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I'm not a mummy..... but I think this could be a fun topic. Thanks for starting it.

There is a spacer on the right side. It has a shoulder on it. If you put it in backwards, it will allow the wheel to slightly move back and forth. I did it once and the rear tire would actually rub when it moved to the right.

I wish somebody would come out with a really quality and wider windshield for the SVTC. Clearnview nor F4 have done so. Madstad makes one and they have a good shield but I'm not sure I like the looks on this bike. BigBike parts have one but only in clear and I've seen posts that it seems a bit flimsy. Have any of you tried the Madstad?

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First phase is done. Still a bit more to go.

There will likely be some short periods of downtime over the next hour or so. There is some backend server software that has to be updated. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Well, a bit more detail. I hardly ever have the ROP up. Now this happened on my Mahindra compact tractor. It has a belly mower but I seldom use it for mowing. I have a zero turn that I mow with. I use the Mahindra primarily as a fork lift when I get a shipment of stairlifts. It has a front end loader and I have removed the bucket and install a set of forks in place of it. My driveway is about 450 ft. and the semis that deliver them park out on the road and I use the Mahindra to take the pallets off the trailers and to my building. I actually need a larger tractor as the pallets are often loaded a bit heavy for my current tractor. So, I had ordered 6 stairlifts but there was a screwup and they shipped me 12 units. That's OK because I can use them but some of the pallets were loaded heavier than usual. I have a 3-point sprayer on the back of the tractor and had it full of water to provide some ballast. I was still a bit nervous though so decided to put the ROP up while taking the pallets off the semi. I seldom put it up so when I got to the building, I just attempted to drive right on in like I always do. BAM!!!! Down came the door. It's all good now. Not a lot of damage to the door, just a couple of pretty good dents and they came out fairly well. Took the door apart yesterday and got it re-hung. Now just to be careful not do do it again.

Haven't looked into it. Does your bike have the heated grips? I won't change because I don't want to give up the heat. I don't think they ever made any for the Royal Star Venture either, it was just a matter of measuring them and then matching them up to one of their models.

I used the Yamaha filter this time but will certainly use the K&N next time. Would make it so much easier. I used a pair of Channel-Lok slip joint pliers to get it off. Was still hard to get the right angle with the lines in the way.

Yes. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?17406-VentureRider-Guardian-Bells

Some of you may know this already. If you forget to put the roll bar down on your tractor before entering your shop/building, you may find the overhead garage door crashing down on your head. Just something that is useful to know.

Looks good. Great job.

I honestly didn't notice that there was a difference. Just took them out and let them run. Sorry.

I'll probably wipe it off.

I've added a couple of them. Not sure what years but it really doesn't matter. They were all basically the same from 1999 on.

I think the first one may be for the 1999 and the second probably the 2002. Really doesn't matter. They should be about all the same from 1999 - 2013. http://www.venturerider.org/manuals/RSVOwnersmanual.pdf http://www.venturerider.org/manuals/2000rsvowners.pdf

About the only place to buy non-ethanol around here is at the marinas. None of those pumps are accessible except by boat or walking with a can from the parking lot. Not worth the effort. I did find one listed in Norwalk, OH but haven't checked it and probably won't. It's about a 30 minute drive and to me, not worth it to drive that far for gas.

Did my first oil change on the SVTC today. Easy enough. A bit more work than the RSV and a bit less work than the Harley Road Glide. Not a big job though. Odometer has 601 miles so I was pretty dang close to their 600 mile spec. My old Craftsman lift worked fine, no adapter required. Note though that I didn't actually lift the bike, just used the lift to level it.

I'm willing to do that Mr. Puc. So long as you do all he design work, fabrication, advertising, and sales. I just want half the profits.

I had mine off for the purpose of installing a trailer hitch. I just looked and found that I didn't take a picture that would help you much. Here is what I have though.

That is really disappointing I'm sure. Sorry you are having those issues. Hope they get it worked out soon. First I've heard of any oil leaking on these bikes but anything can happen with any model/brand I suppose. I've heard a handful of complaints about the GPS but most are related to the limited number of waypoints that can be loaded in a trip.

Somebody else will have to answer that one. It's been many years since I've used anything other than iPhone. My iPhone's bluetooth connects easily to my SVTC, my Toyota Crewmax, my Dodge Caravan and my wife's Camaro. No issues at all.

On my TC, I normally use Bluetooth to stream music from Pandora or IHeart. Sometimes I use the USB connection and stream right from my iPhone storage. That also works with Bluetooth though.

I have no idea what the issue is but I have a Carbon One lift adapter with legs and have used it on many bikes. My own and many others at Maintenance Day. Never had a problem with the spring getting in the way.

In the USA, it really depends upon the state you are in. I know that they are not required in Ohio but they aren't required for motorcycles either. A helmet is required on a Slingshot in NY.