Phrog

Hopefully you've already solved this, but I had the same problem. Ended up being my mistake. I replaced the engine and when I connected the coolant hose (right behind the spark plug) I forgot to position the hose clamp. I thought my engine's head was cracked or something. SO MAD!!! Even more mad, but relieved, when I figured out where it was coming from. If your leak is on the front left or the back right cylinder, check the hose behind the spark plug.

Thanks!!! I am replacing the engine. The original was making some unnatural noises.... I think as a result of hydro lock. New engine is in, just trying connect all the hoses and what nots... and figure out which bolts go where. I might take you up on the help when I get further along especially if you have the same bike to look at and see which bolt goes where

Falling Waters, you're right down the street from me. We'll have to get together for a ride sometime... if I ever get my bike put back together!!!

Black... all black. Wait, that's just the dirty greasy grime. Black clip has 1 black and 1 white wire White clip has 2 that are different shades of green... maybe 1 mint and 1 kinda seafoam green? I was hoping to just remove the clips and just swap them, but I think I'm gonna have to cut and splice. Good thing is that both engines have the same color wires coming off, only the clips are different

I didn't think so either, Total of 4 clips, 2 connected without issue, but the other 2 were different. Supposedly both engines from 2005 RSVs. Original Engine: Replacement engine: I guess I either need to splice in the correct clips, or try to track them back under the engine. I'm really not sure where they go or what they're for.

The joy of riding motorcycles... Heater works great in the summer, A/C works too well in the winter! Although the nearly 70 degree weekend we just had was pretty comfortable for January.

Soooo, Did they change wire connectors on some of the RSV's? There's 4 wire bundles that come out near the drive shaft (pictured). The wires run under the engine somewhere but I haven't tracked where yet. Question is the wire connectors pictured, did they change for different years/models? I tried for about a 1/2 hour to connect these to the connections under the battery box before I figured out that 2 of connectors are not the same as what was on the original engine. Grrrrrrr!!!

Thanks! I was thinking I was going to have a similar experience... but remarkably, going in went much smoother than coming out.... still a PITA, but not as bad as the removal.

Well after reading about hydraulic starts, and talking to the previous owner (my dad) about him finding a nice size fuel spill after leaving it in the garage overnight.... and me not understanding why the starter wouldn't turn the bike over before the knocking sound started... I decided to buy a working motor so that I can still ride while I try to figure out the problem... Anyone know of a thread for engine removal and replace on a 2nd gen? Removal was a PITA, and now putting the replacement seems to be even more of the pain.

Got my pocket holster at walmart of all places and it perfect for cargo shorts or jean pockets... CHEAP and convenient!!!

I've been happy with my Glock 42. It's the only 380 that Glock has, and I couldn't be happier. Small enough to carry anywhere, even in a pocket of cargo shorts, but still pack enough power to provide protection. If you're looking for something to carry, Look into the Glock 42, or 43 if you prefer 9mm.

Don't know if this helps anyone, but WalMart has gallon jugs of Castrol Actevo 4T 10W-40 Part Synthetic Oil for $18.97... They also have free shipping to your home for orders over $35, so I bought 2 of these.

Clutch and putting it in gear has no affect on the knock. However the speed of the knock does seem like it is proportional to engine rpm... I'll get a longer video and rev the engine a bit in the process. I do have a mechanics stethoscope ($3.99 at Harbor Freight) but it just seems like the whole engine is tapping... I try to isolate it to the loudest area, but valve covers, clutch, water pump, cylinders... All seem to be the culprit! Methinks I'll try removing covers on my next day off to see if something stands out as alarmingly wrong. Unless someone has a better course of action. I'll get the video first though. Thank you all for the help to this point!!!

Thanks freebird for the help posting, but the site won't let me post it yet because I don't have 20 posts yet. But now there's a youtube video titled "2005 Royal star venture knocking" I'd post it here, but I'm still on probation with the site. Did it sound anything like that? I was hoping for something easier like replacing the water pump... I'm handy, but definitely not a mechanic. I think what you've done is well beyond my abilities.

I just received a 2005 RSV as a gift from my father, and when I get it home it started doing the same thing you are describing. Did you ever isolate the issue? I'm new to the forum and I'm trying to figure out how to attach a video/sound clip but not having much luck. How am I supposed to figure out how to fix a bike if I can't even figure out how to post a video!!!