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  1. Mike G in SC
    I have the recurve. I do see double refraction around the recurve area. Nothing serious but it goes away if I lower my head. Is your's recurved? Mike G in SC
  2. Mike G in SC
    I wear glasses, and sport a Shoei Multitech flip helmet (if it's wet or cold). But, I found out right away that I still have to remove my glasses to put on it (or off). But, you can flip it up/down with out taking them off. Same for other flips. But,,, only my half helmet allows me to leave my glasses on my face to put on or off. Mike G in SC
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    Regarding front lowering on the RSTD (2006): I had mine lowered yesterday. Correct, you can not lower the RSTD as much as the Venture. Before you try, look at the distance between the top of the air tubes and the bottom of the handlebars. that is about 1/2". If you do a little trimming on the stock washers that hold the handle bar (drill out the hole on the large bottom washer so it can be used on the top, and then the original top washer to the bottom nut) you can go 1/2". If you do no customizing, you can only get a about 1/4", if you modify the washers you can get the 1/2",,,, less just a little gap. We were disappointed when we could not go the 7/8" as noted on the Ventures. I believe the stock Venture bars must bend up from the triple tree sooner than the RSTD bars, thus giving the Venture plenty of room for the adjustment. Just the same, you can feel some difference with the 1/2". Just labor. It is worth it, for the ride. I don't know if the kit can get the 7/8", but I will stop at 1/2". We also tightened the bearings while there to get out some of the free turn it has gotten over the last 44K miles. Mike G in SC 11/08
  4. Mike G in SC
    I bought a BOSS BAGS #33 at Myrtle Beach bike week last October. The bag was $125. it is a high end product. I had them install it for $10 more. I got a deal on that. But once I told them they can remove the windshield, all went well. Took them about 30 minutes. They did not have to modify the windshield. They took the bolts out and mounted it. They did have to put a couple of extra holes in the bag, that you don't see. They were able to use the original bolts. The bag is very high quality. It does have leather (or vinyl) on the front instead of cheap looking felt or what ever the China bags use. I get a lot of complements on it. (My only issue is that I'm thinking about a Clearview Windshield with a vent. The vent location may conflict with the bag.) See bag: #33 http://www.bossbags.com/windshield%20pouchs.html Mike G in SC
  5. Mike G in SC
    Pretty sure it's Silverstar H4ST. $20 at Autozone and others. I had to replace one a couple of weeks ago. Mike G in SC
  6. Mike G in SC
    I live in Lugoff (SC), we got a full blanket of 1/2" to 1" hail, pounded for about 10 minutes. Watched it from my carport,,,, WOW! But, no serious damage. I did ride through downtown Elgin today (where I work). Saw the damage but I was expecting worse. One of my fellow Starriders said his neighbors house was pounded, he got some roof damage. Mike G in SC
  7. Mike G in SC
    Craig, If you buy it, just prove to your local dealer it's yours. They will go online to Yamaha and change the warranty ownership info. Mine did it while I waited, did not charge me (but I have a great dealer in Sumter SC). Mike G in SC
  8. Mike G in SC
    I had a couple of sets of Metzler 880 on my Roadstar,,, soooooo much better than the OEM Brigstones. I used the wider rear last time but didn't like the wide contact wear patch after 10k (increased effort in slow turns). But I did witness one come apart (entire ring of rubber) on a Valkyrie last weekend. I had presented them with a Guardian Bell that morning, whew, safe! (It was less than a year old,,, but I figure it was under inflated for some time.) I have the Avon Venoms (MT90B16 front / 150/90B15 rear) on my RSTD. The previous owner put them on, got 17k on rear but will replace both next week as the front is loosing air,,, and all this handling hype makes me want to start fresh front and back! Mike G in SC
  9. Mike G in SC
    I have the same setup as Tom. Deflecters and Kuryakyn offset ISO pegs. The pegs were no problem with the deflecters, just had to put the clamp just below the deflecter, but okay. Bigger problem I had (shorter legs I guess) was that my pegs are towards rear and up. Took a few tries to get it where my left foot was not wedging. But just Fine now. Mike G in SC
  10. Mike G in SC
    I changed my plugs a couple of weeks ago. First time on this bike (2006 RSTD). Have done it a few times on my previous Roadstar. The Roadstar is easier/quicker (and needed it more often). I did go to the Iridium Plugs (Carquest for about $8 each). Gap 32-35. I did have to remove the tank and seat. I ended up having to use the tool kit plug wrench because my plug socket would not get deep enough to turn the plug. I did remove the front engine mounts (one at a time for good luck). Use a can of compressed air to blow out any grit or pebbles before you pull the old plug. Two problems I had: A) the chrome (plastic) piece around the gas cap has 4 bolts. The nuts can free spin in their rubber grommets. One was a real fight. B) I was so proud when I looked in my bolt bucket and saw no spare parts left over,,,, until I looked where the tank had sat and saw this big rubber thing (looked like a starwars mock up). What the hell is that??? It was a "rubber baby buggy bumper" thing that keeps the tank from rattling. It stuck to the tank when I pulled it, fell off, and I didn't see it when I picked up the tank to put it back on. So,,, I had to take it all apart again. So, I kind of did this twice! By the way, my old plugs looked fine, 23K. I haven't noticed any gain by going to the Iridium plugs. SO, being a RSTD, it still runs great!!!! Mike G in SC
  11. Mike G in SC
    I picked up an Odysee Battery PC545 at a Battery Plus store last year. Over the phone the guy said they list for $120. Soooo, I asked how much he could discount it. He said I could have it for $90 (plus tax). I had it in my previous Roadstar and moved it to my RSTD when I bought my 06 in Sept. It was smaller than stock so I cut up a cuzie to fit better. No problems. Mike G in SC
  12. Mike G in SC
    Rosebud, I bought a set of the Grip Puppies that Tom noted. These are great. It's slip on foam grips that (with some soapy water) will install in seconds. They just go over the stock grips and add about 1/2" diameter to the stock size. The look like they belong. (If they are too slippery when installing, use a dish towel or rag to work them on.) Oh, and cheap too, about 9 bucks delivered. You will need the smaller diameter for a Venture or RSTD, they sell large and small. When I bought my RSTD in Sept, someone told me about them. They eliminated the numbness I was getting from stock grips buy increasing the diameter. Give them a try, cant go wrong for the price. Mike G in SC
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