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  1. Steve S
    I think it depends on what phase the moon is in. Actually I believe you are right on with your numbers as long as both tires have the same height of sidewall. I would go with the 12 inch wheel for that reason and for the fact they will go over a bump much easier.
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    I switched to Flanders bars after I bent my stock bars in the "great fall" of November. I had been using the Baron's 1 1/2 inch risers but they just did not get the grips back far enough to suit me. Also the risers made the fairing rattle like crazy cause I didn't move the rubber blocks. The downside is the price. I went with the entire package of bars, braided hydraulic lines and new throttle cables. It was pricey, but I love the new ride. Good luck with your choice.
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    WOW. It's amazing what you can learn from this site. All these years of riding and I wasn't even aware that a FIRST Gen could go 110 mph... :stirthepot:
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    flb_78 is correct. Most all of the Stars, except Road Star Warrior and Raider, use the same tail light lens. I bought a clear lens and LED board from Custom Dynamics, www.customdynamics.com . Got a good product and good service for a fair price. They have lots of great products for our bikes. Good luck.
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    Weren't me. I'm in in New Orleans and my ride is at home in Kentucky...
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    It's a shame you couldn't adapt the Honda engine to the lawn vaccum. At least it would be used to being around water...
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    Floyd. I have a left side saddlebag trim rail for sale. It is used but in very good shape. I replaced both sides when I dropped the bike last fall. If you are interested in knowing more send me a PM. Thanks
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    We don't need inspections in KY, we have the jelly...
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    If the Alaska oil fields were opened to drilling there would be an immediate increase in oil production by the OPEC countries. The countries that collectively determine how much oil is pumped and released do not want the U.S. fields to be opened. Opening the U.S. fields would stop our dependence on foriegn oil in just a few short years. Along with drilling in U.S. fields there would need to be an increase in the number of refineries in the U.S.. These could be built within the time frame that exploration and drilling is done. However, we, the citizens of the U.S. have not yet lynched enough POLITICIANS and BIG OIL executivies to make this process start. The one problem that we have that would stop the drilling and refining from being the immediate answer is the weakness of the American dollar. Until the U.S. dollar regains it's buying strength we will continue to suffer with the high cost of ALL of our products. And you can sure bet that our employers will not match the increase of our wages to the increase of inflation. Just my penny's worth.
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    It doesn't matter which lift you use as long as you get a lift stand from Carbon One. It are listed in the classifieds and is the best thing since sliced bread. I had the lifting kit with my jack to pick the RSV up. It worked OK, but it was a pain to get the bike balanced. With the lift stand you can pick the bike up and then put the legs under the stand and have a VERY steady bike when you do your work. Good luck with whichever you choose.
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    I keep my feet out on the road pegs most of the time. When I up-shift I just shift my foot back and stomp with my heel. Same with down shift, I let gravity help. (I'm lazy like that)
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    As long as the bolts that attach the hitch are kept tight there will not be enough shearing force to break them. If you are concerned, just swap em out with grade 8, locktite em good and put the wrench to em. The cooler rack wont have near the jolting force that a trailer will and I've not heard of anyone breaking them with a trailer. Just my nickel's worth.
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    I switched to Sonic Springs and 10 wt oil for a stiffer "front end". The Warden seems to like it better...
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    It is very evident to my untrained eye that someone has way too much "light" time on thier hands. Or maybe that is why he/she is changing light bulbs, or is it lightbulbs? We can only pray for good weather so we ALL can get out riding and not have to suffer this abuse at the hands of the leisure few. :think: :stirthepot: :stirthepot:
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    Can I say E F I.......:thumbsup2: :thumbsup2::thumbsup2:
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    Site Down!!!

    Steve S replied to flb_78's topic in Watering Hole

    I even asked the Warden if she blocked the site from me...
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    I'm glad you make it home safely. It was a pleasure to read your posts as you made your trip. Maybe I will be lucky enough to be able to talk trips with you over coffee sometime.
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    Bumping this back up. I'm going to lsit these in the classified section along with a winshield bag from Carolina Leather.
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    THESE HAVE BEEN SOLD ALREADY. Thanks to everyone that responded so quickly. I have replaced my stock bars with Flandes bars. I now have a set of Barons' 1 1/2 inch risers for sale. I will take $50 U.S, shipped to the lower 48. Send me a PM and I will provide the address to send a check or money order.( I dont have a Pay Pal account.) Thanks
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    Rsv Top Speed?

    Steve S replied to a topic in Watering Hole

    I've had mine over to the 3/4 mark on the gas gauge. I would say somewhere in the "losing my license for 6 months range":crying:. But it's fast enough to make a buddy with an 1800 VTX eat his words... Don, my rev limiter kicks in at around 105-110 in 4th. I'm still climbing in 5th til the wind resistance gets to be too much.
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    This place should be nicknamed The Hotel California. You can check out but you can never leave. You will always be a part of the group no matter if you ride or not.
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    I have never owned a Road Star, but my buddy rides one. I can let him take off, catch him, then move ahead, slow down, move ahead, slow down, move ahead, slow down... ( I like watching him wave at me:innocent:) I hope you are getting the picture here. From a dead take off with me being 2 up and him solo, he never has a chance. In less than a bike length I am pulling away. And this is a man that has raced dirt bikes and ridden 350k road miles over the last 15 yrs, so he knows how to make the Road Star run. We did try a little experiment with me on the Venture and him in his Firebird with the LS1 engine. (350 HP stock). I got him out of the hole and could hold him off til I went into 3rd gear:confused24:. After that he just had too much torque.
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    The one from Northern Tools just is heavy enough. Put some plywood on the floor and strap her down. I wouldn't want to haul it every day on it, but it will do what you want.
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    I took the little black couplings out until I got mine screwed on. Be careful though they are very light plastic. DO NOT cross thread them when you screw em back in. Good Luck
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