[A boy chained his bike to a tree, then went to fight WWI.]

Reguardless if it's true or not, the message that the pic represents is a very powerful and sobering one....

 

[On The Back Porch .... Not bike related...]

Found one stuck to a fly strip last year. Managed to get him free, set him insome brush and he was gone later. Sure are amazing up close.

[body decals]

I have heard that heating them with a blow dryer will soften the adhesive and they will peal off

[Exhaust removal for inspection]

Thanks RSTDdog,

 

I had popping with stock exhaust but not as noticeable.

 

Synced the carbs and they're close. Not sure about how clean the carbs are. It's an 05 with 40,000. Occational Seafoam and had new needle valves at 20,000 due to ethenol reaction. Thought I would start with exhaust inspection for loose connection first.

 

I'm unclear on proper disassembly procedures for the exhaust.

[Exhaust removal for inspection]

Hello All,

I’m looking for instructions for removing and inspecting the exhaust on an 05 RSTD. After installing a set of BUB slip-ons, my popping is more accentuated and I want to inspect the pipes for leaks and cracks. I have searched our site for a breakdown document but no luck.

Does the chrome come off separately from the pipes or as a unit?

Are there gaskets to replace once the pipes are removed?

I am assuming the pipes mount to a flange that insets into the head?

Thanks in advance.

[Fuel petcock pointing position]

The long slender end is the pointer. Slender end down is fuel on, up is reserve.

[Tree sap]

I use rubbing alcohol to remove sap, ink, oil, etc from many things. Have not tried it with windshield plastic so spot check first.

Make sure you get the good stuff. Look for a good % of alcohol on the bottle. Pass on the 70% stuff.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

Thanks for the link, I may need to look into the option.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

The BUBs are on and test ride done. Nice rumble and a good bark when you hit the throttle.

I synced the carbs and found that I have seem to have lost some vacuum, from about 28 to about 26 and I pick up a bit more exhaust fumes. Any ideas?

Also, the change has accentuated the decal pop. Guess I really need to track down the issue. It’s an 05, and I have heard that the exhaust develops leaks.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

Now I am getting excited about the switch. Heck, I might have this year’s modification out of the way early.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

OK, Gang. I pulled the trigger and i'm checking out the BUBs on the bike Saturday. Taking mine and if all sounds well, I'll make the trade.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

Dealer says bring the cans in and he'll give me the BUBs. Says he can't sell the bike with non EPA aftermarket pipes. He can't install either.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

Anything I need to know about switching to the BUB cans such as gaskets. I assume three our four bolts and they slide off.

[To BUB or not to BUB]

Thanks for the feedback, sounds like a good move!

[To BUB or not to BUB]

Hello All,

I have an opportunity to trade with a stealership, straight across, a set of BUB sleepers from a 07 RSTD with 4900 miles for my 05 RSTD stock mufflers. They say that they cannot sell the bike with non-EPA mufflers.

Are those running BUBs happy with the tone and performance?

Does seem like a no brainer. My star does have some pop on decel and I am sure more noticeable with the BUBs. Might force me to look at the rest of the exhaust for leaks.

Thanks

[My favorite Cosby, remember?]

i think my all time favorite skit was Noah

 

Voompa, voompa voompa (that was the hand saw)

(Deep voice:) NOAH

who Dat?

This is the Lord!

Riiiiiight....am I on candid camera?

 

I want you to build an Arc!

 

Riiiight....what's an arc?

 

etc

etc

 

 

Man, that was good stuff. I had three of his albums.

[Facebook]

Facespace tweetbook what!!

[RSTD Exhaust tip rotation]

Yep, I flipped mine over using a Allen wrench but I do not recall if I used a metric or standard size wrench

[The Great VR Scavenger Hunt]

Looks like you in the curve of the mirror stem in pic three. Great statue.

[Great Tire Price for the Avon Venoms]

Thanks for the alert. Been thinking about switching from the Metzlers to Avons. And this spring it will time for both. Looks like a great price.

[Drunk at the door]

Ha ha good stuff!!!

[A Perfect Example Of How The VentureRider Site Works!]

Darn computer bug, made my screen blurry too!

 

Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing.

[jump]

In the twilight zone

[The Great VR Scavenger Hunt]

I guess since I am a taxpayer that the Francis Marion National Forrest does belong partially to me to so here you have it.

 

Nice shot Joe

[Kickstand shut down]

Thanks for the replies all. I always stop, drop the sidestand, turn off the key and lock the bars.

 

Camos, you just use the ride through at DQ