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  1. Mike G in SC
    I have a 2006 RSTD and a 2006 Strat. If my wife said I had to get rid of one,,,,, I sure would miss her. But, hey, really different rides,, a Caddie and a Vette. If I'm going the distance, I want the Caddie (RSTD). If I want a rocket, I take the Vette (Strat). If I want to take the wife,,,,,,,, I take the RSTD.
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    I have the Battery Tender Plus pigtail on my RSTD (directly to the battery). It runs the "Slime Sport Tire Inflator" just fine. This one: http://www.slime.com/product/111/Power-Sport-Tire-Inflator-(%2340001).html I like the size for a bike, has more connectors than you can use. (The pump comes with a pigtail. But the one with the Battery Tender is better quality.) Sells for $36.99 but O'Rileys gives me 10% off for being a Vet. I donate one of these as a door prize at our Star Touring Christmas party each year.
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    Hey, a FYI: If you ever loose your shifter bolt on the run, the side cover dummy bolts will do the trick till you can reorder a new one. (and use some Loctite) If you already know this it's because you once said "HOLY S*&%" when you started to downshift and your whole shifter flopped down on your floorboard.
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    Like Straycat said, Use a mirror on a stick (buy extendable mirror at cheap tool places),,, but also a small LED flashlight aimed down your sight angle really helps see in the window. Oh, and read it with bike level, not on kickstand. Using the mirror, going from kickstand to center you will see how much difference that makes. If you filled it on kickstand to the mark you would have way too much oil in it.
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    Yeah, same for me on the RSTD. I know this wasn't about RSTD but,,,, Leave the recurve out of it. Actually if I want to cut it down, that might be the place to do it. Also, the vent: it is probably needed on the RSV as there is little other air movement, but on my RSTD (with no fairing) I didn't have much use for it. Mostly left it closed, even in summer. I actually went back to my stock shield after one season. I think the stock shield is engineered for that bike. The wider Clearview picked up more broken air on the road at speed. (But yes, Clearview people are the best.)
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    Rates vary a bunch per state and now most companies also look at your credit scores. Here in SC I found that I got Nationwide (Victoria) for almost half of what Progressive wanted (who I left 2 years ago). I think I am paying about $400/yr for GOOD full coverage on my 2006 RSTD and 2006 Strat. Mike G in SC PS: I am dealing with USAA on an estate. Very good people but rates are not real competitive. My mom was paying more for one car than I do for two (similar coverage & value).
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    My clutch basket was replaced years ago. I get some wine from it sometimes, nothing bad. I had a friend replace my clutch and go to the Barnette plate a couple of weeks ago. On first long trip, coming home back roads just before dark yesterday, I heard the pitch go way up and loud. After a few seconds of thoughts passing through my mind, waiting for it to all come undone,,,,,, if dawned on me. I was going through a swamp area of the Edisto river. IT WAS THE HIGH PITCH DROAN OF A MILLION FROGS ALONG THE ROAD !!!! Really.
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    There's a lady rider out of Sumter SC. She rides with the Star Touring group there. Check with Extreme Sports Yamaha in Sumter if you are thinking of going pink, they know the paint shop. Yep, it's bubble gum pink.
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    Thanks guys, I started to book the Evening Shade (Bryan reference) but turns out is a far walk back from town, could spill a beer. Ended up googling and found the Carter Lodge more in the middle. Hey Jim, the Greenville SC M&G is not limited to SC,,, so join us. Stone Cold is coming. So is Papa Smurf. It's at the Olive Tree in Maudlin 3/27 @ 1:30 www.olivetreepizzagrill.com
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    SC Star Touring chapters is having a Meet&Greet 3/27 in the Greenville area. I am looking for a one night (Saturday) motel stay for a few friends somewhere around Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Bat Cave NC. (Prefere motel over cabin.) Bike friendly, reasonable cost,,,, and maybe a bar/grill in close walking distance. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike G in SC
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    Buddy, We traded emails 1/14/10. The lower vents, I still didn't get them. If you shipped them, can you track them?? Thanks, Mike Griswold I have also sent you an email. Thanks.
  12. Mike G in SC
    I added the Kuryakyn LED charge monitor on my RSTD. After loosing a couple of stators on my R* and one on my RSTD, it was time to put an idiot light on it. Had it about 2 years, just fine, thanks. Removes some worries. Mike G in SC
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    Buddy, sent you Paypal $35 for the lower vents too. Smoke prefered, black okay. Thanks again, Mike Griswold Mike G in SC
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    Me too !!! Great idea,,, cause we ride all year here. Just sent PayPal $35 to you. Black please. Mike Griswold Mike G in SC
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    I've done three used Yamaha's warranty transfers with my local dealer. All I had to show was my state registration, to proove it was mine, and the VIN and they went on the Yamaha site and put the warranty into my name. No cost to me. And they have honored all warranty work on each. If it is not that simple, try another dealer, they would love to have your warranty work.
