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LOL....now I'm thinking that would be a bit top heavy.
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and just WHAT is wrong with purple flannel trousers? I be STYLING?
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Well all the flags would probably need to come from the same place to ensure that they match. If you find a source, let us know. I can't imagine that they are too terribly expensive.
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His last post was in June of 2008. He was last logged on in January of 2012. His membership has been expired for a while.
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Have you found a place to BUY them. If so, maybe we can help. I would be willing to pay for one.
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You are probably right but if there are even a few that would like to attend both functions, that would be too bad. I would ask that other VR meets and eats not be scheduled for the same time as the International.
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I use 87. That is what the bike is designed to use and paying more for higher grades is just a waste of money. I've experimented a bit and saw now improvements in performance nor fuel economy when using mid or high grade.
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They used to have prices on the site but apparently removed them. I just did some searching and am now thinking that they are too expensive at just over $3,000.00 for the 9,000 lb. lift. This one looks to be very good and a lot less money. http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/4-Post-Lifts-s/290.htm
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So this is the place that guy was talkin about... Hi Ya'll!
Freebird replied to we2riders's topic in Watering Hole
That was just a GREAT introduction. Welcome again and we hope to see you more around here and on the road. I see that you are in Michigan. You are plenty close to make my annual Maintenance Day in Oberlin, OH in June. -
I was thinking about one a couple of years ago but had decided to go with a 4 post. This is the one that I had decided on but decided I didn't need to spend the money. http://www.backyardbuddy.com/
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Obviously it worked that time. I have no idea what is causing that but it's something to do with the way your camera saves the pictures or something.
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It is something about the actual picture and I'm not sure what. I saved your picture and tried to upload it and I got the link also. I just opened it again with my picture editor and then without making any changes, just saved it again. Going to attach it now and see what happens.
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I had one of those too. I was 15 when I bought this one.
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Well, we already have an area dedicated to computer help but I'm thinking about one for general merchandise. Sort of our own Consumer Reports.
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I've often wondered if we should have a separate/dedicated forum for general product recommendations. I realize that we will often not agree but it might be nice to have a place to seek input for items not motorcycle related. For example, we needed a new vacuum cleaner and I had been doing a ton of research to decide which one to buy. I know that some folks swear by the Dyson but all the tests that I've seen have concluded that it is NOT very good at least in the area of air filtration. After doing a ton of research, I ended up buying one that I had not even heard of. I Miele. The primary reason that I chose it was that it has TRUE HEPA filtration. Only time will tell if I made the correct decision. Anyway, any input on whether or not I should add a dedicated forum for such things? Appliances, computers, whatever?
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I assume that was a typo and you meant 1999 engine. If so, you are probably taking the best route. The newer engine would certainly have more HP but if making it fit and finding parts over there to help is an issue, the '99 would be your best bet. Now this is all based on the assumption that the '99 engine is the Royal Star engine and NOT the 1999 Royal Star Venture engine. If the '99 is the RSV engine then we are back to the original problem of it not being a direct bolt in replacement.
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He has a first gen Royal Star.
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About 3 weeks ago for me. First day of early voting in Ohio. I was there.
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Here is a hint. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4347&title=2009-rsv-low-mileage-tons-of-extras-21&cat=4
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He's probably waiting for his turn to watch the Ride like a Pro video.
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Somebody asked what size that bike is. I have no idea but I would guess in the 600cc range.
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Anybody Upgraded Their Front Brakes?
Freebird replied to bongobobny's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I've updated mine and am very pleased with the results. At the recommendation of Rick Butler though, I went with Sonic Springs instead of Progressives. Rick did a lot of research on this and came to the determination that Sonic Springs are a better choice for the RSV. Part of the reason was that Progressive, at the time, did not actually offer a spring at the rate that is needed for the RSV. The one that they were selling were actually designed for the much lighter Royal Star. Maybe they have added a new one since then. At any rate, I am running the Sonics and they are great. No need for any air in the front forks at all. These are the ones that I used. Now note that these are listed for the Royal Star too but the offer a couple of different weights and these are the heavier duty ones. Progressive didn't of these 1.2's at the time. http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27_117&products_id=344&osCsid=afbe232e0ab36a9eca596c13e139fed4 -
I actually think it looks pretty good. I do wonder if before doing all that work, he took the time to update 2nd gear. Also, I would not be crazy about impaling myself on those air intakes.
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/oCPTZi2Srdw?feature=player_embedded
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Sorry, it was just one of those weeks. Had a lot of meetings set up. Had several in Grand Rapids on Wednesday and then had to get to a couple in Ann Arbor on Thursday.
