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    I think I just made my Gen 2 do what you are talking about. I tightened my Idle mixture screws 3/4 of a turn each and when I cracked the throttle I got a big hesitation out of the motor. I then pulled the choke about half way out and tried it again. It reved up as if it was normal. I returned my idle mixtures screws back to the original setting and the hesitation was gone. If your gen one carbs are the same as mine: clockwise to lean or counter clockwise for rich. Do this a 1/4 turn at a time. It may take as much as a whole turn to make it go away. I think this only affect the bottem of the RPM's so it should not hurt your MPG. If I'm wrong I'm sure I'll hear about it.
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    If you use dyna beads, they will continue to adjust themselves as the tire changes due to wear. Beats pulling off the wheel if you should happen to throw a weight. And yes they do work very well. I've used them in some very large truck tires that needed as much as 6 ozs of weight.
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    If you are too lean you should be able to pull the choke out a little and the symptom will go away.
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    If you use a good quality filter, you sould be good for 6000 to 8000 miles on Amsoil. Some of our fellow riders do 10,000 miles on synthetic oil. I run Rotella 15w-40 Dino and I change it about every 4000 miles. I could strech mine a little further but my bike shifts smoother on new oil. Enjoy the road trip!
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    It is true that new oils will last much longer than the old ones. But dont forget one of the primary jobs of the oil. Everyone knows it has to lubricate, but it also has the jobs of transfering heat and delivering dirt and metel particals to the filter. Sure your synthetic oil is still good after 10,000 miles but how dirty is your filter. Those particals that are too small to be captured in the filter are still circulating and building up the your oil. That is why is turns dark. Once the filter media is full, the oil no longer passes thru the media. It's pushed thru a bypass valve that is built into the filter. When you change your oil don't think of it as throwing away good oil, but rather a good house cleaning for your engine. I do agree we probably change oil way too often, but I would rather error on the side of caution. It has never hurt an engine to change the oil just a little bit early. Moral of this post: Don't skimp on the filter. As for dealers, it's in there best interest to sell you another oil change.
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    No Boomer, Goose didn't get a chance to mess with the spark plugs. I pulled and changed the plugs myself. Goose just handed me tools and held my beer. LOL FYI I drink "Gentleman Jack" straight up. GOOD STUFF
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    Thanks Again I Had a great time this weekend, and managed to learn a great deal about my RSV. Just to share the info, all of my carb floats were set way too high from the factory. And the last dealer to mess with my air/fuel mixture set one carb way richer than the other three. Goose did explain to me that two of the four carbs have a different jet size so there will be some variation in the settings. At the end of the day I can say that my big RSV starts better and runs smoother than it ever has. And as for fuel milage, I averaged about 34 mpg on my way to the test and 38 mpg on the way home (70-75 mph highway). As for the original plugs that came out of my bike, they looked perfectly normal and were probably good for another 4000 miles. Based on reading the old spark plugs, I would not have concidered it neccessary to check my floats or carbs. Thankfully, Gooose has a history with the factory settings and indeed they were all too high and no two the same. Most likely all of my increase in fuel milage was do to proper carb settings and not new sparkplugs. For anyone who thanks my mpg is low, I'm not an old guy, I tend to ride it like I stole it. For those who have a newer RSV, my bike was running good before this. Don't think that you have to rush out and get your carbs checked. But the next time you get a chance to go to a work day, take advantage of all the knowledge that our experinced members have to offer. Don't be afraid to wrench on your own bike and don't assume that the dealer knows everything. It's a very simple beast and those little things that you learn may save your next road trip. Thanks again to V7Goose and his wife for having me in there home, they were wonderful host. Tracy B. , aka Kross Kountry
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    If you take an oil sample at every oil change, the oil analysis will show a increasing or decreasing levels on contaminants (metals, antifreeze, carbon). What you don't do is flush the motor before the sample. You just lost all of your evidence of wear. The minor amount of the old brand or type of oil mixed in with the new will not effect the test. On a motor as small as ours, it is almost as easy to look in the motor itself and know for sure. I would guess that most engine problems in small engine is not from oil beak down, but rather from lack of oil. Which leads me back to the question for Bill. Define the "Best" oil?
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    When an engine holds 50 gallons, and you have a whole fleet of them, it cost effective to check for remaining oil life.
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    Oil analysis is used to determine remaining oil life and to identify motor problems. Its has nothing to do with which oil is best. The oil anaysis cost as much if not more then the oil change, so why not just change your oil. If it help you out, synthetic oils don't break down, they just become contaminated. The crude 15 to 20 micron filters that we use will never remove all the metal and carbon particals. If you were able to find an "Oil scrubber" to fit on your fancy Gezer Glide, it too would cost way more than a simple oil change. Are you seeing a pattern here? I would go so far as to say that you could use the cheapest motor oil you can find (10w-? non-conservative), change it and the filter every 4000 miles and that Honda motor will out last you. So I'll ask you, define "Best" oil?
