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I just finished installing the new basic H4 headlight bulb and I now have a headlight again on my RSV. The Sylvania Ultra bulb's both filaments were burned out. I don't think I even rode the bike after installing the Ultra. When I tried to ride it later, the bulb burned out. It couldn't have lasted more than a very few minutes. Don't buy an Ultra!!

Today I checked the headlight fuse- good. I checked the charging voltage to make sure it wasn't super high-good. I tried removing the bulb from the back and got the wiring disconnected, the rubber boot off, but had trouble getting the spring flipped so the bulb will come out. I'll probably split the fairing again to make sure I don't break something. I went to Walmart and bought the cheapest H4 bulb this time that is supposed to last 1100 hours for 10 bucks. I checked the ultra package and it said it was guranteed for 12 months and most people averaged 100 hours of use per year. Anyway, I had thrown away my receipt and package for the ultra so I just lost that $25 plus tax. So, my advice is that if you buy the Sylvania Ultra bulb, save your receipt.

Well folks, I backed the RSV out today to go for a ride and I noticed the low beam wasn't working. I switched to high beam and it flashed and went off. So, it appears that my new Sylvania ultra bulb only lasted a few minutes. I haven't looked into it yet. Maybe it's something stupid like the connection fell off. Don't think so. Fuse? I'll find out later.

I don't consider my RSV to be top heavy. The steering is stiff at low speeds but some have put a narrower tire on the front to resolve that issue. I'm 5'10" with a 29" inseam.

The rear brakes on these bikes are overly strong. They don't need any beefing up if in good condition.

One of our members rebuilds rear shocks. Do a search and you should find out who.

Hey, it's great to hear from you again! Glad you are recovering and doing okay! Hang in there our friend and keep the board hopping. I've been wondering what was going on with you.

It could have been caused by the brake fluid boiling. Dot 3, 4, and 5.1 are compatible with our systems and can even be mixed. The higher the Dot # the higher the boiling point but also the higher the number, the more likely it is to absorb water.

My smelly opinion, warning! Ha! B12 has acetone in it as one if its ingreadients. Acetone is known as a universal solvent meaning it will dissolve almost anything. Sooo, I'm afraid to use it. I use seafoam and mostly use Gumout for high mileage engines with PEA, polyetheramine, the latest and greatest fuel injector cleaner. I use Gumout in all of my gasoline powered devices, cars, truck, motorcycles, weedwhacker, blower, mower, boat motor. I've notice improvements in everything I've used it in, especially the boat motor, motorcycles, and lawn tools that don't get used a lot. Repeat! My smelly opinion!

Check the spark plug wires at the caps for green copper wire.

I got poison ivy rash really bad on my legs and arms as a kid from climbing up an apple tree that was covered with poison ivy vines. Every spring for several years it came back a little less each year for several years. No calamine lotion. I really suffered so I have a idea what you are going through.

A common failure with the pump is the points that are available separately. Fantastic trip! I'm envious for sure!

According to what I just searched and found, in the USA, Headlight brightness is primarily governed by federal law. The Code of Federal Regulations indicates that the luminous intensity of headlights must be between 500 and 3,000 candelas. A candela is equal to one lumen. So, LEDs up to 3,000 lumens should be legal. Use at your risk! Ha!

Well, I got around to changing out the bulb. I made an attempt at removing/replacing it from the back but since I wasn't sure how to do it and seeing what I was doing was hard and it was such a pain in the ------ hand that I removed the front of the fairing. the fairing removal/replacement was easy. I just had to remove a dozen or so metric screws. Now, that I know exactly what to do, I might could replace it from the rear but I'm not sure I could.

How bright is still legal in lumens? It appears that LEDs are available in many variations as far as brightness.

I bought a sylvania ultra today from wally world. Hopefully will install it tomorrow. I don't usualy ride at night so brightness is not much of a concern. Reducing the elec draw is appealing though.

I took the 07 RSV Bluebird out for a short ride today. The weather was a bit cooler and it was a nice ride. However, I need to change out my headlight bulb. Low beam ain't working. I looked in my manuals and they don't even say what bulb it takes?? Just say 55 watts. Is it a 9003 or 9004? I've read some of the threads on replacing it and it doesn't sound like too much fun.

My Dad used dirty engine oil for lubing his chain saw chain. And he mixed it with kerosene and "painted" the sills and joists under the house to discourage termites. Hey, we were poor. And no, the house did not burn down. One of my nieces is living in it now. My Dad with the help of his cousins built it in 1950.

When you sand a brake cylinder bore, make sure you sand around the cylinder and not back and forth longitudinally. Doing so might put some tiny scratches that faciitate leaking past the seals.

I use engine oil.

The installer sprayed the springs with WD40 and the hinges.

Hey, that's my favorite color for a Gen 2!!

I'm sure they will change the gear oil in the rear while they are at it. Inspect the rear shock for leakage. They don't last the life of the bike. Inspect the fork seals of course. Sitting that long might have caused some issues with the carbs. I'd dump a can of seafoam or Gumout with PEA in the gas to spruce up the carbs and hope they don't need removal and cleaning. There should be lots and lots of miles left in it with only 75k on it.

Do you know how to do a search of this site? The article you did find is the instruction used. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/search/?&q=shotgun carb cleaning&search_and_or=and