RandyR
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level. read the owners guide to see what Yamaha says.
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I got mine....
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A lot of traffic uses that road. It will be a major detour until fixed.
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I have had USAA auto and home insurance for 30 years or more. I discussed insuring my motorcycles with them a number of years ago and was told that USAA recommended using another company. USAA is expanding their customer base, they aren't much different than any other commercial company any more. I should probably shop my home and auto policies for a better rate.
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may the circle be unbroken......
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Looks good, all you need to complete the set is a tachometer..
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Glad you're ok. You might try pinwall who parts out bikes.
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Need some help identifying an RSTD.
RandyR replied to Condor's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
This should get merged into the history section article on the early Royal Stars along with pictures of each of the variations. -
I've got a carbtune here in Dahlonega that I'll take, to Georgia maintenance day or can be used anytime.
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Need some help identifying an RSTD.
RandyR replied to Condor's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Someone should update the History section on the early Royal Stars, because that says they were just made from 1996-1998. -
Need some help identifying an RSTD.
RandyR replied to Condor's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
If the bike pictured has the 98hp, then the engine has been altered from stock. -
1964 Honda 90cc 1965 Honda 305cc Superhawk 1967 Triumph 500cc Trophy Scrambler 1968 Triumph 650cc Trophy 1971 Triumph 650cc Bonneville 1974 Harley-Aermachi 125cc 2stroke 1979 Yamaha 1100cc XS11 1981 Honda 500cc Silverwing 1997 BMW K1100rt 2001 Triumph Thunderbird 885cc(current) 2006 Suzuki 199cc DR200SE Dual-Sport(current) 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1294cc (RSTD) (current)
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Need some help identifying an RSTD.
RandyR replied to Condor's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Its one of the early Royal Stars with the V4 engine. But has the small carbs and small air boxes (and no lower wind break) which limit the horsepower as noted. See the history page here on the forum. Several forum members ride them as is. Some mod them to increase the HP. If it were me, I'd probably ride it as is, but I don't ride over normal interstate speeds. Probably a left-over sold new in 2000. -
The link you furnished takes one to a paypal login asking for ID and password. I think if you actually login, you may have bought them... You should change the link.
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I think what this 'linked to Paypal' is about is that ebay can now automagically debit your paypal account for any ebay fees they feel you owe them. They seem to now offer that as an option to sellers as a safer class of clientelle to ONLY do business with. And it forces buyers to maintain paypal, even if they might not otherwise want to, or may wish to pay ebay fees manually, even if with paypal.
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I took one of the Triumph demo rides of about 15 miles on the Rocket III 2 years ago. I was surprised at how easily it handled considering its shear mass. I'm not sure that it wouldn't make a good tourer for the right person though. I think the right person would be a big fella, bigger than I am. I've seen a posting from a pair of Brits who each bought Rocket IIIs and went coast to coast accross the USA on them, and seemed satisfied with the comfort on a long trip. I decided to buy the Tour Deluxe over the Rocket III. I currently own a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird (water cooled 855cc triple) and have previously owned 3 60/70's vintage Triumph twins.
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A 1964 Honda 90cc. The older pushrod version of the 90cc.I put 30,000 miles on it in the 3 years I had it before upgrading to a used 305 Superhawk in 1967.
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Good luck....
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A 200-250cc class machine will be easier to learn and more forgiving of mistakes. A 350cc and up machine will have a heavier chassis and better top end if you think he would tire of a machine with a 65mph top end too quickly to make it worthwhile. My 200cc Suzuki does everything I want it to do, handles ok on dirt and gravel, and can get me home quickly on the asphalt if needed. I wouldn't want to get over 100 miles from home on it (although when I was a teenager I rode a 90cc Honda 125 miles back and forth to school several times a year). There's an online travellog of a guy who rode a Yamaha TW200 from the mid west all the way to Alaska and back carrying camping and fishing gear.
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I bought a Suzuki DR200 last summer. It would be a good choice. Its a 2006. I bought it off Craigs List for $2300 with 2,000 miles on it in near-new condition. It's good on the gravel roads and dirt trails, as well as being able to run on the 55mph local highways if needed for short distances. I've seen several of these around the area ridden by teenagers. http://randyrick.us/motorcycles/Suzuki/2009_0724Dr200inMud0004sm.JPG
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link worked for me... I see 2 demo days in the Atlanta burbs and another not too far in Asheville. Moto400 is 10 miles from me... But conflicts with the M&E with Florida that I wanted to go to a day early. May 7 – 8, 2010Moto 400 STAR Demo Event Moto 400 108 Prominence Ct. Dawsonville, GA May 13 – 16, 2010Asheville BikeFest Western NC Agricultural Center Asheville, NC May 21 – 23, 2010Bikelanta Mountain Motorsports 899 Iris Dr. SE Conyers, GA
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A good story about a dealer is welcome news from time to time.
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Here's a shot taken out my back door in sunny Georgia 2 minutes ago... I don't see the flowers though???????
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I bet it would be easy to add an accessory hotdog grill to the firebox...
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has anyone tried just turning a new can of (opened) brake fluid upside down on top of the open reservoir? as the level of old fluid goes down, the new fluid would be fed from the can? I think this should work????