What HAVEN'T We Talked About???

[Bobby G]

OK, there has been a ton of discussion on this forum about oil, tires, windshields, leveling links, lights, carb heaters and the infamous whining splines in the clutch. I've personally appreciated all of the advice and opinion from all of you on the things that can improve my overall ride, performance and maintenance of my '99 RSV, and I hope I've added a little something to the discussions as well.

 

So now what more can I do to make my ride as good as it can be, or improve its performance or life. It rides pretty darn nice right now (53K miles, ME880's, Yamalube semi-synth oil w/ Motorkote, leveling links installed, Showchrome 13" windscreen, full maintenance schedule every 3000 - 4000 miles)? Am I missing anything that I should be doing or changing or adding? I haven't changed out the i-basket yet, but that's already on the list.

[tsigwing]

OK, there has been a ton of discussion on this forum about oil, tires, windshields, leveling links, lights, carb heaters and the infamous whining splines in the clutch. I've personally appreciated all of the advice and opinion from all of you on the things that can improve my overall ride, performance and maintenance of my '99 RSV, and I hope I've added a little something to the discussions as well.

 

So now what more can I do to make my ride as good as it can be, or improve its performance or life. It rides pretty darn nice right now (53K miles, ME880's, Yamalube semi-synth oil w/ Motorkote, leveling links installed, Showchrome 13" windscreen, full maintenance schedule every 3000 - 4000 miles)? Am I missing anything that I should be doing or changing or adding? I haven't changed out the i-basket yet, but that's already on the list.

 

have you bleed both brakes and the clutch? probable need to change out the rubber lines if you haven't ever.

[N3FOL]

I am a light guy, but don't really want to over do it on my Venture. One thing that I like to see from Vendors is a much better quality side marker that attaches to the crash bar next to the bags. Hopefully someday, Custom Dynamics will develop an LED side marker for our bike. I know there are other vendors out there, but not really interested with their product. I guess in a way once I can have a nice bright red LED on my sides, this will eventually improve my overall riding experience.

 

By the way, I did have some whine before I changed my rear tire and greased my splines. After greasing all the splines + a new tire (currently at 2000 miles), my whine disappeared.

 

Changing? Definitely change your oil regularly. I just switched to dino Rotella 15W40 and so far I am very happy with it. Change interval will be 6 months or 3000 miles...whichever comes first.

 

Any other old or new ideas out there you want to share?

 

Ride Safe.

[Eck]

(Quote): Am I missing anything that I should be doing or changing or adding?

I just changed out the spring loaded valve cores in my rims.

Seems to ride a whole lot better now and man it shifts easier.

 

Ok,

That was not intended to be a "smart butt" answer.. I was only being a little humerus..

 

I'll go back to my room now......

[Leadwolf56]

(Quote): Am I missing anything that I should be doing or changing or adding?

 

I just changed out the spring loaded valve cores in my rims.

Seems to ride a whole lot better now and man it shifts easier.

 

Ok,

That was not intended to be a "smart butt" answer.. I was only being a little humerus..

 

I'll go back to my room now......

 

I guess that would be one of the "known problems" on a Wing..........

:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

[SilvrT]

(Quote): Am I missing anything that I should be doing or changing or adding?

 

I just changed out the spring loaded valve cores in my rims.

Seems to ride a whole lot better now and man it shifts easier.

 

 

If you buy the 2-speed whitewalls, they come without the spring-loaded valve cores ... in fact, they are nitrogen-charged which supposedly causes the tires to roll with better friction factor of any other tire ... which would definately add to overall rider enjoyment, not to mention those 2-speed whitewalls really add *bling* to the scoot and with the electro-hydramatic booster switch, those riding 2nd gens will finally out run any 1st gen out there. (btw, 2-speed whitewalls are only available for the 2nd gen RSV)

[Eck]

I guess that would be one of the "known problems" on a Wing..........

:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

 

 

 

Ouch ....now that hurt......................

 

I think your just wishing you had one..

[1BigDog]

(Quote):I'll go back to my room now......

 

They gave you a room?? Is it padded??

[GeorgeS]

Next time, install Dunlop, E3's

 

Have you pulled the Electrical connector from the Regulator Unit, and Checked for burn damage, and any sign of water getting into the plug ??

ie: be sure its sealed from water ingress.

[N3FOL]

I just thought of something else...read in this forum that the tire valve on the front can go bad causing an unsafe situation on the highway. The tire can loose air right away. This one is in my agenda to replace once I get a new front tire.

[Bobby G]

bled brakes and clutch, and installed new pads on front and rear with the last tire change out - CHECK

 

New valve stems - CHECK

 

greased bearing and splines - CHECK

 

Dunlop E3's - not on this boy's RSV! On the VTX, definitely, and Dunlop 402's on the H-D, no problem. But you can't argue with the past performance I got with the 880's on the RSV - over 18K on the back, and 20K on the front.

 

Keep the ideas coming - - this is very hepful!

[BradT]

Swingarm bearings. Also under the bike connected to the swing arm and shock there is a part that has four needle bearings which will require cleaning and fresh grease. (you need to take the some weight of the tires to get it out)

 

Brad

[N3FOL]

This is one maintenance task I need to learn down the road. Perhaps I should attend at least a maintenance day, hopefully somebody will demonstrate how to get to these bearings. Is there a write-up somewhere in this forum?