Back to RSTD

[corcoran975]

I am back on my second RSTD, just purchased the 2006 with only 6000 miles over last weekend, I am very happy to be back on the saddle of the RSTD. I have a 07 for few years and traded for a 02 Valkyrie which was a very good bike but it wasn't the same as the RSTD, so when I saw a 06 with only 6000 mile for sale I couldn't pass the deal, say goodbye to the Valkyrie and back to the RSTD, I couldn't be any happier for the purchased.

 

Now question to all the fine member here at this great forum, the 06 RSTD starts fine no choke is needed but when I give some gas and rev the engine a little I notice a little back fire from the right side exhaust, ( everything on the 06 is stock ) the previous owner had just change the plugs at 5000miles. I don't believe the bike had ever being sync, are any member in the Los Angeles (Orange County) area that can assist me of syncing this fine machine?

 

Thanks for the help

 

George:bobby:

[NEO55]

Thats what Im experiencing heres my post. I think I need a carb sync

 

http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=78887

[eusa1]

Thats what it needs!

[1joeranger]

Curious of your opinion of the two? Pro's and Con's of both? The Valkrie is really the only other bike on the road that turns my head, not enough to part with my beloved RSTD, but I've always been curious!

 

Thanks!!

[ACE50]

I had a Valk for a week from a friend. Probably why I drifted from V-twins. Just smooth power. Klunky transmission. Leg position cramped @ controls. Unique look but not as good as a RSTD.

 

Never riden a harley (no desire to) and just can't think of another bike I'd like more than my RSTD. Comfort, looks, great smooth power, exhaust note, dependability, convertability, driveability!!!!

 

Last weekend riding with some friends, one on a C14 behind me. He kept up in the curves (of course) but he was amazed at how I could take the curves so fast. After the higher leveling links, its fun, fun, fun!! I only draged the floorboards once, and I have NO chicken strips left! :cool10:

[corcoran975]

Ace50, you are correct on the Valkyrie, smooth engine but the seating position is kind of different, transmission shift klinky, bad gas mileage, if you go over 75 mph the mileage drop down to low 30's, no fuel gauges so you have to read the odometer for next fuel stop, over all RSTD is a better bike in my style of riding.

 

Corocran975