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Well i must say thanks to all for the tips and to this site for all the good info. I have saved a chunk of money by not having to go to the stealer for repairs besides "they dont work on old bikes like mine". So i have changed all the fluids and Im going to do some minor repairs on the plastic, install new seals and progressive springs just as soon as they arrive next week. With the info on this site it should be a piece of cake. After that me and some of the guys are riding to the Ozarks for a little fun. Everybody at work likes my bike and says they wish they had a cb and a radio and all that trunk space. Im happy because i told the wife i wanted a bike ( havent had a bike since i sold the cb 900 12 years ago) but it had to have a windshield and a good back seat so the both of us could ride easy. Well i must say momma is very happy with the rear seat and the view. She says she likes to ride on THIS motorcycle. So i guess were keepin it.
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Went out for a ride Saturday with my son on his new VTX1300. After about 50 miles, he wanted to trade rides for a bit. He had noticed his VTX had a hard time keeping up with my 93, and immediately got on the throttle. I couldn't catch him on a nice long straight and have no idea how fast he was going but the Honda was showing over 100. We met at a little "greasy spoon" had a some lunch and headed for the Interstate. As we pulled off the on ramp I accelerated quickly and found that my speedo would stop at 75. I know it had been working because I had it over 100 on several occasions. We crusied at about 80 for the next 50+ miles (according to his speedo) but mine would not exceed 75. Anybody got a clue on this one? Doesn't seem possible!
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1Gen rear axle collar, any one has one they could part with. I ordered one from local dealer may take 7 days to get it can't ride my 1Gen. Thanks, Dale
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New member of this forum, and relatively new resident of Jackson, MS having been transferred from Georgia. Ride a 2001 RSV and looking for a place to get some reliable service on my beloved Venture. Anyone have any feedback on Got Gear in Ridgeland, MS or South Jackson Yamaha? I would appreciate any info, good or bad. Don't want to leave my ride at the wrong place for service. Thanks.
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I am considering an 07 rstd. I owned an 05, and traded it for a roadliner. I love the roadliner for what it is, but miss the rstd, and will probably buy another one. My question is, are the new ones coming with the I basket to squelch the whine/chirp that is so common? I changed the basket on my 05 with fair results, but do not want to go thru the hassel over again on another one. My dealer was great, and took care of it no problem, but it is still a hassel. Its to cold now to test ride the 07, and a ride will tell the story. Just wondering what you all know about this. If the 07 bikes are still chirping, someone at Yamaha needs an AXX-KICKING!!!!
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What a nice week end for a ride me and the wife took off for a long ride sat.AM got home at dusk. got up Sunday jumped on the bike and off we went .rode until PM came home time to change oil got every thing out and went at it well some one (that would be me )for got to put the oil plug back in didn't see it right off had all most 3 quarts on the grage floor :whistling:
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I am meeting my brother in Nashville to ride on Friday May 18th. Any recommendations on some nice roads we can ride around Nashville. We will probably "Venture" East from there. (Carolinas) How about my ride up from North of Atlanta on my way to Nashville. Thanks, Ross
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seat suggestions,please...
f6ryder posted a topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
I got rid of my '02 wing just to try something different,my wife rides a '02 silverado so I bought a '06 RSTD.I could ride 800 miles on my wing with no problems,it had the stock seat with a Utopia back rest.I ride 10 miles on the RSTD and when I get off my tailbone hurts,I mean HURTS.After 800 miles in 6 weeks I had to take 3 weeks off of riding 'cause my back hurt so bad.Yes,I dont have the best back in the world,but I could ride my wing forever and I was OK.I'm 6'3 weigh 235,will a Utopia or other seat help,or am I wasting my time and should I go back to a Wing?I'm trying to like this thing,but I feel like I got out of a 2006 caddy and got into a 1965 VW beetle.Advice is appreciated,would a Road Star be more comfortable? Thanks... -
any roads to ride in savannah area?
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MANY OF YOU KNOW THE EXPERT "DAVE HOUGH"; FAMOUS OF BOOKS AND INSTRUCTION. DAVE IS 'THE" GUY WHEN IT COMES TO THREAT MITIGATION, IMHO. MY BUDDY DAVE PROVIDED ME THE FOLLOWING SAFETY TIPS; FANTASTIC ADVICE FOR ALL OF US. DREBBIN First, always start a ride with a riders' meeting, where you explain the rules. For a longer ride, I suggest you hand out route sheets (which you can make by snipping out portions of a state map, pasting on paper, and adding the schedule) The route sheet allows anyone to ride separately, or know where the group will be if they get separated by chance. If it's likely to rain, provide some plastic page protectors to keep the sheets dry. (Hello Staples!) Part of the rules should be that the group will depart on the scheduled time, so be gassed, geared, and packed. When the group stops for fuel, top up your tank so all tanks are full. Review the hand signals you'll be using, such as "staggered", "single file", "turn signal left on", etc. (see More Proficient Motorcycling) I suggest not pointing to hazards, but tapping the brakes three times to warn of an obvious hazard such as a pot hole or brick in the road. It should be up to the following rider to spot the hazard and avoid it. I always suggest staggered formation for groups, but any formation requires additional concentration and increased risks, so you might consider other options for longer rides. For example, make it a "historic run" or "mystery tour" and provide a list of questions each rider must answer by visiting some statue, monument, battle site, etc. That puts the responsibility for navigation on each rider, provides some entertainment, and a chance to give out awards at the end of each day, or the end of the ride. You can even specify that it's "illegal" to follow behind you. Some folks might balk at having to work at navigating, but in the end it helps keep them awake, and might even liven up the event. Whatever the total group size, I suggest breaking it into smaller squads of three riders each. For whatever reasons, accidents seem to occur in groups larger than 4, seldom in groups of 3. You can require that each rider find two others to ride with, or you can simply number off and assign them to groups. (each squad ("team") can compete as a group against the other groups if you're making it some sort of search game) With small groups, I think the leaders should rotate, so each has to share the responsibility for navigation. The lead can rotate at each "check point". With a larger group that's not practical, so you should be prepared to be the one and only ride leader, but assign someone to the "sweep" position. I wouldn't suggest trying to lead a group of 15 or 20 riders in a single formation for more than a few hours. When a large group goes through heavy traffic, it's not possible to avoid getting separated by traffic, signals, etc. so the general rule is: don't try to dash through "pink" lights. Obey all the laws, including coming to a complete stop at stop signs before proceeding. If you get separated by a signal light, continue on the same route until you catch up. If you're leading, wait for the others at the other end of town. If you're following a twisty road with numerous junctions, I suggest the formation should become single file, with each rider falling back more than six seconds. That avoids rear-enders when something happens ahead, and forces each rider to ride his (her) own line and speed. "Corner Marking" is the technique of waiting at any junction until the following rider catches up. The next rider should raise a hand to signal he has seen the leading rider, who may then make the turn. The next rider waits for the next, and so forth. That's only when the ride is "follow me" with no route sheet or independent navigation. If more than one or two participants have GPS, consider setting up the route and offering to download the route or waypoints to the other units via a laptop computer. The GPS route can also be printed and used as a paper route sheet. (several pieces) Provide contact information to each participant on longer rides. Telephone numbers of the lunch restaurant, hotel, cell phone, etc. (can be on the route sheets) It should be mandatory that anyone who becomes separated from the group for more than an hour contact the appropriate location and report in. You can write your own rules here, but it's important to avoid having people turn around and backtracking attempting to locate a "lost" rider. Be prepared with a few humorous "awards" which you can present at the end of the day. (plastic crab for someone who is crabby, walnuts for someone who is timid, whatever.) Keep it humorous, not mean. Helps the group bond together. Some groups communicate via radio, either CB or hand held "walkie talkies". If you intend to lead a larger group in a single formation, definitely install a CB and also on the sweep bike (or other vehicle) so you can communicate from front to back. Try to position weaker riders toward the front of a group, not at the end. The stronger riders should be at the tail end because they typically have to ride much faster to catch up. When pulling a group onto the road, ride at a slow pace until the entire group is rolling, then accelerate the group together. When approaching a slower speed zone, decelerate the group well before the sign, so that the tail end riders aren't running up the pipes of those ahead. Have a plan for what to do in the event of an accident or mechanical failure.It is not wise to stop the entire group on the road and cause additional problems. Perhaps you can assign someone with mechanical aptitude or EMT training to ride with the sweep rider, with the responsibility to "pick up the pieces" and radio to you. The group could elect to take a break at an appropriate location down the road, to allow you to return to the site if needed. The other riders can be directed to proceed to the next check--or even continue to the destination. There is no point in everyone trying to help and creating a new problem. If there is an accident at the front of the group, take steps to secure the scene, but get the others to a "safe" location off the road and away from traffic. If it's an injury accident, immediately call for medical assistance. (another reason for carrying a cell phone) Of course you know to never stop at bars, taverns, lounges, etc. where participants might be tempted to drink. How's that for starters? David L. Hough
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Has anyone put risers on their tour deluxe? Mine would be the perfect ride if I could get the handlebars back a few.
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Here are some photos of a friend of ours trike. He lives in Indiana, and we met him and is wife at a church festival. This day, we had gone on a ride to his house from Batesville. :cool10: It was a beautiful day for a ride.
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anybody ride this looking for scenic back roads & est ride times and any favorite stops along the way
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Hi, I took a cool ride today on my 2000 RSV, I went to have lunch out of town, I didn't see any other bikes, as I drove through the city I had people pull up beside me and roll down their windows in their cars and tell me that if was to cold to be riding my bike! The temp. was -9c or 15f I had my Gerbing's jacket plugged in and I was quite comfortable. I have taken this ride on "Veterans day " or Remberance day" as often as I could in my 50yrs of being a motorcycle rider. I am often asked why? The answer is because I can ! I can because of the freedom that has been given to all of us by the veterans and I feel great to be able to get out and do my thing. The snow is in the fields but the roads are dry, and I would like to say Thank You for the freedom. ( mobile )
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I copied this from another site, figured it might be "FOOD" for thought to all riders. . . Well, they say fast food is no good for you but I never expected this... I was out cruising last Thursday and decided to pull into a local McDonalds for a quick burger. There I am, driving straight in at about 10-15 mph and all of the sudden it felt like someone yanked the wheels out from under me! I was bouncing off the pavement before I knew what hit me! As I lay there with the wind knocked out of me and feeling like I'd just been beaten, a guy came out and helped me up. When I choked out "...*gasp* why is your parking lot so slick??" he replied "we spill the grease sometimes on the way to the dumpster! Bikes wipe out here all the time! Another guy wiped out here just 2 weeks ago!!" You can imagine my shock to find out that this was a regular occurance and they chose to do nothing about it! No sign, no sand, nothing!! So, I've got one broken (looks like a zig-zag) rib in my back and a cracked one in my chest. About $1000 damage to my bike (windshield scratched to crap, crome damaged, handle bars all bent, triple-tree c**k outta whack). Needless to say, they'll be hearing from my lawyer! I was able to ride to my fiancee's house but that was the most painful, toughest ride ever! My advice to anyone pulling into a fast food joint - avoid the dumpster like the plague! Park next door and walk over!! (...or just go to Subway - much healthier!) _________________ First let me give you the facts. Then you can distort them anyway you wish.
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the scrc/ birmingham #65 are having a benefiit ride and raffle for papa dan on jan 6 of '07 let me know if you want anyof the raffle tickets and i'll get them to you or you can get in touch with dave; We are raffling a Tissot Nicky Hayden Ltd Edition Watch. Tickets are $5 Donation each. There is only 5000 of the watches worldwide and only 1000 here in the USA. Value of the watch is $600. Nicky is the 2006 Moto GP World Champion. The drawing for the watch will be at the end of the ride on Jan. 6th, 2007. The ride will be in memory of Poppa Dan. All proceeds will go to the family of Poppa Dan. Would appreciate help in selling the raffle tickets. We have 500 of them to sale. So please contact me and I will get some tickets to you to sell. Thanks , David Harkey cell 329-8031, home 991-2049 email dharkey55 at bellsouth.net Also if anyone has Delphi Plus, I can email you a Publisher file of the flier I made showing the watch and information about it. Just email and let me know and I will send the file. Also we have 500 raffle tickets printed to sell. The watch came from Levy's Fine Jewelry at a discounted price. Rhoda Denaburg Link that is an owner of Levy's informed me. If we sell all 500 tickets that they will donate the watch to us. So lets get out and sell some tickets. I will get tickets out to anyone that can sell them. Surely each person can sell at least 10 tickets. David if anyone on the forum wants tickets they can also contact me with a priivate message or e-mail and i'll get tickets to you, i have 40 left out of 75 to sell, thanks, don. papadan was a close friend of mine and a member of this forum before the crash. he passed away after a year battle with a cancerous brain tumor, money is to help family with medical bills. -
Are the bolt-on engine and luggage guards for 83-85 VRs still available out there??? Sure wouldn't mind having a set on the ride, haven't been able to find them. Any ideas????? Thanks to all!!!!
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Does anyone here ride with a heated jacket liner? If so, how did you run the electrical connections and what type/brand of jacket are you using? Since I try to ride to work when ever the temps are above freezing I'm thinking I could extend to those high 20's days with a heated jacket. What are your thoughts? Dennis
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Hello all, I've been a rider for a good many years now, but I'm new to the RoyalStar Family. I recently picked up a 1997 RoyalStar with only 6600 miles, so I would think that she is still fairly fresh for the most part. So, my question comes from an observation following an eighty (80) mile ride the other day. After the ride I decided to dust her off a bit, and in doing so, touched the rear differential only to discover that it was very warm. Not hot enough to cause a blister, but uncomfortable warm just the same. I did pull the filler bolt far enough to see some oil start to ooze out of the filler hole...so there is oil in there. Question: is this a normal characteristic of a shaft drive motorcycle? All of my prior bike where of the "chain & sprocket" type. Many thanks Ron Malizia
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Does anyone have a tank bag on their RSV? I am looking for somewhere to put a pair of sunglasses , without having to pull over, when the sun goes down during a ride. Any other recommendations are appreciated. Pictures definitely help. Thanks, Mark
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Well, not a good day today. I just got word that a good friend and former coworker finally passed away after a cruel battle with ALS. That's Lou Gehrig's disease. He was a helluva helicopter wrench who used to take care of an EMS helicopter with me in Fargo ND, and for the past six years he took care of one in Neenah WI. He was diagnosed back in December and it hit him like a sledgehammer over the next several months. He was the nicest guy anyone could ever want to meet, and was always willing to help anyone. He had more common sense than most people I know, and his word was good as gold. He just turned 41 this summer, less that 2 months before I did the same. He couldn't wait to teach his three year old son how to ride his mini-z, but he never got the chance. I can't imagine my 3 boys having to grow up without their dad. At least there are plenty of uncles around to give his son those experiences. His first loves were snowmobiles, helicopters, and his HD Sportster. He got me involved with vintage snowmobiles, and there are a lot of pictures of him and his sleds on my website. A lot of medical crews, pilots and patients owe their lives to him as a direct result of his expert and timely maintenance that kept his aircraft ready and safe. Fortunately, I was able to pack my family up in the car and go visit him last month. His wife didn't tell him we were coming, and he lit right up when we walked in the door. It was worth the trip just to see him light up like that. Unfortunately, he, and the rest of us, all knew it was the last time we would see him alive. I told his wife that I didn't know if I'd be able to make the funeral, but she said she was much happier that we took the time to visit when it still meant something to him. The funeral is Friday or Saturday, If I can't take the family again, I might try to ride the bike. It'll be an iron butt ride, but I don't know if I'll be able to go anyway, it's the nature of the job. http://homepage.mac.com/helomech/.Pictures/lakerun.gif
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My dad has been gone for 10 years today. I still miss him very much. One of my fondest memories is of him teaching me how to ride a bicycle without the use of training wheels. This was no small task, since the only way I knew how to balance was to ride really fast. Thank goodness dad was big into jogging at the time! Here are some pictures: --Dad with one of his many fancy cars over the years. He loved his cars! --Me and dad sharing an apple. --Mom and dad being goofy for the camera.
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From Rosseau to Port Carling, the combination of Hwy 632 and Peninsula Road (County Road 7) is a great scenic route with lots of sweepers, twists and ups and downs. Only runs about 30 kms in total, but very enjoyable ride. Cheers,
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Best ride in Oklahoma is the Talihina Drive through the Winding Stair Mountain area start at Talihina Oklahoma on HWY 1 in Oklahoma to 88 in Arkansas ending up in Mena. Beautiful ride in the fall of the year, but a great ride anytime. Stop at Queen Wilhelmina SP in Arkansas for lunch.
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Had a flat when I left work yesterday. Found a small whole, muscled it to Wal Mart next door to work and filled it up. Road home got up this morning and its still good. Tire was kind of Ify anyway, so I'm going to wait on the new one before I ride again. But for what its worth, if you have Ride-On in the tires and a way to inflate them when you get a puncture you can "RIDE-ON".
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