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    Made the Greenville, SC show last year. Probably do it again, Jan 8-10 weekend.
  17. Mike G in SC
    Some notes I took today while talking to a mower pro (engineer): 140, Low end JD. Probably made in Greenville SC. Which only makes JD, cheap machines demanded by big box stores. Factory was set up to compete with Husqvarna of Orangeburg SC, which makes several brands including big box Husq and Sears Craftsman. Cut corners anywhere and everywhere they can. (Made to make it through warranty period.) Big Box machine, but had to also be offered by JD dealers (who will likely then bait & switch you to a serious JD). Lot's of Chinese parts inside. (Same for the Husq factory & Sears now too,,,, for sure.) If you pay $1500 for a lawn tractor, you get a $1500 machine, no matter the color. He didn't say don't buy, just, like said above, be aware what you are buying. Mike G in SC
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    Art,,,, Which way does the passenger face??? Hey, the guy in my club looking for a RSTD test rode your old one in Sumter. He went home to think about it (don't know why) and someone bought it a half hour later. Ain't that the way it goes.
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    Over the top,,,, unless you have small kids or frantic pets,,,, then put it to the back so they don't run it all on the floor. That's cute once. Let's not get into how many sheets,,, okay. Funny this is in the "Watering Hole" section. So many other forums seem, almost, appropriate for it.
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    Biker Hiway (Stebel horns and lots of other stuff). They sent me an email for Black Friday,,,, to this link. Mike G in SC http://www.bikerhiway.com/?utm_source=blackfriday09&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bhoptin
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    My weather cleared in time to see them both last night. I have watched them for years but this is the first time I've see them chase each other across the sky. Ken (Slick97), yeah, looking up in the night sky, it's easy to remember family past,, but fortunately, my 88 yr old Mom G (visiting for Thanksgiving) was able to be at my side to see them last night. She lives on the SC coast and can actually see them rise shortly after takeoff. She was reminded of the first moon walk in 69 and looking up that night knowing she would remember it for always. And Spear, thanks for that link. I walk early in the mornings and a few times a month see "some" satellite crossing the sky. Edit: Oh,,,, if the NASA list shows more days,,,, but you know the Shuttle has landed,,,, ah, no need to look up for it. Fooled me again. Mike G in SC
  22. Mike G in SC
    Use "PI",,, Polite Intimidation. The whole idea is to get them to look at you. Don't have to get them mad, but put them "on-guard". I use PI when coming to any traffic that may present a problem. When you see someone from leaving a side road or a gas station or one of those people headed towards your lane or center lane,,, turn on your brights and even better, wiggle your handle bars towards them like you are going to get unpredictable. Get their attention before they create the situation. Someone 30 years ago told me to "make them think you may be crazy, that will get their attention". (Oh, Make sure your rider knows you do this so they don't freak.) Never stay in someone's blind spot. Got Throttle, use it. If you are going to turn and traffic is behind you, don't break late, start slowing early. This will force them to start slowing before you get on the turn. Works in a car too. If someone is in the lane beside you, riding too close to your side, when you get past the driver window, come back towards them (cautiously) to "herd" them back to their lane. Also, when leading a group, I always have my BRIGHTS on (at daytime). Yep, and a air horn. And, use hand signals all the time, along with signal lights. You really do get respect from most cages when you do that. (It's not just a group thing.)
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    The below link is to NASA and will help you find sightings this week on the Shuttle and the Int. Space Station (ISS). The dates with longer duration and higher elevation are really awesome to watch. Just saw on the news a minute ago that the two have split, so you may see them chasing across the sky. Sorry if you have clouds. Check it out, find your state/city. Times are usually right on, so bring the family out for a few minutes. I did that once during a small party and when the Shuttle showed,, they all looked at me and said, "Your were serious,,,,!" I told them "I got connections." http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/skywatch.cgi?country=United+States Mike G in SC
  24. Mike G in SC
    NOT BEETS !!! Twice in my life I have been outwitted by those dirt tasting tubers. When I was 7 or so, at Grandma G's I saw these cool looking cranberries,,,,, give me three, Grandma. Pickled beets. Gagged me, expecting jelled cranberry taste,,, SO NOT CRANBERRIES! Then a few years ago at the Dillard House (NE GA), saw these big cherry looking things,,,,,mmmmm. NOT,,,, Harvard Beets. SO NOT CHERRIES! So,,, maybe cranberries? In fact, it is my annual function to concoct the cranberry sauce (Chopped cranberries, pecans, orange & peel, generous on sugar, a bit of bourbon,,, good idea Mom. Or look on the back of the Ocean Spray bag.) Enjoy, Mike G in SC
  25. Mike G in SC
    Was it something I said?
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