his RSV last time I talked to him. He told me several times, adjust the valves around 40k and never worry with them again. I had mine adjusted at 70 and new gaskets, carb boots. I now have 137k and have another oil leak. I seems to be on the back covers. I have not tried, because, not sure how much is involved changing gaskets.

Happy Thursday morning to all! There you go...tomorrow it is.

Replacing the gaskets is a good time to check the clearances on the valves also. Rick F.

Still riding my first gen, my wife and I usually ride to Arkansas a couple of times a summer and then around the southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma area. I would like to take it to the Taos area of New Mexico but not sure if my wife is on board for that long of a trip on the bike. I also need to start doing some plastic repair, stuff is getting brittle and cracking. Gonna keep going with this bike as long as I can!

Now riding a 2002 Wing

I have a Clymer Yamaha Royal Star 1996-2003 Shop manual in great condition.....free to good home. You pay the shipping if shipping is required. Bought a Wing, no longer need this manual.

I had a QSO on a linked 70cm repeater and we were talking about Moby Dick https://www.mobyskabob.com/ and they serve delicious Persian food. I am going to give this a try in the near future.

Hope your SVTC is almost ready to go for the riding season. Just waiting for better temps. Maybe I might stock up on one more spare starter just in case.

Good morning to all. Frigid temps this morning in the mid 20's. Have a great day!