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Carb fun for a motorcycle virgin
StarFan replied to k.brown's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Got my first bike in 2006 - A 1998 Virago 1100. Bought in West Virginia and shipped to Iceland. Had it trucked to my home and took it into the garage and practically tore it apart just to get to know the bike and change the oil, filter, brakefluid and so forth. Will never forget that Sunday morning when I rolled the bike out of the garage to take my first ride. The only experience I had with bikes was riding 50cc bikes when I was 14 to 15 years old. Well, started the bike up, gave it a couple of revs and then slowly drove out the street. Man was I scared Did not dare to take more than a 15 minutes ride on the back roads and headed straight home to the safety of the garage sweatting like a pig. Parked the bike in the garage, stepped off and thought: Gotta sell this beast - much to powerful for me and I will loose control any given time and crash it for sure and most likely kill myself. I rode that bike every night after this for a week. The following Sunday I came home from a two hours ride, parked the bike in the garage, stepped off and thought: Why in the world didn´t they make this bike with a bigger motor ! Note that the Virago regardless if it is a 250cc, 550cc, 750 cc or an 1100 cc, these are one of the easiest handling bikes one can get. Sure the 1100 has nice power but it is there to use it when you feel comfortable with it and/or need it. I could lean this bike over to the side so far that my friends said that they were constantly waiting for me to fall over. The funny thing was that I was far from pushing the limit (I found later out where the limit was ). Simply the easiest bike I have ever ridden considdering size and power and it is perfect for beginners. Loved that bike and am determined to get another one when I get permission from the Warden (that might take some time). As time went by (three months) I felt the urge for something bigger and more powerful. Fell for the 1998 Royal Star Tour Classic and was very surprised how easylie it handled taken into considderation the size and weight. It has low center of gravity and I have never found it difficult to handle at low speeds. Expected the bike to be a little clumsy and hard hadling but it is not. But do agree that one has to have some basic skills and experience to handle a bike like this and it is not suitable for absolute beginners. But a great bike for one who has learned the basics, has a little experience and first and foremost respect. One kind of grows with the bike surprisingly fast. My guess is that once you have gotten the basic skills,and understanding of your 250 cc Virago you will soon be taken to a bigger one. But you are vice to start on a small one and take it step by step. Am sure that in the not so faraway future we will be seeing you riding a bigger bike with comfort and a smile on your face. Hopefully a ROYAL STAR Ride safe, Jonas -
Wanting to put an RSV trunk on my RSTD
StarFan replied to canadad's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I DOOO understand you wanting to put some money in your bike to make it more comfortable and special. I am doing the same with my USA based 1998 Tour Classic with some other mods and have put quite a lot of money in it. I had the engine V-Maxed with V-Max cams and 32mm Venture carbs, Dyna Ignition Module, R1 brake calipers and master cylinder, baron engine guards, V-Max drive hub, upgraded clutch and the list goes on. The money I have put into the bike is more than I care to think about but I do not regret it. I have been asked why I did not just buy a Venture instead. Well I do have a Venture that I bought to use while my 98 was under construction but wanted a more sportier bike that would handle better at low speeds riding two up. Also I like riding something that is somewhat special. Don´t get me wrong, I love my Venture but it is just a different type of a bike. Still have not put the trunk on - Gonna have it painted this winter and installed - (no I am not lazy, it is just very costly and timeconsuming travelling from Iceland to USA to do this). So my friend BigTom is the keeper off the bike and is helping with finishing this project. Coming over in August 2013 to take it for a spin,after spin,after spin,after spin,,,, All the best with your project and remember to post some pictures when you are done. Jonas -
Jeff - no more info is actually needed. You have a 1997 Royal Star for sure by the Vin number. You can determine the year of production by the 10th. number/letter in the Vin. 1993(P), 1994®, 1995(S), 1996(T), 1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y), 2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3), 2004(4), 2005(5), 2006(6), 2007(7), 2008(8) Yours has the 10th letter "V" so it is without doubt a 1997 And also - on my 1998 Royal Stars as well as on my 2000 Venture there is a sticker that tells you what month and what year the bike rolled off the assembly line. For example on mine it says 02/98 meaning February 1998. The sticker (if I remember right) is located on the front frame tubing that run up along either side of the radiator, height should pretty close to the underside of the gastank but can vary a little. Regarding a replacement engine then it does not matter if you have a Tour Classic, Tour Delux or a Boulevard since all the model types share the same motor. All you need to know is that you have a 1996 to 2001 Royal Star that you need a replacement motor for. Any motor from 1996 to 2001 from these bikes should be a bolt on fit (excluding the Venture). PinWall Cycles do not always list all of their available motors on the website since they have a very fast turnover. I have quite often gotten a part from them that I have not found on eBay, just by calling them. If you want me to, I can call them and check if they have a 1996 to 2001 engine available with known miles (they have some listed with unknown miles - personally I would not buy a motor with unknown miles). Contacting them by email will give you zero results - they even state so themself on their website. Let me know Jeff if I can be of any help and I am here for you. Friendly regards, Jonas
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Wanting to put an RSV trunk on my RSTD
StarFan replied to canadad's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
You got me there Glenn ! My 1998 Tour Classic does not have the removable backrest so there is no pin. Forgot that the newer Tour DeLux have them. Was and am not sure if the Venture side rails have the same bolt patterns as the older Royal Stars but good to know that it is the same as the newer Royal Stars. Good info - stored in the data bank Ride safe, Jonas -
The Old Canary is right ! Yamaha started production of the Royal Star in 1996 and the last prod.year was 2001. In 1999 they added the Venture that is still being produced. The Second Gen Royal Star (not the Venture) was then updated and came from the factory in 2005. He has a Tour Deluxe/Boulevard/Tour Classic with 28mm Mikuni carbs and smaller cams. Apart from that the engine is pretty much the same. The carbs might though sit a little higher though. With the right attitude I think that this is not such a problematic thing to do. But why not find an engine from the 1996 to 2001 models. That would be a direct swap.
