tibadoe
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Blue not Red
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I would say.....no.
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No problem getting to the site. Didn't try this morning.
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Not getting a 13v reading after a load test. The 13v readings are just the voltage reading. I was just responding to this: "As for the 12.9v number, that is an ideal number that would be very difficult to find on a battery that had a few months and miles on it. Most new batteries I've seen will get up to 12.8 or so, and that's about as far as they go."
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I found this thread interesting so I thought I would post my results. I am also a firm believer that when I purchase a new battery its best to give a full charge before use. Hard to say how long it sat on the shelf or warehouse. I also keep my batteries on smart tenders that charge/maintain/desulfate. Each battery is load tested two or three times a year. I have three batteries that I test on a regular basis. One tractor and two motorcycles. These are my findings: All three batteries are reading just over 13v's. Battery one is 4 yrs old and was not on tender for 3 days. (I was in a hurry and forgot to plug in when I put it back in garage - storm was coming) Reading was 13.02v Origional battery lasted eight years before a internal short. Battery two is 3 yrs old and for the test I kept off tender for 24 hrs. Reading was 13.45v Battery three is 1.5 yrs old and was on tender. I disconnected and turned on ign with headlights & passing lamps for 1 min. (This should take off surface charge) Reading was 13.08v I figure most will say that my meter is wrong or off. So I used another one and got the same readings with only up to .01 difference. It's a fact that when a battery sits the plates will start for sulfate. Dosen't matter if only for one hour or 24. My theory is if you keep a battery fully topped off it won't sulfate. These are just my results and opinions.
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As long as no friction modifiers your ok.
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I can't recommend a dino oil since I have been using synthetic oils for the past many years. In my RoadStar I use Mobile1 and HD Syn3 for all three holes in my 09 Ultra Classic. I myself change mine out at 2500 miles due to the heat these air cooled motors generate. I didn't really answer your question tho.
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Many years ago a friend wanted to get a motorycle. She was in the same boat and never rode a bike before. I suggested for her to take the riders course but she said not right now. I did a little research, selected a few to choose from, and I offered to take it with her and she agreed. Even with my many years of riding we both took the class and I even learned a thing or two about some of my bad habbits. Ended up being a few friends and family members took the class as a group and had a blast.
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Winston-Salem Greensboro Durham Rocky Mount These are not bad locations for pulling in VA folks.
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Either the battery, bad cable and/or connection. Check the fuse and relays for moisture. Ethanol no.
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Deka on ebay for $79.88 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deka-ETX20L-Powersports-AGM-Battery-100-NEW-/280551522974?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item41522c829e&vxp=mtr or Advance Auto has them for $69.99 if you use the "VISA" code: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product__16940007-P_40_A%7CGRP60054____
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In my area Advance Auto sells the Deka under the MagnaPower label. If you use promo code "VISA" you can get $30 off. Ends up being $70.99. Not bad. -
Started when I was 16 with a Honda CB350.
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Microsoft Security Essentials - no problems.
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Been messing around with R/C heli's and Airplanes for many years now along with the Model/High Power Rockets. Fun to say the least.
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You can check out this website: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=200659060704 They carry the Deka battery which is the same stock battery for the HD. $72.99 and free shipping. I am not sure if this is the exact one for your model, but it says a 07 soft-tail. May be worth checking out.
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That was the best OT play I have seen in quite some time.
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I found the clip on their website: http://abcnews.go.com/wn Play the video "Debt Ceiling Crisis: Americans Fed Up" The RSV shows up at 1:14 mark.
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Anyone know who made the ABC "World News" six o'clock news today on their RSV? It looks blue and has passing lamps. Both rider and passenger on bike. News reporter was interviewing someone on the corner when the bike rode by behind them. Don't know when the story was recorded but I thought it was pretty neat. Anyone else see it?
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Venture "Stalled" today...WTH??
tibadoe replied to stvmaier's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
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Was it the HD or another PC component like the motherboard, power supply, etc. If so, you can plug the old HD into a new PC and run it as a secondary HD. At least long enough to copy data over safely. Just an idea.
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I copied this off one of the web sites that sell Colortune: The secret to Colortune is a special, temporary spark plug with a glass viewing window. This lets you actually watch the fuel burning in your cylinder! A handy color chart tells you whether the mixture is rich, lean or just right. As you adjust the mixture, you'll see the change instantaneously. You can rev the engine and watch the flame color during transitions, too. Use Colortune for your car, motorcycle -- even a tractor -- any engine with a standard 14mm spark plug. An essential tuning tool for carbureted or modified engines.
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This might help: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Locking-Motorcycle-Cradle-Hardwire/dp/B002YBK7XI/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IV0SMVJN55DSB&colid=Q54BML8ZY68C]Amazon.com: Garmin Zumo 550 500 450 400 Locking Motorcycle Cradle Hardwire Cable & RAM Mount: Everything Else@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41FleleZGJL.@@AMEPARAM@@41FleleZGJL[/ame]
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Good read - Thanks.
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Picked up my 550 for $400 a year ago and no problems. I hope to get a few more years out of it before I replace it. Ashame the motorcycle units are so $$$$$$.