Cheesehead in flatland
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Removed these from my RSV this week and replaced with OEM mufflers. I can actually hear the music when I ride! I would like to try to identify the mufflers I pulled before trying to sell. The pictures show them mounted and unmounted. There are no markings of any kind. The bracket that extends to the side to fit them to the RSV is welded and held with a bolt. Any ideas? -
All this talk about hitting a deer...
Cheesehead in flatland replied to Cheesehead in flatland's topic in Watering Hole
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Just saw this online. Someone riding in a race t-bones a deer, gets up and keeps racing! Very lucky rider! http://jalopnik.com/5930273/this-motorcyclist-t+boned-a-deer-and-just-kept-on-riding
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Rode a Vulcan Voyager today
Cheesehead in flatland replied to rickardracing's topic in Watering Hole
Just looked at that model Saturday while waiting for service. I was thinking it would be high on the list if I ever want to replace the RSV. -
Thanks Goose, I'll look for markings.
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Seriously, it handles so much better, I wonder if the PO already installed the links. I'm going to measure when I replace the mufflers.
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Problem solved!!! :cool10: Had the new tires installed this morning and it's like I have a new bike. I was already making plans for the leveling links but after riding home, I don't think I'll be needing them. I can't believe the difference! Thanks to everyone for the advice. Best $12 I've spent in a long time.
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I'm biting the bullet and getting new tires (Dunlop E3's) tomorrow. I hope it makes a big difference!!
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I didn't notice anything concerning wear bars when I looked at the tire. I'll look again tonight. What causes cupping?
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Thanks for all the suggestions! When I got home last night, first thing I did was look at the rear tire and I'm pretty sure it is cupped. The front is much more smooth when running my hand around the tire. The rear feels like there are "points" where the grooves end near the center of the tire. Would that be classified it as cupped? If it is the tire, am I risking my safety if I continue to run it until I find the $$$ to replace it?
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I'm also new to the RSV and was wondering the same thing. Even with jeans, socks and decent leather boots, it sure gets warm. I agree with the recommendation of using highway pegs. It made a big difference for me.
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What do you mean by "use a bar and see if you can move the rear wheel at all"?
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Took RSV to a mechanic and he tightened the front fork head tube bearings (he said they were very loose) and replaced the front wheel bearings. After he tested the bike, he said it was much better and ready to go. Riding home, I didn't get far and felt the "roughness" again. It's not always there and sometimes rougher, sometimes not so rough. I didn't go back because it was already 6:30 Saturday night. The mechanic seems very knowledgeable, owned a metric dealership (not Yamaha) for over 20 years. Do I go back and and have him try something else or do I just bite the bullet, find a Yamaha dealer and take it there?
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I did check the tire pressure and it was a little low. I upped it to 42 front and 48 rear, didn't help. I'll do a closer tire inspection tonight. I don't know the mileage on the tires, just purchased the bike. About 20K total miles on the bike.
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Interesting, I have Metzler tires. I wanted to say that I don't hear a noise (the exhaust is quite loud), it's only a "feel" thing. I'm going to take it to a local shop and see what they say. Thanks for all the ideas!
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Everytime I lean into a turn I feel a roughness or maybe a rubbing which seems to be getting worse. The bike is a 2003 RSV. Tires don't look bad. Any ideas?
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I believe I read in the owners manual (2nd gen) that the engine must be running to provide lubrication to the transmission and should never be towed.
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I read a similar solution using a small combination wrench. Sounds like it would work well.