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  1. Chinto
    One of my riding buddies was telling me today that he had his bike stored there while he was having some maintenance performed over the winter. Anyway he got a call from the dealer recommending that he get his bike out before year end because he expected to close soon. I took a look at their website today and sure enough in big bold print, "Going out of business sale all units below dealer cost". I have used their service dept. for several years for my Vstar and now my Venture and it by far is much better than other local places. In fact I just had my Venture there over Thanksgiving to replace the rear shock. I found everything operating in its usual fashion. Fast reliable service as usual. http://www.prosourcemotorsports.com/
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    I just learned my favorite Yamaha dealer is going out of business. I don't know exactly when but everything is being liquidated. For those of you anywhere near Morris, IL you may want to check ProSource Motorsports. He was advertising new 08 Ventures for dealer cost. I am concerned now because he had a great service dept. Now where do I go for great service?
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    I wonder how many millions of dollars it will cost to finally get it done.
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    Well I got my bike back yesterday from the dealer. The creaky shock is gone. From start to finish took about 10 days with Thanksgiving in the middle. Warranty took care of the entire cost for replacement. This is good news because now I have cash left over to have my seat Butlerized.
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    Having had an accident a few years ago, thrown from the bike at 45 mph, I would not recommend removing any armor from your gear. After all that's the entire point of riding gear, optimum protection from weather and road. I also have the Tourmaster Intake for warm weather plus an armored leather jacket for cold weather. It all fits into the left saddlebag along with my bungee cords. The trunk and right saddlebag is for everything else. Mostly my wife's essentials. Anyway, I really recommend making room for all the armor, instead of wishing it was there while flying through pitch black space wondering when and on what I will land on. Dave
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    Kenw, what was the turn around time from when you sent in your seat to when you got it back? I sure would like a little more foot on the ground but do not want to lower the entire bike. Seems like a good option. Dave
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    I really like this brake light at the link below. All you do is swap the old bulb with this bulb an you have a blinking brake light. Very noticeable. Very bright. Very easy. http://www.kisantech.com/view_product.php?product=20W-D
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    I have used PayPal for many years now and have never had any problems as a buyer or a seller. One thing to keep in mind, even with PayPal, I only buy from someone who has a 99+ feedback score and accepts PayPal for payment. Preferably with at least a blue star rating and never from anywhere outside North America. Also as already mentioned, I opened a separate checking account at a local bank just for PayPal transactions. You don't need any checks, look for an electronic checking account, they are free of bank charges and you can monitor it online. I call it my "Chrome" Checking account.
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    Thanks for the tip. Downloaded it and work very nice.
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    The good news is you will get more than one application from the Honda Moly60 tube which reduces the total cost with successive application. Besides, it is good piece of mind knowing your work effort will last longer.
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    Thanks KiteSquid, I had a different understanding of how the ethanol handled water. I mistakenly thought it attracted water (pulled more water into the fuel) rather than bonding with it and allowing it to be "burned" off. I still worry about the corrosive nature of ethanol. You are certainly correct about availability of non ethanol added fuels. It is that or nothing. Do know if using SeaFoam regularly will reduce the effects on the carbs of the corrosive nature of ethanol? That should be fairly easy for the manufacture to test. Thanks for clearing up my thinking, Dave
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    About 2 months ago my 06 RSV started the rear shock noise. At first only sitting on it after an overnite but not later. More recently it was groaning all the time. The slightest movement of the shock would cause it to painfully groan like the Christmas epic "The Rusty Chevrolet". Last Tuesday I took it to the dealership. They advised me that the colder the tempature the more it groans. It sure was at this point (30 degrees now). Anyway, the service manager said he would check it out. Could be lubing the bushings or maybe replaceing the entire shock. Well I called today for an update, it turns out that the shock is going to be replaced (said it was an $800 part) which was ordered and expects it in a day or 2. The good news in all of this is it is a warranty repair. Hopefully I will get my bike back before the next snow so I can start doing the 16000 miles maintance stuff.
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    I thought that the ethanol additive is naturally hydrophilic which is why we have to worry more about water in the fuel. Plus isn't the ethanol additive more corrosive to the carburetor components? I don't think stabilized gas neutralizes the corrosive nature of ethanol so letting is stay in the carbs would not be a good thing for very long. I remember reading some articles reporting the consequences of ethanol on the carbs. This is why I have also run the carbs dry for storage to prevent ethanol damage. I certainly stabilize a topped off gas tank to prevent gumming. Have I got this wrong?
