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Sad indeed. If the driver of the car was indeed intoxicated, I hope he never sees the outside of a prison again.

The first link I posted was to the Speedo DRD. On my first '99, I used the speedohealer. The next ones I used the DRD. It worked every bit as well and it considerably cheaper.

I had that issue on a '99. I think I had overtightened the clamp and it caused the boot to slip off. Ran like crap until I figured it out.

No problem. That would have saved me some bucks but I got these at a decent price, more than half off new and they look new. Now that I have them on though, I think that they may have removed some of the packing. I've got to pull the packing and take a look. Easy to repack if that is the case.

I'll be ready for the rioters that block the freeways. Just give me one of these, mount 3 or 4 50 calibers. Make the puff of gas stronger and pepper spray. I'm ready.

Thanks for the correction. I was't sure which coil it was. I'm fairly sure on the Second Gen that it's number 3. At least I know it's one on the right side. Actually,. it's sort of coming back to me now. The 2nd gen doesn't come with a tach but those of us who added one usually connected it to the front right coil. That is what I was somewhat remembering.

Sorry, I'm not sure about that one. I no longer have a RSV but don't remember the jumpy speedo needle. It may have had it, just don't remember. Hopefully somebody else will jump in.

The tach dropping to zero is the first good clue. I believe the tach gets it's signal from number 3 cylinder, not 100% sure but I think that's the one. It sounds like that cylinder is not firing. These bikes will run great on just 3 cylinders. First thing I would check would be the number 3 coil.

That is normal for the RSTD and the RSV. They all read off by about 5 MPH. Your only option is to buy something like a SpeedoHealer., It allows you to calibrate it. Not sure why Yamaha does that but they are all off. Something like this is what you will need. http://shop.12oclocklabs.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=31&product_id=59 or https://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/sh/

I just ordered that one also. Hope it works as stated. We'll see.

The original switch is NOT a temporary push to flash button. It should turn the light on and off. If it is not staying off, then I would say that the switch is bad.

Do you also have the mic-mutes? I remember an issue where it made a different which order they were plugged in. Don't remember all the details though.

Also, if you have a lot of junk inside, a lot of people will put a handful of gravel or nails or something like that in the tank and shake it really well to break up the junk and get it out.

From what I understand, and I may be wrong, it emits sound through the helmet. Apparently no actual speakers are needed.

Interesting. Not cheap. I would like to see some independent reveiews before spending that kind of money.

The switch came with the OEM passing lamp kit. If you don't have the lights, you won't have the switch. Even if you have the lights, it would depend upon the installer using the switch. They should have but you never know.

Condor is correct.

Not sure about coffee but I've ridden about 125 miles for coffee and pie.

Well, it wasn't a Venture but I've done a couple of things to the Ultra Classic. Added a KuryAkyn trunk relocator/slider. Allows me to slide the trunk as much as 4" back or anywhere in between. Added a luggage rack with LED tail/brake light. Added Vance and Hines Moster Rounds. The guy I bought it from had already changed the mufflers. He said that they were Vance and Hines but I couldn't find any markings on them and they were a little loud for my preference. I found a used set of Monster Rounds here locally and got a great deal on them. Had them on the Road Glide and really liked them so pulled the trigger. Have a wider windshield on the way and also KuryAkyn rider and passenger drink holders. That should finish me up.

Bought it on Etsy. Link is higher up in this thread.

LOL....looks just like you.

I had them on a 2013 Harley Road Glide and they sounded nice. Not obnoxiously loud but a good deep tone.

Behind the left side cover.

For the first time in a couple of years, Eileen and I finally got out for a decent ride yesterday. Not that far, I think we did about 150 miles, but it sure felt good. The Ultra Classic was comfortable and doesn't need much to make it a good bike for us. I've already added the highway pegs and luggage rack and it came with most of the other things that I needed such as the riders backrest and mini ape hanger bars. Those things make it very comfortable for me. It's a little tight in the passenger area so this morning I ordered a trunk relocation kit so that it can be slid back just a bit to give Eileen more room. I ordered a wider windshield about a week ago and it should be here in about another week maybe. Otherwise, I am happy with the bike. The exhaust is loud when you first start it but about right once you get moving. Gearing seems much taller than the Road Glide did but that may be me just not remembering. It turns about 2000 RPM at 60 MPH. Just kind of thumps along and it feels good but I found that you have to downshift when in the hills and best just to stay in 5th gear under those conditions. Definitely doesn't have the power that the Star Venture had but has plenty for us. Overall, it was a nice ride. We needed it.

I'm having fun with this. I stopped by the Harley store yesterday to pick up a luggage rack light that I had ordered. I put the mask on just to mess with a lady I know who works there. There was a young boy, probably 8 to 10 years old who was in front of me. He turned around and literally JUMPED when he saw me. It was funny as heck. He then started laughing when he figured out it is a mask. I would have been really hurt if I had really looked like that though.