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About bobbyduck

  • Birthday 08/07/1951

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    Bob LeDuc

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    Alberta, Canada

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    Alberta

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    Canada

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  • Interests
    Motorcycling, of course
  • Bike Year and Model
    2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe
  1. bobbyduck
    I had mine lowered as per the Baron's method and also had the Gold Valve "Performance Kit" installed. I recommend both. Handling is much more predictable to the point it is worth it.
  2. bobbyduck
    My wife and I have had the Starcom1 digital for 3 seasons and it is awesome. We opted for the handlebar wired remote so I can control all aspects for both helmets on the fly. It is very versatile and will support about any connections (phone, CB, MP3 etc etc) you can imagine. Very good quality stereo music and we have ours set up so when we talk the music continues, like talking at home with the stereo on...rider and passenger can listen to different music even, if you want....
  3. bobbyduck
    I have had an Ultimate seat on my RSTD for 3 seasons and it is great! You need to buy their rain covers too, though, as there is no plastic layer under the seat cover. I talked to them about this and they said the seat wasn't as comfortable when they had the plastic layer so they took it out. The Yamaha/Corbin Comfort Cruise is a torture rack.... The Mustang repirtedly sets the rider up about an inch higher and further forward against the tank. I am 5'6" with a 29" inseam so I could not tolerate a higher position....
  4. bobbyduck
    I have the Starcom1 digital stereo unit for three seasons now and it is awesome. It offers complete control of passenger and rider volume (mic and headset) and many interface options. I added the handlebar remote so I can adjust it "on the fly". It interfaces with CB, Bluetooth, MP3 etc. - youy could set it up so you can answer your phone while riding, though I never would want to. We have ours set up so the headset music continues while we talk, like having the stereo on and having a conversation. Also allows separate music for rider and passenger, aux in, aux out etc. It is about the size of a credit card and sits easily under the seat. I wouldn't have anything else after having used this system. Just google Starcom1 there are getting to be a lot of dealers handling it....
  5. bobbyduck
    I paid under $10 a litre in Calgary Alberta last time I bought it....
  6. bobbyduck
    Amsoil is best for anything with pistons. Period.
  7. bobbyduck
    Second half of reply - I would just ignore those on here who belittle the idea of fixing the clutch basket chirp (aka whistle). I did. They can ride theirs and I will tend to mine... You shouldn't be stuck with a premium bike that sounds like a freaking police car!
  8. bobbyduck
    Sounds like mine before I browbeat Yamaha Canada into putting in an "I" code clutch basket. If it is clutch basket, it will go away when you pull in the clutch lever..... There are many threads on here that have been used to convince reluctant dealers... Good Luck!
  9. bobbyduck
    The "I" basket sure did help my 2006 and many others on this forum. I think that either your dealer or the factory rep istrying to get you to just be quiet about it. The Yamaha Canada factory folks drug their feet for 6 months or so before I finally got my "I" basket. My dealer was on my side but they did everything they could to not deal with it. I even got one email from a factory rep stating that, "Noise is subjective. Some motorcyclists even modify their machines to make more noise. There is nothing wrong with your motorcycle." (Like anyone would add gear whine on purpose!) I suggest that you don't take "no" for an answer. Many have reported success by opening this forum for the dealer and having him look through the many posts about this. Good Luck!
  10. bobbyduck
    My 2006 RSTD was exactly as you described and when Yamaha changed the clutch basket to an "I" type, problem solved.
  11. bobbyduck
    There was a thread on here some years ago, I recall that two simple brackets are all that are needed...looked real easy...I have a PDF I downloaded then, am attaching it. I have not tried it so I don't know if it works...
  12. bobbyduck
    I have short legs so I was constantly hitting the heel end when I put my foot up on the board. I removed it and went with the billet Yamaha accessory item that only has the toe shifter. Works for me!
  13. bobbyduck
    Looks great!
  14. bobbyduck
    I just had an Avon rear WWW installed in Calgary. They are discontinued but there are still some on shelves. Not sure what I will do next time...
  15. bobbyduck
    My 2006 RSTD progressed in a very similar manner, though a bit sooner in it's life. It got to the point that I was going to sell it or do whatever it took. People would come up to me after I parked it and ask what was wrong, they heard it when I pulled into the parking lot! Yamaha Canada finally coughed up an "I" basket after about 6 months of lies and obfuscation . It worked, it took about 80% of the whine away at all speeds. I then changed to Amsoil 10-40 Motorcycle Oil and that reduced it even further. It is always there, as it was on my 84 Venture Royale and my 85 VMax. But it is muted to the point that it just isn't a problem, in fact it's a bit re-assuring because I can maybe hear if anything begins to change in the drive train. Anyhow, that's what worked for me. And mine was the same, clutch it or even decelerate and it mostly went away. Good Luck
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