JetMech

Had the same problem on my RSV a few months ago. Bike started good, idled good but stumbled on acceleration and had a noticeable miss at about 55-65 in fifth. Above 65 not so noticeable. To make a long story short, I was able to determine that something was not right with the #4 cylinder. Note that the bike idled well but after starting it cold the #4 cylinder took forever to get warm. Determined this by carefully touching and I use the word carefully the exhaust pipes where they come out of the head. Within 5 minutes #1,2,and 3 were already becoming untouchable. #4 even after 10 minutes I could still touch. When I pulled the tank off to pull the #4 plug to see what type of story it was going to tell me found the wire to the coil had come slightly adrift. Not far enough away that it would never fire but close enough that it would intermittently fire. Tightened up the crimp on the blade connector and reinstalled, problem solved.

Stumbling/spitting at 55 and up in fifth gear not normal. Just took my bike for a ride to confirm. Even at 45 in fifth there is no issue. Throttle response is terrible but RPM is only about 2000 so that would be expected. When my bike had its stumble issue I didn't feel anything over 65 MPH. In fact as long as I kept the RPM up over 3200 I couldn't feel it at all, which is what you are feeling in forth at highway speeds. Lower RPM under load and at 55-65 in fifth different story. If you are still feeling it in fifth I think something is amiss

Consumer reports tested headlight bulbs. The short of it is, they recommend that if you want to install a premium bulb shop by price. Seems that there is little to distinguish one from the other. Link is here http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/01/halogen-headlight-bulbs/index.htm.

My problem became easier to diagnose once I was able to isolate the problem to a particular cylinder. In your case this may or may not be apparent. Mine was. After starting the bike cold, within a few minutes three cylinders very hot, one cylinder warm. This was done by carefully by touching or should I say coming close to touching the exhaust pipes where they comes out of the heads. Even after running it on the highway for 5 miles the temperature difference was apparent. If this is a fuel feed issue your bike may not exhibit the same symptoms. On some of the other commentary I like you on occasion will be in fifth riding 55-60 mph. While I cannot say that I feel any stumbling at this speed I wouldnt rule it out. I don't have my owners manual available but I believe that Yamaha tells you fifth above 50 mph. If that is the case I couldn't imagine that stumbling would be normal at any speed above 50.

How does it accelerate going up through the gears? Any stumbling? Reason asking. Awhile back my bike started normal, idled very normal but under certain conditions the engine would seem to stumble slightly especially during moderate acceleration. It would also stumble continually around the same speeds you are talking about. Couldn't feel a thing above 65MPH, reason being RPM a little higher. In any case the consensus at that time was a fuel issue. I did all the usual fuel system troubleshooting etc etc. Shortly after that I started another regiment of T/S. Started the bike. Thinking that if it was a fuel issue/carb issue one of the cylinders would not be running right. Only ten minutes after I started it soon came to the realization that #4 cylinder was not heating up correctly. The exhaust pipe was still only lukewarm. But remember it is still idling normal. Took it for a quick ride, checked the exhaust out again, carefully. #4 hot but not searing hot like the other 3. In any case to make a long story short, I pulled the fuel tank to check the spark plug on #4. Within seconds of pulling the tank off found a wire lead partially off the #4 coil. Reinstalled it, good ever since. So, what seemed like a fuel problem with the same stumbling symptoms as running out of fuel, it ended up being an ignition issue.

Another one for the west coast. Just ordered a tool from Flyinfool.

Flyinfool. PM sent

Once the tool availability resolved anyone have a source for shims. Dealer I am guessing would be one.

Mine is an extra large 22". My OEM windscreen was trimmed to the same height a few years back. I am 6' 1". My eye level just over the top. On their website they tell you how to measure. The Clearview decreases buffeting compared to OEM because of its profile. Its has a slight recurve profile that is ever so slight near the top of the windscreen. That recurve tends to bump the air up and inch or so higher before it starts to move rearward.

Thanks, Glad to be here. Only wishing on the kit. Really the tool is all I need. Once the bike is apart if I have to wait a day or 2 to get the right shims if needed, no big deal. Wont be riding it at that point till early spring anyway.

Have had my 2005 RSV for about 4 years and now its time to look at valve clearances. 26K miles on bike. Had a brief email conversation with Skydoc and he mentioned that he thought that there was a valve shim/tool kit floating around Canada that is lent out similarily to the way he lends his out in the USA. Was wondering if anyone in Lower Mainland BC preferably and alternatively the rest of Canada that might have a valve shim tool I could borrow/rent or knows someone who might be willing to do the same. Not in need of it immediately as it is still riding season but looking at a fall project. Will look at buying one if need be. Between Ebay and a few members on VR looks like the price is not too bad, but the 30% on the dollar all adds up eventually. The " war department" usually has some say when I buy parts for the bike. She was a little quieter on our recent 4500 mile journey when somewhere in the previous 10 minutes she let me know she knocked the Sena off of her helmet. She let me replace that without discussion as it would have been her without her music when we ride LOL

Bought one month ago. Its was a slightly blemished, and by that I mean if I didn't tell you and he didn't tell me no one would know but him unless the conditions were absolutely perfect, in which case you would see a handful of pin prick sized micro bubbles scattered throughout the windshield. The windscreen was discounted because of these "blemishes". Just finished a 4500 mile trip over 14 days thru more weather than I care to talk about. Heres what I can tell you. Windscreen was same height as my stock windscreen that was cut down so I could just see over it. The Clearview has noticeably less helmet buffet. I also own one helmet that was particularly noisy.. The wind noise greatly reduced with the Clearview. As for the vent. The airflow is very noticeable thru the vent when opened vs closed. Depending on how you are "clothed" will make a difference on whether you feel the airflow or not. At 90+ deg F, I don't think anything makes much of a difference. On one other note I noticed something on the Clearview that I hadn't noticed before with the stock windscreen. It "flexes" alot, almost to the point of slowly vibrating, especially in gusty conditions at highway speeds. Not noticeable during city driving. Don't know whether that affects its longevity or not but guess I will find out one day. As a side note my wife noted that there was very little to no buffeting for her riding behind me.