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Neat Fender Trim Rail Modification
Carbon_One replied to StarFan's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Nice job there. I always love to see someone come up with freelanced ideas like this. Keep those ideas flowing. Larry -
Tri-Wing makes one for sure. Probably others out there that I'm not aware of too. Larry
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Thought I was on the list. Nope but am now Wouldn't want to miss this one meet & eat. Larry
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My order is in Larry
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Bought the bike first and decided I better find a fourm to learn all about the bike. Instead I not only gained a ton of knowledge from those who have owned these fine machines but gained a whole lot of friends. I either found this site thru a link at Delphi or thru Gooogle. Really don't matter as I'm here to stay. Thanks for a great site Don Larry
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Thanks for all the comments guys. Managed to put on about 75 miles today and I like what I'm seeing so far. Sure it's a different ride compared to a stock RSV on two wheels but was excepted before even attemping this project. Anyhow there's always pros & cons to anything that changes a basic machine. Later, Larry
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Got my bike stripped out today. Pics below. Larry
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Al - The only issue I have is, because of the difference in angle, when the sun high it now reflects off the gas cap right to the spot on the windshield I look. I guess I need a gas cap cover? I had the same issue with the chrome ignition cover. Went back to the factory black, so much better. Larry
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Ok folks I'm officially a triker now. Today was the day I finished up this long project. Before I describe what I've done I'd like to thank JerryM, Bikenut, and whom ever else I've gleaned info from on trikes. Thanks guys for the info and insight. Second I'd like to thank Tri-Wing from who I bought my trike kit. They are imo a first class company who've answered many of my questions before and after the sale. I also had the chance to see what their customer service was like when I happened to have a leaking air bag. Darlene promptly took matters in hand to resolve the issue. Here's a quick run down on the project. First on the agenda was to remove damaged parts and determine what had to be replaced from my accident back in August. Then it was time to order replacement parts as well as make the decision to convert the ride to a three wheeler. From there it was ordering parts. Over a period of time parts came in so I dived into this project installing the trike frame and preparing the body to my liking. Besides the trike install I also had the trees raked by Steer-Rite, added in a set of Sonic fork springs, and mounted up a set of Flanders pullbacks along with the longer brake & throttle cables. Attached below are a few pics as the project progressed. Enjoy. Any one with questions I'll be happy to pass along whatever knowledge I gain doing this project. Larry PS: I'll post back later here on the results of my road tests. Also get some better quality pics.
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I have the one with the vent and love it. Initialy I bought a used X-Large from another member here without a vent. Later I bought one of the Honda vents and installed it myself. Since dropping the bike last fall I had to replace it and some how ordered a Large. The top of the shield hits right at my line of vision so am in the process of exchanging it for another X-Large. Clearview has great customer service in this regard as it had been several months since I ordered and recieved this Large during our winter months. They do require that the protective film not be removed. As to the vent I feel it helps remove that dead air just behind the shield when just barley open. Or on really hot days that extra air is a welcome relief when fully open. At any rate I liked the Clearview shield enoungh to have replaced it with another. Larry
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Nice work there FJR on both bikes. I've been looking at Scarecrows work at his web site. Yea it's still there as is pics of your 99. Larry
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I'm having some striping done soon on my bike. Hopefully this week. Had to cancel one appointment due to life stuff going on here at home or it'd be done now. i'll post up some opics soon as it's done thou. In meantime goggle up pinstriping. Lots of different stuff done out there on all kinds of bikes. That's what I did to get ideas of what I liked and didn't. Larry
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The led lights I've put on my bike/trike conversion were blinking too fast as well. I contacted Custom Dynamic's - http://www.customdynamics.com about their load equalizers ( http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm ) and they suggested for me to use their 4 amp model #4807. I have ordered yesterday but haven't gotten it yet. I'll report back once it's installed. Larry BTW: if I put the 4-way flashers on the lights blinked at a normal rate thus this tells me I needed more load for the flasher to operate properly. One other thing was some folks switch out the flasher itself. You'll lose self cancelling turn signals thou. Didn't want that as I like the self cancelling feature. Also Custom Dynamic has a led cluster for the Yamaha turn lights ( http://www.customdynamics.com/yamaha_turn_signal_retro.htm ). I like those too but they're sure proud of them as well. I'll pass for now.
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Oh you just saying that so you can get out of the heat by heading north. Just the same you're welcome thou. Larry
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Front Fork Air Balance Kit
Carbon_One replied to a topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
For the same reason we use them on the Ventures. Much easier to get both forks evenly balanced. I've seen then for sale on either J&P Cycle or Dennis Kirks before. Larry BTW: love using it on my bike. -
Congratulations on your retirement. I'm sure it is well earned too. Going to be reall nice when you can take the scoot out for a nice mid-day ride where before you were at work. I know I really enjoy my free time now too. Larry
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Brad and Lonna you know I and everyone are gonna be happy to see you on two wheels again. No matter what the bike's name plate says on it. As has been said it's that you ride. Be safe friend and we'll soon be sharing some road time with ya all. Larry
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Nice pics Dray Today's review -- 2 hour drive to the restaurant 3 hours of eat and BS'ing 2 + hours getting home with a short stop at Rocky's. They were closing within 15 minutes of getting there. Next time Sum of the total -- Priceless cause where else can you share good times with new & old friends. Tip of the hat to Mike and Jim for braving these temps. Hope you both made it hope safely. Larry
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Nice for you to get the recognition there Jerry. But where does one get the mag at? I've never seen one around here. Larry
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Ya I know I'm being wishfull here. Like that 18-20" of snow we got the last weekend of April in I think it was "03". Ok I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed till we see so 60* temps Larry
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Had all of our snow gone till last night too. Then like Don we get 6-8" of the stuff. Sure hope it's the last of it for a while too. OOPS forgot we're supposed to get anther 1" or so on Sunday. THEN temps will be in mid/upper 40's. Bye bye snow then Larry
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Just saw your post here. try again with my e-mail -- lskeels@wowway.com or use the PM feature on this site. Larry
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Nice bike Gary. One of my favorite colors too. Having that at home now will be even more incentative to getting into riding shape. Hope to see you before too long. Larry
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Good going there Steve. Like you I've been doing some of the same stuff due to an accident wife and I had at Vogal last August. My project is taking a bit longer since I decided to trike the bike since I was doing some major repairs. I'd like to hear what your thoughts are with the Sonic springs and Flander bar combination once you put a few miles on the bike. I changed out my springs for the Sonic's as well plus added the Flander bars while I had the front end torn apart. i'm looking at another week or two before my bike is road worthy again. Waiting on the body work to be finished at the paint shop now. Larry
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green puddle.........
Carbon_One replied to dr.nemo's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I'd check all of your hose clamps first to be sure there's no seepage there. Then go from there. Larry