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    I looked at a Bunkhouse camper.

    in Watering Hole

    Posted · Edited by dave_wells
    typo

    Post some pictures

     

    Check the tires -- replace the if that old

    I would check the condition of the screens - Mine is an 05 I have a few patches

    Pack the bearing when you buy it

     

    don't think to long if you think it is a good deal

    Ohio Riders - Ride & Roll - Have you done this

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    hey dave...i'm from steubenville....do you know anyone there originally? where do you plan to ride?

     

    campfire12 lives in Wintersville he just recently picked up a book

    He was looking to hit some stops

     

    Dan is his name Send him a PM

     

    I was talking with Robin about a meet and Eat in Marietta OH in July some time

    Down at the Boat House BBQ

    I will post the details soon

    Ohio Riders - Ride & Roll - Have you done this

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    Robin and I have hit 35 stops and about 1000 miles

    We have met some cool people

    Found some new roads

    We get to see how the locals are either in a Bar ,Dealership or Restaurant

     

    Today we went to Bucyrus Oh found a place with home mad Brats

    Not a big fun of them . I have to see these are good

    Also Bucyrus is known for its bratwurst festival

     

    Then the Crazy fox saloon just a biker bar friendly people

    Well it turns out it was a speakeasy / hotel Al Capone used when he visited from Chicago

    The basement is still as it was in the days all the booths have brick dividers

    Two tunnels to get out on either end

    Keeps you from getting shot

     

    It been there since 1916

     

     

    Something different this year

    2006 RSTD Poor Fuel Mileage - Suggestions

    in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk

    Posted

    My 06 RSTD New 160 miles to reserve

     

     

    That was short lived I have 52,000 on it now

    no one has been able to figure out the mystery of low MPG

    Highway speeds are very poor back roads a little better

    Still 30 mpg if I'm lucky

    25 mpg pulling a trailer

     

    Almost the same mileage as my 96 Jimmy

    Not Stayin much

     

     

    Synced carbs / new plugs / sea foam / fuel filter / air filters / spark plugs /

    Tire pressure / regular oil changes

     

    The only thing I changed

    I am running Metzler tires

    Running these same tires on my venture with great Mpg

    The RSTD is due for tires so I may try something else and see what changes

     

     

    Checked for air leaks

    Got some opinions from members

    2 dealers and no input

    Only thing I have not done is carb rebuild

     

    Figure it out pass it on

     

    Dave ....

    Ohio Riders - Ride & Roll - Have you done this

    in Watering Hole

    Posted · Edited by dave_wells
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    Robin and I hit 8 stops today

    Total of 210 mile we covered just about everything from Marysville Honda ( that F6 B is Sweeeeet) down to Hocking hills motorcycle ranch. The day started out a little wet

    A stop at Iron Pony for Yamaha demo days no rides till dry so we moved on

    ( no Ventures either ) It seemed every place we hit had a venture to sell

    With the exception of the only two Yamaha dealers go figure

     

    Just a fun day

     

    Next week head out to Steubinville Oh for some great roads and hit another group of stops

     

     

    Anyone want to meet up PM us

     

    :thumbsup2:

    Gas mileage comparasion Venture vs RSTD

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    Now that I have 1 of each..

    They run very different

    My 2006 tour deluxe purchased new in 06

    I have never been happy about the feul mileage on the RSTD

     

    I remember the first time I hit reserve 160 miles

    From the on it slowly degraded to 120 - 135 this woul be about 4.5 gallons

    Pulling a trailer is another story that's to be expected

     

    I have ..

    Current miles 52,000

    1up or 2 up same results

    Tried all grades of fuel

    Tire pressure 41 rear. 36 front

    Run sea foam half can twice a season

    Changed the plugs every season

    Carb sync 2 times

    Semi synthetic oil

    Check the filters replace the filters as needed

    Changed the fuel filter 3 times so far

    Fuel pump 3 years old

    I run metzler me 880

     

    Now the 2000 venture I recently bought..

    28,000 miles

    Saturday was the first long day out riding about 300 miles

    Fueled up one time fuel light was on for 15 miles --- 185 miles a little over 4.5 gallon

     

    Same - tires,oil,plugs,

     

     

    The thing I do notice is the venture is A little rough ridding in 5th gear than the RSTD

    The same after a tire replacement

     

    I know it's an OD gear mostly when I get around 70 mph I use 5th or on long flat runs

     

    I would like some input on what I may do if anything to improve the range on the RSTD

    Does anyone have input on the 5 th gear vib on the venture

     

    Thanks guys

    Learned something yesterday - Tire replacement

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    Needed a rear tire replaced

     

    I take a ride over to the dealer I use and like

    Talking about tires I use the Metzler 880

    He has one in stock which he never does

     

     

    I asked can you do it today turns out he is short handed and does not have the time

    his helper has been out sick all week and he has 3 things to get done

     

    So I ask what if I help ya get the bike you are working on done and then put my bike on the lift and I can take it apart I will learn something and you get your other stuff done

     

    Well he agreed

     

    I learned how to change out my rear wheel

     

    Now I want a lift

    That was nice and made the job much easier for sure

     

    :thumbsup2:

    Ohio Riders - Ride & Roll - Have you done this

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    roll and ride

     

    http://www.ridinon.com/home/home.htm

     

    Ridinon mag has this going on

    This is the first time I have heard of it

    I have to say it looks like a great way to get out and see the area

     

    I am thinking the Friday b4 Dons MD of getting out and hitting some of the stops in the Cleveland area

     

    Memorial Day weekend maybe the Cincinnati area down to Rabbit Hash KY

     

    A meet up and a day of riding hitting some stops with some members would be fun

     

    :smile11:

    Shark Motorcycle audio -- 2006 RSTD

    in GPS, Audio, Electronics

    Posted · Edited by dave_wells
    Typo

    Looks good. I just twisted my brackets from the clamp to the speaker until the speakers sat horizontal. You'll like the sound at speed tucked in behind the windscreen......Thumbs up!

     

    Went out tested it sounds great while on the road

    I did have to re wire it connected to the battery caused a loud buzz when I exelerarted

    So I connected it the the acceressory plug under the seat

     

    Worked like a charm.....

     

     

     

    :thumbsup2:

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