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Wanting to put an RSV trunk on my RSTD
StarFan replied to canadad's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Hi Ken. The support bracket and the trunk, regardless of year (from 1999 to present) will fit together. These items have not been updated by any means. Fitting the trunk and support bracket to your bike is not going to be a problem. You might have to drill one hole in your fender chrome rail for the trunk support bracket and thats it. I am in the process of having this installed on my 1998 Royal Star Tour Classic. You are right about the cost of the trunks and most of them come from Pinwall Cycles in Ohio. The problem has been that they dismantle them and sell them almost piece by piece but I have recently seen them selling the whole unit as one on eBay. Be aware of trunks that need a lot of work or need some new parts. The cost can go up pretty fast if you have extensive repair and parts to buy on top of that. Wish you well with your project. Friendly regards, Jonas -
Forgot it the 29th. of October here in Norway. Lost my flight in Oslo. Had to stay the night. Nice bar and a nice restaurant though. Not looking forward to meet my boss next Monday. Well - it is gonna be O.K. He did the same thing last year
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I am gonna take my Venture and see if I can match him ! Naw ! I am to short - And I look forward to Christmas !
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And I thought that you were on my side. My feelings are so huurrrrt
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would a live one be O.K ?
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Thanks Jeff. I won´t be back in Iceland until the 16th. but that weekend I will start checking this out. Weather I find the problem or not I will revoke this thread and update the results. Many thanks for the input. Ride safe. Jonas
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True - so true and thanks for the info. I have a spare battery and will have to change the old one if it is not holding voltage. Easy to measure so that will be my first start. Guess I will then take a look at the headlight connections and secure that everything is in order. Headlight switch since (I forgot to mention) the blue indicator light for the high beam flickers when this happens. If nothing of the above seems malfunctioning then the stator is next on the list. Would this be logical Friendly regards from Iceland,
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Sorry pal. Forgot to think about Kim´s wellness. Testicles in the post next week Jonas
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That was valuable information Joe - Thank you. I will check this out as soon I get home from this freezing country (Norway) I am staying in at the moment. I also have a Venture in the States, a 2000 model in pretty good shape with only 30.000 miles on it. Have you had any other issues with your Venture that you would like to share. Craig (cecdoo) stores the bike for me and he just loves working on it for me since I am going to send him a pound of Shark meat for every two hours he puts in :hihi: Thanks Joe and ride safe - Hope to see you next summer at BigToms Rally in Chaffee NY. Jonas
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Vicky still smiling Tom ?
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So sorry dear friend. Had no idea that this could actually be the blinkers. I will rip them apart and fill them with blinker fluid as soon as I get back home from "Stupid Norway" ! As for the shark then I will take that horrible thing off the menu. I will put ram testicles instead - you´ll love them ! At least when BigTom was here last summer he ate them like Icecream after I told him that it would boost up his S#x drive tremendously. Was stuffing himself like a French Duck
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Seems like you two guys are pushing your luck. Craig my friend - You will have shark for breakfast, for lunch and for dinner when you come over the coming summer:rasberry:. Kim will of cause have whatever she asks for. No help from BigTom - only trying to stay safe so I wont take the V-Maxed bike away from him. What a friend ! Earl will get a PM from me since he is the only one showing intrest in my trouble - And note, he is still willing to help me even though Jean is still talking Icelandic from my last visit. Now go wax the bike Tom ! And Craig - You just start looking forward to the shark meat. With love and respect, Jonas
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Now first I want to make it very clear that my knowledge when it comes to electircity is pretty much limited with the fact that I know it hurts to touch it and it takes a plus and a minus to make the light come on. But my Royal Star Tour Classic 1998 in Iceland has started to flicker the headlights. They don´t go off completely, they just kind of go low and high when riding the bike. When idling they are quite o.k. I don´t know if it has anything to do with it but last night (yes, there is still riding season in Iceland) I pulled into a gas station and filled the bike up, and when I tried to start it up again the batteri was almost dead and did not manage to turn the motor over enough to start it. The battery is four years old so that is shot for sure. Could any of the following be the reason: Maybe some loose connections ? Switch to be cleaned ? Stator going bad? If any of you guys have experienced this or have any idea what could cause this then please chime in. Jonas - who is scared sh#*!#ess of electricity after peeing on an electric fence in his youth - NO !!! I don´t wanna talk about it)
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Anytime Bob, anytime. If you can pry the keys from BigTom you are welcome to take a ride. If not then you will have to await my arrival coming summer. Ride safe Bob and all the best to Becky.
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Good man you are Big Tom !
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What was the blue word again - hard to read !
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TOM !!! That bike is going to the basement you hear. Cut a hole in the floor and lower it down and chain it to the concrete floor. Make sure Vicky is safe - A hurricane couldn´t blow you away Big Guy ! Be safe my friend. Jonas
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Tom. When looking at the pictures it looks like the brakelines are pretty close to the fender.. Are they rubbing against the fender ?
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I would never kid about such thing Don !
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It was boxed and shipped to Iceland. Sits right beside my redvine collection in a crystal bowl !