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  1. dusty1300
    Another update, went out again today, not as windy, but lots of turbulence. I might try tilting my windshield back a little next time if possible and building a set of Plexiglas lowers that are much bigger than my clearview ones. Any suggestions or ideas would be welcome. Tom
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    I'm 5' 10" with a 30 inseam. I don't look over the top now, but that really doesn't bother me, years of driving Goldwings with Tulsa shields. I'd like to see over the top, but I would rather not be beat up on the helmet. It is like someone is hitting my head with a rubber mallet. My teeth shake, my glasses shake, but only on the Interstate. Backroads are just fine for now. In my experience, I usually have to go higher to get it calmer. I have tried different helmets also. I was really spoiled with an ST1300 and it's electric shield. This is my first cruiser bike, I don't really mind the slower engine, I like the comfort, but the air control isn't so good so far. Tom
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    You don't see any of them? I suppose I'm could be doing something wrong here, that is for sure. I just the image icon, then put in the URL to where they are at, then resize them on the screen. I can view them here anyway. I do see that they are rather large, I should have shrunk them before posting I guess. Tom
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    I was going to put my Clearview lowers back on so I could take a picture for Buddy and thought I'd try reversing the lowers. It hugged up against the windshield much better now and when I went out and tested it, it was better, so I might try them like this for a while. Maybe this is how they were supposed to be mounted in the first place, but I don't think so. Sometimes it is hard to tell when going out for a quick ride, although it was pretty darn windy today. I also feel like maybe my Clearview shield isn't tall enough also. When I sit in the seat, I'm comfortable while leaning back some. I'm thinking that the wind comes over the top of the shield and fall and hits me in the back of the head. If I lean forward a ways, the turbulence stops completely, then I just have the whine of the engine. Maybe I should have gotten the Cee Bailey's shield, it can be bought 3 inches taller than the Clearview. I may have to examine the laminar lip also, although I don't have the stock shield on anymore and I'm sure theirs is designed for it. Here are my reversed clearview lowers: http://data.netconx.net/tom/reversedlowers.jpg Tom
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    I don't know if the knee blockers can go up far enough to make a difference. Here is a pic at full turn: http://data.netconx.net/tom/atfullturn.jpg Take a look and see what you think. Tom
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    I just found these, kinda interesting. Not cheap, $ 215, but interesting Hondaline Radiator Side Wind Deflector - Valkyrie IS http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/6101935.jpg "Mounted on either side of the lower fairing, they will deflect the wind further away from you, creating even more stability and comfort. The fit and finish is all Honda. " Tom
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    Even Yamaha makes a lower with the top lip on it like I was referring to with the harley lowers: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/STR-5BN08-50-00.jpg I'm thinking this would work like Buddy's deflectors. Just need to get it away from the tank. Tom
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    I had one of the Laminar Lips on an FJR my wife had a few years ago, they worked pretty good, but I don't think the issue is from coming over the top of the shield, but rather from around the tank. Here is a lower that goes all the way up under the shield. Mine currently has a big gap in there between the shield and the lower (the clearview, not my prototype). http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_29330.jpg Tom
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    You can't see it in that picture, but I have the vent in the shield. Doesn't help any, but thanks for asking. I was looking at the lowers on my bike and comparing them to the ones I put on my wife's Vstar 1300 Tourer. They were Harley lowers, but seem work very well for her. Here is a pic: http://www.realhog.com/images/image_10261_300.jpg They have an edge that turns out at the top, if I can figure out a way to mount them or find a version of these that have a different mount, I might give them a try. I also went out last night and ran it without any lowers at all in a very bad wind. Not recommended. Tom
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    I'm trying to figure out how to fix my ongoing turbulence issues. It really is only a problem on the interstate about about 70mph plus. I have put on the largest Clearview Shield they make (without the curved top), their lowers, Buddy's deflectors, and it still was pretty bad on the interstate. It is like getting hammered on the helmet going down the road. 15 minutes of this and I have a headache. At 60, it is all just fine, but sometimes we just would rather be traveling on the interstate so we can get somewhere faster. Going across South Dakota is one of those types of places. Anyway, I decided to try to fix this. I have seen on this forum people taking a seat belt cushion and sewing in magnets and sticking along side the tank. I does seem like the turbulence is a result of air coming around the tank. I was hoping for something more permanent and something that doesn't look as bad. So, I took an old pair of Nomad lowers that I had put on my wife's Nomad a few years ago and with cable ties and duct tape, put them on the Royal Star. Out for a ride and it seems quite a bit better. I went in as many directions on a very windy (diagonal winds, 22mph with gusts to 30mph) and I think this might work. So, the next thing is to build my own lowers that would like these, but don't hit the windshield or the lower fairing when the forks are turned. Here is a picture of my prototype: http://data.netconx.net/tom/prototypelowers.jpg I'm hoping that anyone who has done this type of thing before can chime in and let me know the do's and don'ts or any other suggestions as I attempt to do this. Thanks. I haven't posted a picture here before, so I'm not sure how this will turn out. If it is bad, let me know. Tom
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    This is the tank bag I got: http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=239_253&products_id=4392 I had to use a different strap than the one that came with it for backup, but they are cheap at walmart. I may try turning the bag around and cinching it up under front of the seat, but have hardly ridden with it yet. Tom
