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Like the looks of the bike in general but,,,,,,,,, I would fire the guy who designed the dash. Do not like the dash at all. Think about it - You get to design a dash by your own ideas and this is all you can come up with??? Will be waiting for the new Venture and see if I like it. Will settle for my 1998 RS Tour Classics for now. But a Venture is certainly gonna happen in the near future - the future look or the one we have now. Have torn apart Suzuki Boulevard 1500, Honda VTX 1300, Harley Roadking, Yamaha Virago 1100 and the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic. Even though I am a Yamaha fan then I think that it can not be argued that the Yamaha bikes are one class above regarding strong design and craftmanship. No short cuts there. Just my humble opinion though and do not expect everybody to agree with me - eeehhhh even though I am right
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Your out in the clear Don. All you have to do is to believe it and your safe. If a dark cloud should ever come over your mind then have the lyrics "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin handy. Has taken my spirits to unexpected heights when loosing faith and hope. A true gem that lyric to say the least. Smile tho' your heart is aching, Smile even tho' it's breaking, When there are clouds in the sky You'll get by, If you smile thro' your fear and sorrow, Smile and maybe tomorrow, You'll see the sun come shin-ing thro' for you Light up your face with gladness, Hide ev-'ry trace of sadness, Al -'tho a tear may be ever so near, That's the time, You must keep on trying, Smile, what's the use of crying, You'll find that life is still worth-while, If you just smile,
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LED Accent Lights
StarFan replied to MasterGuns's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I dug into the LED light category when i had my 1998 Virago xv1100. I finally opted for a kit from a guy on eBay. His user name is joe-florida. There were three different colors in each bulb and a remote control. You could change the lights in that way that you could have them blue, red or green. But then you could also mix the colors so one had actually six different colors to choose from. I sold the bike but know the guy who owns it and the lights are still working perfectly. I think it is the best kit I have seen so far. It is also intersting that Joe offers to make a custom kit for his clients where you can choose the color combinations, length between bulbs and so forth. Really think you should check him out. Just go to eBay and search for "items by seller" joe-florida. Here is a link to one of his ongoing auctions: [/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-LED-20-PODs-RED-WHITE-BLUE-Change-Color-Accent-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a3Q7c240Q3a1307QQ_trksidZp3911Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem400000540719QQitemZ400000540719 The kit you see on this auction has three bulbs with different colors on the end of each wire. I remember that mine had three colors somehow integrated in one bulb. Don´t know if that is better but I am sure that Joe could tell you. He answers the questions sent to him and stands behind his product. Please note that I do not know the guy personally in any way nor any business relationship with him. Simply think that he has a great product and he answered my emails after the sale promptly and was very helpful and informative regarding positioning the lights on the frame. I am definately going to get a kit from him for my 1998 Royal Star for winter project. -
Nice looking side car Margaret. Specially like the kind of old design - matches the bike perfectly. I am sure your husband will enjoy riding in it
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Just simply love em ,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Hi there. Saw this unique and beautiful Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1997 on eBay. Sadly, my BOSS is keeping an eye on our bank account. Getting a little to chilly to sleep in the garage. Really like the custom vintage color scheme on this one. What do you guys think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Tour-Deluxe_W0QQitemZ270278618310QQihZ017QQcategoryZ50045QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I know. Just could not resist
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Thanks Squidley. Same here,,,, Just cant wait to meet you guys. I will stay clear of the pond,,,,,,,, Did Don drive his tractor into it?
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Thanks LoneEagle. There seems to be somekind of a local joke going around with this pond. I have it added as "Places of Interest" in my travelling plan. Will surely get somebody to enlighten me once I am there. Is it maybe so that someone has the experience that the "Pond" is not motorcycle friendly?
