I had a Couple of Questions but....

[YamaDude]

I just have to say how happy I was to find this forum and I'm new here. I recently bought a 2006 RSTD which went into service April 07 so it still has a couple of years of warranty but after a few rides I had some things come up that I wanted to look into. First off I had the moaning shock issue which I found out through looking through the forums is not that unusual and that the shock is a bit of an issue on these bikes. The other question I had was about what oil and filter to use and other maintenance items which I also found answers to. So I guess right at the moment I haven't any thing else to look up but wanted to say that while reading through the many many threads I realized what a supportive and knowledgeable bunch of people hang out here and that I'm glad I found you all!

[dunvilsteev]

welcome aboard dude ...

Good to have another Canadian, and Ontarian too.

[Gary N.]

Welcome aboard. Glad you found us. Lots of folks here know the answers to any question you might have and if we don't know the answer we'll definitely make one up.

[MidlifeVenture]

Caution this place is addictive. :wel_ani2Wa:

[Zfrebird4]

... you'll be passing your new skills on to the rest of the newby's (No offense to Brad Newby, member. LOL).

 

Welcome to a great group!

 

JackZ:thumbsup:

[Yammer Dan]

Welcome!!! We can provide a answer to about anything. Some of them even Right ones!!

[buddy]

Welcome to the family............As you already know and will soon find out here, every family has a few loose nuts.. And we have a few.... Guess thats why they keep me around...

[Hazenson]

speaking of loose nuts, that must be my que to chime in. Welcome!!!

Thats a pretty bike in your avatar there. I saw one like it for sale once and she was very purty

[Venturous Randy]

Welcome aboard and just to let you know, some of can be a pretty nice guy........occasionally.............well, once in a while........would rarely still count?

RandyA

[bongobobny]

Welcome aboard!! You will find a lot of activity in Ontario and Western New York!!

[mini-muffin]

Welcome to the family. Now that you've gotten some info it's time to make plans to get to any meet you can make. Now June 19th is Maintenance day in Oberlin OH. Too far you say, never. We have a bunch of Canadians come down every year, just hook up with them. They'll make sure you don't get lost heading back, might not even get you lost heading down. :whistling:No you won't have to worry just teasing, I think.

 

 

Margaret

[BradT]

Welcome

Glad you found the answers to your question but I am sure the oil question made you use the same oil you were using on other bikes ! Lots of answers there for sure.

 

BRad

[YamaDude]

Welcome

Glad you found the answers to your question but I am sure the oil question made you use the same oil you were using on other bikes ! Lots of answers there for sure.

 

BRad

 

yes the whole oil thing is a bit confusing seems like lots of guys here are using Rotella T by Shell. I like Shell products, at work on very expensive Road Test Equipment Shell grease is what is strongly recommended by the manufacturer. I went with Castrol 10w40 Motorcycle oil though, I have used it in the past but not on the last few bikes which were HD's. At Canadian Tire the Castrol and Shell Rotella were almost the same price which surprised me. I went with a Fram motorcycle filter which I'm not sure was a good choice but I'm racking up miles on the Star and I wanted to get clean oil in as soon as possible.

[BradT]

I find up here we do not have many choices with oil but I have always run 20W-50 Castrol.

 

Brad

[sleepy2]

Welcome to the site! I think you will enjoy every one and thing on the site.