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Folks, I really want to add David to our memorial pages but I don't have a picture of him. If anybody has one, please let me know. Thanks
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Amazon now also has a music download store. You can download single songs. Haven't used them yet but I understand that they are pretty good. http://www.amazonmusic.com/b/ref=gw_br_mp3/104-2229996-9119932?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=163856011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-nav-1&pf_rd_r=0YMKB141F0S1X4KS83ZE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=313702901&pf_rd_i=507846 As for players, I have been using an IPOD for years. It's an older one with 16 GIG drive but has worked well. I have over 100 complete CDS on it and it is only about half full. I've heard others complain about the hard drives going bad when used on a motorcycle but I've had no problems. BUT....yesterday I upgraded my cell phone and got a new Motorola with MP3 that uses a 4 GIG Mini SD card. So, I figure I can put about as many songs as I want on the 4 GIG card. If I want more, I can just carry an extra card. I like the idea of eliminating one thing to carry. Now I don't have to take the IPOD and the phone, just one device. It has a headphone jack that I can plug right into the auxillary on my bike or can go with a bluetooth setup.
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I like hearing them run also. There is a large tractor show in Wellington, OH which is about 7 miles from me. They have it once per year and there are always several of them on display and running. Also, the guy that I bought my 10' trailer from collects them When I picked up the trailer earlier this year he showed them to me and they are really nice.
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No, the fairing does not need to be removed on the first gen. It DOES have to be removed, or at least unbolted and hung away from the front end on the second gen. Don
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I had one if I can find it. Don't know if it's still around or not but I'll look tomorrow.
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I'll see what I can come up with. In the meantime, you DO know that you can subscribe to one or all categories and be notified by email of any new ads don't you? To do so, just click on a category and at the bottom left of the list of ads is a link that says "Subscribe to this Category". Don
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Direct replacement for cassette?
Freebird replied to royalstarjac's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
It is noticeable. I think I have blown my front speakers though and need to replace them. You can certainly here the difference when you push the power button on the amp though. -
This is really a simple fix guys. My '99 had gotten to where it didn't stay open far enough either. I simply applied gentle pressure in the upward direction. I could feel smooth tension as I forced it open. Like something was bent or twisted. I was careful as I did it and then it stayed open as far as it did when new.
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Direct replacement for cassette?
Freebird replied to royalstarjac's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
Removing the cassette player will in no way affect your CB, Intercom, etc. I removed mine and replace it with a small amp/equalizer. There is an article in the tech library that explains that procedure very well. It was not written by me but I used it when I installed mine. -
So sorry to hear this. Thanks for letting us know. If anybody can find a picture of Dave and either post it or send it to me, it would be appreciated. He did not have one in his gallery.
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Update on Gas Mileage
Freebird replied to Freebird's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I just don't see the AIS being a problem. Heck, mine has been plugged since 1999 and then completely removed in '05. It never affected the mileage. I will check the LEDs for the TPC and last case scenario, I will pull the carbs this winter and go through them. -
A while back, somebody posted a link here for a site dedicated to Road Star riders who are adding fairings, bags, etc. to their bikes. I'm usually pretty good at searching and finding old posts but have not found this one. Can anybody help?
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Update on Gas Mileage
Freebird replied to Freebird's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I checked it last weekend after changing the plugs and filters and got a whopping 26 MPG. I use to get in the high thirties and low to mid 40s, depending on the type of riding I was doing. Now I have added the speedo healer so with that odometer correction there would be a 7.5% loss but this problem started long before I added the speedo healer. -
I posted this last night but accidentally posted it in the read only tech library, sorry about that. I mentioned a while back that my gas mileage has gone way south. This started over a year ago, long before installing the VMAX rear end. I recently changed the plugs, removed the K&N filters and tried stock again and neither of those things have helped. Today I will remove the Dyna 3000 and re-install the stock ignition module. Now the Dyna did not originally cause the problem but I'm just trying to rule out that something might have gone bad with it. Bike runs good, idles smooth, has great power. This is really baffling me. There is no fuel overflowing that would indicate a stuck or high float. So...I'm still looking.
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Direct replacement for cassette?
Freebird replied to royalstarjac's topic in GPS, Audio, Electronics
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Freebird replied to rez's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I can't answer your question but I sure have the springs. Every time I bought a first gen stand to build my second gen stands, they came with the spring. I've probably got 60 or 70 of those springs around here. If you need one, just PM me your address and I'll get it to you. -
No, I can't really say that I've noticed any difference but my gas mileage is BAD right now. It started before the change though. I'm still trying to find out what has happened.
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Not bad...I've seen them a BIT cheaper though. I'll bet he would REALLY like to move those '06 RSTDs though. By the way, where the heck have you been? What, you think you can just come and go as you please around here?
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The second gen gearset with the VMAX rear would put you almost exactly where you want to be. I am running the VMAX rear in my second gen and those numbers are VERY close to what I'm getting. I think it's perfect. Pretty much splits the difference between stock first gen and stock second gen.
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You know...I actually LIKE that bike. Wouldn't mind having it to scoot around on those short trips.
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Why would ANYBODY ruin catfish by putting it in a stew. The only way to eat catfish is simply to roll it in corn meal, a bit of salt and pepper and deep fry. Geezzzzzzzzzzzzz..................
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Of course it qualifies. Any member here is qualified, regardless of what they ride. Do not send it to me. I posted a link in the first post here that will explain where to send the pictures. Thanks.