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Exhaust Temperature
RSTDdog replied to tsigwing's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Have you let the bike sit at all or are you riding it regularly? Even sitting 4-6 weeks with E10 and no stabil can potentially cause issues. Bad fuel or blends with higher than the posted E-content can drop mileage. IR thermometer have a spot ratio- They vary between brands. I have a Raytek and the spot ratio is 1:12. IIRC from the instructions at 12" away its reading a 1" diameter area, thus at 6" its only a 1/2 in area at 24" its a 2" area, etc. Need to be sure you are reading the non chrome unsheilded part of each pipe, as mentioned, tough to do on the front. I like to look for lean or dead cylinders starting from cold and using the spit and finger test (Spit keeps you from burning the finger). Live cylinders with pilot jets flowing properly will get hot enough to sizzle the spit usually in a minute or so after cold start up. If after a couple minutes you still have a cold or luke warm one (no sizzle) thats where you need to start looking. RSTDdog -
Did you call them? THeir website says this: *Quick Detach or Bolt on Fairing Brackets Included* Not Yelling BTW, that's just the way it copied and pasted from the site (its under the picture of the bracket on the fairings fitment page). If they don't include the brackets the above statement is VERY misleading. The instructions show that they come with brackets as well. The way I read it Their bracket attaches to the existing mount on the bike (as described above). I'll send them an email with a link to this thread. Maybe someone at WOC will clear this up. (email sent with link 10:22pm to sales@wideopencustom.com) RSTDdog
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You don't need to buy anything. I had a look at the pictures and the website info. From the description, looks likethe fairing comes with the stainless steel bracket attached to it from what I can see. That bracket attaches to the stock RSTD mount less the QD spools on top. From the pictures the WOC SS fairing bracket attaches to the stock RSTD mounts less the Quick disconnect spools on the top (the black pieces your factory windshield hooks into) If you look at your bike you will see that the black spools unbolt-just one bolt each holds them on, then you are left with just the chrome mount (on the bike) as you see it in the gallery photos at WOC. The WOC bracket on the fairing hooks to the stock bottom mount with the spools and bolts on in to just the holes on the top RSTD mount where the black spools on top were bolted to. To switch back to your stock windshield, unbolt the fairing at the top-one bolt each side, pull it off, bolt the top black spools back on, attached your stock windshield. I don't think you need to buy anything but the fairing from what I can see. Confirm with WOC that they provide the SS fairing bracket pictured. RSTDdog
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Thanks for all the responses. Considering doing the Stratoliner/Roadliner front wheel upgrade but the one I have found is the silver one. Not sure how that would look on a Midnight. Trying to guage Chroming a silver one vs waiting to find a polished one from a C model. All black may also be cool, and cheaper too. Decisions...... RSTDdog
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Just doing one wheel (front) since you can't see the back. I am guessing chroming to be in the 200-300 range??? Powdercoating black is an idea too..... Hmmmmm. Black Front wheel on a Midnight RSTD. Did you have to strip it for the powder coating or did they do it? Thanks for the input.
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Anyone done this? Wondering what it costs. Thanks RSTDdog
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Undervalued and no phone number = scam. I usually don't bother with craigslist items that don't have a phone number. It always kills me, even on seemingly legit ads- Must sell! but no phone number?? If your serious, put a phone number IMO. I never use the email link when I am selling something on Craigslist and Hide it. Just a phone number. Never had an issue. Serious buyers will also call.
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What year range and budget are you looking at? The original miata (NA) with the hidden headlights were built from 1989 to 1997. FInding those with an automatic is tough becasue the build number with automatics is low (less than 5% of production IIRC). In NA models look for a 94-97 model with a 1.8L. A little more power than original 1.6 and you'll need all of it with the automatic. Should be able to pick up a nice for 3-5K depending on miles and condition. NB models start in 1999 and go through 2005. All of these have the 1.8L slighlty more production with automatics, but not signifcant. In these I think you want to look for an 01-05. Around 5-10K seen to be the going rate. The NC models start in 2006. Slightly bigger than the NA and NB models. Also more money. Someone else posted the link, but miata.net has everything you need to know about these cars. I have a 97 STO edition. I have had it for 3 years. Put 30K miles on it. Tires brakes and oil changes is all I have done. I'm 6'2" and it could be bigger, but tough to beat the fun factor and mpg (consistent 28 mpg w/1.8 L and 5speed). I Need a bummper sticker for the RSTD that says My other motorcycle is a Miata! Rstddog
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My buddy already got two quotes and gave them to me this morning from other shippers and your right on-$570 and $585 with insurance (8K no deductible) one way. I"ll try the two links above and then just compare service (load and delivery times). Thanks again !!
