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Luvdaleather

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  1. Its been a few years since I posted. I would be interested in attending a west coast rally. I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the Dalles OR and was surprised when so many came to the one I hosted up here by Mt. Shasta. I'd offer to host another in this area, however we now have a "new" season its called "smoke"; it can start at any given month and is nasty to ride in. It is often next to impossible to ride out of when the west coast appears to be going up in flames!
  2. Ok, I'm one of those folks who can say I have not check the site in several months. My tail is between my legs! I have however been riding my RSTD more than usual this year. The west coast was pretty much smoke free and our area in particular, had a great summer; no fires close to the homestead. The last few years kept the bike mostly parked for the summer due to fires and dense smoke. I swapped out my clutch and went to an EFM Auto Clutch which has been the ticket for my thumb joints. Love it! Anyone who has trouble with their hands send me a PM and I'll tell you about it. The clutch made me want to ride again! Can't get enough of the fall colors! AND Still busy with leather work..............
  3. I'm a bit slow out of the starting gate and was told about this post today. First off thank you Freebird! On the flip side, no matter what style of tank accessory a person chooses to install on the bike, it is important that you pay attention to the amount of grit that is accumulating under the accessory as "yes" it will act like sand paper or even start rust. Great feedback on this post. Stay warm, ride safe!
  4. I everyone, it's been way too long since I said "howdy" AND Happy New Year! Freebird and I have been working on a project: a whales tail bib for his new shiny black Venture. He let me know today that the postal service did their job :happy65:and so far he says the fit looks good. (Fingers crossed) He hasn't had time to fully install it. I'm sure he'll let us know how it looks. Thank you Don for your patience and for providing a template for me to work off of. :bighug:I'm standing by for the report. On another note I also finished cutting a template and making a fender bib for an RSV that had the trunk removed and had some unsightly spots under the trunk. This 3 piece bib (top and sides) will cover up where the bracket was. Standing by for that report also!
  5. I haven't forgot the yearly "goodies" that I send Freebird! Got a good one coming your way, along with a another one which you and I talked about! Give my best to all folks who are attending.
  6. Hi "Yama Mama" and all the other ladies! I go by Luvda Leather aka Nanci Rogers. I live right below the Oregon border in California on the I-5 corridor; Montague CA. We started with a 2000 RSV which we bought from my old boss who went "totally Harley" (we even had a Harley clock in the office)! The first time I rode with my husband on our RSV I felt as if I had "come home". I was smitten with motorcycling! I rode as a passenger for about 4 or 5 years as I was completely new to the world of motorcycles. At 48 yrs old, I then chose to learn how to ride. I started with a 96 Virgo 1100, then to a VStar 1100 Custom, to a VStar 1100 Silverado, to a 2000 Royal Star where I fell in love with the V Four motor. Discouraged with the lack of power from the 2000 RS (I was always downshifting on our many mountain hills) I tried my husband's white 06 Tour Deluxe and I was sold. I liked white he loves red so he got an '09 red RSTD. A big bike works great for us here in our valley as Mt. Shasta produces high winds on a regular basis and our bikes cut right threw the wind! To make the tall RSTD fit, I lowered the seat on my bike and brought myself forward, swapped out he handle bars and viola; it fit my 5'5" height. I recently went to a Russell Day Long Seat which is awesome. My business is Ace High Leathers www.acehighleathers.com and motorcycling sparked my love for leather. I have been in business for 13 years and specialize in motorcycles, however I produce all kinds of leather products. I am also a motorcycle instructor teaching one on one classes. I love teaching women to ride as the methods I use instills a confidence which allows them to ride comfortably with guys.
  7. Let's hear it for Lady Riders on white bikes! :clap2:Fashion statements all the way! :dancefool:You go girl....!
  8. Thanks for ALL the help and education on this thread. :clap2:Yes it boiled down to looking up the pipes on the Yamaha site for the 4 to 4 vs the 2 to 1 exhaust set ups for the Royal Star and the part numbers are different. Along with the info provided by those who jumped on the thread I learned that the 4 to 4 are a "different" animal than the 2 to 1 and cannot be swapped out. Fabricating anything to make a different pipe fit is not up my alley and with that I'll continue my hunt for either 4 stock pipes or a 2 to 1 system for the '96. (You guys are the best!)
  9. Did a little research and found that the 4 to 4 exhaust pipes are a different part number than the 2 to 1 system. Rats..... It all has to do with the brackets.
