dmoff1698 Posted November 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2010 After 10 years and 135K mostly trouble free miles on my RSV I finally decided to replace her a few weeks ago with an 08 Wing. There were a few things that I wanted to do to the RSV before I put it up for sale. The CB hasn't worked right for years and the cruise control seemed "weak" but I never used them anyway, so wasn't to concerned at the time and let it go. Thought I had better see if I could get them working better for the next owner. Short story is that three weeks ago I put the bike in my shop and started tinkering with it, getting things cleaned and fixed up. Changed oil, plugs, etc. Went down there this morning to do a couple things (getting out of the house mostly) and guess what...the rear shock has puked all over the floor!!! Just setting there! I guess this is revenge from the old girl for replacing her with a newer model. Had a wife like that once. Anyone interested in a great running 99 RSV that still needs work, pretty cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted November 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2010 Just last week I posted on a thread about how my 02 RSMV with 132,000 miles has never had a problem with the monoshock, whine or chirp. One member replied that I just blew it and problems would be coming now. So I am always looking for oil spots. I am sorry for your problem but it could have been worse...it could have happened to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted November 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 5, 2010 After 10 years and 135K mostly trouble free miles on my RSV I finally decided to replace her a few weeks ago with an 08 Wing. There were a few things that I wanted to do to the RSV before I put it up for sale. The CB hasn't worked right for years and the cruise control seemed "weak" but I never used them anyway, so wasn't to concerned at the time and let it go. Thought I had better see if I could get them working better for the next owner. Short story is that three weeks ago I put the bike in my shop and started tinkering with it, getting things cleaned and fixed up. Changed oil, plugs, etc. Went down there this morning to do a couple things (getting out of the house mostly) and guess what...the rear shock has puked all over the floor!!! Just setting there! I guess this is revenge from the old girl for replacing her with a newer model. Had a wife like that once. Anyone interested in a great running 99 RSV that still needs work, pretty cheap?What do you call cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted November 5, 2010 Share #4 Posted November 5, 2010 What do you call cheap? Expecting the need for parts huh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted November 6, 2010 Share #5 Posted November 6, 2010 Expecting the need for parts huh..... Naw but I know a sucker that may be interested if its cheap enough. I bought a harley so I would have a scooter to replace parts on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted November 6, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 6, 2010 Naw but I know a sucker that may be interested if its cheap enough. Heck, I think I know the guy... I bought a harley so I would have a scooter to replace parts on. I am surprised you didn't say you bought a GW to replace parts on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted November 6, 2010 Share #7 Posted November 6, 2010 Naw but I know a sucker that may be interested if its cheap enough. Heck, I think I know the guy... I bought a harley so I would have a scooter to replace parts on. I am surprised you didn't say you bought a GW to replace parts on...Tupperware is for storing food not riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted November 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted November 6, 2010 How cheap? I might be able to afford small cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted November 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted November 6, 2010 Tupperware is for storing food not riding. :rotf:...I cant stop laughing long enough to think of a come back.............:crackup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 6, 2010 Share #10 Posted November 6, 2010 Naw but I know a sucker that may be interested if its cheap enough. I bought a harley so I would have a scooter to replace parts on. How do you tell it and the RSV apart??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoff1698 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted November 6, 2010 How cheap? I might be able to afford small cheap. This just happened today and I haven't decided which way I want to go. My origonal idea was to find someone with a smaller bike in comparable condition who would like to trade. Was thinking of something in the 750-1000 cc range. Save the wing for 2-up and trips. If I could find a good shock, and replace mine, I was thinking the bike would probably bring around $3300-$3500. As it sets, I would take $2800. That's as is. Less than that and I might just keep it for a spare and ride it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrich12000 Posted November 6, 2010 Share #12 Posted November 6, 2010 So where do you live anywhere close to the canadian border?:mo money: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoff1698 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted November 6, 2010 So where do you live anywhere close to the canadian border?:mo money: Not too far from the border. Depending on the weather. Only about a thousand miles as the crow flies. I am located about 30 miles east of Oklahoma City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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