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  1. Beau-Kat
    While on a ride a year or so back, I had Art to tell me that my Millenium's engine was quieter than his. Don't remember which year RSV he was riding then. But I had never noticed any other RSVs being "loud", so I don't know how "quiet" he was saying mine was. I ride with ear plugs, so I don't aways discern little noises coming from other bikes near me. Since I always use ear plugs, I know how mine should sound and feel when I'm on it. Anyway, my Millenium makes some noise at idle too. But, I pull in the clutch and most of it goes away. Same thing on my VMax. I think sounds are a bit pronounced from the water coursing through these engines. I had a 3.8l v6 Ford that had a little hollow clunkity sound. I coulda sworn it had bad camshaft bushings, but it was a water pump bearing. The water was carrying the sound throughout the engine. Hadn't noticed any engine or clutch noise on my '88, but that only has 18k miles on it so far. As far as the quiet Sportster comment goes, my 2003 883R (solid engine mounts) makes a little bit of racket at idle, but I always thought that it was because it was missing two cylinders... Gotta love our V-4s !
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    God listens when we come humbly before Him petitioning for those in need. Pray now and expect miracles. I am praying on this end. I have been the recipient of 2 of His wonderful miracles. So I'm BELIEVING in His power and authority. Thanks for sharing with the members so that we can share in your prayers. Rusty
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    YES, I DO, ALWAYS, ABSOLUTELY, 100%, ALTHOUGH IT'S NOT REQUIRED IF YOU ARE OVER 21 IN SC. I ALWAYS WEAR MY HELMET, GLASSES, JACKET, BOOTS, GLOVES, AND EAR PLUGS. I LOVE MY WIFE AND KIDS MORE THAN I LOVE MYSELF. SO, I DO IT FOR THEM. ANOTHER REASON I WEAR A HELMET IS THAT I CAN'T STAND WIND IN MY EARS. WHEN I WAS MUCH YOUNGER, I RODE AROUND MYRTLE BEACH WITHOUT A HELMET. BUT THAT WAS FOOLISH OF ME. Rusty
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    I second that! I have some smaller than the Max, but nowhere near as fun. WooHoo!
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    Hey Ken, Did you put the CB equipment in a saddlebag or just disconnect it while in the Glide form? Rusty
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    Noise

    Beau-Kat replied to Art708's topic in Watering Hole

    http://www.cycletrader.com/Honda-Touring-Motorcycles/search-results?category=Touring&make=Honda|2316874&vrsn=hybrid&zip=29461&radius=any&keyword=valkyrie
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    Noise

    Beau-Kat replied to Art708's topic in Watering Hole

    Ebay item 160551353966
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    I change all of mine just like that, albeit, without the drum. I just lay an old stiff sided Dunlop on the floor, place my tire and rim on top, and do just what he did. I have the Harbor Freight motorcycle tire changer, but don't really like it. You have to wrap all of the contact/clamping points up with bicycle inner tube or something or you're gonna scrape or gouge your rim. It just wasn't worth the trouble to do all that. I really only use the bead breaker from it. I clamp it to the leg of my workbench for support and and that works well.
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    Noise

    Beau-Kat replied to Art708's topic in Watering Hole

    Hey Art. Sorry you are having issues with this RSV. Did your other one whine like this one? I don't think my Millenium has a whine. At least not anything unbearable. However, I haven't ridden another RSV to discern any difference. And I always wear ear plugs, so that may temper any noise a bit. My 1981 650 Maxim has a shaft and a little kind of whine, but I'm used to it. Hope you can come to a good solution adn enjoy your RSV. There is a 1999 Valk Tourer in the Post and Courier for 8 grand today.
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    Since it's fairly warm most of the time where I live, I have used Castrol 20W50 in all of my motorcycles since 1980. I have since gone to synthetic in a couple of them, but seem to experience clutch slippage with synthetic. Anyway, I still have synthetic in my three V4s. Anyway again, the regular Castrol 20W50 always worked fine for me. I usually have only bought high mileage car and trucks, so I figure the bearings already have a slight bit more clearance than when new, so I like the 20W50. I have used 20W50 in most of my cars and trucks until the last few years when I have been sticking with the 5W30 or 10W40 the manufacturers recommended. I do all of my own mechanic work and have never seen any abnormally worn parts while using the Castrol. Never! Needless to say, I like it. Rusty
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    Yup, I gotta agree. I would probabaly be first on that list. It gets too hot to ride here, but only for a month maybe. Then I got 11 left for riding. And we got bugs, deer, and possums too. And don't forget about the love bugs and Armored -Dillos in Florida. They can really dampen your spirits. Fire that list up. It oughta be fun!
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    I agree with all that Bear said. For clarifications for those who may think I'm stretching it a bit. I achieved 47 a couple of times with myself and my daughter 2 up (340 lbs total for the both of us), pretty much not riding over 60mph, in 5th gear, on back roads for a couple of hundred miles. On the interstate, I usually run about 73 by my speedo and get 40-41. Running 75-77, it's usually about 38-39mpg. On the Iron Butt 1000mi/24hr thing, I got 37 over 1140 miles running in the 80-82 or so range. All of this is based on our odos. So, if they are off xx% like our speedos, then so is the mileage. Maybe I'm just a little more laid back than some 52 year olds and don't generally feel the need to crank up my Millenium. It's my long distance comfy reliable ride. But, if I ever wanna turn up the wick...well that's what my Max is for. And, since I put a Venture read end in that thing, my mileage is 43-44 running 75 (needle straight up on the speedo). Love that gearing now.
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    Well, I looked in my fluids stash and I discovered I already had a brand new litre of Bel-Ray 10W fork oil. So, I got to itchin' to ride and just couldn't wait to jump on the fork job. So, looked around in my 40 year old bucket of bolts ad nuts, etc. What do ya know, I found a correct size bolt...but only one nut. So, I looked around again and remembered I had a welder. So, by the time I looked around again, I had done made me up a tool (looks like crap, but works like cherry pie). So, Progessive fork spring job done and bike test ridden. And Skydoc, if you're looking at this, I finally got to stretch out second gear for ya. WooHoo! Man, I'm a happy camper. I think I'm still gonna get that multi-sized axle tool though. I'll need it sooner or later. Thanks for all of the suggestions. This site's the greatest. Rusty
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    Is there a

