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    The SKU is 66771. Here it is. Dave
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    I went from the Brickstone to the MT90HB-16 front (Avon Venom though). I am about to switch out to the E3 narrow front to give that a try. The change to the narrow front was remarkable in making the bike feel nimble. However, I have never worn a stock size in front, so perhaps it was just a move away from the Brickstone. I contemplated going with the stock size this next change, but I simply like the narrow Avon so much. Dave
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    Ha ha! I guess I'll let you keep your cassette player and I'll keep my headlight bucket, and call it square. Dave
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    Nope. I guess it is possible you have something non-standard, but mine used a standard H4 base bulb. On the RSTD, you just unscrew two screws, unhook the plug, unclip the retainer, clip on the new bulb, connect the plug, and put the light back on with the two screws. It is literally a five minute job... the first time. I bought this at an auto parts store: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-9003-SU-BP-TWIN/dp/B0012ETJ1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1277739402&sr=8-1-spell]Amazon.com: Sylvania 9003 SU BP TWIN SilverStar Ultra Headlight - Pack of 2: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516XG0azCGL.@@AMEPARAM@@516XG0azCGL[/ame] Dave
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    Thanks for the confirmation. It'll be interesting to see what pattern this beam produces. Thank you for the link. It'll be very useful. My worst case scenario is riding two-up and towing a trailer. I guess I need to get busy packing for the road, so I get an honest tongue weight. However, I will rarely be on the road at night with my wife and trailer. It won't never happen, but you do plan for the worst case, right? Thanks again, Dave
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    No part number. I just went in and bought a stock replacement BBQ grill. $10? There are lots of choices, so pick the one you like from your favorite grilling accessory store. I will not use that cooler again. There was absolutely no problem with stability. My problem is that the cooler reflected the sound from my pipes right back at me. My Road Kings were great for cruising... loved the rumble. But when you hear the rumble PLUS the sonic boom reflected back at you... it is too much. I plan on touring several thousand miles with the trailer, including a few times where I'll ride 700-1000 miles per day. I want as quiet a ride as possible, since sound creates fatigue. I've put my stock pipes back on (which sound great to me now) and got a smaller, well insulated cooler that won't created a wall to bounce the sound on. It'll work great since I am not enduro-camping. We'll hit diners along the way and keep a minimum of food in the cooler. When we reach the long empty stretches, I'll put a gas can on the rack next to the cooler. Have fun! Dave
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    HF Trailer

    Dave77459 replied to Mel's topic in Trailer Talk

    That's a real break. Shipping was $103.94 for me. I also couldn't use the coupon. Sometimes it stinks to live in a big city where stock flies off the shelves. Dave
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    I very much appreciate your view point, and I agree. I do run high beam during the day, using the same rules that I run it at night. It just seems that we have so much bright light here, with our shimmering roads and humidity, that anything not super bright is easy to miss; I find myself squinting more often than I care to admit. But again, I try to be courteous and employ the same rules as if it were dark. I take your point. I believe that the HID has great potential because of it's focused beam. I hadn't ever photographed low and high beam patterns, and the Sylvania Silver Star Ultra clearly creates more spill light rather than being just brighter. I rather like it, because it helps illuminate deer that much farther down the road. I haven't yet "back roaded" the HID, to see how far it shines, but it seems the light will mostly remain on the pavement even in high beam. We'll see. After it is aimed. Let me ask this... the standard aiming technique uses a wall not so far away. Does anyone go out on a dark two-lane and test afterward? That would seem to be the "proof is in the pudding" scenario. It would also help clarify your point about legal bulb patterns. Dave
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    HF Trailer

