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I often ride two up on my 2009 RSTD but also sometimes just me. I have never pumped up the shocks (or checked if they are at anything above factory setting) Should I be pumping the shocks when riding two up & will that make for a softer ride for my wife. Do I need to reduce pressure if riding alone. One up rider weight is around 240lbs two up it's around 400lb+ The bike came with a low pressure gauge, (not pump) Do I really need a "special pump" or is a bicycle hand pump ok to use. Talking with a friend this morning he has a gorgeous pearl white ltd edition 2000 Venture #1 of 1500! He runs his rear at 45psi & he mostly rides two up. Than you for any advice. Never had an air shock bike before.

Hey Sailor, post pics of your show, we're thinking/ looking to move to SSI (but it's so bloody expensive!) I want to know whether the show is worth the move LOL

Congratulations Canada on 150 years of Confederation! Also Congratulation & Happy 4th July to our southern neighbours! (Yes, there's a "u" in Neighbours LOL) Have fun & stay safe everyone!

Just came across this, haven't watched it all yet, but it's supposed to be an analysis of that shot. Just thought you may be interested... It's supposed to be a link to the video but it posts it here, sorry if that's not allowed please delete. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzwY6jIwr2o One thing that comes over on this thread is that we are ALL thankful for & indebted to our military & those who serve. To the guys & ladies that are willing to offer up everything to protect our lives & our safety, whether they be Canadian, US, UK whatever. We are proud of them, support & thank them all for their service & I for one wish them all the luck in the world. Stay safe, alive & return home to your loved ones. Thank You All!

I really like the Nomad, one thing to watch... a friend had a 1999 model 1500cc, not sure when they changed the design (I'm thinking early 2000's) but some (including his) had a plastic oil pump gear, this eventually wears out or breaks & is an engine out/ split to replace. There is a guy in the US that makes a revised oil pump gear but it's a lot of $$$ but less than an engine rebuild. My buddy fixed his with this solution & it seems to have worked. Like I say not sure of the year bikes it affected. Annoying thing is in the USA the repair was done by Kawasaki regardless of the bikes age, but here in Canada nix, nothing, nada it's sadly up to the owner.

Love that Nomad, that's what I was looking for one when my RSTD fell into my lap. I've only ridden an older 1500 (the 1600 is similar) & it was a great bike to ride & didn't feel top heavy (which can't be said about an RSTD) But Vulcan your's isn't stock is it? Up here the 1700 Nomad doesn't have the "armchair" for the passenger, or the front fairing, just a big padded backrest & stock plastic screen.

Well I was going to say something along those lines (I had heard that a lot of HD stuff now comes from "outside of the USA") but I don't have the details or any hard facts so thought I'd just stay quiet on that score

No way does that bike look 33 years old! :happy65:Absolutely Superb, you lucky person. Hope it runs as well as it looks! If I could find one in that condition.....

You've got to hand it to HD, they did one helluva brainwashing (sorry "marketing") job on the public. Even though they were using 40 year old technology they still managed to brainwash (sorry, convince) people that they were somehow "the best" (they also played a lot imo on patriotism) & keeping things American. People bought into it in a big way. I agree that some HD Stealerships are arrogant as are some car/truck stealerships. I know I could easily afford a HD, but why? when I can have the same fun on a bike costing less than half the price? Just so I can say I ride a HD?... I don't think so! Did anyone happen to notice that they (Harley Davidson) are preparing a bid to buy Ducati? (which is currently owned by Audi & VW) One has to wonder why as the Ducati & HD bike lines/ models would seem to have very little in common.

No offense intended but I can see why people are "misunderstanding".... Your earlier posts imply (obviously to more than just me) that it's all luck & very little skill... especially with the comment about blind squirrels.... Just sayin'

Not sure anyone wants "proof" Those that don't believe or think that there is no skill & that it's all down to blind luck, are not going to change their minds, no matter what proof is put before them. People who don't believe will simply say the videos (or whatever other proof is supplied) are faked or altered. In addition I just saw that for the first time ever a Canadian Infantry Soldier is commanding the "Royal Guard" (Queen's Guard) in the UK. The Royal Guard is charged with protecting the Sovereign & their Palaces. Oh! the Infantry Soldier also happens to be a woman! Go Canada! not the first time a woman has commanded the Royal Guard but it is the first time an infantry soldier has (but maybe that false news or it never happened either! LOL)

Talk about ... (but Na!.... they wouldn't do that!)

