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  1. BigBoyinMS
    My first 2 H-D's were in the mid '70's. Both were AMF made and I really had no problems with them. And being a teenager I really enjoyed them but the first was stolen and the second I had to sell to save money. As I got older I would sell them because I never rode them enough since they were so uncomfortable for me. I loved the look and the sound but they weren't made for me to ride. I was lucky enough to get my money back on almost every one of them. I never thought I would buy anything but Harley but I bought a Road Star 2 years ago (for various reasons) and realized that I could actually ride comfortably. That's when I bought the RSV so the wife and I could ride together. I kept the Roadie for my solo ride.
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    I have a black '06 Road Star and a blue/black '07 RSV. After considerable thought I came up with the most unique names for them... "Black" and "Big Blue". (OK, it was very little thought.)
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    The weather was a warmer last year and it seems more bikes were there. These pics were taken about 10am and they were still rolling in nonstop. There were actually 6-8 RSV's and a few RSTD's. It's a cool festival for such a small town! Hate I missed this years! http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww202/BigBoyinMS/09Caboose2.jpg http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww202/BigBoyinMS/09Caboose1.jpg
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    Just what M61A1MECH said. They were made up to 2001 as the Boulevard, the Tour Classic and the Tour Deluxe. (Per Yammis parts catalogs.) The current RSTD started in 2005. Even though the Road Star is a real close copy of a H-D Softail I'm thinking Yamaha used those Royal Stars as a basis for the Roadie. Good looking bikes. I'll probably have one sometime in the future.
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    Early '70's yellow Suzuki 100.
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    Try a '75 Chevy Monza with a 262 V8. The Monza was basically a re-skinned Vega and they offered it with a small-block. If I remember correctly I had to take off the right wheel and unbolt the left mount to raise the left side of the engine. I don't know if it was as bad as a 260 or 289 Tiger but it would hang with my 350 Chevelle that I had at the time! http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/chevrolet-monza-1.jpg
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    I just finished a book that I found online this morning called "The Big Five Motorcycle Boys in Tennessee Wilds" by Ralph Marlow, 1914 It's a little hard to follow until you get used to the turn of the 20th century sentence structure. Definitely different to look back 100 years and see a small snapshot of the times. Here is a link to that one and a couple of others with a bit of a motorcycle theme to them.
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    Well, after re-reading the initial post I tend to think he's talking about a tire wear pattern around the circumference. Even though the Shinko brand is basically a Yokohama they are still a low cost tire and the tread probably is a hair thicker in some areas than others.
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    Sure hate I missed it guys. Looks like a great time was had by all.
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    Man, I am BUMMED! I'm stuck at work, just getting over a cold AND walking like Quasimodo because of my bad back. I would trade all of this "fun" to be able to ride down there today. Y'all have a great time and post some pics for me!
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    Some that have mounted Kumhos have had an issue with a wobble at speed. Most, if not all of them have noted that when they spun the tire the tread had a spot that wasn't in line with the rest. Maybe from the high mount pressure but I'm thinking maybe a bad batch of tires. I have the Kumho and for me it's been just like having a motorcycle tire on the back with LOTS better grip. And no wobble at any speed. As far as the high seating pressure, I think we can get that lower by taking the time to work on the lip of the wheel with a scuffing pad, buffing wheel or anything that will polish it up really smooth and clean. Then use a good tire lube.
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    Welcome to the "CarTar" bunch! Let us know how the Nexen does for you. MOst of us are on Kumhos but I think the Nexen is probably every bit as good.
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    Every now and then someone asks what size a particular bolt is. Just thought it would be helpful to post this from another site. FYI, you can get the part# from most Yamaha dealer websites or here. "How to get sizes of bolts from the part numbers... The Yamaha microfiche shows the bolt size, you just have to know how to read it. Here is how it works... The part number is broken down into 3 parts 99999-06012-00 is an example. The second part, which is 06012 tells you the size. That bolt is 6mm in diameter and 12mm in length. If the second part was 08024 the bolt would be 8mm in diameter and 24mm in length. The first part of the part number tell what type of part it is such as bolt, screw, washer etc. and last 2 digits generally determines the finish such as black, cad, etc"
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    I would say no. While I had the rear wheel off I took all the mounting bolts off and lubed them. Never saw a reason to remove the fender and seat. Maybe to get the filler hose and valve off?
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    Here it is... 650 Serv Man Check out www.650ccnd.com
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    They all have a rounder profile than most people think. The Kumho has done great for me. For three times the price of a Kumho, the Vredestein should be a good tire too. The Federal is about the same price of the Kumho and Pegscraper has had good luck with his. It's pretty much which one you can find but my choice is the Kumho. Good Luck! FYI, Dunlop makes the E3. Avon is the Venom. Both good tires.
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    I've told Raqi that one of these days I'm going to call in well!
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    And for even more performance (significantly more from what I read) you can go to a set of 32mm carbs off of a 2nd Gen. It's a bigger job than most want to do though since it requires making a set of adapters. Pegscraper here on the forum would be the man to contact on that mod. His '96 has the carb swap, VMax cams and a multitude of goodies.
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    Here are the best priced that I found for half-helmets. IMC Helmetless Headset $74 each They work well.
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    There's only two of us and he hates changing anything about our schedules. If he did... UGH! I don't even want to think about it!
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    I've been a gearhead since I was 13 so I would have something one-off. I would probably spend the price of a new Dodge Diesel Ram on modifying and upgrading my '04 Diesel Ram. But I have always wanted a full custom early 50's Buick or Merc. The big surprise would be the Dodge Cummins powertrain that would go in it! http://www.hotrodhotline.com/classifieds/images/8699678.jpg http://automotiverhythms.com/archive/images/td_2010DodgeRamHeavyDuty_1.jpg
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    Looks like we have opposite weekends. Every other for me, too.
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    Man, I'd love to be there! But... the job thing gets in the way. I'll be working while y'all are having fun!
  24. BigBoyinMS
    Sounds like a friction drive. The small tire is pushed against the bike tire to drive it. I don't remember much about it but a few years ago one of the chopper mags had a full on custom that was set up as a friction drive.
  25. BigBoyinMS
    Lot's of electrical wiring and electronics inside the fairing and lower fairings. To get what your going for it would be easier to swap it for a older Royal Star. I'm sure your could find someone that would love to upgrade to a Venture. http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8847388+w750+st0/122_0310_Best2_46z+1997_Yamaha_Royal_Star+Full_Right_Side_View.jpg
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