    Dave77459 replied to Mel's topic in Trailer Talk

    For what it's worth, the 20% off coupon that I had tiny print that explained that the coupon applied only to in-store purchases, and the trailer is only available on-line. Maybe you have a better coupon! Dave
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    Maybe it was the wrong choice, but my passing lamps are also on. That could be why you see the yellow light immediately in front of the bike. I always run my passing lamps, so I wanted to give an impression of what you would see if you saw me coming. By the way, here is the next frame of my arrival with the HID. Could explain why my baby saw spots for minutes afterward. Dave http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4741916961_b528b54b1c.jpg
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    Interesting that there are so many reports of the Silver Star burning out. Are all'y'all running the Ultra? Seems to me that I read that the Ultra is more vibration resistant, but it could be that I am confused. Regardless, mine has over 20K miles on it, most of it on high beam. The Silver Star Ultra H4 was a direct replacement for the head lamp in my Tour Deluxe. Changing it was a 5 minute job. Dave
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    I should mention that one reason people want the HID is that it draws so much less energy. If you are farkled out the ying-yang, the HID is a compelling upgrade. This is 5000K. Dave
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    I used a BBQ grate from Academy, Char-Broil, I think. Then I used 4 U-bolt straps plus bolts plus washers to hold it on. I've only tried it once for a couple hundred miles, but it is solid. You want cheap? Hard to beat this, unless you reuse your old BBQ grate. Dave http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4627867565_1b2db32445_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4628471346_94a52c1a51_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4633626096_ce51cf3046_z.jpg
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    I'm posting this in the watering hole rather than the RSTD tech section because I think it has wider appeal. But, you mods can move it if you want. I bought the Canadian Cruiser Customizing HID lamp that is all the rage. I went over to Cupcake's/Squidley's this morning and he installed it while I lamely assisted and Jus Monkeyin Around provided moral support. They are ace, by the way. I'll post install photos tomorrow after some shuteye. Last night I took some "before" photos of Roxie wearing the Sylvania Silver Star Ultra headlamp. Tonight I took some "after" photos for comparison. My first shot is from the house looking down the street. For these shots, the top photo is of the Sylvania, the bottom is the HID. You can clearly see that the HID is white, while the Sylvania is yellow. Interestingly though, the Sylvania is lighting up the Stop Sign at the end of the street, while the HID is not. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4741266254_bd0efa6d96_o.jpg After that shot, I went to the end of the street and my better half took a low beam shot then a high beam shot. I should mention that all the shots in this series use the same settings, which were right for the first photo (f/4, 1" exposure, ISO 400). On low beam, the HID is clearly brighter. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4740631365_34785ce898_o.jpg Then I flipped on high beam. Check it out: the Sylvania is kickin' HID tail. Or so it seems. To me, I think the HID is maintaining a very tight focus, while the Sylvania is giving out greater intensity AND spill. So the Sylvania seems to be whuppin' up on the HID. But the center of the HID is completely burned out in the photo, like it was getting smashed by a laser. There are serious photons hitting the camera. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4740631765_a91c0530a5_o.jpg Next, my wife decided to snap a shot as I drove up. I'm glad she did, because you can compare the light blob. You can also see how the HID is making the street light up from reflected light. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4740632603_3ee425bcbf_o.jpg I pulled the bike next to the camera, and shone on the garage. First low, then high beams. It looks to me like the HID on low beam is very similar to the Sylvania on high. When the HID is on high, you can see that the gutter is very over exposed. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4741268474_eb45db8586_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4741268940_4b6216b907_o.jpg So what are my conclusions? First, although it is claimed to not be the case, I think the HID is aimed higher than the Sylvania. I understand it should be a simple switch out, but it just seems to me that the HID is aimed too high, especially on high beam. My office has a nice location in the garage where I can aim lights, and the next time I ride to work I will do that. Secondly, the Sylvania Silver Star Ultra is a superb light. I've had riders that I follow comment on how bright that bulb is. I especially like the enhanced spill I get on high beam. I almost don't need my passing lamps to spot deer. Almost. If you don't want to make the jump to HID, I can easily recommend this light. Lastly, the HID is very very bright. The photos don't show it, really. You can see that on some of the photos, there is a white haze... which I believe is overloaded sensors. The lamp is very tightly focused, which makes it hard to capture the brilliance. My wife told me when we went inside five minutes after I drove up the street that she was still seeing spots from the HID. She thinks it is too bright. I'll let you judge. I'm also interested in your comments. Dave
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    Thanks Goose. There are several things that you mention that applies to me. If you live in Houston, you really can't ride your motorcycle and avoid hot running. I've ordered the clutch kit. I may not have time before my trip, but I'll take it with me and do a field dressing if necessary. Thanks again, Dave
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    :sign yeah that:
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    I'm at 41500 and am planning on towing a trailer in a couple weeks. I guess I am on borrowed time. Never had any indication of slippage though. Does it matter if your miles are mostly long distances without clutching? Dave
  18. Dave77459
    2010 rstd?
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    Your dealer bypassed the AIS? Isn't that emission control equipment, and tampering with it is a no-no? How many car dealers would bypass a catalytic converter for you? Dave
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    I carry around little packets of electrolytes / rehydration drink mixes, meant to be added to water bottles. The lemonade and cherry are not too bad; maybe you can find one you like. I like the "nipple style" tops on some water bottles better than the "gaping maw" design of sports drinks. They're easier for me to drink while on the bike. Dave
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    My speed-o is ~10% high above 50mph. My od-o is ~5% high. Dave
  22. Dave77459
    At 60mph with non-EPA crap gas, I get in the 40s. They add stuff around here to promote clean air, and it kills my economy. At 70mph, I get in the mid 30s. At 80mph, I get low 30s. With a headwind, add that to the mph and see what the mpg. For example, if I am doing 70 with a 10mph headwind, I get in the low 30s. I reckon I average around 32-35. I ride fast, and again, we have polluted gas here. Dave
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    I have an RSTD, but the switch for my passing lamps is on the lamp housing. It's a toggle switch. If the typical switch is being used for heated grips, maybe that's where the switch is? I guess you also checked the fuses to see if your passing lamp fuse is blown? Sometimes, there is an inline PITA fuse. I reckon I'd trace the power to see where it is coming from, and find the switch that way. Dave
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    A cool idea, too! Dave
  25. Dave77459

    Consensus

    Dave77459 replied to Yammy's topic in Watering Hole

    This is almost exactly "geocaching". If you like the idea of this, visit http://www.geocaching.com I load my GPSr up with cache locations when I travel. Makes the journey more interesting, and takes you to places you might never otherwise see. Go to that site and enter in your zipcode to see what is near you. Dave
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