Can't speak for the Ovals but I didn't do any mods when I fitted the LA Choppers. Bike runs great, occasional popping on the overrun when cold, doesn't seem to be any worse than any other bike I ride with & doesn't bother me. No saying I'm right of course, I bow to greater minds! Hope that helps

:icon_lurker: Yep! Just plain luck

Eh?..... &..... Being Canadian he probably apologized afterwards! LOL Saw a comedy sketch recently by Tim Allen, he said something like "Canadian Military... Wow! only 140,000 to defend a country That Big, Just Imagine how bada$$ those guys must be"

3450 metres = 2.1437 miles. I was out yesterday & measured that on the trip odometer (actually 3.4km) hell, I can't even see that far never mind shoot that far!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luck? Possibly some, Skill? Definitely! To the doubters, it is a record & it stands! Just 'cause it's never been done before doesn't mean it's not correct & accurate! :canada:

Don't know what led to the "kick" but generally in my experience bikers do not do that sort of thing for no reason. I agree best just to get out of the way of these morons. That bike rider sure has some skills. The accident was caused imo by an idiot cager trying "to show who's boss" & in the attempt losing control of his vehicle, & that was nothing to do with the biker. Not excusing the kick at all, he shouldn't have done it, & as has been said, best to shake your head & GTF out of there! My phrase is "Not today a$$hole, go have your accident with someone else, not me!"

You know when I was a young fella, my first "bike" in the 1960's was a Lambretta Li 150 Scooter ('cause my Dad wouldn't let me have a dangerous motorbike!) I was a reluctandt "Mod". The scoot was a two stroke 150cc did around 70mph (with a tail wind ... I also weighed a lot less back then too! LOL) Carried two without too much complaining, often took my Dad to work on it. We are considering a move from the "Metropolis" to one of BC's West Coast islands. (Salt Spring is a favourite). So Maybe all I'd need would be a smaller scoot for nipping to the shops etc. perhaps I might look for another Lambretta, really don't know but I do remember enjoying that little scoot a LOT & that's what it's all about after all. Dunno, maybe now it wouldn't be as much fun (& I know I'm not a daring as I was then) but I used to ride in a group with an older guy who rode a 200cc Vespa Scoot & he kept up with all us guys on our big bikes & always had a huge grin on his face! Wow! Memories huh? I remember on the day before my road test, the kickstart broke & jammed, my cousin offered me the loan of his 50cc Honda bike, but I wasn't used to it & ddin't want to use it for a test. So on the morning of my test I stripped the Lambretta, got the part/s put it all back together & made the road test appointment just in time! I passed btw!

I have LA Choppers on my RSTD, look ok & sound good without being too raucous, my wife who rides pillion says she doesn't find them overly loud. They do change the tone & are more growly than stock. I did put the baffles (perforated tubes) in & wrapped them with the correct muffler insulation. Very easy to put on too.

:sign yeah that: & c'mon get a move on... we want to see the end result!

Looks like a superb job in progress, but as Sylvester said your workshop is far to clean & tidy! LOL

Puc my friend, I love your posts, (well most of 'em) we've never met so I wouldn't presume to call you a Geezer, (you may be one, but I wouldn't call you one! :whistling:besides you might be bigger than me!) it was more a reference to myself phew! hope that gets me out of the hot seat! LOL don't want to be in the Pucter's naughty boy book.

I have friends (I do! Really!) who have the V Star 950 & they love 'em. Nice riding position too. & after riding on an RSTD they feel so light.

I don't often LOL but I did with your post. It's also getting a bit too near to the truth. Good one. Good to see us old geezers are maintaining a sense of humour!

I have Kenda's on my Kawasaki Vulcan 900LT. Very pleased with them grip & wear (but must admit that I don't do a lot of mileage). They were recommended by my local repair shop & he's a pretty straight up guy.