WAC1972

It runs really well through all rpms when it is warmed up. I'll count turns when I do another adjustment. It just seems strange because until the other day it ran okay but not great thru all rpms but started perfectly with choke. Now it runs great but that one cylinder won't fire with choke.

I have been having issues with getting the settings right on the adjusting screws. I put in 4 new screws and I set them with the tach idle method and it ran so-so. I then reset them using my Carbtune doing each one separately and then the whole sync. Once again it ran okay but not great. I have been tweaking it here and there but just haven't found the sweet spots. Just two days ago I reset all the screws with the Carbtune and the bike ran great on my way to work. (bike was warm when setting screws) When I came out 10 hours later pulled the choke out the bike started poorly and wasn't firing on my back left cylinder. After letting it warm up I pushed the choke in and the back left cylinder started to fire and the bike smoothed out. I have a 20 mile ride home and the bike has never run better. Yesterday I re tweaked the back left and once again I had the exact same scenario when I left work. Any ideas why I would be having this issue of the cylinder not firing with choke out but running really well when warmed up? I pulled the plug and it looks good. Thanks

Thanks that's where I'll start inside the housing. I'm thinking its wire because the headlamp works on hi and low and both passing lamps went out at the same time. Mine only come on if toggled when on hi beam. My 96 was similar. thanks again

I drive a 1998 Royal Star Tour Deluxe. Yesterday I realized that my passing lamps are not working. The headlight works in both modes but when I turn on the brights my passing lamps should come on. There is a toggle switch that I can have on or off but they do not come on in either position. Both lamps have gone off so I am assuming it is electrical. Can anyone give me an idea as to where to start on my troubleshooting. Possibly in the wires coming out of the head light assembly since that is working or maybe at the toggle? Thanks

Thanks I ordered 4 today from Boats.

I got it out! Some penetrating oil and an easy out extractor and it came out easily. Now where do I get replacements. Not even sure what the carbs are. I am sure they are original. Where would I find markings on them? Would these adjusting screws come in a jet kit or can I purchase them separately? Thanks in advance for any info.

Hello, I went to adjust my pilot jet screws and found that the previous owner has one of them stripped very badly. I can turn it in but not out. Can these screws be replaced and if so does anyone have a suggestion on how to get it out. It is a standard head screw and the head is in bad shape. Thanks 1998 Royal Star...

I have an interest in them. Why don't you P.M. me.....Thanks

Can anyone tell me if or what other year saddles will fit my 98 Royal Star. Will other models such as a VStar or Road Star saddle fit. I try and search part #'s but they all seem to be just a little different. Mine starts with 4NK. Thanks

I ride a 96 RSTC and have an extra set of carbs that I have the urge to rebuild. It is a project that I am not sure that I can do but thought that I would try anyway. I have done quite of few jobs that I didn't know step one about but with the help of this forum I was able to accomplish. Are there any good tutorials out there and what if any type of kit would you recommend. Thanks Bob

Thanks for the input. The 99 Road Star only has a little over 5,000 miles and that is what got me looking. Basically a new bike. It has even newer tires and has been checked out for some type of recall. I believe the guy said transmission. I am going to try and post a pic.

I am thinking of selling my 1996 RSTC and buying a 1999 Road Star. I would be gaining 3 years. 300cc's and the Road Star has 15,000 less miles. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for when I check out this bike?

I don't know if it will fit but I just saw one posted on Atlanta Craigslist. It was off a Roadstar with studded pad.

Gas smell...I haven't had the gas smell since the first night but I have also shut off the petcock since then whenever I am not riding..The fuel pump on the RSTC is right behind the left side cove held on with 2 bolts.

Thanks OB-1. I still am confused though. The fuel pump goes through the 10 seconds and the bike will start. Once started I have been able to ride. My commute is about 20 miles and I have had no issues once the bike has started. I have not bypassed the pump and the bike runs okay. It is when I am starting the bike that my fuel pump runs long.I can start the bike and turn it off and restart it and the pump goes through the 10 second thing again. It used to click once or twice and now it is continuous until it times out. This just became an issue the other day. Do you think it is the pump?