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    A great day in spite of....

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    Maybe you've already tried these tips:

     

    1) Make sure you're pushing and holding the on button for a least a couple of seconds.

    2) When doing a reset, you need to hold the reset button in for at least 20 seconds.

    3) Pull the SD card out and do another 20 second reset.

     

    Good luck...hope it's not dead.

     

    David

    Kuryakan Grips

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    09 RSV.....I have a pair of Kuryakan grips ordered and want to make sure I understand how to install them. I've installed the Kuryakan grips on a different bike in the past and it was pretty easy. After reading some posts about installing them on an RSV, some folks refer to separating the throttle switch housing and removing the cables. I don't understand why this is necessary? Don't the new 6235 Kuryakan grips just slide on over the throttle's plastic sleeve?

     

    Thanks.....David

    Removing mirror

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    09 RSV.....need to remove the righthand side mirror but afraid to put too much force on the nuts at the brake reservoir for fear of damaging something. It looks like there's three nuts at the bottom of the mirror stem. Can someone tell me which way the nut(s) need to be turned to remove the mirror bracket off the reservoir?

     

    Thanks....David

    Installing Road King mufflers

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    BluesLover....thanks for the info! I can usually do what needs to be done, but it usually takes me a lot longer because I don't know what I'm doing. ha.

     

    So the brackets that come with RK will work on the RSV? I saw where somebody did some grinding and cutting to get their brackets on, but I'd really rather not do that if I don't have to.

     

    David

     

    David - it is an easy mod. So much so, that even a total klutz like me was able to do it.

     

    You will also need a set of clamps for those new RK mufflers. I went with the standard RK clamps from HD, but others have gone with a wider clamp (that would have been my choice if I had to do it over again).

     

    And, you will need some mounting brackets. Brad (Squidley) used to make them, but I believe he's gone into retirement on that part. I know I've seen others for sale, but I'll be darned if I can find where.

     

    If you go to the Tech Library for 2nd Gens, under Engine and Drivetrain, you will see a write up that will give you all the information you should need.

     

    Good luck,

    Installing Road King mufflers

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    Hilliss.....thanks for the info, that will really help. I just noticed that Squidly was making brackets and that you may being doing it now? If I find a set of RK mufflers can I buy some brackets from you?

    :mo money:

     

    Thanks,

    David

     

    David -

     

    You want "non-catalyst" mufflers. They need to be off a HD Touring Bike (Road King, and many other models). You can use other mufflers with the catalyst (I have) and these will be what your HD dealer will have as they are on the newer HD's.

     

    Or you can look around, (craigslist, eBay, etc) for pipes taken off an older HD (new take offs are out there) without the catalyst.

     

    Here are the P/N's (part numbers) you are looking for....

     

    They will end with the following numbers if they are non-catalyst mufferls off a touring HD.

     

    95

    95a

    98

    or 98a

     

    Make sure you check the P/N's on BOTH mufflers

    Installing Road King mufflers

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    I'm a new 2009 RSV owner and I'm ready to switch out my stock mufflers for the RKs. I've read as much as I can find on here about doing this but I'm unclear on a couple of things.

     

    I'm really looking for the easiest way to do this.... :puzzled:

     

    If I go to the local HD dealer and ask if they have any stock RK mufflers, is there a particular type I should ask for? What about brackets? Can these be purchased or do I have to grind and cut? What exactly do I need to do this job?

     

    Thanks for your help,

    David

    Removing fairing

    in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)

    Posted

    First, let me introduce myself....I just purchased a 2009 RSV and have only had it a week. Enjoying it so far.... :dancefool:

     

    I've ordered a number of add-ons so I'll probably be looking here for help. :shock3:

     

    I searched and couldn't find an exact explanation of how to remove the front fairing (without damaging anything!). I would assume I need to remove the bolt under the headlight, and the three hex bolts on each side, but I don't know what to do next? I just don't want to break plastic tabs or crack anything. How do I remove the chrome around the headlight and the chrome piece below the windshield? Any specific instructions would be so helpful. :confused07:

     

    Thank you and look forward to meeting some of you!

     

    David

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