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  • Birthday December 22

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    Steve

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    Dallas, United States

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  • Interests
    Fishing, Riding
  • Bike Year and Model
    2006 Midnight RSTD
  1. Steve-O
    It's for just one tire. But about $160 for either the front or back. This was cheaper than ebay!
  2. Steve-O
    I have a guy that will mount the tires for $20 each. He does good work. Still would rather get the tires locally, but $160 from Amazon is hard to turn down. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Avon-Venom-AM42-Tire-2848913/dp/B000GUYBLS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_T1?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2O7YZU09JVCD1&colid=2OHC5397AIGXK]Amazon.com: Avon Venom AM42 Tire - Rear - 150/90VB15 2848913: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ka2h462pL.@@AMEPARAM@@41ka2h462pL[/ame]
  3. Steve-O
    2006, so yes, 2d gen. The bike has 8k miles. I took it in at 7k and had the 4k service done because I wasn't sure it was ever done (bought it at 6k). Had them go over the bike and check: steering column bearings rear shock bushings. loose swingarm bearings specifically. Mechanic said the front tire was overinflated, but other than that, the bike was solid. Rode to Tulsa and the bike still wobbled somewhere between 70 and 85. Note that I could keep the bike straight. But if I "shook" the bike, it REALLY started to wobble. On my Liner, if I "shook" the bike, it would right itself. It was not normal.
  4. Steve-O
    I started at 44 and dropped by 2 lbs increments to 34. Guess it wouldn't hurt to drop it down in the 20s. My old bike had the same tire. I remember the lower the pressure, the better the tire felt. It did not have the wobble...but it couldn't go as fast either.
  5. Steve-O
    I can get Avon Venoms for about $160 front and back on amazon. Wondering if there is a brick and mortar store that will match these prices? I'm in Dallas.
  6. Steve-O
    My girlfriend did not care for the ultimate pillion on my Liner. She preferred the original. So, you might want her to try before you buy.
  7. Steve-O
    It's a 2006. But only has 8k miles on it. No warranty. I was encouraged by the post I found. Seemed like someone had finally found a fix. Seems if this is a constant problem on the Royal Star that Yamaha would look into it. Tight gears or not, I don't think the whine I have is in the normal/acceptable range.... Still love the bike and know that earbuds will fix it. But IMHO earbuds should not be a requirement.....
  8. Steve-O
    I'm with you....
  9. Steve-O
    This takes a few mods to the seat, right?
  10. Steve-O
    Rode from Dallas to Tulsa and back over the weekend. Had the bike checked by a mechanic before I left. Did the 4k check which I don't think was ever done. Checked the front tire. Found it to be overinflated, so got it down to normal. I believe this is the original front tire. Adjusted the rear tire pressure down by 2 lbs increments Wobble never went away. REALLY wanted this to work out. I'm wondering if my front tire is out of balance, or might be the cause. But this is my girlfriends bike and I think she's lost all confidence in the tire. Probably just going to call it a lesson learned and put some new Venom's on the front and back. Resell the slightly used Kumho.
  11. Steve-O
    Has there been a certified "fix" for the Royal Star Whine? I understand some have worse than others. Later models seem to have it better. Synthetic oil helps. But has there been a source identified (clutch basket is thought to be the cause) and a fix? Saw this in an earlier thread: After 3 trips to my local dealership to see about an I-basket swap, the dealership felt it was a final drive (rear end) issue and not a clutch issue. Two trips and a call to Yamaha yielded that there was a "message" out about improperly installed spacers in the final drive housing. Mine was found to have this issue. The tech pulled mine apart, found the grommets that hold the spacers were not seated correctly, liberally lubed everything and put it all back together. I have only been riding it for about 150 miles since the "fix", but so far all the whine and chirp is gone. Wondering if there was something to this.... Needless to say, my 2006 has the whine bad. Pretty much whines in all gears if there is a load of any kind on the motor. Love the bike EXCEPT for this. It's something I don't want to live with...might have to get a different bike if I can't come up with a solution.
  12. Steve-O
    Any solutions to this problem yet? Bought ready to sell my 06. Love it. But just rode it from Dallas to Tulsa and back. Whine is annoying!
  13. Steve-O
    I have one on my liner that is very comfortable. Good to hear they are the same for the RSTD. What other seats?
  14. Steve-O
    Just rode the RSTD 540 miles this weekend. My butt is killing me. What seats are you guys comfortable riding for long distances on? I have a 2006 RSTD (new to me).
  15. Steve-O
    Who has the best prices on Avon Venom's? On Line or brick and mortar
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