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Planning a trip to New England in mid July and want to take the bikes. Not interested in riding there from Florida ( the wife certainly isn't) plus prefer to maximize time in New England area. Have looked into the Amtrak Autotrain, but that is getting expensive with a sleeper room for our dates to the point that airfare and MC shipping would/may be close the same money. Plus with the Amtrak still need to drive the bike from DC to NH (and Back). Anyone here shipped their bikes from Florida to NE or thereabouts or can otherwise recommend a good MC shipping company? Would be shipping two bikes there and back, my RSTD and my buddy's LC1500. Thank You in Advance, Derrek rstddog
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I found it got expensive to pay Manuel to hold the throttle for me plus having to bring him with me everywhere I go. I got an RSTD with the electronic cruise control and now the wife can go with me instead. Sorry, couldn't pass that up..... ddog
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Yes. Answered with more detail here. http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=556939&posted=1#post556939 RSTDdog
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Based on the Yamaha parts microfiche, that bracket is used on the 96 and '07 model years as well as others. See link- shows all years/models that bracket is used on. The cross reference function at boats.net when you click on the part number is very handy for this sort of thing. http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/Y-4NK-2475H-00-00.html RSTDdog
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Thank You, If the guy ever responds I will do that. Don't understand people who want to sell things, then 1. Don't post a phone number and 2. Don't respond to email. Hope to find one closer, still looking. RSTDdog
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I thought I might might post this here in case someone owns one or knows someone who does. I'm looking for a 2006 Vento V-Thunder XL Touring motorcycle. Been doing the Nationwide craigslist search on google, etc. Ideally need a black 2006, another color may be ok, but it must have the hard bags, backrest, crash, bar and windshield. The only one I have found so far with all of these except the color is this one. http://joplin.craigslist.org/mcy/1975237746.html It is however, a little far from me. I can't get a reply from the guy on email, and if I start talking about shipping it that sends off the scam alert and some people just want a local deal. If I can ever get a reply from the guy and you live near near Joplin (Groveland), Oklahoma and can check that bike out, let me know. So if you have one, or know of one, Please PM me or call (number in profile) and I can give you all the details. Thank You, Derrek
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Union already made concessions to keep HD jobs in Milwaukee from going to Mexico. I think that article was posted up here a while back. Its a publicly traded company, shareholders want ROI and that means improving the bottom line. Besides there is already a trained work force is India. They have been building Royal Enfields there for about the last 30 odd years, and since Harley's and the Royal Enfield are technologically similar, no significant retraining or education of the work force will be necessary..... RSTDdog
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New Ethanol Sta-Bil
RSTDdog replied to bostonlawman2003's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Check Marina's around you, that where most of it is distributed. There are no "on road" pumps at regular fuel stations around here with non-ethanol, but a couple of the marina's have pumps you can pull up to. $3.50 gallon for fuel labeled 90 Octane Recreational. So I wonder if its for boats, is it free of road taxes like Ag diesel? All the one's on the list for my area are Marina's. So as not to Hijack. I use the Stabil Blue on a regular basis in my bike. If anything to protect from any moisture the alcohol in the fuel absorbs between rides. Probably adds some lubricity to the fuel which can't hurt either. And if for some reason, 1 week turns into three or four of not riding, the fuel is stabilized. RSTDdog -
ddog was nickname growing up in LA (Lower Alabama=Pensacola, Fl). We were using first initial (d for Derrek) + dog or dog as a nickname suffix long before it became popular with the rap crowd. ddog was taken when I was signing up, a name I used on another forum I was active in for a number of years when I had a diesel, So RSTDdog it was. Both ddog and RSTDdog were taken when I tried to get a FL personalized tag for the motorcycle, so others have thought of it as well. RSTDdog
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Cold front coming this weekend. Going to be 65 degrees when I get up in the morning. Might have to put the windshield on to go to breakfast. Have finally been able to start wearing my spiffy leather jacket again... Actually just starting to be nice riding weather here. Not a fan of June, July, August riding down here. RSTDdog
