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  1. Mike G in SC
    I have a Stebil brand. This seems to be a decent "clone". Price (&free ship) is very good. The seller has good feedback. It has the relay & mount bolt/nut (but you should pick up an in-line 30 AMP fuse & heavy wire). You can pick up L-brackets at Lowes for a few bucks, 4 to a pack (just enlarge the holes). (But Carbon One makes a nicer one.) Biker Hiway is where I have bought if you want to see more detail and pricing. http://www.bikerhiway.com/motorcycle-horns-motorcycle-air-horns-c-244_287_247.html I think you found a good deal. Mike G in SC
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    Pretty simple: Type your message. Hi-lite the entire text, COPY. Then open an email (or word doc),,, paste it there. Run Spell Check on it. Copy/paste it back over your message. Doen wright!
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    Wow Ted, I just Googled Dutch John, UT. Your nearest Wal-Mart is 35.14 miles!!!! (Take that as good or bad!) And, looking at Google Maps satelite, Ashley Forest with no trees! But the important part,, where in the hell is the gas station?? I guess reserve will get you to Wally world. Be safe,, and warm(?) out there. Mike G.
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    When I got my last set of Avons on my RSTD, I later went by one of those car tire stores that advertises nitrogen. They did mine for free, first time a bike came in and asked for it. So, cost me same as air. Just an observation, that was 10k miles back, I think about October (6-7 months). I have not had to add air since. Pressure is holding in front & back. Can't say I had that experience in the previous 56k miles. Also, wear is not noticable @ 10K. i normally get about 15k on the rear. I was thinking of helium,,, but I think that might produce a whine, or float off somewhere.
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    Hey guys, Bobbie, the Roadstars were turning about 58-60+ HP. I think my old R* was low 60's. My RSTD turned 72.1 @ 111. Right in between yours and Pecker's. Sumter did some tuning a few months ago. Great dealership. Al said the Strat's turn around 70HP. Too bad Ultimate Seat doesn't make something Sleeper Hawk might like. I have a Mustang on my Strat and it's not much better than stock. I put a Mustang on my old R* for two hours. Like Goldielocks said, "and this frigging seat is too hard",,, or something like that. The Ultimate seat on my RSTD is for long trips, all day. But the Venture passenger seat is probably better than the Ultimate rear seat. Good seeing you guys there. And Wanderer, I've been checking out some of your Google albums,, where are you now? Mike G in SC
  6. Mike G in SC
    I've bought two sets of Frogg Toggs. First one, pants tore and burned on first day. But the silver matches duct tape well. Second set looks okay but the crotch seam leaked in it's second season. I think someone got a "Wal-mart people pic" of me in the Depends section! Hey, but the jackets are okay and comfortable. (I now keep the FT's for spares for my "friends".) Some friends of mine are headed from SC to CA right now and hit that bad weather in Alabama and Mississippi yesterday. All three said their their Frogg Toggs did not keep them dry in that mess (dodging tornados), even wearing the hoods in full helmet. I bought a set of First Gear Rainman from Cycle Gear (had to order as they don't stock them). I think with a coupon was a bit over $100. (I like the bright yellow jacket) http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=TUC_50-5867_G They got a light test in 50 miles of light rain yesterday. Along with Harley gators (worth the money), did just fine. SO, an option would be to buy the Frogg Togg, and replace the pants with another brand when they give out.
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    As for your thoughts about quick release on,,, windshield. I've had my 06 RSTD for 2+ years. Once when I washed it I took it for a 60+mph ride without the winshield. That's all I needed. I'm convinced,,, I have no need to ride at speed without it. So, no loss to me if it's not a quick removal. It's staying on. If you ride regular without, that might be an issue. If you normally ride with a windshield, "Forget about it".
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    My RSTD is has the Barons kit on the rear, and lowered 1/2" in the front. (Unless you buy a kit, you can only get about 1/2" on the front because of the air valves.) I didn't like it that low in the rear (partly because of the kick stand,,, partly because), so, I took both length dog bones to a fab shop and for $20 the guy made me a pair exactly 1/2 way between. So, I'm pretty close to level, but with the smaller front tire, totals about 3/4" lower. But, yeah, I do have to be cognizant of the slope when I park. Edit: PS,,, seems like someone smarter than me said he would keep at least 10-15Lbs in the rear shock just to keep the seals up.
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    I'm in midlands SC. I have a 2006 RSTD & 2006 Strat. Full coverage (good limits) $500 deductable + tow assist. Nationwide (Victoria) $384/yr
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    A newer additive on the market is Startron by Starbrite. It is similar to Stabil but engineered with Ethanol issues in mind. My Yamaha dealer suggested it when I was having some problems. You can find it at Walmart and other stores in the marine section,,, not auto. FYI: http://mystarbrite.com/startron/ If you are going to use the gas, don't need it. But if the vehicle sits (IE Harley) then might look into it.
