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Replacing seat with harley seat
M61A1MECH replied to muaymendez1's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
For what it is worth, there is guy on the Delphi forums that has a Venture pillow top set that has been modified to fit a RSTD, for $150.00 plus shipping from south Florida. -
I had the same thing happen back in July, I unplged both ends of teh CD cable and checked for continuity thru the cable. Found that the cable had a break in it, changed the cable and all is good. The cable can be found on ebay, see this link. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=cca329&_sacat=See-All-Categories
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They may fit but I cannot say that I have seen it done. Here is what I do know. The basic engine configuration for the original Royal Stars and the Royal Star Venture are the same, but the Venture has about 20 more horse power. The header pipes on the Venture are larger diameter than the the original Royal Star , so it is possible that the flange that connects the pipes to the head on the Royal Star Venture may be to large to get the proper fit and seal on the heads of the 96 Royal Star engine. You will need something like the saddle bag supports from a 98 or later Royal Star Tour Deluxe or Tour Classic to give you the proper place to hang the mufflers, I would not want all that weight just hanging out inspace. When I got my Venture I had a 98 Royal Star Tour Classic with BUB pipes, I contacted BUB's technical department to see if I could put those pipes on my Venture, they told me no. That could be because the the pipe inside diameter for the 98 are to small for the Venture to breathe properly and not because of a mechanical fitment issue. They did not elaborate, in true BUB fashion it was a one word answer "no." Let us know what you do and how it works out, good luck.
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Chances are that the key that works the gas cap is the original key, if the ignition was replaced, as they often are on the 98's because of placement behind the radiator, chances are they did not re-key the new ignition to use the original key. I forget how far the key went in to the seat lock on my 98 TC, but I do know that some times I would have to push down hard on the seat or even thump it with may fist right above where the lock is as I was trying to turn the key. That would normally get to release, then I would lube up the pivots and the hook as I recall. Good luck
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Click on the link ant read the article then click on the movie. http://sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k16940&pageid=icb.page80863&pageContentId=icb.pagecontent341734&state=maximize&view=view.do&viewParam_name=indepth.html#a_icb_pagecontent341734
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I use the new posts feature each time I get on that way I only see the posts since my last visit. If I am looge on for a particularly lonf time I just hit the new posts botton again just before leaving to see if there have been any interseting posts since I logged on. But that is just me.
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Hey Jeff The sign out front says "Opening Soon" so it would appear that they are curently closed. I will keep an eye on them when ever I am on that side of town.
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I am going to try an make this, if they finish my driveway, currently my bike is land locked in the garage because my driveway is being torn out, if they get it poured in time I may be able to get it out on Sunday morning.
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If it is possible to mold the rubber in place onto the plastic, much depends on the type of plastic and rubber, cure times and temps involved. There is a company called Chemloc, owned by Lords Corporation, they make adhesive systems for exactly what they are trying to do. We over mold natural rubber and fluorosilicone on to PEEK (high performace plastic) and titaium where I work all the time. The process requires that the rubber be vulcanized during the process that kicks off the adhesion system and permanently bonds the rubber to the substrat. Should be able to find Chemloc and Lord Corpoation with a simple Google search.
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2nd gen side bag help
M61A1MECH replied to Richie R's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
If you install the guards that go on top of the bags, maybe you could utilize the mounting hardware on the inside of the lid? But the stick on Velcro may still be the answer, but you may have to get an industrial strength version. See this link below and review the differences in the adhesives I copied off their site. the Adhesive 0174 looks the best to me, but may be hard to find. http://www.hookandloop.com/site/product_definitions.cfm Try this link to McMaster Carr also and search for this catalog number 94985K811 http://www.mcmaster.com Adhesives PRESSURE SENSITIVE (PS) - The adhesive type of VELCRO ® brand tape which has a peel-off backing. The tape is also sold under the STICKY BACK ® Brand name. Adhesive 0172 - An acrylic PS adhesive used in most applications. This adhesive is the standard that comes on most tapes and has RED logos printed on the peel-off tape. Adhesive 0115 - An olefin based PS adhesive with high strength but low temperature applications, and has BLUE logos printed on the peel-off tape. Adhesive 0174 - A new high performance PS adhesive for use in high temperature and outdoor applications. Limited availability. 0140PRECOAT - This "dry" adhesive is pre-coated on the tape for later activation by ultrasonic sealing or with a solvent such as acetone. This is the tape to use in conjunction with liquid adhesive for a most secure bond. -
I am only about 25 miles south of Daytona, have not decided if I am taking any time off on Thursday or Friday, but will most likely be around on Saturday and Sunday.