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captjoe, You can file a small notch or drill a small hole in the metal frame large enough to push the float pin through with out splitting the carbs off the rack. Whoever worked on mine before me that put the float bowls on backwards had done that, but only on one side (left same side bowls were switched on), You definitely want to pull and inspect all four. I had some of the green o rings that came with a large R134A set for the last car I worked on the AC. There were some in there just larger than the original, but made for a snug fit. Not sure what they are made of. Replacing those orings and resetting the float heights cured a pop on decel issue I was having. Runs good and I haven't even checked the carb sync since having it apart. RSTDdog
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Shell's Rotella 15-40 Oil (Shell's Tech Expert answer)
RSTDdog replied to E-Fishin-C's topic in Watering Hole
Coming from the "Shell Tech Expert", this statement bothers me a little. I guess the "expert" doesn't know what JASO MA means and that its printed right on the Rotella bottle (Syn and Dino). You would think he would know that....I'm guessing this is the Shell Marketing Expert. I'm using the Synthetic Rotella T 5w 40. Seems to be fine. Didn't notice any substantive difference between that and the Valvoline Motorcycle Specific 20w50 Dino which coincidentally also says JASO MA on the bottle. But with out knowing the composition of, and performance specifications met by , "motorcycle oils", its not possible to compare the Rotella T products performance to the Valvoline. But since they both meet JASO MA, they must have some additives in common...... RSTDdog -
Just curious, but when you had the carbs apart did you pull out the float valve seat (the brass part) and inspect the o-rings around the float seat?? When I had mine apart to put the float bowls back in the right spot the result of someone else being in there before me (be sure you pay attention to this detail since the bowls will interchange, but you won't be able to access the drains after the carbs are back on), I noticed on the two left side carbs, white residue and oxidation on the aluminum of the carburetor where the float seat goes and some pitting deterioration of the orings corresponding to the oxidation. I replaced all four of the orings on the brass seat, and polished the aluminum in the carb body where the float seat installs and put it all back together. You can adjust the floats all you want, but if the o-rings around the float seat are compromised, fuel will seep past that point overfilling the carburetor. Something to check while your in there. You can clean the screens for the float valve at the same time. RSTDdog
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I see that you "topped it off", If the fluid was low, check the pads, might be time for that as well. Mighty vac method should work fine. A couple things to remember is the mighty vac will suck air in around the bleeder threads. While this will create bubbles in the mighty vac line, it does not mean you have air in the system. When using a mighty vac you want to open the valve pretty good 1/2-3/4 turn from seated and keep a steady vacuum on it. Always close the bleeder while there is still vacuum on it. After I get the fluid nice and clear with the mighty vac, I always give it a couple of old school pump and bleeds with the pedal. RSTDdog
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Unfortunately, the use of ethanol fuel blends have little to do with energy independence or air quality. If those were the goals, why not E100. Dragsters run well on it, wouldn't be hard to engineer autos to do the same. The MTBE replacement argument is interesting since the MTBE that pollutes groundwater (as well as benzene,xylene, naphthalene and other petroleum constituents still present in gasoline) is from Leaking Underground Storage Tanks. So ethanol leaking from a UST doesn't pollute groundwater? Its been shown to cause problems/deterioration in custom built in Fiberglass fuel tanks in boats. It won't cause problems in Fiberglass USTs? I have to stop now. RSTDdog
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For Pictures, when you reply to this post or start a new thread 1.scroll down past the box where you type and the smiley Icons, past the submit button and under that is the Box for Additional Options. 2.You'll see a smaller box that says attach files with a gray button that says Manage Attachments. Click the Manage Attachments button and you get a pop up window (be sure your pop up blocker allows pop ups from Venturerider.org) >the pop up window has boxes with a Browse button next to them. 3.Click the browse button to navigate to the folder on your computer where your new bike pictures are, select the image from the browse window and click open. You can browse and click in 10 pictures at a time. 4.Then click the upload button in the bottom right of the Manage Attachments window. It will upload the picture(s). Once its uploaded you will see the file name or names in the Manage Attachments under Current attachments You may need to reduce the image sizes, if its too big it wont go. If you did it right your posts will have pictures in it like this. Good luck with the new bike. Viragos are nice. RSTDdog