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About BulldogRSTD

  • Birthday 09/27/1959

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  • Name
    John

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  • Location
    Carson City, United States

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  • City
    Carson City

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  • Home Country
    United States

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  • Interests
    Camping, Riding Motorcycles, Coaching Baseball
  • Bike Year and Model
    2005 Royal Star Tour Deluxe
  1. BulldogRSTD
    What size is the bar the foot pegs attach to on the RSTD? And thanks for the response. You guys are great
  2. BulldogRSTD
    Just curious what you all might suggest for Hwy pegs for my RSTD. I have looked at several different brands but thought I would get input before purchasing. So, what do you all think Thanks
  3. BulldogRSTD
    Stick with the dunlops. They are the best performing tires for your bike. I have tried several tires on my RSTD and these are the best for the bike in terms of performance.
  4. BulldogRSTD

    Just curious how your RSTD is. I know you just bought a new one. Do you like it?

  5. BulldogRSTD

    Thanks for getting back to me. I want to light up my bike too. I will give it a shot.

  6. V7Goose

    I can't really explain why you only see moisture in one pipe, but it is not because the bike is on the stand unless there is something on that side keeping the metal a bit warmer. If you have an IR thermometer you could always measure the temperature of the pipes before you start the bike to see if they are the same temperature. There IS moisture in the other one, but it is not condensing out for some reason. I'm sure it will as the temps get cooler. It is possible that one of the cylinders on the right side is running considerably more rich, causing the difference. If you haven't cleaned the inside of those chrome tips, do so until the chrome is bright again, then wait and watch over the next couple of tanks of gas. The developing color of the exhaust deposits should be the same and light brown. If they are sooty black, definitely running rich, if light gray, too lean. You can't tune the engine based on that info, just a general guideline on condition. As long as the bike is running good and getting typical gas mileage, I wouldn't worry about it at all.

     

    Yes, I do all my own work. I just look at sources and think until I find something that gives me an idea, then I start figuring out how to do it. My biggest problem is that I am a cheap bastard, so my first shot at some things are not always as polished as they could be! I'm always looking for low prices and good deals. Most of my lights came from either JC Whitney or Superbrightleds.com.

  7. BulldogRSTD
    I have a RSTD that has just over 6000 miles on it. The muffler tips were turned town. I turned them up recently. I noticed that when I first start my bike, I see moisture in accumulating on the inside if the muffler tip until the bike warms up. This only is happens on the right muffler. Is this normal condensation or should I be concerned. The bike seems to function normally. I checked the coolant and it seems to be where it should (suspecting an internal problem). Any thoughts would be appreciated.
  8. BulldogRSTD
    I had the a v-star just like you. And like you my wife and I rode it everywhere. We too purchased a RSTD for comfort and better performance. I learned to love this bike and will tell you it is the best bike I have ever owned. I did get used to the noise. But the bike is the best.
  9. BulldogRSTD

    2005 Royal Star Tour Deluxe

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  10. BulldogRSTD
    Does anybody know of a web page or a source of any kind where I can find a trailer I can tow on my RSTD. Thanks,
  11. BulldogRSTD
    are there two allen screws per tip. Or two total?
  12. BulldogRSTD
    I am trying to change the tips of my muffler on my 2005 RSTD. I want to take the stock tips off. I haver worked on my bike for years, but for some reason I can't get the stock tips off. How do they come off? Signed, Confused.
  13. BulldogRSTD

    Yes, the bike was serviced and purchased from the same dealer. The bike was so new that it had not yet had its first 4000 mile service. It is virtually brand new. I don't like the stock tires and will likely change them out. It has bridgestones and I will try metzlers.

  14. truckin48

    Well, looked at and bought the bike. Got it for 6700. Really pleased with it. Definitely a whole lot more comfortable & better looking then the 83 Venture I sold last week.

    I just picked it up to day.

     

    Thanks for the info. Did you get the service records and stuff from the same Dealer where the bike was bought or one around your town?

  15. BulldogRSTD

    I have only had my since May. I love it and just got back from a 1700 mile trip from Nevada to the Washington Canada border. It performed like a charm. I bought this bike with only 3000 mile on it and paid 8000. It was work the price. As farm as problems with the bike, I would ask the seller if you can take it to the dealer and have it looked at. That is what I did. I also asked and received the service record. The dealer helped me with that with the VIN number. That would be my advice for now.

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