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    Jim, PS: I took my Strat to the mountains and left the midnight RSTD home yesterday. I had dusted if off before I left. It was pure yellow when I got home. I think I will use one of my cats that sit on it overnight as a dust mop! Yep, taking pills for the "yellow fever" too. Oh, this was my first ride on the Strat in the mountains. (I don't count a previous trip cause that was the old shot BS tires. This was on new Avon Cobras.) Yikes, did it leave my Harley friends in the dust. I still call my RSTD #1 bike but that Strat can really go in the hills. I had been thinking of selling it but,, different perspective now. Mike G.
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    Me & and couple of friends rode up to the Blue Ridge Parkway yesterday (4/3/10). Got on at Hwy 276 just below the Pisgah Inn, below Asheville. Went there for lunch (always good). Found out that there are 5 major closures in NC. We just happened on a 4 mile stretch that was open!. I looked at the BR closures site and they don't say much but they do give a # to call for updates (828) 298 0398. If you are going to ride the Parkway in NC,,,,, might call. Closure site: http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm But, up to about 20 miles south of Asheville and for 70 miles north you will hit a series of closures (rock slides, broken road and ICE in the tunnels). Mt Mitchell is open but only by limited access. Folk Art center above Ashville is open but you can't get to Mt.Mitchell without leaving the Parkway. Approximate mile marker closures south to north: 422 to 414, 409 to 400, 375 to 352, 341 to 330 318 to 305. But they will be more exact, with highway #'s if you call. YES, snow in pockets on the sides of the road, cool. So, we still made a great ride by jumping back on 276 to Waynesville, west, to Maggie Valley and got back on the Parkway above Cherokee. From Cherokee, east, to Hwy 215 (Devils Courtyard) is open and fine. That is a 50+ mile section with the best vista views. So we got a great 500 mile ride in yesterday. Oh, but do watch for broken up pavement on roads that get you to the parkway. Found several bad spots (no warnings) on the way down on Hwy 215. Hey, but it did get us above the pollen level!!! Mike G in SC
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    Me & a couple of friends rode up to the Parkway yesterday. Got on at Hwy 276 just below the Pisgah Inn. Went there for lunch (always good). Found out that there are 5 major closures in NC. We just happened on a 4 mile stretch that was open!. I looked at the BR closures site and they don't say much but they do give a # to call for updates (828) 298 0398. If you are going to ride the Parkway in NC,,,,, might call. But up to about 20 miles south of Asheville and for 70 miles north you will hit a series of closures (rock slides, broken road and ICE in the tunnels). Mt Mitchell is open but only by limited access. Folk Art center above Ashville is open but you can't get to Mt.Mitchell without leaving the Parkway. Approximate MM closures south to north: 422 to 414, 409 to 400, 375 to 352, 341 to 330 318 to 305. But they will be more exact, with highway #'s if you call. YES, snow in pockets on the sides of the road, cool. So, we still made a great ride by jumping back on 276 to Waynesville, west, to Maggie Valley and got back on the Parkway above Cherokee. From Cherokee, east, to Hwy 215 (Devils Courtyard) is open and fine. That is a 50+ mile section with the best vista views. So we got a great 500 mile ride in yesterday. Hey, but it did get us above the pollen level!!! Randy, I will drag this over to a new post for BRP closures. You may want to post there about closures you found. Mike G in SC
  14. Mike G in SC
    Ben (Gamecock), Good to see you are up and about. If you get a chance, please post on the Star Touring Cruiser Cafe. There is already a link on you with a lot of well wishes. http://www.startouring.org/forum/default.aspx?f=5&m=105999 Glad to see there is another bike in your future. Mike G in SC
  15. Mike G in SC
    The blocks I got were too small,,, but I can cut some from computer packing foam any time. WHAT DID WORK,,, was the Saran Wrap Buddy wrapped the deflectors in!!! I balled it up and stuck it in the same place the foam goes. Hey, then I got some more from the kitchen and made two Saran Wrap balls about an inch or two in diameter. They have been in there for two months. Like Buddy said,,, what ever works. Buddy, I got the lower vents. Have not installed them yet,,,, but wanted to tell you they look great. I kept the Saran Wrap,,, never know.
