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    LOL!!! I remember feeling that 27 years ago on my XS1100 after a long weekend of riding (with) my GF, the thing BLASTED OFF when I dropped her off.
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    Anyone have a nice image of the Baron's lowering/forward boards INSTALLED?
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    LOL, But the wicked tall gears is a BIG part of the reason i chose the RS... sick and tired of tractor gears at cruising speeds.... 80-85 is just the cat's a$$ with these gears... just downshift when riding slower or using it to tow your Airstream....
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    What speeds? My OEM Brickstone tire would hunt left and right coming up through second gear... about 20-30 mph... the zig zag tread was my suspect... NEVER seen that on any other street MC tire. The Fresh Metzelers solved all that BS:detective:
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    \ Just say "NO".... it's bad in many ways. Won't work... too much CFM even if you are a talented machinist/fabricator and can bolt one on.... 350 small block =5.7L or 5700cc using 600cfm carb turning 6,000 rpm, venture has a 1.2 L 1200cc engine turning 6,000.... the Holley won't even be anywhere near it's designed flow rate at idle/midrange, won't run.....
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    this is the craziest thing ever.... just giving people one more reason to totally ignore the condition of their tires (and cars in general) until something (unexpected) happens.
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    Thanks, Y-hawg.. that would be cool. For two screws, you could try it for fit in the parking lot...
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    I've reviewed the parts diagrams here http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/parts/home.aspx and found the '96-'01 headlight bucket to be different than the '05-up.... I don't know what it is with the Asian cruiser designers... like the big Kaw Vulcan 2000 and Yam Stratolounger with their Sci-Fi headlights... just look out of place on retro styled cruisers... JMHO
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    These work the balz on sleds at 70 mph at -20F.... I just ordered a set for my bike. Top quality... http://www.collettcommunicators.com/
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    I'm thinkin' I'd like a more conventional headlight bezel to replace the one with the built in visor... anyone make the transformation?
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    Set your meter to "milliamps"..... then put it between the positive terminal and positive cable. That will tell you true current draw.... better yet, start with the meter on "amps" because 2 hours battery kill time is pretty damned stout... Then proceed with the seperation/isolation procedure mentioned above. Remember to not turn on any high current accessories or you'll pop the fuse in the meter.... (10A in a Fluke 77)
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    Before you consider a BMW LT (or other Beemer), go and read about clutch and final drive failures.... www.bmwlt.com search "clutch" and "rear drive". Totally UNACCEPTABLE for a $25K premium motorcycle... (heck, even a low end bike) The stories on the Beemer forums turned my beemer wood into mush, pronto. My cousin has put two clutches ($1500 job after warranty) into his K1200LT in only 18,000 miles. Pa-too!!
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    Sound advice... unless you're riding a BMW with Paralever rear end... the drives are popping like flash-bulbs!! LOL... For a good laugh, read about them here... www.bmwlt.com Anywho, I've run Kal-Gard shaft drive lube with Moly since 1980 when I first put it in my XS1100. Quiet, cool and MOLY TOO!!!
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    Any stainless steel with enough nickel to not rust (300 series) is much softer than carbon steel. I worked 20 years building food processing machinery and have lots of experience in this area. It is a VERY COMMON misbeleif that stainless is strong.... it's not. It gummy and difficult to machine compared with carbon steel, that's all. For motorcycles, it's a good choice for screws attaching plastic body panels that have to come off frequently, the heads won't rust. The down side is the threads are easily *****ed up and will mess up weld nuts and clip nuts in the fairing. Stainless is a poor choice for any structural joint. If you over torque them (easy to do, they take LESS than carbon steel) they can fail .
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    The problem with that method is it sounds like a gurgling, partially clogged bathtub drain at idle/low power. The Suzuki "L" series bikes had these in the early eighties and they all sounded that way. I used to laugh at them back then, amazed the OEM would be so lame. JFWIW Notice the bend in the baffle pipe... that thwarts any attempts at punching or drilling the baffle plate up inside. I have drill bits I've welded 24" extensions on, wouldn't happen in this instance.....
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    http://new.photos.yahoo.com/gtse800triple/photo/294928804314147372/2 http://new.photos.yahoo.com/gtse800triple/photo/294928804314138653/3 http://new.photos.yahoo.com/gtse800triple/photo/294928804314121462/0 Here are the images.... of the modded stock muffs.
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    Don't worry, you'll do no damage. The old-fashioned carburetor is a wonderful thing... pull more air through it and PRESTO! it continues to mix fuel with air at the same ratio it always has, only more of it. (unlike "dumb" open loop fuel injection systems without a MAF like my Victory) Pipe makers always say to richen up the mixture... THAT's where the power increase comes from that they want credit for, LOL. It's using more fuel because you're prolly wailin' the pi$s out of it hearing your new pipes.... lol This rule does NOT apply when intake mods are made... a carb is very sensitive to changes in intake restriction, (air filter change, ie; K&N Rockscreen) it dramatically changes the vacuum signal and thus fuel delivery (remember the venturi affect sucks it up into the air stream). The good news is even if you mess with intake stuff and make it leaner, it will stumble, run crappy and be unridable LONG before any engine damage will occur. A two stroke snowmobile engine is a different matter.... they run BEST when lean, just before they melt down. A much smaller window of safety.
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    Oh yes they are.... I used a 2" hole saw in from the back, then pulled the rear tube out. They sound great... not "wispy" or "gurgly" (like old Suzuki L models) not too loud, I'll have pics later.. Pics are posted... page 3
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    Thanks Jim, I'm all over it..
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    Remember, octane rating is the measure of a fuels burn rate and thus resistance to detonation. It is NOT a measure a fuel's energy content like many beleive. Modern automobiles have knock sensors which retard timing with low octane fuel and allow more advance when running premium. THESE vehicles MAY under certain circumstances exhibit power increase from the additional ADVANCE. Our bikes are not that smart (my snowmobile has a knock sensor though) and therefore you'll see no performance increase with premium. Loaded heavy/lugging longevity will be improved by resistance to detonation. The premium fuels typically have a better detergent blended into them. I choose to run premium for that reason only, seeing how I use a relatively small volume of fuel.
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    Hey Jim, can you take an image of the backrest bracket for us?
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    Automotive applications do not have transmissions that shear the oil. Cam drives don't count.
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    Got a web link Dave?
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    I have the EXACT SAME problem... tailbone pain on the RSTD. Most people don't know what I'm talking about so obviously their anatomy is slightly different. The RS frame/seat design has the radius on the back of the seating area, where a clearance pocket is a better seat design. (automotive seating included) I just switched to a Mustang with a backrest and it appears better (no miles yet) but still I find the RSTD forces me forward, legs touching the tank. Damn the "must have a low saddle height like Jesse James" styling/marketing ideas anyway. My Victory TC was chosen for ergonomics and at that it excelled. Too bad the vibes/gearing/windshield all sucked.
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    Welcome. I sold my Victory to escape the vibes. Couple things... this V-4 sounds like it's turning faster than it is... 2 power pulses per revolution versus 1 with a V-twin. As the previous poster said, you are lugging it. These things have awesome tall cogs (HOORAH!!) and a wide spaced gearbox. Stretch out the gears and things get better. Sadly, the rubber mounts are gone from the engine. And lastly.... ENJOY 80 plus mph like no other cruiser!
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