  10. Man that is one "purty" bike! Ok, so yes I get that the Venture/RSTD pipes will not fit a Royal Star. Am I also understanding that the Royal Star 2 to 1 pipes and the 4 to 4 pipes are not interchangeable?
  11. Looks like I found a guy who is willing to swap two of the 4 pipes on my '96 for stock pipes on his 97. The question is this: are the pipes for a two to one system the same as the one to one system on the '96? I'll be looking for two more stock pipes after this! then I'll be set!
  12. Yes, I will do a video and send it to your personal email. Please send me your address. I'm not real slick with sending videos through this site. Give me a day or two. I'm in California on the Oregon Border. How many pipes do you have on yours? I'll also send you close up photos of the pipes as well. No dents.
  13. The baffles looked from what I saw and I'm not an expert. No holes and certainly don't look like they've been tampered with. Repacking them is an option; they look good even if they are loud. I'd opt for less noise above good looks! Thanks!
  14. Hi, I recently bought a '96 RS which have Jardine pipes on it (4 slip on pipes to be exact). I'm looking for stock pipes as these are too loud for me and I generally like the sound of the stock pipes on these V Fours. Would you be interested in doing a swap? I attached a photo of the pipes. Let me know either way, thanks!
  15. Hi guys, its been a while since I reached out for some help. I picked up a '96 Royal Star that was in need of a new home (that's what I told Ken). It was a mess and had been left out in the weather. What was under the dirt, dust and cob webs was a bike that someone sunk a bunch of money:mo money: into. :happy65:Through the Delphi Forum site I was able to identify the pipes (4) that one of the previous owners put on it. They are Jardine slip on turn out exhaust and these puppies are loud; I like stock pipes. First Question: Is there any way to quiet these pipes down enough that I won't have to change them out? Second Question: is there anyone out there that might want to trade or sell stock pipes in good shape? Side note: I figured bringing home another motorcycle was better than bringing home a puppy:178: that might keep my husband up all night.
  16. Aw heck girlfriend, there aren't that many of us girls on this site. I don't check the site sometimes for a couple of months! Then I get some time, drop in and get caught up on all the "stuff" which makes me smile and makes me want to meet more of the members. Rats! Don't go!
  17. Hey Divey, thanks for the mention! Ok guys, here is what I can tell you about cooling vests and especially about the Techniche International brand which I used to sell: they work. These folks design cooling and heating apparel for the armed forces, sports people of all kinds and animals. So, yes if you get them to the "sopping wet" stage and don't GENTLY squeeze some of the water out they will get your shirt and the top of your jeans wet. (If you guys are traveling with the little lady, a wet shirt can be a source of "entertainment".) Also, if you're like me and don't take if off a bit before you climb in altitude you WILL get cold! Give yourself time to dry off if your clothes are wet. A big down side is that they do not work in humid climates Man its like adding insult to injury; add more dampness to dampness AND heat! The up swing is that when it is really hot a wet shirt is a good thing to have and even more so a cool body core that will allow you send cool blood to your extremities allowing for a fast recovery when you stop. Do you still feel the heat? Of course you're on a bike in the sun no less! The vests are lined with a water repellant material so that when hydrated properly the inside material does not get wet and this really helps to keep you dry and cool. Even if the vest dries out, if your skin under the vest is cool that means its working! Can a cooling vest save your life? You bet! I have had customers who wrote me back and thanked me for saving their lives having ridden through extreme temps:scorched:....aw garsh "yer welcome":bighug: Easy Peasy: keep them clean by following the washing instructions, do not let them dry in the sun, make sure they dry out daily and don't wring them out (squeeze them dry or drip dry them). So yes, they are a good investment that you don't have to hydrate until you need it and like rain gear, can remain tucked in your saddlebag "just in case". Ride on!