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    I just bought these insulated jeans by Wrangler. I rode tested them last week (30-34 degrees day with 20mph wind) an was very warm without chaps. Also wore insulated boots by Columbia for warm feet. If you want warm pants these are much better than the flannel lined type. These have a Thinsulate liner. They are very comfortable if you stay outside. The only thing I have found to keep my hands warm on long cold rides are electric gloves. Otherwise, I would have to stop to rewarm on the engine or coffee shop with anything else. I have used the hippo product while snowmobiling and they do work very well. If you can find those to fit, they would do a great job too. http://www.riggsworkwearbywrangler.com/Catalog/MEN/bottoms/Denim/3W055TH
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    The only potential harm would be how much road salt ends up in the nooks and crannies and not being washed off till the spring washing.
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    If you think your local village ordinances are being discriminatory to motorcycles, then I would suggest that you contact the AMA for their assistance in perhaps intervening on the motorcyclists behalf. Ordinances that focus on noise and speed limits must be equally applied to all vehicles. The AMA has resolved discriminatory ordinances in many towns when pointed out that a federally funded road can not selectively punish a single class of motor vehicle. If a town is not held accountable for its discriminatory actions then we might as well live in Russia. If a car, truck, bus or a motorcycle are speeding or very loud then they all need a ticket not just the motorcycle. My thought on the matter, Dave
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    For those who would like the 09 Star Calendar, Yamaha has opened the link to sign up for the new calendar. The link below should take you there. https://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/feedback/09_StarCalendarOffer.aspx?_rf=www.starmotorcycles.com/calendaroffer
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    Has anyone swapped the saddlebags from the TD to the V. I have always like the hard case leather wrapped saddlebags that is on the RSTD. Would the RSTD saddlebags fit on the RSV? Dave
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    Your local Harley dealers has them in stock. I like the front forks at 5 lbs and the rear at 40 lbs.
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    I think the real question here is not whether the RSTD will last 100,000 miles which it certainly can. It is will your RSTD last 20 years in your garage? (100,000miles / 5000miles/year= 20 years) Like you said you are easily tempted. Dave
  21. Chinto
    If your shoulder pain occurs only when your riding and not while your doing anything else like watching TV, sleeping, performing overhead activities etc. then most likely it is your riding posture. Also if you can move your position while riding and you can relieve most of your pain temporarily then it is likely to be mechanical irritation from bad posture. I have found that a more erect posture is best for relieving neck and shoulder pains while riding. Aside from handle bar position already talked about here, the next best aid to maintaining good riding posture is a backrest. It keeps you from slumping. This is very important in relieving the stresses of poor posture. The more you slouch the farther you must reach for the handle bar. Also, if none of this stuff helps, see your Doctor asap. Pain is a message, listen to it. Good Luck, Dave
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    I hopefully have attached a photo of the way the dealer installed the radio. It is velcroed to the cassette pop open door. You can see the antenna attached on the master brake reservoir. The Sirius radio is the FM transmitter type so you need to fined an unused FM station on the bike's FM radio for reception through the bikes audio system. Works very well. Only time reception is affected is when I run through tunnels, viaducts or heavy woods. The plug you see plugged into the auxiliary jack is for my MP3 player which is mounted on the tank bib. I can play any of the devices by flipping through the audio select button. [ATTACH]23676[/ATTACH]
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    The links below are examples of gloves with built in face shield wipes. I have and use the polar tex glove shown below which works very well when it is cold and wet. Hope this helps. http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=108&cat=9 http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=109&cat=9
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    Certainly being able to see over the windshield helps but only if you have a face shield on the helmet, otherwise you are still blinded by your glasses. I have been in the rain with and without the face shield and it is MUCH better with the face shield. You may also want to look at a finger squeegee to clear the face shield. The link below shows an example of one. Some gloves have a squeegee or microcloth built on the finger for the same purpose. http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-VeeWipe-Squeegee-p-16506.html
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    MP3 install

    Chinto replied to a topic in General Tech Talk

    I have the Hopnel Tuxedo tank bib. The bib has a storage pocket the uses velcro to close the lid. I applied the loop half of Velcro to my MP3 player. The player, when in use, is pressed to the hook half of the storage pocket (very secure). The 3' wire runs under the bib and the plastic housing for the ignition back behind the triple trees and up to the auxiliary jack. I also have a Sirius radio mounted to the cassette pop open lid. When cruising I simply flip through the audio button choices to play the AM/FM, Sirius Radio or MP3. The player is stored in the bib storage pocket when not in use or when its raining. I know it is not a permanent install but is works very well if you have a velcro closured storage pocket on the tank or perhaps the fairing. Plus when I park the bike somewhere uncertain I can simply slip it into my pocket or locked in the saddlebags. The other thing about MP3 players is to add or delete songs you need to take it to your computer unless you use the mircro memory cards.
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