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  1. Chinto
    The right tires makes a huge difference. When I got rid of the stock 404s, I was amazed how nimble a big beast can be.
  2. Chinto
    Great to hear that they stand by their products. I have used my Frogg Toggs for many different rain occasions, including riding, and have always stayed dry.
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    My RSV came with BUBS as I bought mine used. Initially I liked the hot rod sound but eventually I disliked the loudness especially on the highway. Couldn't hear my music. So I switched them off for the RSTD cans which was much better for the loudness but lost the hot rod sound. Last year I decided to pull the baffles out of the BUBS and found zero packing. So I bought some packing material and installed that in the BUBS and re installed the BUBS back on the bike. I now love it. The BUBS with packing is not much louder than factory at sustained throttle but the hot rod sound is back especially when I twist the throttle. I can hear my music on the highway. If you want your bike to sound like a hot rod go for the BUBS, but if you don't want it to be to loud make sure you keep them packed. Makes a big difference .
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    I was doing some spring maintenance this past weekend which included changing the spark plugs on my RSV. I took some photos of how I easily installed the spark plugs without worry of cross threading by using a plastic tube to start the threading and hand tightening. I know that I read this tip somewhere (probably here) but thought I would post a photo of it for those who may not know this trick. The handle at the top of tube is a nail punch which made it easy to turn the tube and when the plug was hand tight you could see it slip. Once hand tight simply pull tube off plug and torque to spec. As we all know a photo is worth a 1000 words - right?
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    Looks like form pays no attention to function unless the function is only to sit on display.
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    :rotf::rotf:
  7. Chinto
    WOW I have not been searching this way. It actually works great. Thanks for the tutorial.
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    I like and used Meguiars leather care products and or if very dirty I would use Zymol Leather cleaner and conditioner. Both keep my leather covers clean and moisturized and looking like new. http://www.zymol.com/zymolsprayleathercleaner8oz.aspx [ame= ] [/ame]
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    I just bought a pair of Milwaukee boots this past weekend at the Chicago Bike Show and have been wearing them the past two days. I changed the insert to something more supportive which now makes the boot feel great with walking. The other observation is I normally wear a size 9D but with these found that 8.5D fit much better. So I think the sizing runs a half size larger than normal. Bottom line is now that I changed the insert I fine these boots are the most comfortable boot I have ever had. I can't answer how long they will last but I am hoping a long time.
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    I mounted mine on the brake reservoir using velcro so when I want to check the brake fluid level I simply put the bug off to check then stick it back on. I ran the wire down the handlebar with the other wires back to the battery and have had no problems with it. I definitely would give the Battery Bug a
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    GUNS

