mikeshoop

Many thanks!! Looks like a great idea, I'll look for some! thanks again!, Mike Shoop

FOLLOW UP QUESTION RE AIRFLOW: Is it possible to remove the lower r/h and l/h "knee" fairings? I'm told no, but believe that it must be possible - somehow.?? that would greatly improve summertime airflow! Also - my RSV is fairly loud, ok really loud. And the mufflers look the same as the Vance & Hines I had on my Harley Ultra. Do you know how to identify the original mufflers or how to confirm that these are or are not the originals? Hoping to find some with just a little less volume. thanks again.

Thanks very much for the input, I think I'm going with the Michelin, Michelin's alway been a sort of comfort zone for various vehicles. thanks again.

Many thanks for the input, I certainly will join, and I'll follow up with the 2nd gen tech library! thanks again!!

Hi Everybody! Happy to report I just got an '08 RSV with only 9K miles! I used to have a '93 VMax, and later an '89 Venture so I'm already familiar with the drive train. With this new (new to me) bike I have a couple of questions I need some advice on: 1. I'm trying to remove what I'm calling the winglets on the right and left side of my 2008 RSV: these are clear plastic, and appear to be deflectors to increase wind deflection "off of the rider" - whereas I am trying to get a little more wind "onto the rider and bike" to cool down the summer riding. I tried removing the three screws that go into the back side of the fairing along the same axis as the clear winglets - hoping they would then just slide out - no luck, they wouldn't budge, and I didn't take it any further, I just put the screws back in and the winglets remain in place. Any advice on this would be very helpful and much appreciated. 2. Rear tire recommendation: I have noticed noise when leaning to either side and at first thought it was the drive train - however after looking at the rear tire I see that it is worn considerable in the middle of the tread while the outside tread is worn less, and also the outside tread is worn alternately high and low as you go around the tire (on both sides): I think this uneven treadwear is what is causing the noise which I only hear when leaning thru curves at normal speeds. SO- my questions are 1) what would cause this wear pattern? i.e., is this normal or does it indicate something wrong, like maybe too much or too little tire pressure, out of balance condition (no noticable vibration), etc., etc., ??? and, 2) what tire would you recommend for maximum smooth ride without noise thru the turns? (don't need high speed capability so much as best possible ride characteristics due to medical condition of my wife.) many thanks, Mike Shoop, Harpet River Valley just west of Nashville

Thanks for all the info - I'm trying to remove what I'm calling the winglets on the right and left side of my 2008 RSV: these are clear plastic, and appear to be deflectors to increase wind deflection "off of the rider" - whereas I am trying to get a little more wind "onto the rider and bike" to cool down the summer riding. I tried removing the three screws that go into the back side of the fairing along the same axis as the clear winglets - hoping they would then just slide out - no luck, they wouldn't budge, and I didn't take it any further, I just put the screws back in and the winglets remain in place. Any advice on this would be very helpful and much appreciated. thanks, Mike Shoop