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  1. Freebird
    Nope, great pictures and we enjoy living the trip through them.
  2. Freebird
    I've got one that I would be willing to send you and you can send it back when you are done. It depends upon how big a hurry you are in though. I am out of town so won't be able to mail it until Saturday. All I have is the tool though, no shim kit or anything.
  3. Freebird
    The one's that I got from Jake Wilson just last week are 0610 for the front and 4310 for the rear. The 0610 seems to be the only week they made the fronts.
  4. Freebird
    Somewhat dated style but I think they are good bikes. Our very own Ambassador, Wildhair has a couple of them I think and has put a lot of miles on them.
  5. Freebird
    I think that big air kit is for the older Royal Stars, NOT your RSTD.
  6. Freebird
    Here is another little test. This is for a first gen but it should be pretty much the same. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=811
  7. Freebird
    It's not as bad on a first gen. You don't have to remove the fairing like you do on the RSV. Repacking them is actually an easy job. If they have to be replaced, that is more difficult. The hardest part is probably getting the old bearing races out.
  8. Freebird
    Installing a Mic Mute would probably help a LOT in your case.
  9. Freebird
    You make a VERY GOOD point. I don't know what I was thinking. That's just what I need.....TWO females telling me that I'm wrong.
  10. Freebird
    I don't see them very often around here but last weekend, I was able to sit on the front porch and watch one spraying the fields across the road from us. Used to see them often when I lived in the Florence, AL aread but not very often around here.
  11. Freebird
    Well, I started out this morning by removing a bad idler pulley from the Snapper Zero Turn. Can't buy a new one today though so I will have to try to find one and then install it next weekend. So, pretty much was just taking it easy but now I had to get up and go run cold water in my eyes....trying to wash away that image of Yammer in his Fruit of the Looms. YIKES...hope it's not burned into my one good retina.
  12. Freebird
    Dang....she is still putting up with him. I keep thinking that she will kick him to the curb and maybe I can add her to my harem........but noooooooooo......... Congrats you two....we love you both.
  13. Freebird
    James, if I remember correctly, you have a PayPal account. Let me/us know what it is so that some of us who wish to help can send you a little something to help you get by for a few days.
  14. Freebird
    Corbin made the OEM one also. They made the option dual touring seat for the RSV when they were available. It will NOT match the stock OEM seat though. Only the optional seat that was once available from Yamaha. I have the Corbin seat with that passenger backrest on my '99 but mine came directly from Corbin and not Yamaha. The difference is that mine does not have the "star" logos but is just smooth.
  15. Freebird
    You can also check the classifieds under Member Vendors and Rick Butler. I think he still has them listed there.
  16. Freebird
    Well, I didn't get to ride much last year. I doubt the current Avons have more than 5,000 miles on them. The rear is cracked very bad and the front has a lot of smaller cracks that are getting worse. I contacted Avon yesterday with my concerns that these new tires, at least one of them being over a year old, will exhibit the same problem. I did get a reply and according to my source at Avon, there has been NO change in the formulation of these tires so the previous report that they had made changes is simply not correct. I guess I'll mount them anyway and hope for the best. He sent me the same document that shows things that might cause these cracks but none of them are applicable to my situation. There is no reason for them to crack. It was suggested that it could possibly be something in the garage where I park the bike that is causing the problem. When I replied that there was nothing new in the garage and that previous tires from Dunlop and Michelin did not have this problem then there was really no answer to it. He did tell me that if I had the problem that they would warranty the tires and that I should have sought warranty replacement for the old ones. I knew that but just decided it would be too much hassle since I bought them online. If these crack though, I will certainly be seeking warranty replacement.
  17. Freebird

    Hey Jonas

    Freebird replied to BIG TOM's topic in Watering Hole

    Well, since it is registered in my name, I guess I can just report it stolen. Then we should hear from somebody pretty soon.
  18. Freebird
    Here is a pretty good writeup on synching the first gen carbs. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56723
  19. Freebird
    That would be a lot of fun but don't be hurt if you don't get any responses. I just don't think that we have a lot of members in that area.
  20. Freebird

    Hey Jonas

    Freebird replied to BIG TOM's topic in Watering Hole

    Yea, I just hope they are OK. It doesn't matter what day or what time they get here, they know they are always welcome.
  21. Freebird

    Hey Jonas

    Freebird replied to BIG TOM's topic in Watering Hole

    Well, we were expecting them this evening sometime but haven't heard a word since they arrived in the USA. This NOT a Motel 6, we don't leave the lights on.
  22. Freebird
    Nope...no emailing. If folks have ideas, they need to be shared here so we can ALL learn from them. You just need to come back and check to see if anybody has an answer.
  23. Freebird

    hey guys

    Freebird replied to clay18's topic in Watering Hole

    I'm sure they would be glad to see you and it is GREAT to see you on here again. Don't be such a stranger.
  24. Freebird

    hey guys

    Freebird replied to clay18's topic in Watering Hole

    Clay who?
  25. Freebird
    The only thing I have ever seen is the Corbin. That's what I have on my bike. Even so they are not actually full armrests, more like elbow rests. http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/rsventure.shtml
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