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Thanks for the comment on the bike Don. It is a little funny sitting here in Iceland and looking at pictures of the bike I own but have never actually seen it or touched it. Darn difficult at times not to jump on a plane and fly over. I am trying to find a way to make time go faster so spring comes sooner but so far - no luck. But I have no doubt that I will have a great time and am just so anxious to meet with all of you people here at venturerider.org. You all stay safe and ride carefully now,,,,,,,,
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I am using a Nolan bluetooth headset in my helmet. I just recently installed it and use it for my phone. Don´t have a radio on my bike yet but will add it this winter. It is excellent as a phone headset and is loud and clear without any sqeeking and the caller hears me loud and clear even though I am doing 60 miles per hour. Will hook it up to my sons IPod tomorrow and check how it works and let you guys now. But maybe you guys are familiar with this and already know!?!?!?!
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Well, finally added some pictures of my (new) Royal Star Tour Classic II 1998 that I bought in June from a very nice gentleman in Woodstock New York. Same year, model and color as the one I have back here in Iceland. Will be coming to Don´s Maintenance Day next spring to ride the bike and meet all you great people attending this website. Like I told Mini-Muffin the other day - This is a community of the greates biker people in the USA and couple of other countrys and I am proud and honored to be a member. Hope you enjoy the pictures.
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2005 Rebuild questions
StarFan replied to Wildgoose's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
Hi Wildgoose. Why don´t you check if Rick Butler has a bag for you. He sold me a set for 500 US$ without the lock and key and they were just great. I know that at that time he had another set available. If he has sold them then you should check eBay. There are usually some Royal Star hard bags for sale there and often sold seperately - that is not as a pair. You could also contact Pinwall Cycle in Ohio. The web address is pinwallcycle.com. They often have those for sale. Gotta have them bags on the bike. The bike looks stark naked without them. Wish you all the best with your rebuild. -
[quote=Maritimer;Ooops! I feel really aweful now Flugur but tx for straightening me out before I went too far for the arangements. I'll be crawling under a rock now...... quote] Not to worry Maritimer. I am not sensitive in this area and people often get mixed up with Iceland and Greenland. So just relax my friend. But tell me,,,,,,, How is the weather this time of year in Santiago, Canada ?
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Remember that you should check your oil when the engine is warm. After you fill her up take her for a spin and then recheck the oil level. It should be 1/2 in the glass window when warm.
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Name the date and I will make sure to have a Star for you and show you some good time. If you attend Freebirds (Dons) maintenance day next spring then we will meet. Plan to come and do some riding and meet some of the nice people that are members of this forum. Have a bike in New York waiting for me and just can´t wait till spring comes along.
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Does anybody remember.....
StarFan replied to Iowawegian's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Here is another one. The guys who make these introduce themselves as Venture riders and they sell a lot on eBay. Put this item number in the eBay search bar and have a look 330272634306 They have different types and different colors. Look really sharp to me. -
Thanks guys for your responses. And sorry Carbon One for the misunderstanding regarding you not making the adapter for the older Royal Star. Mixed up your frame adapter with a centerstand. Had previously asked a guy on eBay that makes centerstands for the Venture if he could make one for the older Royal and his answer was no. Again - sorry for that. Regarding shipping to Thule then I am very grateful Maritimer for your thought but note - Thule is in Greenland - not Iceland so please don´t spend your time checking this out any further. I am sure me and Carbon One will figure something out. Carbon One - I will PM you later today when I am home from work. Again - Many thanks for your help guys.
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Hi there girls (Dave not included - but hi Dave). Well, since I am living close to the North Pole I need to ask about this BACA thingie. What is it? Kind of have a feeling it is some kind of "helping others" group/club. Sometimes a little hard for me to figure these things out when they are (what do you call it ?) "short spelled? Forgive me for my lack of words - short spelled? Must be a better phrase for it.
