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  1. Freebird
    I've had two reports from people who tell me that the donation button in the upper right of the menu bar and also the one in the left menus do not work and you just get a blank page with some text. If that is happening, then you just need to clear your browsers "cache" because it is pulling up old pages from your cache. Some have also told me that they don't want to "subscribe" because they don't want it to automatically bill them again a year from now. Please note, ONLY the monthly subscriptions are automatic billing. For the yearly ones, you will get a reminder but will NOT be automatically billed.
  2. Freebird
    I am not an expert on the Royal Star but from everything I've read, the biggest problem was that they limited the air box too much in an effort to keep it hidden and improve the looks. Baron's sells a "Big Air Kit" that is supposed to really help. Of course, it also means rejetting the carbs. The problem is that by putting the needed air into it, the carbs then end up being too small. You can change the carbs too and there is an article in the tech library that shows a method of doing so. If you don't want to go that far though, the BAK and re-jet might get you where you want to be.
  3. Freebird
    There are several on the market. I have one on my trailer that is basically the same as these but home made by the guy I bought the trailer from. Works well and a lot cheaper to make than to buy. http://www.wheeldock.com/?gclid=COP-ivmKv5MCFQIaFQodZhguDA http://www.wikco.com/wheelpro.html
  4. Freebird
    Here are the links for you: Diamond R Accessories http://www.diamondraccessories.com He has the backrest and the Wagner Grill Cover Utopia http://www.utpr.com Wagner http://www.wagnercustomproducts.com/
  5. Freebird
    Looks GREAT. He makes a fantastic product.
  6. Freebird

    Yard Sale

    Freebird replied to Spur52's topic in Watering Hole

    I love those older bikes. I would have bought it also.
  7. Freebird
    Installing the brake pads at Maintenance Day shouldn't be a problem.
  8. Freebird
    Done...and good luck. Would hate to see you locked up TOO long and George have to wash his own bike.
  9. Freebird
    OK folks, I have been meaning to post this for a while but just hadn't gotten around to it. There is a lot of talk here about the tightening/adjusting of the steering head bearings. There is a short cut method posted in the tech library on how to tighten them without tearing the entire front end of the RSV apart. This method works fine for a short term fix. I want to say though that the easy method is NOT the preferred method. At least, not for the first time you do it. The fact is, just as Yamaha is not very good at adequately greasing the rear splines and drive shafts on these bikes, they are just as bad at greasing the steering head bearings. You can tighten them to help with any looseness but the fact is, they need to be torn down and repacked. It is not a quick job and in fact, I would expect to spend about 6 hours doing it. It is a lot of work but sooner or later, you are going to have to do it. If you don't do it now, you will do it later when you have to replace the bearings. Bob Dakin recently had this conversation with a local Yamaha service tech. Bob mentioned that he needed to tear his down and grease the bearings. I think Bob has 30 something thousand on his RSV. The tech responded that he shouldn't even bother because most of these bikes need new steering head bearings at about 50,000 miles anyway. Well my response to that is that if they need new bearings at around 50,000 miles it's because they are properly greased from the factory. So, use the short cut method if you must. I've done it to. But keep in mind that it is NOT the long term solution. If you do it, you will likely have to do it again. They will loosen up again because the bearings are wearing due to inadequate grease. Once done and done properly, they will last a LONG time and it's not something you will have to worry about again for several years.
  10. Freebird
    I went with: Rear: Avon Venom AM42 150/90HB15 Front: Avon Venom AM41 150/80-16
  11. Freebird
    You know, that is the only thing I haven't done. I didn't even check the air pressure after I put them on. I'll do that in the morning. I was going to do a search here and see what pressure others are running.
  12. Freebird
    Two thing you need to do: 1. Clear your cookies. 2. Then click the box that says "remember me". In that order.
  13. Freebird
    OK....I finally got my new tires mounted today. Local Honda shop is open until 8:00 and I managed to get home early enough to get the wheels off and get them over there, mounted and balanced and then got them back home and the bike is ready again. This will be my test of the Avon's versus the Michelin's. I have been very pleased with the Michelin Commanders with my only very small complaint being that they did howl just a bit in the long curves. I liked them so much that deciding to try the Avon's was a tough decision for me. I've heard so many good reviews though that I decided to give them a try. If they grip as well on the wet roads and give me decent mileage then that will be fine. If they are quiet in the curves also, that will be icing on the cake. We'll see. By the way, I do have the leveling links and once again went with the 150 (stock) size tire on the front.
  14. Freebird
    None here in Ohio either.
  15. Freebird
    Probably wouldn't have to remove the left one but it makes it easier for me when I'm putting it back together. I use a torque wrench when I tighten the axle bolt back up and there's not much clearance there.
  16. Freebird
    Wayne, I just checked and I do have the front and rear rotors. They do have some light but smooth feeling grooves. I don't see any cracks. It's up to you. If you want them, PM me an address and I'll get them in the mail.
  17. Freebird
    I removed mine about an hour ago to have new tires put on. I can't say that there is not an easier way but this is the way I do it. I remove both saddle bags and both mufflers. I them remove the brake caliper bracket. I then lift the bike with my lift and Carbon One lift adapter. Remove the axle bolt. Let the wheel come out the bottom.
  18. Freebird
    LOL....I don't know what happened there but I don't think he had ANY posts. Anyway, I just reset it.
  19. Freebird
    That link that you posted doesn't exist. You are reading it out of your computer cache. Clear our cache and you won't even be able to go to that link.
  20. Freebird
    I MAY have some off an '83 that I parted out. Don't remember for sure but can check when I get home tomorrow. If I do have them, they are yours for the cost of shipping if you want them. Don
  21. Freebird
    Good...that is what I intended. Some mail providers will bounce the mails if the email address is not the same as the domain name. Now everybody just needs to make sure that one is added to any spam white lists and etc.
  22. Freebird
    You ALWAYS confuse me.
  23. Freebird
    are you sure? It should have been either dk_nelson@verizon or dnelson@venturerider...hmmmmmm.....if it did say that, I have some looking to do.
  24. Freebird
    Cinderella, I remember that you are using Yahoo. They have gotten terrible about blocking emails and a LOT of forums are having a problem with them. I personally HATE yahoo email. I get notices on every yahoo account here that the mails have been delayed. I've made some changes in the forums mail config and even filled out and emailed them a form last night that they require in order to let mail get through. I got a response back though that it would be at least a week before they look at it.
  25. Freebird
    No problem. Just please update your email in the UserCP when you are up and running again. You may want to check your "White List". They are not bouncing so they must be going to your spam folder. Everybody should make sure that the domain venturerider.org is in your white list and also my email address, dk_nelson@verizon.net
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