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  1. Christo
    I am leaving for Star Days on Monday, just noticed that the lower left side cowling/fairing as a horizontal crack starting from the outside and working its way inward towards the radiator. Need to hold it together for the week ride. This is the 2nd one I have gone through - first one (original) lasted 8 years, I just replaced it 1.5 months ago and now this one has cracked. Anyone have any advice? TIA
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    Good flaw to point out... I had that thought in the back of my brain but it never surfaced, as of yet this year I have not "had" to ride in the rain. I did notice that when I washed the bike and I rode to dry it off that water came through those vents - so in a down pour this would be annoying. What size and type of plastic tubing did you end up using?
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    I have the same one - I love it! The vent is fantastic on those hot rides. The tinted version is great for those sunny days! This is the 3rd shield I have put on my bike, my first clearview shield - the best one so far!
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    GREAT Video!
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    :rotf:
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    Eck, This sounds like a plan. If I can't find a place, I will give the fire and ice trick a try. Thank you!
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    This is the new millenium, come on get with it already!
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    So I bought 4 new cylinder head fin covers. The pretty black ones with the silver tips along the fins, like all the Midnight RSV's have for my '99 RSV. I have had them about two weeks, when I got them, I took off the old ones, made sure the new ones fit, and when I went to fasten them on, lo and behold, the holes in them were too big - HUMPH I said, looks like I forgot to order some additional parts. I need 12 of these wedge round things that go into these holes and somehow wedge themselves in there so when you bolt the fins on they stay attached to the cylinders. So those things arrived the other day. So the help I need is: How do I get this part - SKU: 4NK-15316-00-00 DAMPER, ENGINE MOUNT, into this part - SKU: 4XY-1111H-20-00 COVER, CYLINDER HEAD SIDE 4? See attached - I need to get #45 into #44. TIA!
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    Ok, so why not make it an anniversary model? With all the new features needed etc, 2009 is the 10 year anniversary of the RSV!? Yamaha is missing out on a good marketing thang!
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    We were able to get a room at the host hotel, Embassy suites, and they still honored the discounted rate. Normal rate is $218/night plus taxes, Star rate $109/night! We will be leaving form Northern, IN Monday morning between 6-8AM, staying just outside of St. Louis, arriving sometime in AR Tuesday before noon. We are staying until Thursday or Friday and then heading home.
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    Tried to follow that link, I got an error, so here is one that worked for me: http://www.carolinaleatherworks.com/winbag721.html
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    I found out today that a buddy of mine who previously was not going, has decided to go! So now there are two of us. We are leaving first thing Monday morning 7/22/08. Anyone care to join us, or can we meet up with anyone? We have two options - driving down through Indy or head over through IL and then head south. Speak up if you are interested, the more the merrier!
  13. Christo
    Instead of towing the camper behind the bike, with all that wear and tear on our wonderful RSV's, maybe we should all be looking at one of these: http://www.startracksmotorsports.com/thundersideload.html or this one: http://tinyurl.com/62rj9t or better yet: http://www.gulfstreamcoach.com/products/bounty-hunter/381b.htm :rotf:
  14. Christo
    Yeah - you make a good point, the tongue weight might be a tad heavy, I will have to investigate that further. Could the suspension be moved forwards a few inches ? Would you want to but new and then have to make changes, though ? Yeah, do NOT need more work!
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    Once our youngest is a tad older, and the wife has 2 years of riding on her own under her belt - this is the one I want to get. http://www.litetentcamper.com/trailer.htm
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    Anyone that is going coming from Michigan, Northern Illinois/Indiana/Ohio areas? Would love to ride with a group. My buddy that was going to go has to have knee surgery so he just backed out, and I do not REALLY want to ride down there alone - that would just make the wifey worry unnecessarily. Please contact me or post here.
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    I installed the Baron risers - love them. Did not have to replace any cables or change anything on the RSV. Only issue with the risers is that the bars at the tree will touch the plastic gas tank cowling where the ignition switch is. But it is minor - it really only affects this when you are pushing the bike around - not affected during riding.
