05 RSTD 3k miles

[cmiwelder]

I am the proud new owner of an 05 RSTD with 3100 miles. The bike is beautiful and I love it. What things should I check/scrutinize ? I purchased it for 5,000. It runs great but will stall with the choke all the way in. It also pops slightly on deceleration. I've had it for three days now and have put about 300 miles on it. Thank you all for helping.

[billmac]

A carb sync should fix it.

[steamer]

sea foam treatment, sync carb, check air filters and fuel filter.

[steamer]

also drain the tank and check for rust. this bike has been sitting more then riding over the years. replace all fluids, clutch, brake, cooling, rear end grease and lube. if original tires, I would change them.

[bwk]

:cool10:Congratulations, sounds like you got an amazing deal, of all the 35 motorcycles i've owned in the past, my 05 RSTD is my favorite...

[ACE50]

:cool10:Congratulations, sounds like you got an amazing deal, of all the 35 motorcycles i've owned in the past, my 05 RSTD is my favorite...

 

Wow, that's a lot of bikes. I want a list to compare to.

[cmiwelder]

Thanks for the fast replies. Should I get a factory or aftermarket repair manual?

[steamer]

you can view the manuals right here in the tech section. they are for the rsv but its mostly the same bike mechanically.

[billmac]

I have a Clymer book at the back is a supplement section 25 pages for the 05 and up RSTD.

Edited April 15, 2014 by billmac

[RandyR]

There should be a link to the RSTD specific stuff in the Tech Section. That said, I agree that one of the Clymer books is handy to have in hand.

[cmiwelder]

Thanks, I will, heed the advice. Also just ordered a Clymer manual. Does anyone know where I can buy an owner's manual?

[Phoneman1981]

Congrats. We like our 05 RSTD. You came to the right place for help. More knowledge than any one dealer could ever have. 3K miles wow. 15k on ours when we purchased it. Now has 50K,