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Can't get enough riding the two lanes around here. Mission Road is a bumpy, crotchety old thing...but it is a scenic byway...so....since the first gen is down for repairs...gasp....I simply had to....

Thanks! Will give them a call Monday!

[/color]Did you put LED bulbs in there? I did for mine and then my lady suggested some tin foil inside the reflectors as they are cheap plastic and dull inside. The tin foil allowed those LED bulbs to shine better! Running lights....no picture of brake lights cause my arms aren't long enough!

Having troubles finding paint for my 89. Seems Color-rite no longer carries the Dull Blue Cocktail. Anyone have a lead, please PM me... thanks, david

Me too. Lots of posts and I haven't been on here that long. I wonder if the site counts every time you click "like" or "Thanks for this post"? Guess that could be a posting of sorts....

I did a 14 hour day last Fall. I was tired but didn't have a screaming butt! 2005 RSV.

Yep...them SR's had a few issues. We had one make an unscheduled stop in Phoenix, Luke AFB, while I was in the USAF. Do to my duties, I was called to be on base when she came in at night. Impressive machine. The hanger got instantly hot when she rolled in....big sucker! Thanks for the story....

Bigbob, can you find out more info on "Windshield glue"? Is that the stuff to repair windshield or stuff to glue mirrors and such on Windshield?? TIA

Douglas, first of all... You are way beyond me in terms of engine knowledge... So hope you will stick around to help out the rest of us not quite so knowledgeable! Second, I know this is a simplification... But unless the PO did a rebuild... Which is doubtful as these engines are bullet proof usually... I would tend to think the cams are good. What has been done, however, by some of the best of us... It's to forget which cylinder is which. So... dumb question for ya... Are you sure you know which cylinder is #1 ,#2 ,etc.? #1 is rear left, #2 is front left, #3 is rear right and #4 is front right. Can be confirmed with wiring diagram colors for tci and coils as well. I ask cause misidentifying a cylinder could explain why cams seem weird. Told ya it was a dumb question! Seriously, I'm going to follow this thread as it sounds a good learning experience for me. Thanks for sharing!

Update: Moved xm antenna to right side of inner fairing. Better reception for some reason....

Boy.... That's a hard one. Not sure if I can think of anything..... Hmmmm...

@TheTooch, looks great! Only suggestion is to check in California and Oregon with regards to rt 101. They do tend to have slides that close the road or the road itself breaks off and leaves a gap. With the rain some areas have had on the coast... Last minute road conditions check might be important. I will be following the blog.....I enjoy reading and looking at pics and videos of rides! Thanks for sharing.

What size did you get?

Pat and I took off on the RSV this morning and met Mark and his date for a short ride to Payson. Last week we found a bee swarm and wanted to check if any more were visiting. We also had a plumber install a new curb stop valve and drain. Looks like the bees have company so time to call a pro! The plumber did a clean job, making it easy now for me to shut water off to cabin and drain pipes at the end of the season. Then we stopped at a tiny restaurant and had the most delicious pulled pork I've ever had. Tender, moist and full of pecan smoke flavor, it was almost a shame to dip in the most wonderful sauces. Ran into my first rain on that scoot.. And was nicely surprised how dry we stayed compared to friends. Now... Since I do know the rules...... Good food, way to much good food! Good company, and a very nice ride in the mountains.

Nice! Now go out and change that clutch fluid and ride!!

If she runs well and gets good mpgs... Guess that would be good!

The P.O. took off the tank badges. I'm thinking of putting them back on. Anyone have two clean ones for a silver 05 RSV?

Yep... Sounds like some junk that was hiding came out to play and is caught in carbs... From where... Don't know. Try seafoam again. Run for a few.... Shut down and walk away for a day. Try again.

On Am if the signal is weak...I get noise. Sometimes on intercom if I crank the mic volume and listen...it's there. Back in the 80's ignition noise in car radios was still around as well...though most manufacturers got it right the first time, if you put in a non-standard radio...you had problems. I used to install radios in Mercedes and other exotics...what a piece of @$*(& ...especially if they wanted the optional tape deck. We had to build small Faraday cages to keep the noise out! I'm not surprised scoots have ignition noise in radios/intercoms. In fact, I'm surprised it's not worse!

Looks like the guy I bought mine from is still selling them... http://www.ebay.com/itm/391440810632 david

Oh my...sad to see. Glad they are OK....!!!

Think I'll try the new Shinkos in WW on the 05 RSV

Suggest you also pull the plug wires out of the coils and check for green corrosion on the ends. if they are corroded, simply cut off a 1/2inch or enough to get to clean copper and re-install the wires. The resistance is actually built into the plug wire cap...about 5Kohms if memory serves. I replaced my wires and caps as a pre-built matched set...on Ebay. They were setup for the 5K ohm resistance already. It's a bear to get in there with hands, but I did it. Unscrew the plastic knob, carefully push that back up the wire. There should be a rubber grommet next...push that back...then pull wire out. The coil has a sharp pin inside the hole that the new (or cut) coil wire goes in to (as far as you can push...hopefully impaling the wire on the pin)...the grommet gets pushed back up to the coil and the plastic knob gets pushed back and screwed back on. The knob compresses the rubber grommet holding wire on...in theory! Hope this helps,

Prayers Up, Ed for you and your family!! Dam...don't like reading about this.... david