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Recently ordered new drain plugs from boats.net. 90338-11152-00 PLUG,SPECL SHAPE (Yamaha Motor) $5.24 4 $20.96

Best wishes Don!

Partzilla sells Yamaha OEM parts. The cheaper source is not cheaper quality. You can order MIDNIGHT black/metallic cowlings from Partzilla for $239.83 each. 18 BODY, FRONT LOWER 2 | Use for Color Black Metallic X ( SMX / 0903 ) 4XY-2835K-01-P5 In Stock $404.99 $239.83 FREE Shipping on orders of $149 or more https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2004/royal-star-midnight-venture-xvz13tfms/cowling-2

1999 on should all fit...

Cowlings are available for more recent years. You may have to paint them. Partzilla ships in 1-2 days. https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle

The Royalty Inn in Gorham, NH is very nice. http://www.newenglandriders.org/Gorham/Gorham_Trip.htm https://www.royaltyinn.com/

2017 Western US Tour - June/July Lake Powell, UT, Panguitch, UT, Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay, CA, Lassen Volcanic NP, CA, Crater Lake NP, OR, Hells Canyon, ID, Mount Rushmore, SD

Thanks for this feedback!

YZ, Congrats on your new ride! It's a real beauty. Did you order this Gen 3 months ago, presold? Folks are still not seeing Gen 3's in showrooms. Thanks!

So sorry... Praying for you and family.

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Live in a very ethnically diverse area, 25 miles from NYC. Am sensitive to others beliefs, but finding that more folks are freely saying Merry Christmas, which I find very refreshing. It's nice to be retired and to not have to follow corporate etiquette. Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!

Temps were in the 50's today, so took a look at my RSV. Tightened down the cooling fins for all cylinders. Checked that radiator is full and topped off coolant reservoir. Warmed up RSV for about a minute and verified that exhaust pipes were getting hot at heads. They were! Looks like there is nothing to worry about. Bet it could make another cross country trip this summer, but not sure my body has recovered. Thanks for your feedback! It was very comforting!

Been conditioning fuel for years. There is no real indication that there is anything wrong with my RSV, except for recent #1 cylinder antifreeze leak. Supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow, so I'll fix the antifreeze leak. Will examine the temperature issue more closely next time I start RSV, and that's usually once a month.

Thanks for the heads-up Jeff!

Condor, Like that Infrared Laser Thermometer! Thanks! FYI, my initial checks were done by placing my hands on the cooling fins. Not very scientific... Should have touched the actual pipes. Like the explanation of why the back cylinders are running cooler after initial startup. Have noticed this at other times, and often wondered if all cylinders were performing equally. Spark plugs were changed not so long ago, maybe 10K miles ago. Should check my carb sync in the spring. Will pay closer attention to the pipes when I start it again at the end of January. See I have another puddle of antifreeze under #1 cylinder. Must be the drain plug again. Thanks for all your ideas!

Thanks for the tips Carl!

It had been two months since I started my RSV, so I did so today. Temperature was in the 30's F. Took three hits of the starter, fully choked, and RSV started up. After a minute or two, was able to take choke off. Let RSV run about 25 minutes, and engine sounded smooth and was responsive. Noticed cylinders 2 & 4 were hot to the touch, but cylinders 1 & 3 were just warm. I've noticed this on other occasions, but just asking for thoughts about this discrepancy. Is it normal for two front cylinders to warm up before two rear cylinders? Engine seems to be running well. It was nice to hear her run. Going to be a long winter. Thanks!

Sounds good Joe...

NYC

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you get to enjoy this day with loved ones. We have so much to be thankful for!

Made my wife laugh!

Impressive ride, but reckless to drive around kids like that.