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  1. Freebird
    I think that this is the diagram for the RSTD bars and weights. You will see that item 4 is a long allen head bolt. The RSV does not have this bolt, they are a one piece machined piece. http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=75066&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2005&fveh=1732 Here is the list for the RSV, it does not have the bolt but the end of the weights are actually threaded instead. http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=557621&category=motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2008&fveh=12947
  2. Freebird
    No, you are correct. They do have a hole for a hex wrench under the chrome cap. It turns the entire weight to screw them off though. I think he is saying that the RSTD has a separate long bolt that goes all the way through the weights. The RSV is all one machined piece.
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    I don't have a great answer but I know that too much polishing of a coated shield will remove and ruin the shield. I would think that any type of good plastic polish would remove it. Maybe one of the kits that they sell to restore the "yellowing" plastic headlights? To be honest, I pretty much considered a shield with the coating removed to be ruined. The coating adds hardness to resist scratches and etc. You will probably get by with it for a while but I wouldn't expect it to look good for very long. It may last a long time if you are VERY careful with how you clean it though.
  4. Freebird
    I don't think so. My '99 has the same kind as you are picturing. I think he is saying that the RSTD weight have a allen head bolt that goes all the way through the weights and then into a threaded hole in the end of the bars. If I read it correctly.
  5. Freebird
    I agree. It is possible that he was pulled over on the other side of the road though and just pulling back on. Still a dangerous place to do it but I would rather believe that than consider the possibility that he had drifted that far into the other lane.
  6. Freebird
    I agree that they make sense. Once you get used to them, they are much better that red lights. I've actually seen quite a few in the newer suburbs in Michigan.
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    Yes, that is correct. There are actually a number of different parts that can interchange with the ones that he listed. There are several brands and models of bases for example. Also, if you don't want to remove the seat, tank, fairing and etc., you can just cut the end off the existing AM/FM cable and solder a coax connector to it. The fold overs are optional. They are handy if you use a cover on your bike but otherwise, not necessary and though I do have them on mine, I think you are better off without them UNLESS you cover your bike.
  8. Freebird
    I had a Memphis Fats on a '95 Honda Shadow Ace and it was really a nice shield. I just looked for you though and they are as much as the one that you priced.
  9. Freebird
    There are some. I've been going around one every day for the past couple of days to get to my hotel in Syracuse, NY. There is also one about 7 miles from my house in the little town of LaGrange. Actually, I've seen more over the past couple of years than I remember in the past.
  10. Freebird

    Divorce

    Freebird replied to 1rooster's topic in Jokes and Humor

    HEY HEY.....you better not be including NE Texas.
  11. Freebird
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  12. Freebird
    I don't think the bike is the trailer queen...you will have to look in the mirror to find it.
  13. Freebird
    I didn't even know that you could SAY Harley Guy and Brain in the same sentence. JUST KIDDING...I have owned Harley's and we like all brands here...gotta razz you a bit though. To be honest, I would sincerely suspect that the electronics guy missed a cold solder. You can't always see them. The normal way to do it is to hit all the pins with the soldering iron to be sure. Several folks have done it a couple of times before the issue was resolved.
  14. Freebird
    See this current discussion. Most of it should apply to you also. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58942
  15. Freebird
    Yea but the bad part is, I became very familiar with all of that when I installed my Flanders bars and the SS throttle cables. It was about 3 years ago but ....... anyway........old age is NOT all it's cracked up to be.
  16. Freebird
    OOPS...you are indeed correct. Sorry about that.
  17. Freebird
    Yea, 30 minutes is probably what it took me. The CB side only runs under the trunk. I picked up a short (about 12") adapter at a local truck stop that converted from the Motorola type plug to the standard coax connector. Just screw it onto the antenna and then plug it into the female Motorola connector that comes out of the CB box. On the FM side, I just cut the Coax and soldered the connector onto the existing cable. I didn't have to pull the seat, tank, fairing, etc. I did all of this several years ago and it's worked fine.
  18. Freebird
    Yes but the junction box where the cables connect is mounted on the left side of the frame just under the gas tank, towards the front. It is a black somewhat circular black box. You will see three cables connecting to it. One goes to the throttle, one to the carbs and one exits the bottom and goes to the cruise module inside the lower cowling.
  19. Freebird
    '04 model according to the profile. Likely out of warranty.
  20. Freebird
    Probably not. First of all, it is a LONG way if he lives in Nebraska. Secondly, we already have a pinstriper did a great job last year and is coming again this year. I think one is enough. It does look great though.
  21. Freebird
    You will have to change the bases. It's not that the Firestiks are special, it's that the Yamaha antenna mounts are NOT standard. Here is a good link that shows you what is needed. http://bludolphintravel.com/gmg/marshallmod.htm
  22. Freebird
    Yea...I thought I was going nuts too but then figured it out. He HAD to make us work for it.
  23. Freebird
    Actually, looks EXCELLENT...that's even BETTER than good. Great job.
  24. Freebird
    One day this very sensitive, animal loving guy was driving and then he hit a bunny. He got of his car and realized he had hit the Easter bunny, so he starts crying. A couple minutes later a blonde lady drives by and gets out of her car. She asks the man what happened and he told her "I KILLED the Easter bunny!!!" She walked to her car and brought back a can. She sprayed the bunny and a few seconds later the bunny got up, jumped 10 feet and turned back and waved then he did it again and again until he was out of sight. The man asked the woman what the can was. She said "You really wanna know" He said "Yes" Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Wait for it Hair Spray."Revives Dead hare and gives it a permanent wave"
  25. Freebird
    I have searched and found absolutely NOTHING on any Michelin Commander II tires except that they are standard on the Indian. I even sent Michelin an email about 4 days ago asking them but have not received a response.
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