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    That's why I'm paying to have it done.
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    How difficult is it to remove the front and rear wheels? Do you need special tools? And then you have to reassemble it! So, I'm thinking $200 to do everything isn't too bad, I guess.
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    The best price I've gotten so far is $40 per tire if I bring the wheels and tires in or $200 if I bring the bike in.
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    Just purchased tires online. Some dealers won't install unless you purchase the tires from them. What would be a fair price to have front and rear tires installed.
  5. philmartin
    If you go to the narrower tire should you remove the leveling links?
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    I bought a salvage bike. The only damage was cosmetic. Fixed it for less than a grand and now it has a rebuilt title. If I ever sell it I'm told I would have to discount it 25% because of the title. I only paid $4500.
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    Does this help?
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    I was googling something else and came accross this article. I don't know anything about AIS, but with everyone talking about the RSV chirping, I thought this might be interesting... AIS, What's chirping? Written by StarMyram, on 06-22-2006 19:16 I used to have an 04 V-Star 650 Classic and it made a funny noise while coasting on highway and cruising in town at low rpm. Just got a brand new 05 Roadstar Silverado ...Ya know, this bike is beautiful, torquey, and a nice low "bump,bump,bump" exhaust tone at low rpm. But for crying out loud, WHAT is this annoying chirpy sound?! This bike has it even worse than the V-star! Well, the other night I was fumbling around the running engine with my fingers and eneded up with my finger in the air intake tube hanging down off the AIS pump. The chirping stopped! HA! Found thee source of the noise! Did some research as to where these little pipes went to and fro on the AIS. I decided I could do without the peice of crap on my bike. (don't tell Kyoto! ) I got out my tools and removed the AIS pump and it's filter and all the brackets. Removed the vaccuum pulse line from the intake manifold and put a cap on the tee. I left the chrome tubes attatched to the heads, I used the one left over hose (pushed a 1" long wooden dowel into the hose to seal it off to avoid exhaust gas travelling from one cylinder port to the other through the chrome lines and burning up the hose) and installed the hose to each chrome line. After admiring the new clean, uncluttered look of the front of the engine without AIS, I started the engine and admired the clean V-twin engine sound, with a nice clean exhaust tone with no "fluffing" from the tailpipes (the way it should be.) I took the bike for a ride and Voila! No more chirping sound! Yeah Baby! I understand Californians have emmission laws and lots more tubing on the bikes for charcoal canisters and such so I don't know about thse bikes. Removal of the AIS system is not necessary for performance gains since the AIS does not rob power or performance. But it's just plain ugly to look at, and it annoyed me to no end because of the crappy sound it adds to the engine. Here in Alberta, I can get rid of it without some emmissions police hassling me too. I plan to make steel plates to cover the ports in the heads and remove the chrome tubes completely when I get time this coming winter.
  9. philmartin
    I was googling something else and came accross this article. I don't know anything about AIS, but with everyone talking about the RSV chirping, I thought this might be interesting... AIS, What's chirping? Written by StarMyram, on 06-22-2006 19:16 I used to have an 04 V-Star 650 Classic and it made a funny noise while coasting on highway and cruising in town at low rpm. Just got a brand new 05 Roadstar Silverado ...Ya know, this bike is beautiful, torquey, and a nice low "bump,bump,bump" exhaust tone at low rpm. But for crying out loud, WHAT is this annoying chirpy sound?! This bike has it even worse than the V-star! Well, the other night I was fumbling around the running engine with my fingers and eneded up with my finger in the air intake tube hanging down off the AIS pump. The chirping stopped! HA! Found thee source of the noise! Did some research as to where these little pipes went to and fro on the AIS. I decided I could do without the peice of crap on my bike. (don't tell Kyoto! ) I got out my tools and removed the AIS pump and it's filter and all the brackets. Removed the vaccuum pulse line from the intake manifold and put a cap on the tee. I left the chrome tubes attatched to the heads, I used the one left over hose (pushed a 1" long wooden dowel into the hose to seal it off to avoid exhaust gas travelling from one cylinder port to the other through the chrome lines and burning up the hose) and installed the hose to each chrome line. After admiring the new clean, uncluttered look of the front of the engine without AIS, I started the engine and admired the clean V-twin engine sound, with a nice clean exhaust tone with no "fluffing" from the tailpipes (the way it should be.) I took the bike for a ride and Voila! No more chirping sound! Yeah Baby! I understand Californians have emmission laws and lots more tubing on the bikes for charcoal canisters and such so I don't know about thse bikes. Removal of the AIS system is not necessary for performance gains since the AIS does not rob power or performance. But it's just plain ugly to look at, and it annoyed me to no end because of the crappy sound it adds to the engine. Here in Alberta, I can get rid of it without some emmissions police hassling me too. I plan to make steel plates to cover the ports in the heads and remove the chrome tubes completely when I get time this coming winter.
  10. philmartin
    Has anybody tried calling this number... Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 6555 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 Sales, marketing and distribution of Star Motorcycles. Customer Relations (800) 962-7926, press "1" for Star Specialist.
  11. philmartin
    I've got Roadhousebrand on both my Roadstar and Royal Star. There the best if you want that deep throaty sound and they're not too loud. http://www.roadhousebrand.com/Merchant2/soundclips/yamaha1100.wav
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    I just ordered the DVD. If it helps me tame this beast in any way it will well be worth the $29.95.
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    My '01 doesn't start whining until the bike is hot. The cooler the outside temperature the longer it takes to start whining. Which makes me wonder if it makes sense to install an oil cooler.
  14. philmartin
    I'm averaging 42 miles per gallon.
  15. philmartin
    2001 Venture. Any suggestions? Checked with the Yamaha dealer and nobody seems to be carrying whitewalls.
  16. philmartin
    I havn't dropped my bike yet, and I'm sure the day will come. I was told by another Venture rider that if you feel the bike going over and can't hold it up, it will rest on the engine and saddle bag guards and not fall over completely. Can anyone verify this?
  17. philmartin
    You're Right I meant Right, Alright.
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    Click on the QUOTE button – lower left of message.
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    Been working on this 2001 RSV. The bike was dumped and had damage to the lower cowling that holds the fuses. The Main Control Unit was also damaged. The Audio doesn't work. I replaced the MCU (used, they said it worked), put dielectric on all connections. Did a DC volt test and I am getting power up to the audio fuse in the lower cowling. There is no power in the 18 pin connector that attaches to the radio. Are there any other fuses I should be looking for? Any suggestions?
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    Oh and Hey Phil didn't mean to high jack yuor thread. wtho [/color][/size] Don't worry about thread hijacking... I'M LEARNING A LOT HERE!!!
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    Rick, I'm at work and the jack is at home, still in the box unopened incase I had to return it. I'll be using it this weekend and let you know if its hydraulic or mechanical. BTW I used your method of attaching the RSTD exhaust tips and they look great!
  22. philmartin
    Thanks Eddie that's the answer I was looking for. With 4 hockey pucks I'll use the lift this weekend!
  23. philmartin
    Thanks Boo I will try the hockey pucks first because its cheaper.
  24. philmartin
    I bought this at Sears but havn't used it yet. Saw another thread about where to place the jack and wonder if anyone is using this or do I have to purchase something else.
  25. philmartin
    I bought my 2001 RSV used and have read alot about the levelers in the forums. Are these them...?
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