  18. Hi Everyone! :banana:By gosh it's been a long winter! We Californian's:cool: have a VERY low tolerance for 18" of snow, 11 below zero :cold:and then so much rain that my shop was taking on water. What was with THAT???? Ya know that type of weather in this part of the country is just is really WRONG! The worst part is that the bike had been parked since November due to weather and muddy driveway, However, last Wednesday I was able to get out for about an hour. Even if all I did was get fuel and take the long way home, it was worth it. For those who don't recall long ago and oh so far back...:confused:I looked into an auto clutch to aide my poor thumbs joints. I did get the EFM Autoclutch and although I struggled with the learning curve, I will admit that it was a very good choice. After not being on the bike for a while and jumping on last week I am sold: the clutch and the learning curve are well worth the price. Great customer service too.http://efmautoclutch.com/ Next on the agenda is the Russell Day Long Seat. A couple of years ago I rebuilt my seat bringing me forward and lowering it by 2", however after an "Iron Butt" friend of mine was on his second Day Long Seat, I thought it was time to let someone else accommodate my.....well.... my, seat. I met him at the Russell Day Long Seat factory and learned a bunch about the seats. I went ahead an sent my seat in. The first run did not work for me. The seat was not what I expected, plain and simple:confused24:. After contacting them they went out of their way to correct their errors and in record time turned out an exceptional seat; even better that I had expected. The way they shaped the seat changed the dynamics of the bike so backing the bike out of the garage at an angle, downhill onto our gravel approach is a piece of cake. It no longer feels top heavy to me; big bike yep, top heavy no! By using the stock pan and their patterns they created an amazing seat for my height. One thing to know is that the "wings" do not have to be as prominent as you may think, like my work, the customer tells them how they want the seat to look and they build it. Oh and they did add the seat skirts like my stock seat. Outstanding customer service! http://day-long.com
  19. Holly cow, is he headn' out west? :checkeredflag:Dadgumitt! I know he gots some chillin's in Sacramento or thar 'bouts....I ain't that fer from Sac:doh:....I'll report back ifn's I sees 'im! I's can tell ya'll rat now, it wasn't on my watch!
  20. Don't tell me Jonas, you're going to need a tank bib????????? OH my God:doh:.....Where are you gonna put it???? Not on the tank!!! What's its name?
  21. Ok, so last year we built another garage (you know where this is going). My shop used to house two RSTD's and all my leather stuff plus a few odds and ends. Now it is "THE shop" :cool10:and there is now "THE garage" which has LOTS of room. I just bought another bike ('06 Shadow Aero)...couldn't pass it up. :happy65:What can I say, its a great second bike. Ken laughs at me cause I'm out there looking for the next "good deal"....on a "new" bike. Then I ask, "Honey does THIS bike make my butt look too big?":doh:
  22. Man I've had some challenges thrown at me by customers :confused:but Slowroll threw a good one. :bang head:You want what? (Oh brother). Ok so he wants carbon fiber white (Icelandic style, thank you Jonas) in a wide strip down the center of the bib (Freebird style) ok so stop there. I can do that! Then there's what?................ you got to be kidding:rotf:...this guy wants a continuation of spider webs that are painted on this tank stitched onto the leather but "please stop just before the carbon fiber white". Seriously? HOw are we going to get the lines to line up? All of that and to boot he was a joy to work with, not to mention patient. So we set to work; he sent me photos and I sent him the template, and he drew the web lines and I took the knife to the dead cow! In the middle of two orders the embroidery gal I had been working with quit (through mutual consent known as "your work quality is not good enough for my customers) and I had to hunt down another embroiderer. Yikes. Enter Jamie, Oh my God this gal is great! The photos tell the rest of the story. Great idea Chuck...Great Team work! Thank you for your business!
  23. Ok you guys, here is my report which started with "Little girls hands, big bad clutch" back in November. So to catch anyone up I went ahead and purchased an EFM Autoclutch. http://www.efmautoclutch.com. So we pulled the clutch out (He got greasy and I supervised!) and shipped it out to Garry, owner of EFM. Installation was about as easy as taking it out. Ken took it for the first test ride and reported that "its certainly different but it seems to work, but you don't have a manual clutch". With that I contacted Garry who always answered immediately whether by email or phone. I made the mistake of squeezing the clutch without the motor running and that was not a good thing as then it would not allow me to squeeze it. So I contacted Garry who gave me some instructions on how to get it to "come loose" and what to do next. Still no manual clutch so as of this post I've sent an email to him for help. Likes: My hand doesn't hurt while holding the clutch at stops and shifting. Easy peasy to shift and take off from stops. No problem with the friction zone as I still can use the back brake and apply a bit of throttle. It does not stall. Garry always answers his phone and replies to emails Dislikes: Down shifting is requiring a learning curve; but what the heck life is a learning curve! While I'm in the learning curve I tend to use a bit more brake, but I went out tonight again....very little brake needed. Do I like it? YES!!!! and short trips around our valley are paying off. It's getting to be second nature. Bottom line: it gives you the freedom to not have to use a clutch if you have an injury to your hand and you can use it like a manual clutch as well. Can't be that.
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