SpeedySteve
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What is the issue with I believe the Ventures second gear prior to '87 or so? SS
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Nope not for sale. And if it were I would be all over it I think. SS
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I just saw the Millinium 0001. Setting in a building outside of Tulsa OK. Very fine indeed. Pics to come hopefully. SS
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Hi Speedy
Small world hey. In fact there's several former Vol members here at Venture Riders.
My brother just moved from Lunnock, Tx to memphis, Tn too. Likes it better there now.
Check out my classifieds in 2nd gen parts & accessories.
Anyhow welcome to the site.
Larry
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New V-Max 1700cc
SpeedySteve replied to RSTDRIDER's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
I wondered whether at least the FI would find it's way into the RoyalStars. Didn't think the motor would. Maybe a detuned version with the EFI. I would certainly be happy with that. SS -
OK of all y'all that have responded here about the tires, in your opin's. What tire would you get right now today if you were buying? Keep in mind I ride mostly highway miles. Alot two up. I do not ride hard when two up. Sometimes I kick it up when by myself. That being said the Metzler was on the bike, and had about 3000 miles when we got the bike. We rode it home to OK from TN. On the second day it rained all the way from Paragould to Tulsa we rode 412 all the way and I never felt uneasy or uncomfortable on a new bike. Can't say the same had I been on the RoadStar! We have put about another 7000 on that tire. SS
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Thanks everyone. Really was thinking about another Metz. Have gotten many miles out of the one that came on the bike. Only thing obvious is the thinning in the middle and the edge doing the cupping. Other than that it has been good. Yep going with K&N to do the change out. I'll take the rim to em tho'. Thanks SS
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Searching for a rear tire to replace the rear tire on Royal Star. Probably go back with the same Metzler sz style etc as was on there. Called local dealer to see what they would charge and they were $20-30 higher than what I was finding them online. But in his best sales pitch the parts guy says, "the ones you get for that price online are blemished or seconds". So I thought I have bought alot of tires from dealers online and have never had any problems with them. But now the seeds are sown and it makes me wonder. I thought if a tire was a blem or second it had to be noted and marked that way. Any one ever had a problem ordering a tire online? SS
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I was worried I was either gonna have to cut a key with the new ignition on one side and the gas cap, bags and tourpak on the other when they installed my new ignition. But fortunately the guys at K&N knew how to fix the tumblers. The Royal* is back on the road. Fixed under warrenty. SS
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NW Arkansas would be my first choice. Or maybe Eastern Tennessee. No wait, the Texas Hill country in the Spring, or Northern NM or Southern Colorado. SS
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Thanks. The RS is at the dealers now. Put it together and rode it out today. They are looking it over. Kinda figured the radio deal was part of the ignition bypass surgery. The two key deal can be fixed by cutting the same key with two sides to it. One for the ignition side and the other for the gas cap, tourpak and saddlebags etc. Thanks again SS
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And let me say it is not that hard to do. I did it in the parking lot of the motel with the standard tool kit and leatherman and lots of prayer. Well and I did walk to Walmart for some wire, tape and connections. SS
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Sarge is that you? The SCRC Sarge? This is Speedy from the Brazos River, via Conroe, via Houston Chapters. Still have the Roadie? Me too. the old two tone '99 Silverado. I live in Tulsa now. Well last time I saw you was the Reunion in Granbury. Take care fella.
SS
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