Officer Dave Posted January 15, 2011 #1 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Hello all, I am a new member and looking for some help. I have a 2005 Royal Star Tour DLX. Love this machine just looking for more POWER. I have been told I can have the engine pumped up to the VMAX power. Can someone please advise me as to what has to be done to do this and a ball park as to what it would cost and a good place to have it done around the Toronto Ontario Canada area or anywhere near. Thanks ever so much in advance. Edited January 15, 2011 by Officer Dave
Flyinfool Posted January 15, 2011 #2 Posted January 15, 2011 Yes the upgrade can be done but is very expensive. First question; Is this bike new to you? Are you getting the power out of it that is already there? What speeds are you shifting at? It is very common for new owners of these bikes to complain about lack of power, usually it is because they are trying to ride it like a Harley. If you are not hitting the rev limiter, your not making power.
Squidley Posted January 15, 2011 #3 Posted January 15, 2011 Dave, As Jeff mentioned engine upgrades will be expensive. I know of a few 2nd gen Royal Stars that have gone to the expense of installing Vmax cams in their engines, but thats not cheap. Depending on how your shifting, you might not be getting the most out of the engine. These bikes like high revs, the factory rev limiter is at about 6500 rpms. This can be changed with the install of a Dana 3000 ignition which will allow you to raise the rev limiter to 7500 rpms and advance the timing curves. Depending upon how you ride the bike and if you'll be pulling a trailer a Vmax or FJR 1300 rearend will give you a bit more off the line performance. Making absolute sure that the carbs are set up properly and tuned right will make a big difference. Just a couple things to think about before you start jumping into the engine
Dano Posted January 15, 2011 #4 Posted January 15, 2011 Send a PM or email to Pegscraper, I believe he's done the most to the RSTD to wean the power out of them, including tranny swaps, cams and differential swaps.
Officer Dave Posted January 16, 2011 Author #5 Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks guys I ride the bike rather hard and have had it since 2007. Just looking for the power that I have been told can be brought out of this machine. As for the comfort and ride I love it.
Drkngas Posted January 16, 2011 #6 Posted January 16, 2011 If you do the Dyna 3000, (or is someone else has it), let me know what you think. I'm thinking I might do that before summer just to get more revs out of it.
skydoc_17 Posted January 16, 2011 #7 Posted January 16, 2011 This topic has been talked about recently, here is a link to the thread: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=534780#post534780 Many of the parts talked about in this thread are addressed by Venture owners that have them. You may find this previous thread useful. Earl
gunkylump Posted January 16, 2011 #8 Posted January 16, 2011 If you do the Dyna 3000, (or is someone else has it), let me know what you think. I'm thinking I might do that before summer just to get more revs out of it. I've had the Dyna installed for 4 years now in ours. Wouldn't look back, I'd be doing it again in a heartbeat. Changes this machine big time......literally walks over an identical venture without it. Yup, buddy of mine had the same bike and he couldn't believe the difference between the two after the Dyna install in ours. Do it, don't hesitate! gunk:hihi:
Condor Posted January 16, 2011 #9 Posted January 16, 2011 I've had the Dyna installed for 4 years now in ours. Wouldn't look back, I'd be doing it again in a heartbeat. Changes this machine big time......literally walks over an identical venture without it. Yup, buddy of mine had the same bike and he couldn't believe the difference between the two after the Dyna install in ours. Do it, don't hesitate! gunk:hihi: I'm curious. I've been thinking about installing a 3000 in the '99... as soon as I come up with some spare change... I've looked at Dyna-Tek's web site, Ebay, as well as others, an keep coming up with two different pics for the 3000. One has a two port plugin and the other has three. Yet they are both listed as fitting the RSV. Is this just a case where one pic fits all, and what I'd get will be right?? Or.... have they changed configurations?? The reason I'm a little gun shy on which one is correct is I remember one of our members buying a used TCI off an Ebay seller and it came with two ports and he needed three... or visa versa. http://i.ebayimg.com/03/!B2OmdKgB2k~$(KGrHqQOKi4E)VpEW9m3BMhoivI4B!~~_35.JPG http://i19.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/0b/35/7b2a_12.JPG
Officer Dave Posted January 16, 2011 Author #10 Posted January 16, 2011 This sounds like a great start can anyone advise me as to which Dyna I wouold require for my 2005 RSTD. And thanks alot to all of you for your kind help. Ride On:Venture:
gunkylump Posted January 17, 2011 #11 Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) I'm curious. I've been thinking about installing a 3000 in the '99... as soon as I come up with some spare change... I've looked at Dyna-Tek's web site, Ebay, as well as others, an keep coming up with two different pics for the 3000. One has a two port plugin and the other has three. Yet they are both listed as fitting the RSV. Is this just a case where one pic fits all, and what I'd get will be right?? Or.... have they changed configurations?? The reason I'm a little gun shy on which one is correct is I remember one of our members buying a used TCI off an Ebay seller and it came with two ports and he needed three... or visa versa. Uhttp://i.ebayimg.com/03/%21B2OmdKgB2k%7E$%28KGrHqQOKi4E%29VpEW9m3BMhoivI4B%21%7E%7E_35.JPG http://i19.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/0b/35/7b2a_12.JPG Usually the seller on e-bay will say up front which model fits which bike. There are modules for just about every bike out there. I'll go out to the garage and see if I can find my old one....the one in my garage is the 3 port, and my venture is a 2004...I am assuming that yours will be the same, as they changed the model in 1999. Someone else will jump in and verify this I'm sure. Years 99-06, DYNA Part # D3K7-5" You might try here as well.... http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ or here http://www.jirehmetric.com/servlet/Categories?category=Ignition gunk:big-grin-emoticon: Edited January 17, 2011 by gunkylump
gunkylump Posted January 17, 2011 #12 Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) This sounds like a great start can anyone advise me as to which Dyna I wouold require for my 2005 RSTD. And thanks alot to all of you for your kind help . Ride On:Venture: Years 99-06, DYNA Part # D3K7-5" See my reply above for sites.....and they've certainly gone up in price since I purchased mine...but still totally worth it. gunk:big-grin-emoticon: Edited January 17, 2011 by gunkylump
mmkleine Posted February 4, 2011 #13 Posted February 4, 2011 By installing this accessory, how does it effect the factory warranty?
gunkylump Posted February 4, 2011 #14 Posted February 4, 2011 I kept my old module just in case I ran into some problems......I would have switched it back out before taking the bike to the dealer...just in case. Cheating? I don't know....sure makes the bike a whole lot more fun to ride.... gunk:rotf:
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now