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    If I can get a couple of days off next week we will do it then. If not we will wait till you get back from Cody. Would this Sunday and Monday work?
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    Ok V7Goose, I'm new to the venture world and I enjoy learning all about my big RSV. I don't believe in magic parts or snake oils but I'm always looking for a better mouse trap. My RSV has 8700 miles now and is past break-in and would be a good field test for performance. I live in NW Arkansas, a great place to ride, but I'll travel to Texas one more time. I'm always looking for a reason to ride somewhere. Just say when and where and we will see what we can do to learn something new. ( A poet, and didn't know it! )
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    I suspect one of my coils to be weak or cutting out when it's hot. I've read about all the problems with #3 coil but I'm not sure how the cylinders are numbered. Would someone be so kind as to explain the cylinder numbers for me. If I do have a weak coil should I have a fouled or dark colored spark plug?
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    I'm at the same miles and mpg with my 08, this may be what my bike needs. But I do have a few questions: Whats the NGK plug#? How long did it take to change the plugs? Whats a good price for the NGK plugs? Any special instructions for changing my plugs? Anything I need to watch for while changing the plugs? Thanks, Tracy
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    I could, and I did! RSV for me. HD's for a biker. I'm not a biker. Geezer Glides are for old farts and people who like chromed plastic. Victory Vision is just too ugly to be real.
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    For all those who enjoy shooting sports, don't make the mistake of buying Winchester brand ammo. Last week I purchased both 9mm and 22 mag ammo from a local Walmart and it was so fouled up that I would not even shoot it much less carry it for self defence. Bent cases, bullets not seated properly and duds just to name a few of the problems. The 9mm ammo caused misfeeds, and failed to eject from the pistol several times. The 9mm cases were too far out of round and seized up in the chamber. The brass cases were most likely too thin and warped when fired. Walmart, the lovely people they are, said it was my problem and that I had to take it up with Winchester. Winchester has no contact info and when I did locate a number for East Alton Il, they did not answer the phones. Just a bunch of automated phone crap that leads you nowhere. Federal, Remington and CCI are all good.
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    Congsrats Good Looking Rig I pulled my first trailer a couple of months ago in the mountains of NW Arkansas, and it was no problem. Just keep in mind that your safe braking distance has increased and that your slow speed turns (ie parking lots) will be a little ackward. The trailer appears to be a well built factory unit and you do have a spare in front for some weight. Just throw what ever travel bag you have in front of the trailer and you will be fine. As far as wheel bearings go, have some one lift up on the side of the trailer, you spin the tire and make sure the tire spins freely. If you can hear any crunching, grinding or the wheel feels rough or sticky you may have problem. To check bearing tention, place the trailer tire back on the ground and pull and push on the top of the wheel. What you are check for is too much side to side play in the bearings. Keep in mind a little play is normal. If the tires are a little weather cracked, dont sweat it. Just make sure you don't have any tread seperation. Everything else is just common sense. You're going to love it. Good Luck.
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    We will definitly make a stop at the Royal Gorge. Thanks for the advise on the places to avoid, ie rotten hotels, tourist traps and rotten roads. I think we will take US Hwy 50 east across Kansas for our return route. Is there anything to see in Dodge City Kansas? We will most likely stop there for the night.
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    Does this bike have stock size front tire? Does it have a lowering kit on the rear? What brand of tires did you install? What is the tire psi?
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    Ask and you shall receive. Coloado Hwys 50, 550, 160 and the Black Canyon are now on my list. And I won't forget the BBQ at Pagosa Springs. You are making our trip a breeze to plan. I think I'll keep my route south of I-70 for this trip just so I can have plenty of time to sight see. Thanks again for all the great information. Tracy and Laurie,
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    Angel Fire, Eagles Nest, Red River Area, Sagebrush Inn, man my list is growing. We can't wait to get on the road now. Thanks for all the good info and keep it coming.
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    Thanks Bill. I think we will spend a couple of days in the Santa Fe area. I may have to take ride to Madrid for lunch and a picture in front of "Maggie's".
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    The wife and I are thinking about a road trip to northern NM for a September get away. We are planning stops in Toas and Santa Fe, then maybe heading north to Pagosa Springs CO. If anyone has a favorite road, restaurant, town or hotel we would love to hear your advise or opinions. We will have five or six days to just explore the area and take in all the wonderful scenery.
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    Found this tire on FleaBay. Would this be a good choise for my RSV? I sure like the bigger lugs and tread pattern. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NEW-165R15-TIRES-FRONT-RUNNER-RACING-165-R-15-DRAG_http://i.ebayimg.com/08/!BUdlbp!!Wk~$(KGrHgoOKicEjlLmZ3G2BKNpOwr(r!~~_1.JPG
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    It's over

    Kross Kountry replied to rod's topic in Watering Hole

    We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers this night will be for you and your family. May your father truly rest in peace.
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