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    Maybe, just maybe, Yammie will have a new bike as an anniversary addition in '09 w/new engine, iPod/MP3 compartment where the cassette deck is. Full LCD dash that lights up blue in color, FI, better plastic composites, ABS, and a 10 year warranty. ;-)
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    Here is something I found that clarified what I needed to know: http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002009&id=253 In case the link does not work, here is the text: The RK muffs can be used in four basic ways: In their stock condition, or in Levels 1, 2, or 3 of modification. I strongly suggest that you install the muffs in their stock condition and ride them for a while. If you proceed with further modification, ride several miles after each mod before you proceed to the next level. The true sound produced will be heard after the motor and mufflers have been ridden long enough to really get things hot. My experience is that the longer you ride, the louder the sound seems. I have tried all four levels of modification, and these mufflers are not really loud at level three. I have also used other after market slip on muffs that are much louder than the RK muffs at any level. You can always go to the next level, but you can�t go back, so make sure before you proceed. You may have to do what I have done. I had to buy another set of stock RK muffs, because that is the sound level that suits me best! So, first mount the stock RK muffs and ride them a while. If you want more sound, here is level 1: Look inside the muffs from the entrance end with a light. You will see a large solid donut shaped solid baffle that holds a perforated tube in the center of the muffler. The large donut baffle has a couple small holes drilled opposite each other about half way between the center tube and the outside skin of the muff. Use a long shanked half inch metal bit and the two small holes as pilots to drill two half inch holes in the large donut baffle. Then carefully drill two more half inch holes opposite the first two, being very careful not to allow the bit to wander (you are drilling at a bit of an angle!) and penetrate the outside skin of the muff. That�s level one -- four half inch holes in the large solid baffle, accessed from the entrance of the muffler. Mount up the muffs and go riding. Still want more sound? Here is level 2: You will need a 1 1/8� diameter bimetal hole saw and a bit extension to allow you to reach the solid baffles in the center perforated tube in the RK muffs. Level two involves drilling out and removing the small solid baffle that can be seen and accessed from the rear of the muffs. This can be done with the muffs on the bike if you choose. You will need an extendable magnet or a piece of wire to fish out the piece of metal if you don�t remove the muffs. I like to do it with the mufflers off and standing upright so most of the drillings fall through to the outside. If they remain inside in the bottom of the muff, they will likely begin to rust and cause problems. When you get this baffle removed, you are done with level two. Mount the muffs and go riding. TIP: I had trouble getting my bit extension to stay tight on the hole saw bit shank. I finally degreased everything and used JB Weld to make this a permanent connection. You won�t use this very often, but it will now work very well!! Remember that aftermarket slip-ons cost from three to five hundred dollars!! You will spend less than a hundred on this project! You want more noise? Here is level 3: Using the 1 1/8� bimetal hole saw, remove the small solid baffle from the front of the center perforated tube, accessing it from the entrance of the muffler. You have to remove the muffs for this job. Shake out the cuttings well, mount up the muffs, and go riding. That�s level three. -------------------------------------------------------- HTH!
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    Thanks AZSpyder! Lots of good info in that library! Amazing and fascinating what some guys will do to customize their rides - I am envious!
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    Thanks Bubber! This is helpful! Has anyone done any of these mods? Where is the front donut baffle plate - "Phase 1 - Four 1/2" holes in front donut baffle plate" I can only assume I have to take them off again to make these mods... ;-)
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    Does anyone have any pictures, drawings, instructions for modifying HD pipes on Ventures to affect the noise? I just bought a pair - I like them, they look GREAT! They sound better than my OEM's - deeper and throatier - but not "loud". A buddy of mine has the Barons, those sound great as well - more meat, tad louder, you hear him coming and going, and when he gets on it, but it is not over bearing. You can ride all day and still hear the audio system - and your ears don't ring at the end of the day! So I was hoping to make mine sound close to his - I took the Mrs. for a ride on his and she liked them, so I have permission! I have these HD slash pipes and I was told you can drill holes, remove baffles, etc. Where? At the back of the pipe? Anyone with ANY insight - please share. TIA!
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    Where did you find them for this price? I have been looking. Thanks for any help!
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    Ditto - best bang for the buck. I have them in all the bags on the bike.
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