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I remember when I saw that on the news, very sad. I hav esent the flyer to my local STAR chapter president, I will see if I can get our chapter involved. Thanks for posting this.
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Leaving Tomorrow & leaking Antifreeze
M61A1MECH replied to craigatcsi's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
That sounds like the tradition leak from the rubber plugs. Each cylinder has a rubber plug in it , the rubber plug has a threaded metal insert in the center, They leak a lot. Easy fix is to tape a dime to the pad on the inside of the fin cover that is supposed to press n the seal, some times the seals shrink with age, so putting the dime in the cover gets you a little more squeeze on the seal and stops the leak. It you ever want to remove the seal take an old spark plug and screw it into the threaded hole and pull it out, but make sure you have something to catch all of the coolant that will come flooding out. Good luck.- 7 replies
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1996 RS Oil drip
M61A1MECH replied to riffraff's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
You say the oil level is OK , but did not say where the level is in relationship to the low or high level marks. The most common cause of oil drips are from over filled crank case, if you are at or over the upper marker that is probably your problem, it is not uncommon to get an overfill on an oil change especially if the factory recommended amount of oil is put in , instead of checking the window get the proper amount. I normally stay just a little below the halfway point in the window. I only see drips if I have ben running hard (80+) on the interstate for prolonged periods or pulling my trailer at interstate speeds, I get a drop now and again after those types of rides. The oil gets pulled up into the air boxes and then drips out the tubes, overfilled crakcases just lets more oil get pulled up easier. -
2 PM this afternoon saw two Ventures, Black Midnight and Silver, at the shopping center at intersection of state road 442 and US-1, later saw them heading north on US-1.
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I know they have a 2007 they have parted out, I was looking for a spare seat seat and one of them is from an 07. In the video of the 07 it looks barely damaged.
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Warrenty follows the bike not the owner, but you should get the bike to a dealer to have them transfer the warrenty over, sometimes they balk if you are the second owner and have not transferred the warrenty and any length of time has passed since you purchased it. With a good dealer it should not be an issue.
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Need Prayers for Ponch!!!
M61A1MECH replied to Sweetnothing's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
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clutch replacment
M61A1MECH replied to johnbroughman's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
OK Look me up when your in town maybe we get a ride or two. Call SkyDoc he should have everything you need. -
clutch replacment
M61A1MECH replied to johnbroughman's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
John I am in Edgewater, just down the road, if you need any help give me a shout. I have not done a replacement on my plates on my Venture yet, but I did on my 98 Royal Star TC, I was able to carefully fish the wire spring out with a curved needle pick. I hope the Venture is set up the same way when I get around to doing it. I am not sure about obtaining that one plate, but I am sure someone here will know. -
Venture Died - NEED HELP !!!!!
M61A1MECH replied to nscrfn3's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Maybe the ignition module is bad, over heats , quits, cools down and then is fine until it overheats again? It has happened to me on other vehicles, buy not my Venture. Sounds like you have eliminated fuel delivery issues. -
I bought one from American Eagle Leatherworks back in 2002, used to strap it to the luggage rack on my 98 Tour Classic, never leaked always kept eveything cold. The one I have is a little big for the saddle bags, but I can put it in the trunk, works great. Looks like they have one designed for saddle bags on their site. See link below. http://www.eagleleatherworks.com/coolers.html
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My CD cable went bad, I know the power line at least is broken, no power to CD. Does anyone have a spare laying around they want to part with. Have found the same as I put in originally, but it has an angled connector on both ends, would like to get the factory style if possible, with 90 degree on one end and straight on the other end, have not found those on the internet yet, except for Yamaha part and it is double the price of a standard car audio cable, like I have. Thanks