Chezley
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Oil Drip - Normal (see pics)
Chezley replied to rumboogy's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Thanks Goose. I was hoping you would see my post. I had thought along those lines, but was hoping it may be something simple. Sadly you're probably right (as usual). It will need to be checked soon before damage is done. We all know what happens when engines run out of oil. Glad my Dad taught me to check oil & water in every engine, before every use. Thanks again. Tony -
Oil Drip - Normal (see pics)
Chezley replied to rumboogy's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Ok people had to bump this thread NEED HELP I agree entirely with the overfill problem, & my RSV has always had the "odd drip" coming out of the vent hose underneath. Lately have noticed the oil level getting lower too quickly. (never had to add oil between oil changes before) Over say a 1000 km ride the oil level will drop from half the sight glass to just showing at the bottom. It is definitely going out the vent. There is about an inch & half oil spot under it when left overnight. 1. oil is mostly checked in the same place in my shed 2. always checked with bike upright 3. nearly all my riding is relatively long distance, never commuting 4. 171,000 km on the clock Seems to me there is something more serious? Any help/sugestions as to what to do, what could be wrong, would be appreciated. Tony. -
2002 RSV cruise erroring out
Chezley replied to revinger's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Hope you fixed the problem with the previous suggestions. If you didn't, it could be caused by the rear shock if it is starting to get a bit warn out. Found this out a few months ago. Cruise would stop working for no apparent reason, lights flashing etc. Shock just felt a little different, & when that was repaired, cruise works perfectly again(better than ever) Chezley -
Just caught up with this Annie, good luck to you both for the trip, hope you have a great time (I envy you). They will see what us Aussies are like Nice trike & great choice of color too. Tony
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Twigg, this LD riding can get hold of some. Some of us here in Aus are part of a group called "FarRiders" (look us up on the interwebz if you like). "FarRiders" was founded by David (Davo) Jones. Many of you guys would know of, & some may have met Davo who competed in the 2009 Iron Butt Rally, & unfortunately, in the final stages of the rally, Davo was taken from us after a tragic accident. He was, & will remain to be, an inspiration to many of us here in Aus. A great character with a zest for life & he is missed immensely. We do IBA certifiable rides & many of us have IBA numbers. It's a matter of (safely) pushing your own boundaries, for those with the desire. Myself ? I have a couple rides awaiting confirmation/ certification from the IBA, (There's usually a wait). A SS1600k & a SS2000k. One of our guys has just (in last few weeks) achieved a 100CCC (100hrs Coast to Coast to Coast) in your USA, with a couple hrs spare! WOW! That's inspiring. Not for us all though! Not to mention the pinnacle -- Iron Butt Rally, Oh & proud to say I ride an RSV ! Long Distance?.... Yeah Tony
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:rotf: This I like, Very funny. You just need to be able to steer with one hand & ...... But you might not be ampidex ...err... ambidex.... umm, able to write with the other....... ahh..... . Forgot what I was ... umm ....... never mind. Tony
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Thanks guys. appreciate the help. Tony
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Very helpful. Thanks winston66 Tony
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Thanks Ruffy, I'll see what I can find. Tony
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News we got here it was special forces job Whoever, however, well done those men! Tony
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Quick question. Where do you guys buy basic parts such as air filters ? ('99 RSV) Just the OEM will be fine. Having a little trouble finding them here in Aust. & sounds like a fair wait for them so may as well order them from overseas myself. Tony
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I reckon you're right. Not even letting my wife read that ! Chezley
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You are right Annie - 75% of QLD. For those who may not know this is a huge area, just look at a map. Brother & family live between Toowoomba & Brisbane, just off the Warego Hwy. He is just a few k's from Grantham where several people lost their lives, & many more have no home to return to. We hear a lot of news about large centres like Brisbane & Toowoomba & of course that is where most of the damage is but spare a thought for towns such as Chinchilla, where they've been flooded out 5 times in the last 5 weeks!! But we're a resilient lot us Aussies. Most will rebuild/repair & get on with it. People there seem to be helping each other out, & from a distance, most of the rest of us can't do much except wish them well. Chezley
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windshield left the bike at 50 mph
Chezley replied to chopper pilot's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
My screen was about to let go after 500 ks in the rain. The end screws were all that were holding it, and those tabs were broken. There was a gap under the middle of 1/2 an inch. After thinking about it for days, decided to cut the bottom of the screen off 3/4 inch or so, and drill holes, therefore getting rid of those useless slots. Also added 2 more screws, 1 each side of the middle. I would even go as far as to say I'd do this to a new screen to prevent this happening. my 2 c. T -
GeorgeS I mean any ball race bearings & needle bearings. Seuadr, thank you kindly, that is the answer I was sort of expecting. Tony.