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    Mick Ostrander

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    2002 Royal Star Venture
  1. MickO
    Which Flanders bars did you use? Do you have a model number and supplier source? Could you have used a model that brought the bars back (toward the rider) even further? Thx. ____________________________ I did just the Flanders bar and it is perfect for me. Maybe the attached photos give you an idea how far they come back. Attached Thumbnails
  2. MickO
    In response to the last two questions/comments, I flushed the system pretty good (thought I am sure not commpletely) last night when I bled the system. I got the color of the fluid to change to being pretty clear. When I disassembled the caliper and pads, I did not open the system at all. Just slightly pushed the pistons back (1/8 inch or so) and then reinstalled. Would the symptoms described at the top result from a stuck piston? Could my pushing the pistons back into the caliper result or aggravate a stuck piston? The ideas and comments are very much appreciated. MickO
  3. MickO
    Thanks for the ideas so far. I did bleed the system last night. Unfortunately, no change. The front brakes still engage and stop well. I would just like the lever to engage closer to the grip as it did before. I will use the suggestion to pull everything apart and reinspect for other issues. Appreciate the suggestions. MickO
  4. MickO
    Goose and T.J. Thanks for your ideas. Regarding the comment I made "in order to get the caliper to reinstall over the pads." , I should have wrote "to the the caliper with pads now installed back over the rotor". I thought that pushing the caliper pistons back just bit would make it easier to reinstall. I will try bleeding the system (its probably due for it anyway), but I couldnt understand why that might be necessary when I did not open the system up to begin with. Thanks for your ideas. I will supply some results asap. MickO
  5. MickO
    The other day I pulled the front brake calipers to check the condition of the brake pads and to add a little brake grease at the metal contact points (squeaking at slow speeds while braking). I pushed the caliper pistons slightly backing to the caliper in order to get the caliper to reinstall over the pads. I now find that the front brake lever is engaging much further away from the handle bar grip than previously, and too far away from the grip to be comfortable for me. Can anyone offer suggestions to correct this problem? Thx.
  6. MickO
    I see lots of discussion regarding Avon Venom, Metzler Marathon, and Dunlop Elite tires on the forum. I was wondering if anyone has used the Maxxis brand tires, and if so, can you give an evaluation of your experience. Thx.
  7. MickO
    Skid: Where did you find the HF trailer for the price you indicated? As you can see from the link in the earlier post, the current price on-line is $229. You "done good" to pick up the trailer for $139 plus the discount. MickO
  8. MickO
    I was wonder which model of Harbor Freight trailers most people are using. I found this model on their web site. I was wonder if anyone had experience with this particular model or what thoughts folks might like to share. Thanks in advance. MickO http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42708
  9. MickO
    Is anyone using the Russel Seat (Saddle)? If so, how do you like it? Have you used any other aftermarket seats that you can compare it with? Thanks for your comments. MickO
  10. MickO

    Risers

    MickO replied to ti-lou's topic in General Tech Talk

    One additional thing I found helpful when installing the Baron's risers was to loosen up the bolts holding the clutch lever and front brake lever. This allowed me to slide the controls down the handle bar, toward the center. This game me a good deal more room to insert the Baron's risers between the stock risers and the handlebar. Pad and protect that tank!!
  11. MickO
    Thanks for the reminder!
  12. MickO
    Folks: Does anyone know how to contact "Squidley" on this Board? I am trying to reach him in order to obtain a set of his Roadking muffler adapter mounts. I have sent him a couple of private emails, but so far have not received a response. Any help will be appreciated. Thx. MickO
  13. MickO
    Here are a couple like I think you are talking about. http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...CWI%2D04%2D167 Protac also makes one but their website seems to be a bit screwed up right now. They don't show a picture of it like the used to. If you email them they will probably send you a picture. http://www.protac.net/ __________________ To all that responded, thank you very much. The tips supplied by Freebird were the ones I was thinking about. Much appreciated. MickO
  14. MickO
    I know there are a number of aftermarket drivers backrests for the 2nd. gen Royal Star Venture. I am trying to find the name and contact info for the manufacturer of the backrest that attaches to the outside fender bolts for support. The frame of the backrest goes around the outside of the seat, rather than between the passender seat and drivers seat (ala Utopia style). Your help is appreciated. This is also posted in the 2nd Gen Tech Talk. Sorry if you had to view this twice. MickO
  15. MickO
    I know there are a number of aftermarket drivers backrests for the 2nd. gen Royal Star Venture. I am trying to find the name and contact info for the manufacturer of the backrest that attaches to the outside fender bolts for support. The frame of the backrest goes around the outside of the seat, rather than between the passender seat and drivers seat (ala Utopia style). Your help is appreciated. MickO
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