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    You have probably already bought, but, yeah, the AGM (Glass Mat) batteries don't require chemicals or a charge out of the box. (But a overnight tender charge is still a good idea.) I think I got one a year or so back at Advance or Autozone off the shelf. They can sit on a shelf a year or so like a D-cell with little or no loss. Someone told me that bike batteries do not recover by riding (thus charging) like a car battery does. I think they said this is due to the charging system is just enough to run the bike stuff and maintain the charge. Might be hooey, but they were saying you may get a jump but you still need to charge your drained battery back to full, even if you did run several miles after the jump. BUT, looks like you did that. So, dead is dead. Edit: Oh, regarding the AGM battery,,, lunch today, I left my lights(3) on for ONE HOUR. It started just fine, twice. But, when I get home, I will put it on the tender.
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    David, Yeah, post it if you don't mind. John is his Star chapter president in Manassas, Va. That might get them in touch. Star has some benefits that may help if needed. Thanks, Mike G
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    David, If you get the chance, Ben had asked for contact with John Zellers in VA. John's cell is 540-717-0611. Tell Ben I talked to John to get him up to date (from what I've read on this forum), but I didn't have a contact number to give John. I also copy/pasted Ben's posts to Star Touring, he has several well wishes there too. Thanks, Mike G in SC
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    Ben ( or someone who can phone contact Ben & give him the # below), I just talked to your friend, John Zellers in VA. He gave me his cell # 540-717-0611. I gave him updates from your posts. You can hear the concern in his voice, he sends his best. So if you can get Sis to dial him, he sure would like to hear from you. I don't know if you want to put a contact# here(?). Mike G in SC
  20. Mike G in SC
    Ben, I sent an email to Brad & Christine last night (sent same to SE director-Earl, SC state director-Eddie and Charleston people- Mike & Jim). I will copy your post from above and post on Star Touring for you. People there are already sending good wishes. Good luck Gamecock. Mike G in SC EDIT: Ben, also just sent email msg to John Z and left a voice mail on his home phone. You are getting good wishes on the ST site too. Visit when you can www.startouring.com,,, do you remember your ID&PW or is that built in to home PC? I didn't have any Charleston contact # to give him. I can foreward if you need mikeginsc@bellsouth.net
  21. Mike G in SC
    Ben, Glad to see you posting already. Thankful all survived as good as they have. I'm taking the liberty to move your quote to the Star Touring forum so they will also know of your wreck, but even better, your status now. Someone from the Charleston chapter may have already contacted you. Take care Gamecock, the Dragon can wait. Mike G in SC
  22. Mike G in SC
    Mark, That was a good buy. Fun too. Glad to see a young man ask for free advice. Most don't. Think he will be happy with the ride and 5 year warranty on the NEW 06. Mike G in SC
  23. Mike G in SC
    Okay kid, You got us wondering where it went,,, when you said "tomorrow". Especially as this has turned into a family thing (and this is a big family). And Dad was not running negative. That's always good. If you don't think it is a good deal, at the price you already negotiated, just post the dealer name and location here,,,, and I'll bet someone else with connections here has it in a week. I think my local dealer will give bike buyers 20% on accessories (Yamaha OEM) for a period of time, like your dad said. I got my bike used at a good price, so I can say this: Don't listen to us who tell you how much we saved on a used bike. You are looking at a NEW bike. The sweet part of this deal is the FULL 5 year warranty. They don't break often but that warranty is a real good piece of mind equalizer when something goes wrong. (Fuel pump $350, rear shock $600 and that's just parts.) AND,,,, if you do turn it around in, say 4 years,, the remaining 1 year warranty will be a BIG selling point. (And, speaking like a dad, put as much down as you can and pay it off as quick as you can, so if you do want to sell it then, it's all gravy.) Anyhow, Adam, let us know how it goes. Mike G in SC (with 63K+ on my 2006 RSTD. Don't tell anyone, but in about two years, I may look for a dealer left over '09 to start over with a 5 yr warranty. Even if I have to go to TX to get it.)
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    If it comes with the full 5 year warranty,,, then you are looking at a new RSTD. And,,,, they ain't making any more,, and I would vote YES on it. Does it have the warranty? Your other question is, do you hold on to a vehicle or do you jump around. I love my 2006 RSTD don't care about resale cause I plan to keep it. If you keep it, you will get your money out of it. Mike G in SC
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    Look into Startron by Starbrite. It's found in the boat section mostly. My Yamaha dealer put me on to it. It's kind of a cross between Seafoam and Stabil. It also is engineered to deal with Ethanol,,,, um, enzime action. Just google for Startron. I have found it more places lately, including Walmart and ordered through Ace. Also, Yamaha sells Ring Free. This is more to blow the crap out of the valves. It has a very concentrated version of Techron, found in Chevron gas. They suggest it as shock treatment for Roadstar sticky valve syndrom. But believers will take Seafoam to the grave.
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