awsmsrv
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Yeah, 87 is good. The premium gas won't do any harm, but, might be running poorly because of that. I used to have the 1100 before I traded it in on the RSV. It was a good bike, but, it ain't a V4 & it's air cooled.
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Here's what I have.
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My better half liked the black cherry, so that's what we got. (I'm smart that way.)
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Click here.
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Odyssey battery life
awsmsrv replied to 01 Rider's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Yep, me too. I ride almost every day to work & back (even in winter here, unless a chance of ice) & I still plug my CTEK battery maintainer/conditioner in as soon as I park it in the garage. Seems to be working. Maybe not necessary at this time of year, but, being fully charged all the time can't hurt either. -
Need a poll for second gen rear shock
awsmsrv replied to CaptainJoe's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
My '06 is still fine after 48K miles. -
Length (width) is 31", pullback is 14", height is 6", center is 7.5", OD is 1", ID is not known by me. Probably more info than you wanted, but, there you have it.
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Jus' messin' with ya, Don. Take care of what you have to take care of. It's more important than our whining. I'm sure we can all appreciate how "life" happens. Hope everything works out well for your situation.
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Hey Boss, how long is a week in Ohio? Oh wait, you also said, "or so". I think you put the period in before you finished: "or so I say". Yeah, that's gotta be it.
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You have to put it in your signature.
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Almost done?
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I just carry a 20oz MSR Fuel Bottle in each saddlebag. They don't take up much space in the bag. I push the envelope a little, but, not so much that there's danger of running out. I average about 5.25 gallons per fill-up. I figure if I did happen to run out, that would give me about 15 miles to find a station.
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Hey Boss, You've got the link spelled wrong ("sheild" should be "shield"). FYI.
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If you're wanting to know the wire colors, blue is the tail/running light & yellow is the brake light. Hope that helps.
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When I had my V Star 1100, it wasn't much of a concern. I wouldn't allow my wife on the back of my RSV until I had 2 years experience with it. We did the parking lot thing at first. It was just fine. I'm sure I could have handled the bike with the extra weight of a passenger before 2 years, but, I was trying to make sure I wouldn't hurt her, thus, the 2 years of getting the feel of the extra 200+ pounds of the RSV versus the V Star. Just make sure you are completely vertical when coming to a stop. I'm sure you already know that with the weight of these bikes WITHOUT a passenger. Have fun.
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Quick release bolts for saddlebags,.Ideas needed
awsmsrv replied to muaymendez1's topic in Watering Hole
Try this: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35406&highlight=saddle+bolts -
Thus concludes our grammar lesson today. You're right, of course. Those I listed are my better ones. The trunk rack I have is OEM, so, I didn't mention that in my list because the OP said, "non-factory".
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I don't remember where I got it, but, I'm not even sure it's available any longer.
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Off the top of my head -- ----- Replacements ----- LEDs for turn signals, running lights, brakes Stebel Compact Nautilus Air Horn Avon Venom Tires Chrome levers (no more aluminum oxidation on my gloves) Clearview Shield with vent Diamond R Leveling Links Diamond R Fork Wind Deflectors Knobbed Saddlebag Bolts (no tools needed to remove bags) Nylon Wing Nuts under riders seat (no tools needed to remove seat) ----- Add-Ons ----- Fairing Turn Signals - LED Mirror Turn Signals - LED Auxiliary Brakes - LED Strips (behind saddlebags on chrome piece) Headlight Modulator Brake Light Modulator Fork Air Balance Kit Lighted Switch for Passing Lamps (installed next to left front speaker) Diamond R Backrest Powerlet Socket (behind driver's seat on left) Trunk LED Strips (to light it up inside in the dark) American Flag on trunk rack Crampbusters on both grips (when going long distance) Venture Rider Gremlin Bell ----- Other ----- Carbon_One Lift Adapter Scala Rider Q2 Gerbing Heated Gloves Might be some other stuff I forgot.
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How do I lube my clutch handle?
awsmsrv replied to Red Rider's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Funny, I was thinkin' the same thing. -
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About 4 years ago I went from San Diego, CA to Medford, OR in about 14 hours. About 800 miles & I felt great compared to 2 years before that on my V Star 1100 when I stopped about 100 miles earlier.
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Isn't it pronounced "pile on"?
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Good point.