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  1. emack
    I bought the stuff from a bike store as they have a wide variety of mounts, cages and bottles. I paid $26 for the mount, cage & bottle. I used to use a camel pac backpack but I don't like wearing it on hot days. This works much better. Plus I can take the bottle off and hook a carabiner to it for hiking, climbing and stuff. I'm not sure of the brand name... but the shop had a lot of different options.
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    I mounted a water bottle cage to the left saddlebag crash guard. Works great. I used a cage that adjusts with a thumb screw to whatever water bottle you use. I use a CamelBak bottle that doesn't require tipping up (so it doesn't block my view of the road while taking a drink). It attaches using a 1" bar clamp I got from the bike store, and I installed it so the passenger floorboards still can be folded up.
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    Thanks... The plate from I want is a horizontal mount, like the attached. I'm not sure this frame fits the mount on the Royal Star... I guess I need to get it through the Stealership .... That's where I saw it... I'll follow up on the part number and pictures when I get the thing & install it.... The frame really cleaned up the rear fender and curved flat against it.... I'm tired of my motorcycle cover getting stuck on the license plate.
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    Has anyone installed a curved license plate holder on a RSTD? I saw a 2006 with one installed on it but I'm not sure of the correct Kuryakyn number. KY-9198?? Sorry if there's already a thread on this... I couldn't find one using the search engine....
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    I had the Bubs installed at the Stealership, they didn't re-jet.. but they did shim the carbs. Gas mileage does drop a bit with the better air flow... but the bike sounds a whole lot better.
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    Whatever the price, Bubs sound awesome. I have a set on my RSTD, along with a set of K&N air filters.... the sound of the bike going up through the gears always puts a grin on my face.
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    Took my 06 RSTD out for a gas top up today. I only wore a shorty half helmet and noticed just how loud that whine can be. Man it is obnoxious. What a shame... as otherwise the bike rocks. On a good note,.. this was the first ride of the season as I just dug the bike out from winter storage... While getting the bike road ready I added 4lbs of air to each front shock and 17 pounds to the rear. What a nice ride! Seems to handle those sharp bumps a lot better than with no air (stock setting). I guess I may have to wear a full face if the whine starts to bother me... or simply slap a few miles on this and trade up. Good luck with your fixes..... ride safe!
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    Getting back around to the spray on camera blocker... Save your money,.. it doesn't work. I put on several coats and used my camera to snap a picture of the plate at different angles. Each picture I could easily read the number/letter. The flash didn't blur any part of the license plate. I DO like my radar detector though...
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    A white Tour Deluxe!
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    I got away with just loosening the handlebar clamps and twisting the handlebars upward a bit from the stock position. Worked like a charm.
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    I bought the Bubs Sleepers from the dealer when I bought my leftover 2006 Royal Star. They did put shims in the carbs, etc... It was still a little too loud for me so I drilled out the rivets and pulled the baffles out to wrap. Probably a good thing I did as they came with just enough pink house insulation to harbor water and rust was already forming inside. I ended up wrapping the baffles with FMF (four stroke dirt bike three layer) wrap. They still have that nice rumble and are toned down just a notch. Better for 6am departures.
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    I second the SeaFoam. Thanks to all who posted the use of this product. I dumped in a half a pint, shut the petcock off and ran the carbs dry. When the bike stalled I turned the gas on again and tapped on the carbs as I started the bike up. I did this three times, and on the third time the float came unstuck. I like my bike again. I'll be starting it every weekend now, and hopefully be riding it the end of the month.
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    At least your bike will run. I bought a leftover 2006 Tour Deluxe last fall and put about 1000 miles on it before storing it for the winter. The weather was nice yesterday so I dropped the battery in to start it and gas came flowing out of the overflow hose. A stuck float on a brand new bike. This will be my last bike with a carb. Not only are they prone to dirt but also the ethanol can pit carb components. After having FI on my last three bikes I wont make that mistake again.... Bottom line is the bikes like to stay active. Let them sit and troubles begin.
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