Bigdogcc

Is it the standard one they list for Harleys? If not got a link by chance?

Is that fabricated or purchased? I hope he is still active on here.

I do understand what you are saying. That said they don't recommend anything that they have not tested on that vehicle and will not recommend it for liability reasons. Filters are basically the same it boils down to some key features: # of pleats / surface area of the filter media, gasket footprint, flow rate, and the pressure setting in which it bypasses the filter. When I look at it like that I find it shocking and absurd that the value of a filter cause they stamp Yamaha on the outside some how makes a 6 buck filter worth 15. Mind you that 15 bucks has less surface area than others. They get away with it because there isn't huge volume and almost zero competition. Sorry if I came off as a dick (lack of sleep will do that).

I find it funny in the motor cycle world we look down on other companies products but in Autos you will put anything in them you want. Maybe its based on cost, maybe perceived value but rarely ever do you take it to the dealer and let him put only original OEM spec products on your vehicle. Yet for a bike that is the only way to protect your investment? Then to look down or put down others for not buying OEM is kind of crappy. Its oil and filters not the heat deflectors on the Space shuttle, maybe lighten up.

I just changed my oil and noticed a leak... So is this still an issue and if so what brand do we know that works? I need to replace it asap before I can ride again. How much oil am I going to lose changing it?

That sir is perfect. Thank you. I will buy all the above but I am scared to pull the fairing...

so I buy a fire stick and thats it?

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_in_-2_p_89_20?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A228013%2Cn%3A%21468240%2Cn%3A551240%2Cn%3A13397641%2Cn%3A13398201%2Cn%3A6482937011%2Cn%3A573765011%2Cp_89%3AFirefly&bbn=573765011&ie=UTF8&qid=1464044337&rnid=2528832011 that said you do have to know how to set it. On my house opener there is a 12 dip switches and inside the little remote there is 12 I matched them up and it worked. IF you have a different style or less switches you just have to match it up. If you don't know see if you can get me a picture and I will help you find one.

OK so what needs done to replace the factory with a fire stick gen 2?

So why would I be told to look at that when talking in an article about a 2006? Is there something similar for a 2nd gen?

I keep reading about the firestick mod but the marshal page is down... Does anyone have a copy of it?

If anyone else has one Let me know...

Here is what I use and it was like 15 bucks.

I think we can make it but its graduation season and still to early to know what will pop up. Sounds fun!

Lots of great info sounds like I have to find a CB antenna. I am assuming I can listen through the bike speakers even though I don't have a head set which for now is fine. For the price of a head set (2x) I can buy 2 blue tooth units. The cable doesn't bother me that much but what does it having to buy and mount more stuff to tie the bluetooth into the bikes system. I want to talk to the wife but I also want to listen to the gps and make calls if necessary and I think the BT does that in a cleaner set up. Maybe if I can find a cheep headset that is wired I would get one as a back up in case I do need to talk on CB but I have to find anyone that uses it 1st to justify it in my mind. Thanks for all the great info and a few of you are a lot like me (I want to use the bikes built in) but in this case I think I will go a different direction. On another note is there a way to get more radio reception? Seems like a very limited system.

As a new owner of an 09' RSV and never having a bike like this before (1st bike was an 78 Yamaha 1100xs) The whole CB/intercom thing is a mystery. I have questions maybe someone can help me. 1) Do people still use the CB much? On my 1st ride after purchasing the bike I donated my antennae to the highway gods and have debated getting a new one but not really sure that its used much any more. 2) What advantages are there using the built in intercom system vs buying a blue tooth system? I can see lots of advantages to the blue tooth but I have no idea what the built in system brings to the table. I mainly want to talk to the Mrs on longer trips and it would be nice to have access to the phone since we have kids that may need to get in touch while we are on a road trip. 3) if there is an advantage to the wired IC where can I find a low cost headset to try it out. Most the ones I have seen are 200 bucks and I feel at that price I could be at the Bluetooth cost.

I bought the 26 buck one and it was DOA. I hope you have better luck

Hate to bump an old thread but was there ever any follow up to this? I have similar issues while the bike is new to me its got 59k miles on it. I was looking on line as to where to start the process to fix this. Looks like ignition switch is the starting point? FYI if I broke some sort of etiquette please be genital its my 1st post.