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    I decided to keep my 09 RSTD for another year. I like a lot of things on it, but the turbulence at high speed is really annoying. I have the largest Clearview on it and have Buddy's deflectors on order. I just got back from a trial run with a new tankbag... just hoping that the wind that comes from around the tank above my knew would be better, but it didn't make much difference. I'm hoping after what you are saying that Buddy's wind deflector might help, but I saw somewhere else on this forum that mentioned that it didn't help. I figured I would get them just to help with the cold legs. Anyone else have any impressions of Buddy's deflectors helping with buffeting? Today I took both my hand and blocked the air coming from around the side of the tank and it seemed better. I couldn't do it for long, I don't feel comfortable for very long riding with no hands doing over 70. Tom
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    I had one of these: http://www.airventusa.com/ Really let a lot of air in. I highly recommend it. I also have beads and sheepskin, I liked this better. Tom
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    I'll just throw something out there for you to consider. I have been looking at a couple of helmets designed for dual sports. They are like an off road helmet, so the chin piece has quite a bit more room than a traditional full face. Shoei and Arai both make ones that also have a face shield, so they are good on the street also, you don't have to wear goggles for eye protection. Not sure about headsets, you will have to look at each one. I also think they would be cooler in the summer. I think they will cost around 400 bucks, but most Shoei's and Arais do. The other thing I like is that they have a builtin visor so you can block the sun. Another great advantage to these helmets. Just an idea for something else to look at. Tom
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    Testing... hope you get it off of that trailer soon and back on the road. Tom
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    Great description. I have been considering something like this, but didn't want to lose the bar ends. I like having the separate bar end to hold on to when the cruise is on so my speed doesn't vary accidentally. Thanks for the post. Tom
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    Great description. I have been considering something like this, but didn't want to lose the bar ends. I like having the separate bar end to hold on to when the cruise is on so my speed doesn't vary accidentally. Thanks for the post. Tom
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    As as a guitar student, Tommy Emmanuel never ceases to amaze me. I could listen to Guitar Boogie all day long. He also has nice tutorials and travels all over the world giving classes. A great guy and a phenomenal guitarist. Tom
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    Not sure what your tastes are, but I love Robin Trower for easy listening guitar. One of my favorites is the album "In City Dreams". Here is a video of one of the songs off this album: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7mWFtd-3GI]YouTube - Robin Trower - Bluebird - Recorded in 1977[/ame] Tom
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    I just got an 08 RSTD am searching for accessories. I keep running into discrepancies with model numbers. Anyone know the numbers or can point me to a site where I can figure it all out. Most recently I was searching for a Custom World Driver Backrest. One place has a part number 04-169 and it fits XVZ-1300 CTT ROYAL STAR 05-UP. Other sites have a 04-167 which says will fit 1300 Royal Star Tour Deluxe 05+ but when I search the 04-167 number all I find is that this part is for the Venture and they have nothing for the RSTD. Very confusing. I maybe incorrect, but think that the RSTD and the Venture aren't exactly the same in the seat mounting department. Can anyone shed some light on this. Tom Update: I found the answers I was looking for by going through the NADA book. Model numbers in there.
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    I used a dremel to carve out a hole in the foam, but I have to say I like the melting idea. The hole saw also works, but I didn't want to go buy a 90 degree adapter. The dremel works, but was very messy. Melting your hole would be cleaner also. Good idea. Tom
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    I pulled a Bushtec for about 40,000 miles. I thought it was the best trailer made and the one I got at a rally was priced similar to an Escapade or some other higher end trailer. Here is a quick story. I was going down a backroad and my wife was following me on her bike. All of a sudden I see a complete brick in the road. I move a little avoid it with my two bike wheels which I was able to do. Then my wife says over the CB " All you all right?". I didn't know what she meant. Apparently the Bushtec had hit the brick and jumped about a foot in the air and off too the side about a foot. I never felt a thing and it came right back in line and trailed perfectly. The one I had (turbo +2) didn't have a full axle, so there was lots of storage room inside. I liked the bigger tires for going over tracks and stuff as they rolled over like a motorcycle wheel. I also like their hitch, simple and better than a ball hitch. Their lids can take some getting used to getting open as they are real easy, but they seem to be waterproof. I have had other trailers and they all seemed to work ok, but I think these are a step above the rest and you get what you pay for most of the time. I guess it would depend on how often you use it. If it is just for trip once in a while, most anything will work. If I were going to pull one a lot, then I would fork over the bucks for a better one. I have a few friends who have the Aluma trailer and like it very well also. Tom
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    I have had multiple Russell Seats with backrests. I can't say enough good things about them. My first one was on a 1500 Goldwing. I could get on it in the morning and at the end of the day, it was like I just got on. This was about the 5th seat I had tried before the Russell. I have since had one on my wife's FJR, and one on each of my wife's v-strom and my v-strom. I will probably get one for my next bike also. They also offer a money back guarantee, so you can't go wrong. They are great people to work with. The worst problem is sometimes having to wait to get it. They are all custom made and they need specs and pictures of you sitting on the bike before they build it. Their timing has gotten better in recent years. I don't know what it is like currently. My last one was the year before last. I had a corbin on my ST1300, but although much better than stock, the "hard as a rock" nature wasn't for me. Tom
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