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I've got a lot of work to do before the 16th. A new clutch kit from skydoc_17 needs to be installed (thanks Earl!). A new(to me) trailer needs to be weighed and registered. The trailer lighting electrical converter has to be installed (thanks M16A1MECH!). If the rider's back rest arrives in time, I have that to install also. I should probably do an oil change too. The good news is, I installed the SpeedoDRD and got it set up today. Chomping at the bits for the ride to Niagara!

What Unc said! This is more than an owners group. It's better than any other forum I've ever frequented, be it motor cycle, gun, espresso, or anything else related. Every interaction I have had with anyone associated with this forum has been a positive experience. Whether in person or online, every time, I have benefited from it. I hope I have been a help to others as they have been a help to me. The benefits far out weigh the cost of membership.

I have a new SpeedoDRD waiting at home for the "new" '06. Where is the connector located on the RSV?

You have to hold your tongue in just the right position and stand on your head while your wife or son jiggles the axle around. A few choice explitives can also be useful. When all that fails to produce the desired effect, you go at it again with a beer in one hand. That usually works for me but only if I follow that exact procedure. Leave out one step and you have to start all over again. I considered leaving the chrome rotor covers of many, many times!

Well, My '83 got 29-31 MPG regardless of how I rode her. She was happiest right at 4k rpm but would run all day at 6.5k rpm and not complain. She would also blow the doors of any HD or Gold Wing with out even trying hard. The only bike I ever had any trouble keeping up with was my buddy's GSXR1000. That thing was just a ridiculous HP/Torque machine. My '86 gets 34-39 mpg depending on loading and riding style. She's not as snappy as the '83 but is certainly no slouch at highway speeds. My '06 is averaging 42 mpg but feels like a pig off the line in comparison to the Gen 1 bikes. She's got got plenty of power and torque at almost any rpm but she's just not quick of the line and the clutches slip when I hammer the throttle at any speed. I'm hoping sky_doc17's clutch upgrade fixes this. Regardless of anecdotal recitals, spark plugs and carb sync are the "tune up" musts of the XVZ engine. At some point you may need to look closer at the ignition circuit, i.e. coils, wires and boots. But, if it ain't missing, don't mess with it.

Progressive Suspension part Nos. Gen 1, MK1 and MK2 = 11-1112 Gen 2 = 11-1144

I drove out to Indiana, Pennsylvania yesterday to meet dfitzbiz and pick up the clam shell trailer he had posted for sale. Then I contacted M16A1MECH for some education and ordered his 5 to 4 pin trailer wiring conversion. I have to get the trailer weighed before I can register it, install the wiring harness and clutches before the NY Rally. All that, and I'm going to be travelling for work come Monday for an unknown duration. Hopefully only a couple of days.

The '86 is actually the Sable Brown/Light Birch color scheme. After putting a couple hundred miles on the pillow top seat, I have ordered a rider's back rest and am considering whether or not Beauty is going to see enough road time to justify keeping both. BTW, I ordered Earl's clutch upgrade kit and friction plates. I figure at 98k mi. It'd be foolish to not replace the discs when I do the upgrade.

I thought so. I couldn't find anything in the Clymer manual about adjusting the speedo.

Here's what I found on the ride home. Cruise on all three lights come on then go out. When I get into 4th gear and 30mph the bottom light comes on. When I press the set rocker, the set light comes on. There is a slight delay and then the cruise kicks in and accelerates to set point but then continues to accelerate. It accelerates smoothly up to 80mph indicated then kind of surges a bit but never goes over 80mph or disengages. The decelerate rocker works but as soon as you release it she accelerates right back up to 80mph. the clutch switch, front brake switch, rear brake switch and cancel button all cancel the cruise control. Withe the reset light lit, the reset button does nothing. The Clymer manual does have the onboard diagnostic procedure but it is a bit confusing on one point. At one point it says to press and hold the cancel button while alternately pressing the set/reset buttons. Then it says you should have rocked the cancel button 4 times. This seems contradictory to me. Has anyone run this diagnostic before? Can you clarify this for me?

I have that same thing happening with my '86. The '06 feels like it engages with little or no delay but then starts accelerating. I'll play around with it on the trip home this afternoon and see if it ever stops accelerating and holds stead at any speed.

Yes, second gen. RSV The speedo is adjustable via onboard system? I thought a DRD or speedo healer was necessary to adjust for the offset. I have the Clymer's maint manual but not the factor service manual. I'll take a look to see if the speedo tests are in the Clymer's book.

2006 RSV I ran a search for cruise control issues but did not see this particular problem mentioned in any of 20 or 30 that I read through. The bike is new to me and I have not done any digging into this yet. When the cruise control is enabled and I am in the right gear and above the minimum speed, I hit the "set" button, the proper indicator lights up and it feels like it engages. Then in a second or so, the bike starts to accelerate on it's own. Any idea what the likely issue is?

Well, at least I didn't unknowingly break King Cuomo's executive order when I picked up the '06!

Any idea where to find this sanction list?

I went back to the OEM pillow top seat today. I don't hate the Corbin, but Kris does. Happy wife = happy life! I also went back to the OEM height wind screen. With the shorty screen, the eddies are ripping my shades off at anything above 55 mph. I will have to do the clutch upgrade soon as well. She's fine for normal running but if I down shift and twist her tail the RPMs go through the roof and the rear tire slowly catches up. I'm not complaining. With nearly 100k miles on the clock, a new set of clutches is minor. Kent told me the valves have never been serviced, on the recommendation of his service shop and she starts right up and idles smooth with only a minute or so of choke from cold and none needed after sitting for an hour an a half.

I cannot for the life of me find where I can add the 2006 RSV to my avatar tags. It has to be in "settings", right? HELP!

HA!, My wife joked that we should ride the 2006 and trailer her Vento 250.

So, I now have a very serious decision to make; Do I ride this to The Rally at the Shores? Or, do I ride this to The Rally at the Shores?

Glad to see you walked away. But That just sucks! I have come to the studied conclusion that 90% of the drivers on the road could not care less if they kill someone. I see a complete disregard for safety from nearly every car, truck and yes a lot of motorcycle operators on a daily basis. Then there are the people who are not physically capable of driving safely who still manage to keep a drivers license. Don't even get me started on the statistics where uninsured and unlicensed violations are concerned!

I have a Diamond Custom on my '86 Gen 1 and had that same seat on my '83 as well. I can attest to the quality of the seat and the look is fantastic. It is quite comfortable but a bit harder than the stock Gen 1 seat. Keep in mind, I am comparing it to 30+ year old seats that had many many miles on them. The gen 1 Diamond saddle has a significantly higher lumbar rise for the driver and a larger pillion pad that slopes just slightly back into the passenger back rest. It's a well thought out design and, IMHO worth more than they charge. The one thing I would warn about is being absolutely honest with your self about your measurements when you order. I based my statements on the way I sat on my "83 and did not take into account the fact that my suspension was sub par. I told the maker(I can't remember his name, but he is a super nice guy) that I could just barely flat foot my '83 from the saddle and he made my new seat based on that. With new progressive springs and the proper air pressure in the rear, the new seat is just a tad taller than I would like. $0.02, YMMV

Another blast from the past!

Well, that makes sense.

Enlighten me. What's a Nexan?

I just put a deposit down on a 2006 RSV from fitmedic. We have to hammer out the logistics of me taking physical possession, but it's a done deal in my mind. I've already started making plans to Darkside her and possible lower her as well... Anyone know where I can get a deal on a Sleepy Time trailer?