    Chinto replied to kenw's topic in Watering Hole

    There are many choices of rifles/shotguns/pistols commonly sharing the same caliber ranging from .22LR all the way up to rifle rounds like 223. Probably the most common or practical pistol/rifle rounds would be 9mm and/or 357 mag which will also use the 38 special. Most economical round beside the 22LR would be the 9mm. I have a semi auto pistol and carbine that are both 9mm which work very nice. You could due the same thing in 45acp and others. Now the question could be, which pistol/carbine using 9mm ammo can use the same magazines? Which caliber you should pick would mainly be based on the application. If your purpose is hunting small game up to 100 yards the smaller calibers would be fine but if you are wanting large game hunting at greater distance then you need the big caliber stuff. If you are mainly interested in home defense then 9mm on up would be fine or maybe a basic 12 or 20 gauge shotgun would serve the purpose. The other question would be how much due you want to spend.
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    I called 2 local dealers (listed on EBC website) to see if I could buy the V Pad for my RSV. Well apparently they are not really available until maybe spring according to one dealer. So I guess I will scrape the V Pad idea and simply proceed with the organic pads, especially since I already have them hanging on the wall. Maybe the next time I change the pads the V Pad will now have a history to look at regarding performance and durability.
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    I will be changing my brake pads as part of my spring maintenance. I was planning on replacing them with the organic EBC pads (currently use organic EBC pads) but while at the EBC website I discovered EBC's new for 2012 V-pad. See link below for more specifics. Apparently it is a semi sinistered pad????? Longer life, quieter etc etc. I have not figured out if they cost about the same as organic or are they made of gold. Anyone have any experience with these or an opinion about putting V-Pads on my 06 RSV. I have had not problems with my current brakes but always like to enhance performance and useful life of stuff like this. Thanks for your thoughts. http://www.ebcbrakes.com/motorcycle_brake/ebc_v_pads/index.shtml
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    I had to replace my stator 2 years ago. As a result of this I added a "Battery Bug" to my handle bars so that I can monitor the battery, charging system and battery life in real time. Basically the Battery Bug gives you the actual readings instantly 24/7. If they don't match up with the correct numbers shown in the prior posts you know something is wrong and which component is likely at fault.
  15. Chinto
    I have been using Microsoft Security Essentials on all my computer for the past several years. It is fast effective and the really cool part it is free.
  16. Chinto
    I find that mid-day on weekends usually moves well unless you're in construction season. LiL Beavers suggestions should work very well unless you want to go downtown for some reason.
  17. Chinto
    I just found this link reporting that SOPA has been shelved prompted by a threat of veto. Check the link for details: http://www.infowars.com/dead-on-arrival-sopa-shelved-indefinitely-obama-succumbs-to-pressure-issues-official-veto-threat/
  18. Chinto
    Replaced it once at around 16,000 miles. Been good since, now at 30000+ miles.
  19. Chinto
    Since many of us are winter bound and looking forward to riding again, I found an article to wet your riding appetite. If you can't ride then at least we can plan for the next ride. It turns out I have been on 2 of the article's chosen routes (#7 and #2). I definitely want to check out some of the other routes too like the Million Dollar Road. Personally, I think 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff through Oak Creek Canyon is on my top 5 best routes but not listed here. Also Mingus Mountain through Jerome AZ was another one for me. What is on your top five list as the best routes you have motorcycled on over the years? http://motorcycles.about.com/od/placestoride/ss/The-15-Best-Motorcycle-Roads-In-America.htm
  20. Chinto
    "However, Canadians don’t share this view and see possession of handguns as dangerous, he said." I would bet that most Canadians would agree that the quote above is grossly overstated especially in the rural areas.
  21. Chinto
    The key is "off the road" I you are not planning on driving all next year, I see no point to it.
  22. Chinto

    seafoam

    Chinto replied to tbbrider's topic in Watering Hole

    I use to do the very thing you suggest but on a previous winterization thread it was pointed out that even running the carb dry still leaves some fuel to evaporate and varnish plus the seals could dry out and become leaky when you restart. All of that seemed reasonable so I stopped the practice of running the carbs dry. Granted I never had any problems for years running the carbs dry on either my V Star or RVS or prior Kawasakis, I did not want to tempt Murphy's Law. I have found it is much easier to just leave the carbs full and occasionally turn the key on. It takes forever to run them dry and I did not want to drain them manually. The other fact for me is, at the most, my bike is only down 2 to maybe 3 months for winter. Since all of my bikes over the years have survived winter perfectly by winterizing either way, I am not sure it matters much for my short period of storage. If storage was longer, say 6-12 months, I am sure things would be different.
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    seafoam

    Chinto replied to tbbrider's topic in Watering Hole

    Will your plugs become fouled and need replacing? Or will they just burn off clean with continued running? I just assumed I would need new plugs if I over did the Seafoam. Thanks for the tip.
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    seafoam

    Chinto replied to tbbrider's topic in Watering Hole

    I think the can says 2 ounces per gallon of gas which is what I use in all of my gas motors. eg. bike, mower, snowblower car etc. Everything runs better with Seafoam. Make sure you run the bike at least 15-20 minutes to allow the Seafoam to get into the carbs. I then plug the battery into my Deltran Battery Tender for the the longer winters nap. I lay a cover over the top of the bike to keep the dust off and that is about it. This however does not happen until the roads get the first salting. So now after every ride, before I go home, I top off my tank just in case that is the last ride for the season. Then all I due is simply add the number of ounces of Seafoam to the added gas. I have been doing it this way for years and every spring everything starts right up without any problems.
  25. Chinto
    I remember watching a feature on American Thunder several years ago about the Ridley Motorcycle. If I remember correctly the power train was basically the same as a snowmobile. Just twist the throttle and engage the belt drive just like a snowmobile. I remember thinking that was very clever.
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