    Beau-Kat replied to mraf's topic in Watering Hole

    We got it all down south...Sunshine, warmth, hospitality. COME ON DOWN and we'll gladly share!
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    WooHoo! Best I have gotten riding just like that and 2 up was 47 mpg (based on our odos). Would love to get 50 one day, especially with fuel prices rising.
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    It's prostate. Unles the pain gets too bad and then you will lay out prostrate on the floor.
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    Hey Joe. Thanks for the photos. Looks like you saw some cool stuff. I wish I could have gone, but scheduling didn't permit it this year. Had to stay close to home yesterday. Spent the day whittling away on my honey do list (and then slipping out to the garage long enough to install new Progressives upfront in my '88). Wow, what an upgrade! Now, it may be road trip time soon. Hope to see you around. Rusty
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    I'd say it's not all that plentiful, but not necessarily in the rare/valuable sense. Twenty miles on the clock sounds good. I'd make an offer on it if I lived near there. Just for something to tinker on and teach young/small folks to ride on. I have been a Yamaha guy forever, but have never seen one of these in person. You can research the YSR50 too. Those two strokes were tough. If needed, you can re-ring them in an hour or so. Parts can still be found (see the links below). Hopefully, the tank is in good shape. Without proper care, tanks easily rusted on the 80s model Yamahas. My first 1981 XJ650 Maxim's tank rusted and had to be sealed. It wasn't because it sat up, I commuted on it 40 miles a day during college. But if you didn't keep the tanks full of fuel, they would quickly rust, at least here in humid SC. College folks don't have a lot of money, so I rode on fumes a lot, hence the condensation and eventual rust. Don't have any idea what you should offer on this bike. I wouldn't worry too much about a title, unless gas goes to 5 bucks this summer like we are hearing and you need to commute on it! If you get it, post us some pix and let us know how you like it. http://barrysbikes.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-1983-yamaha-rx50-is-one-of.html http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/default.aspx?f=18&m=232215 Rusty
  19. Beau-Kat
    Just finished installing the Progressive springs. Went for about a twenty mile twisty road ride. Hit some bumps. No framming & bamming going on up front anymore. SATISFIED! Thanks guys for all the input.
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    Okee Dokee. I appreciate the assistance. Rusty
  21. Beau-Kat
    Thanks. That's good info. So 5.5" down from the top of the fork tube with Progressives? That looks like a general Progressive spring recommendation for any bike. How about with our CLASS suspension, is that the same measurement that most of us use? I wanna end this fork "bottoming out thing" forever. P.S. I weigh 220 lbs. Thanks again. Rusty
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    Quick question: How much fork oil for each leg on my 1988 Royale? I've seen 14.5 oz. per leg. Is that the standard? I'm installing Progressive springs, so I hear that changes the capacity from normal fork oil changes. Thanks. Rusty
  23. Beau-Kat
    If I buy two, then I'll ride up your way to hand deliver yours to you. But I will be expecting some good strong coffee when I arrive. It'll be quite a road trip from South Carolina. You never know, I was born in and do have relatives in Canton, NY (upstate above Watertown). Hey, any reason to ride, right?
  24. Beau-Kat
    I have a True Value Hardware store 1/2 mile from me. This may be the ticket, if I can't wait on the tool to arrive. I have a couple of days off right now and my bottoming out forks are on my mind. I work shift work and don't sleep a whole lot. Sometimes, I wake up at night and head out to the garage and think, "Now, if I only had that certain tool, I could could this job or that job etc." Sometimes things a very spur of the moment for me. Thanks Squidley
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    I forgot about that tool! Yup, I can use that on some front axles too. I once put tires on a mid 80s Kawasaki sport bike and I made a tool out of a large allen wrench when I didn't have time to go looking for the right tool. I'll definitely pick that one up. Thanks Squeeze.
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