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Greetings guys. Now here is a problem that I can not solve but therefore hope you can give me some advice. I have a Royal Star Tour Classic II 1998 and am just itching to grease my final drive, as well as doing some mods in the back with the rim off. I have the motorcycle lift so I am good to go except I don´t have a lift frame adapter. I know that Carbon One makes these adapters for the Venture and the newer Tour Deluxe models but not for the older Stars. Is there anybody out there that knows where I can get one made for my bike? How do you guys with these older models do this? Wooden blocks is the last choice but I would rather not go that path. Like to have the things I need for my bike and want to play things safe so to speak. Sincerely hope that you guys can give me some advice on this so I wont have to wheel my queen to the repair shop for a simple task of final drive greasing.
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Hmmmmm,,,, And I thought that Iceland was cold and snowy. Rode my bike throughout November last year with no snow - just a bit cold sometimes. Maybe you guys should come over to Iceland in the late autumn and do some riding with us vikings:Venture:
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The bags are the same. Same part number - same bags. No difference. They even are a bolt on without any mods to the 96 to 2001 Royal Stars. Have a set from a 2005 Venture that fits my 1998 Royal Star Tour Classic II. Just removed the leather bags and bolted the hard bags on - ten minutes work and a perfect fit.
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Star Motorcycle 2009 Model Intro today at 3:00 PM EST
StarFan replied to jpgivens's topic in Watering Hole
Woowww New color combo ! The guys at the design department have really been working hard for the 2009 model. So guess we are stuck with this design for the next ten years ! -
Dale. It is a little difficult to advice you since I have no idea of your skills, budget or what kind of music you are using these instruments for. I have owned many guitars in my short life and I have to agree with Don that the Seagulls are simply the best buy in the aucoustic upper middle class range. They have a neck that is a little wider than on other aucoustics and if your hands and/or fingers are big then they are much easier to play. The sound is usually rather deep but they sing outwards and have a very wide tone. I just love them. I have a twelve string and three six strings and they are all great instruments. I have had Yamahas, Takamine, Alvares, Ibanez, Simon and Patrick, Fender and the infamous Ovation (sold him after a week), and my Seagulls are simply much better in all ways. You can of cause get a better instrument than the Seagull if you have the money like top end Taylors and so forth but the difference in quality and sound does not justify the price difference in my opinion. I am more into saxophones than guitars even though I have a few guitars but it is the same with guitars, motorcycles, fly fishing and so forth - everyone has different opinions and different experiences. Regarding electric guitars then it is the same story. Everybody has their own opinion. My favourite modern electric guitar is the Ibanez Steve Vai Gem 6 string. Have a white one with golden accents personally signed in my and my sons presence by mr. Vai. An awesome instrument that is practically self playing. No limits on what you can play on this guitar, Jazz, rock, heavy metal you just name it. Great fingerboard and all kind of extra patents. My favourite oldtimer is a Gibson ESTD300 electric Jazz guitar that I got after my father. I plug it in to his 1955 Gibson tube Amplifier and it just makes me cry. Heavenly soft Jazz sound that can not be compared to anything. The Les Paul model is also great, specially the older ones. The only advice I can actually give you is - buy the guitar that feels good to you and that you are happy with. Have somebody with experience and knowledge help you out when picking the instrument and try as many as you can get your hands over and compare them.
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Hi guys. I have had six bikes shipped in USA and always used the same company but,,,,last time was the LAST time I will use them. Found out the hard way that they auction out their shipping to independent drivers and miscalenous companys. They even use open carhaulers for the bikes. When loading the bike onto the hauler the driver drove the bike up the ramp and straight off the side of the ramp down to the ground when more than halfway up. Fell down more than three feet and got a 2.200US$ damage. Took more than nine weeks to get the bike fixed with a lot of hazzle. My advice is - Go with the experienced companys that do motorcycle shipping only, that preferrably have their own trucks and never, ever ship it in a open vehicle. Enclosed trailer is the only way. Decided to keep the bike in USA for now and am planning a trip next spring to pick up the bike and do some riding before shipping it to Iceland. Hope to be able to meet some of you nice people while I am there.