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  1. StarQ
    I found it interesting that the current last post is about the whine.
  2. StarQ
    I felt the same way when I rode my brother's Moto Guzzi with a sidecar. Really strange feeling when turning.
  3. StarQ
    Use Windows Media Player to Rip music from CD's. You already paid for the music if you own a purchased CD. Media Player will also let you sync music to your MP3 player.
  4. StarQ
    I ordered the luggage rack from Boats.net a few weeks ago. Waiting and waiting for it, found out it was backordered. The next time I checked it was canceled, they never notified me.
  5. StarQ
    Exactly!
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    http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=352091&highlight=stebel+rstd#post352091 Can you hear me now? Stebel Air Horn on RSTD. Message #1 shows the install. Message #4 shows the brackets I made from aluminum bar stock. I bent the brackets so the horn sits back from the muffler pipe.
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    I have trouble with my back brake on my RSTD 2007. Turns out the rotor is bent, bike was sold to me a new so it's under warranty. However, I've been waiting over a month for the new rotor to come in, they keep saying it's on backorder. What happens when I am braking is the bike will be smooth while slowing down until I get to about 10 MPH, It will then continuously grab and release until completely stopped.
  8. StarQ
    Thank you! There's a post with pictures of my Stebel mounted on my RSTD 07.
  9. StarQ
    Parkway Hardware in West Chester, PA made keys for my bikes a number of years ago. '84 Venture Royale, '80 Kawasaki 550 LTD, '84 Yamaha Maxim 550 and just recently a Polaris Trail Boss 325. The Polaris takes a Datsun key, by the way.
  10. StarQ
    If you lose her you buy another motocycle to ease your sorrow.
  11. StarQ
    Has he taken the safety course? That should save him between 5 and 10 percent. Shop around.
  12. StarQ
    Schedule the AutoRoad, that's the road to the top of Mt. Washington. 6, 288 feet up. http://www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com/ I have ridden up twice on my '84 VR (back down, too, of course) and hiked up once, took the cog railroad back down. There is the Littleton Diner in Littleton, NH that is a fun little place to have breakfast.
  13. StarQ
    http://www.clearviewshields.com/. Nice people. Where is the damage? Some people cut their shields down so they look over them rather than through.
  14. StarQ
    I have mild carpal tunnel. Years ago the doctor suggested stretching as a treatment. It has worked for me. Take your one hand and gently bend the first and middle fingers back until you feel the stretching in your wrist. Hold for a few seconds. Do this for both hands a few times.
  15. StarQ
    Weights.
  16. StarQ
    Good choice. I wrote a post on this subject in another forum. Avon Venom X are superb.
  17. StarQ
    Ok everybody... Motorcycle Safety Program Rider Coach here. What we teach in the course for the braking exercises: 1. Slow, progressive squeeze of the front brake lever. For normal braking use less squeeze, for quick stops use more squeeze. DO NOT SQUEEZE ANY FASTER for a quick stop. The way it works is like this - the first part of the squeeze gets the weight onto the front tire. You now have traction for utilizing more squeeze to stop. 2. Always use light pressure on the back brake. The action of braking on a motorcycle causes the weight to be transferred to the front tire (see above). 70% of your braking power is from the front brake, 30% from the rear brake. 3. If you lock the back tire from overbraking, keep it locked until you're completely stopped. Hold the handlebars steady so the bike keeps moving in a straight line, no matter what the back tire does and use your front brake to stop. If you let off the back brake while skidding on a hard surface, you risk doing a high-side. This is one place where gravel is more forgiving. 4. Left foot down first. Keep the right foot on the brake until stopped. Here in Pennsylvania, we offer an experienced rider course (ERC) where you bring your bike to a training class. We work to get your skills better on your bike.
  18. StarQ
    Steal from the rich and give to the poor Harley's ...
  19. StarQ
    was it very windy when you got back on the pavement? I had a case years ago where the bike was feeling like it was following grooves in the road. I pulled over, checked things and everything was ok. Turns out wind gusts were catching the fairing and pushing to bike about.
  20. StarQ
    Congratulations on the find and the win. Great looking bike and bag. I think it will be perfect for your girlfriend.
  21. StarQ
    People forget that they need to replenish electrolytes. Gatorade or eating something salty like peanuts, pretzels, etc. is a must! Staying hydrated isn't enough.
  22. StarQ
    Hey Randy, Check out my post at http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34836, message 79. Inexpensive driving lights for the RSTD.
  23. StarQ
    I suggest you don't go under 500cc. Anything smaller will be outgrown within a few months if she's serious about riding. Many starter bikes mentioned here. Some of the ones I'm familiar with are: Suzuki Katana 600 Suzuki Savage 650 Yamaha Virago Suzuki SV650 S Honda Shadow
  24. StarQ
    I just did a 600 mile road trip on my 2007 RSTD, two up with 5 other bikes. Regular gas, speed limits mostly. Averaged 47 mpg.
  25. StarQ
    I would support the government requiring motor vehicles to not start or shut off if a cell phone was within 2 feet of the steering wheel.
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