Davin

Absolutely incredible. Aren't they amazing. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Yeah a swag is basically a bedroll of any type. There are commercially available products but mine is adapted from bitsa this and bitsa that [emoji6]. I have a camp stretcher with holes drilled to hold fibreglass rods that keep the mossie net up off my bedroll. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Got my clutch slave cylinder looked at yesterday and the mechanic bled the clutch for me. Friction zone is where it should be now. Cant see where the fluid is leaking from and its not leaking since we bled the system. Went for a ride out to the fishing village my father grew up in. Lovely day 25°C/77°F. Beachport South Australia. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Thanks cowpuc always appreciate your words both educational and entertainment wise. Fresh oil 10/40w before I left. Queensland was 30°C/86°F. I arrived in South Australia two days later and 20°C/68°F. I have had some fluid loss from the clutch master before I left but none on the journey. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Well I made it to South Australia today. The bike ran really well but I have started getting sticky gear shift and the friction zone in the clutch lever is instant action. Not good. My trailer came off its hitch. Thank god I allways cross the chains over. The tongue landed in the chains and I was able to come to a wobbly but safe stop. Got a lead on a good local bike mechanic. Thinking my clutch slave cylinder might need rebuilding. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Mine had a sticky rod in the rear brake switch. I pulled the switch apart. Found the actuator rod, which is attached to the return spring on the brake pedal, was bent. Straightened that and put a new plastic lock nut on. My rear brake switch would stay on tricking the cruise into thinking the brakes were on. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Took a four hour round trip to Woodford and home again. Flushed and bled the rear brake, repaired a dodgy rear brake switch and all went well. Cruise control is working full time again. Also added some old school highway pegs. Leaving for a 2000km interstate trip tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

There isn't much difference in the height of the tire. Check this link for comparisons. https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=150-80r16-130-90r16 Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

I have my reshaped and recovered in leather seats rode in now. Very pleased with the comfort. Went for an OEM style. Thinking of being more daring with my 99RSTD Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002010&id=324 More reading on the intake rubbers Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Head light bulb is H4 your driving/passing light bulbs are H3 Some people upgrade to LED or daymakers. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

As for speed if your handling is the issue it may need a new front tyre or at least check the pressure. Also check the steering head bearing for wear. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

The intake rubbers that you show here have normal cracking for the age of this bike. These are very thick rubber and will not need to be replaced even though this cracking looks really bad. To check if you have leaks in these you can spray WD40 or similar over them while the bike is running. If it doesn't change idle speed then there is no leak and you probably have several years of life left in the intake boots. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Might be some sales available on the facebook pages for guys in the US looking for lift adaptors Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

God bless Craig. Prayers and strength to you and your family. Stay positive brother we are all in your corner. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

New old stock 99 front fairing lower to replace my broken one after laying my 99RSV over trying to avoid a car. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

That roadliner wheel looks better and improves handling. I love it. The brakes are better too, only thing that changed was the roadliner rotors but the brakes grab a lot better. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Current pics of the 98RSTD I picked up. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

The frames on a 96-01 RS RSTC and RSTD are different to the frames on a 99-13 RSV -RSTD. This is to accommodate different air box systems, handlebar mounted instruments, dog bone upper cylinder braces and the larger carbs. Retrofitting larger carbs to a 96-01 wouldn't be easy or cheap Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

A few months ago I bought a stock 98RSTD and I have been tracking down as many NOS OEM accessories as I can to make it a solo ride ebay, gumtree Australia and Mike Eykamp have been the best sources for me. Here's a list of sourced items. These have been installed unless otherwise noted. NOS OEM ACCESSORIES Chrome radiator side strips Chrome radiator grille Chrome saddlebag filler panels Driving lights and mount Chrome fender rail Saddlebag lid rails Saddlebag side protector rails OEM solo seat Chrome handlebar risers (Xvs650) Chrome rear brake reservoir cover Aftermarket accessories Hand grips kuryakyn style (Chinese) Kuryakyn headlight visor Highway Hawk master cylinder covers Highway Hawk brake light cover Chrome brake pedal cover Kuryakyn style heel toe shifter covers Baron tear drop inferno carb covers K&N air filter Purchased but not yet installed Barnett heavy duty clutch Hel braided brake lines All Balls fork bushing kit and seals When I fit these I will polish the fork legs, tidy up some other coroded aluminum and paint some parts. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

All the best on a speedy recovery mate. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Thats great Stu. When you do get to ride your venture up this way my mate Dave and I would be keen to meet up for a ride. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

The floor boards on my 98RSTD and 99RSV are interchangeable. They are exactly the same. The only problem may be if you have 4x4 pipes. My 99RSV has 4x2x4 and the 98RSTD has OEM 4x2 pipes. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Hi Flyinfool the PO fitted that attachment and I removed it last week. I realised I will never use it for its intended purpose. Its a bicycle rack. It is bolted thought the front and rear. The front has or rather had a quick release bicycle axle padlocked to the mount for attaching the bicycle. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

The Royal Stars are not well known here in Australia. I also couldn't remember hearing of them until a bloke at work who has ridden Harleys for over 20yrs was telling me about The Royal Star Venture he nearly bought. That sparked my interest and now I have two of them. Traded my 08 XJR1300 in for the 99RSV and later picked up my 98RSTD for a bargain. I have been having a ball making them my own. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk