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After a winter of many upgrades, I finally got everything buttoned up and went for a short 40 mile ride. The upgrades/maintenance that I got done are; 1. Starter clutch mod from Dano. 2. PCW clutch upgrade. 3. Fuse panel from SkyDoc17. 4. Grease, Oil, filter 5. Clean up some P.O. wiring mess. 6. bath and wax 7. solder stator wires 8. seat bolts 9. Radiator flush and fill 10. Trunk reflector fitted with 168 LEDs wired as brake, running, turn lights. (actually done late last fall) And probably more that I forgot I did. WHEEW!!! It felt real good to be back on the road with everything working.
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ok so i barely bought my 98 royal star from a guy who's the first owner, he said he bought it from the dealer with aftermarket pipes on it.... the problem is that the bike doesnt seem to have been re-jetted since it seems to be running a little lean.. it takes a while to warm up and if i try riding it when it barely starts, it kinda hesitates to run....how do I know what kind of exhaust it is?? what could be the problem??
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I just bought a 2000 RSV that has been sitting for a couple of years due to the owner was going to fix cosmetic damage to the trunk and bags but never got to it and put it on craigslist and ebay. He has been cranking it and running about once a month but not driving it so we both thought that cleaning the tank and running some Seafoam through it would get it back on the road. Well it will get through 1st and 2nd okay but after that it loads up and won't run. I don't think this is a carb problem since it will idle and rev fine through 1st and 2nd so does anyone know if this is an electircal problem or will I have to take off the carbs and go through them ? Thanks for the help, Tim
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It is 8:09 AM Central time and I just saw we hit 9000 members!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool10: I want to thank Freebird for all his work keeping this site up and running. I also want to thank all the members without whose help I would be unable to work on my '84. Dave
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My 08 RSV feels and sounds like its only hitten on two cylinders. It won't even run in 5th gear without bogging down and I have to shift back into 4th. And then it will barely hit 50 MPH. I changed out the plugs, but I think it just made it worse. I may have some bad gas. I'm going to get some Sea Foam and try running it with that in it for a while. Any easy way to figure out which cylinders are not firing? Any ideas why it would quit firing on two cylinders? Thanks, Glenn
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Ok, so I had the thread earlier about the fuel petcock. Got the fixed, the bikes running, so moving on to the next thing. I have an 83 venture. I paid $400 for the bike. The only other thing I tell is wrong with it so far is the foot brake. I know it also controls one of the front calipers. The problem is that when you press the pedal down, it stays, and you have to pull it back up. So any suggestions, tips, advice, etc., would be greatly appreciated. thanks for all the help earlier. Look forward to getting my bike on the road!! -
My bike was wired for a trailer already when I got it. It has a converter under the seat and a four wire pig tail for the trailer hook up. The trailer that I just picked up is an Cycle Mate brand. It has two brake / running lights and two amber turn lights hanging off the back. The trailer is wired with a five wire hook up. And now we get to H E L P. Can I re-wire the trailer to still use the red brake / running and amber turns, or am I going to have to replace the light assemblies with combo brake / turn / running units? Thanks for the help, I have zero experience with five wire trailers.
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Ok guys heres my problem, i am adding a highway blaster horn I picked up at autozone for 20 bucks (139db) i am mounting it in the front fairing. i have pulled a 12g 30 amp fused line from the battery to the fairing and i know it runs in to 30 on the relay, 87 will run to the horn it self i am running from the handle bar switch wire to 86 on the relay now my question whats running to 85 i know probably simple answer but basic backyard mechanic here lolol giving it my best thanks for any help
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Been cruising some posts for variations in Tires and their mfg codes/sizes. Stock Brickstones are 150-80H-16 front and a 150-90H-15 rear Avon's are (from what I can tell) Front: Avon AM41 150/80-16 71H Rear: Avon AM42 150/90B15 80H I can't find a listing for a 130 Avon for the front ... they do have them (yes/no)? I also read elsewhere in the site that someone's running a 180 rear.. can we put a 180 on and if so, what brand/code/size? Would also appreciate list of other brands/codes/sizes you guys are running ... I want to go with a 130 front.
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My buddy bough a a 72 CB 500 with a 550 engine and a Kawasaki front end. He wants to learn how to ride. It's been sitting for four years with half a tank full of gas. First we have to clean out the gas tank, then we're gonna sandblast the carbs. Then were going to clean/empty the brake lines out, I checked and it was empty, but there was just a little in the cylinder still. Then, before we even try to get it running, im going to drop the oil, and get new spark plugs. And if all else goes right, a fresh new paint job He spent $400 on this bike, so hopefully we can get it running right!
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Well, finally had a problem I can't solve immediately. The old 87 started running hot- right up to the red zone. Sounds like a sticking thermostat to me. Then it would drop. Then run hot again. And I'm in Southern Mexico, with daytime highs in the 80's. Never run this hot... So I took the old one out.It is running about 1/3 to 1/2 up the green zone. Nice and cool. I think when I come back to the US and the cold winds howl, I'll have to do the trucker trick with a block in front of the radiator...I don't want to pull this ***** again without a new one on hand! Thanks for your comments! -
I got my desktop up and running after problems. I am running win 2000 pro. Does any one know of a good browser that will work? I use the laptop most but the power cord broke. Thanks Rod
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Hi every one hope you all had a GREAT Xmas and Top NEW YEARS This post is for, I have a clicking noise coming from the rear of my bike, it happens only when I move my bike with the motor not running. Has this happened to any of your bikes? If so what was the problem and what was the way it was fixed. Thanks PIPER FROM ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Is anybody running the Dunlop elite III? Can you tell me what you think and mileage? Thanks.
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I just ran into this website. Don't know how accurate it is, but it might be worth looking at before running up to the Dairy Queen.... http://www.speedtrap.org/
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Got this in my e-mail anyone know if it is true? TRUE STORY FROM... "THE HOUSTON HERALD NEWSPAPER" IN HOUSTON , TEXAS MARCH 5th, 2009 ~ Last Thursday Night Around Midnight,A Woman From Houston , Texas Was Arrested, Jailed, And Charged With ManslaughterFor Shooting A Man 6 Times In The Back As He Was Running Away With Her Purse.~ The Following Monday Morning, The Woman Was Called In Front OfTheArraignment Judge, Sworn In, And AskedTo Explain Her Actions. The Woman Replied,"I Was Standing At The Corner Bus Stop For About 15 Minutes, Waiting For TheBus To Take Me Home After Work. I AmA Waitress At A Local Cafe... I Was There Alone,So I Had My Right Hand On My Pistol, That Was In My Purse, That Was HungOver My Left Shoulder. All Of A Sudden I Was BeingSpun AroundHard To My Left. As I Caught My Balance, I Saw A Man Running Away From Me With My Purse. I Looked Down At My Right Hand And I SawThat My Fingers Were Wrapped Tightly Around My Pistol.The Next Thing I Remember Is Saying Out Loud, "No Way Punk! Your Not Stealing MyPay Check And Tips." ~I Raised My Right Hand, Pointed My Pistol At The Man Running Away From Me With My Purse, And Squeezed The Trigger Of My Pistol 6 Times! ~ When Asked By The Arraignment Judge, "Why Did You Shoot The Man 6 Times? ~ The Woman Replied Under Oath, "Because,When I Pulled The Trigger The 7th Time,It Only Went Click." ~ The Woman Was Acquitted Of All Charges.She Was Back At Work,At The Cafe, The Next Day! Now that's Gun Control.... AMEN If it is true, I wish we had "Judges" like that in Iowa. Bryan
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Was having problem with #3 not firing. I checked for spark, plug was good but replaced anyway, cleaned all plug wire caps and check resistance, all no help. While bike was idleing I adjusted the sync screw for 3 and 4 a little bit each way, no help. ( I have a carbune ordered) I let bike sit a day, bolted tank back up and was going to run it that way for the weekend. When I startedthe bike, it's running worse. ONly on 2 cylinders now. #3 is now firing. # 1 and 4 are not. Any thoughts? Ok, so after more troubleshooting here's what I've found. Pulled the air box, hooked up a funnel with gas, kept bike running, there is gas going into all carbs when running, fuel pump is working., So, must be electrical
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Just put bike back on road after 2 months, it was running rough, #3 ? cylinder, (right rear) was not firing as the pipe did not heat up. After searching this site, I took apart the spark plug cap on this and found corrosion on the spring. Cleaned it up, and now running like new again.
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Just put on a new NEXAN C/T 165x80x15 on a 06 RSTD 44 k miles. Been running MET880. Question at speeds over 70 rear end floats and sways while going down HWY 85. Up to 70 did great. Running 31lbs ov air.. should I increse air preasure. Heading to Maryland next week....
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I have sata hard drive + burner, can I also have a ide secondry hard drive. running win 7
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So I have a smell after I have been riding for a while not sure what is is maybe fumes from the carbs. It is not a raw gas smell but it is a smell like exhaust. I know this is not much to go on but its all I can say. The pipes look good when I look at them it is not running rich.
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Ive develpoed a gas leak. Noticed it today when I was under the bike listening to the collector rattle anf trying to decide what to do with that. The collector can wait. What I discovered was a gas leak at first what looked like it was fluid leaking from the rear shock. Pulled off the right side abs cover and can see the fuel leaking from somewhere above the rear shock and then running down the shock. Cant see where it is coming from though. It only leaks when the motor is running. Not sure if it leaks when the key is on but the engine is not running I will go check and edit the post as soon as I can. Anmy idea where to start or what will be the easiest way to get in there and see . Hopefully I can do this myself as it will have to sit if it needs to go to the shop. mONEY IS TIGHT WRIGHT NOW. aNY IDES WILL BE WELCOMED AND FOLLOWED UP. tHANKS IN ADVANCE, dAVID
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It was great to see you agian. Its a real bummer to know that you are going to be so far away. You sir are a Top Shelf Guy. You help and your insight on my bike was pricless. I made it to TN this afternoon and all is well. Got out on some twisties already:rasberry: Will have pictures for you all soon. Thank you agiain Brotha, and like I said, if you need help... Just holler. I'll be running to get there. Art
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what should my voltage be when running at speed,: 50 w driving lights wired directly, sylvania ultra headlight, rear running light/turn signal/ brake light,....carb heaters probably on, 4 month old battery, buckeye stator........ and if not correct....why....and what to test.......
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Hi guys. Weird thing started happening today. Rolling down the road, the warning light pops on and the dash goes through it's start up routine. It doesn't interupt the motor running at all but it'll kill the cruise if it's on. Happens every 50-75 miles with more and more recurring frequency. Any one have any info on this? Thanks! Great forum!
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