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  1. CaptainJoe
    Thats a Darn good price for a 650... I'm selling my 2005 midnight custom with $2000 worth of accessories and I wouldnt take a nickle less than $3500. Figure if I don't I'll still have three bikes ... It's all good ... LOL
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    I've followed Bill Cosby all my life and can truly say he has all the qualities of a good leader. He's about as down to earth as they come. Wholesome and rock solid common sense. He has infuriated some with his constructive critism, but hey, isn't that part of your responsibility when one has made it, to, "Give some back"? And what better than some good advice. Nope he just wouldn't work out at our nations capital. He wouldn't be part of the buddy system that exists on BOTH sides.
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    SWEET , We saw a F/A 18 at the Parkersburg air show a couple years back. Very impressive.
  4. CaptainJoe
    No#1 looked like an A10 Warthog ... WOOOOOOOHOOOOOO
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    I know this is a little late but I have successfully used a grease fitting in brake calipers and pumped the stuck pistons out using a grease gun. Will work in a pinch... use C-clamps or welding vise grips to hold unfrozen pistons in. Only downside is cleaning up grease but that dissolves rather quickly using gasoline or keroscene.
  6. CaptainJoe
    Wonder what size the wheels are 8"? Bigger wheels are much more forgiving when you hit a pot hole or uneven road. Is that Road rash?
  7. CaptainJoe
    Dang! they even have an optional air conditioner! Congrats!
  8. CaptainJoe
    And if you spray it with wd-40 everything will easily slide together, plus help keep the copper spark plug wire from oxidizing.
  9. CaptainJoe
    2007 RSMV 820mi. Light comes on at 211-218 mi. with 2 bars showing. After light comes on, if you start up a hill, it will start sputtering and need to switch to reserve. I'd have to say don't depend on your mileage being consistant especially when you travele out west and run into ethanol and other addatives. My 650 V-star went from 150 mile per tank before hitting reserve to 110 mile. I got it up to 130 mpt or or so by switchng from 87 octane to 91-92 octane. Best advice I've heard so far is to get a 1 gallon reserve tank that will fit in a saddlebag for those "just in case " scenarios. At some point you will have to go to reserve especially if your out west. Don't know about you, but I'm NOT pushing the 870-900 lb.? Black Pearl more than a couple of feet...LOL
  10. CaptainJoe
    You can't go wrong there. I to have a 2005 650 V-star thats been across the country and back. Haven taken two long trips on her before I got the RSMV. One was from WV to the Florida Keys, the other from WV to California and back. At 24,500 miles shes still going strong. Tip, don't put floorboards on front if you really like to hit the turns. They will hit faster than the stock pegs.
  11. CaptainJoe
    Gotcha on the hand pump for front forks. Will check shrader valve later today. will try to determine exactly where the air is going? I pumped it up to 250kpa (bike rose slightly) and immediately took air hose off after about two seconds. It takes about 60 seconds to go to zero. Will post back on results. Thanks
  12. CaptainJoe
    bought a 2007 with 492mi a month ago. Took to dealership last week and got registered in my name. then I decided Sunday to check on air pressure in tires and shocks. First off I need to find a guage to fit between the rotors and valve stem of front wheel , what a pain. The rear tire wasn't that bad as it has a 90 deg valve stem on it, much better to check and fill(only wish it was turned to the opposite side of the kickstand) The bad news is when I checked rear shock it read zero. I thought no problem Ill just put some in. well I did and in about 60 seconds it was back to zero. Riding without air in the shock shouldnt have hurt it ? I've put close to 400 mile on it in the last week or so. Maybe somethings loose? I checked valve stem and its tight and there isn't any preceivable air leak sound or oil anywhere???
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    I've got a 2007 RSMV with 800 mi. and no whine. Is it safe to assume since I don't have one now that I won't have any problems later?
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    Black Pearl 2007 RSMV
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    I just purchased full coverage yesterday in WV for the 2007 RSMV which also covers $2000 worth of additional accessories and towing for $219 a year through GEICO.
  16. CaptainJoe
    I'd have to agree with Friesman, Stop callen her UGLY! She'll get even with you. Bout as smart as braggin that one has never gotten a speeding ticket ... Don't ask...
  17. CaptainJoe
    I've always liked the looks of a fat boy and the v-rods, but they are 300 mile bikes at best. Then again so is my 650 Vstar. Nope I was looking for a good touring bike, you know 500 mi.+ per day. As I don't have an iron butt. LOL
  18. CaptainJoe
    1. If your carb float has a hole in it it will fill up with gas and not shut off gas. 2. If dirt gets between the needle valve and the orifice in carb it will fill up with gas. There should be a clear plastic over flow pipe on each one of the carbs , have you noticed any gas under bike?
  19. CaptainJoe
    I have found that putting on rain gear eliminates the effects of the cold wind. I have also used them on a cold morning or evening .
  20. CaptainJoe
    Thanks, freebird will do.
  21. CaptainJoe
    Do they work equally as well? looks like the bend in the foot brackets are different? Saw your write up on the bracket, I will be making one this week as per your instructions.. Can get the stands on Ebay for about $25 apiece. Thanks Joe
  22. CaptainJoe
    Will an xvz 1300 Venture center stand work on my 2007 RSMV with freee bird mod? will an xvz 1200 venture center stand work ...?
  23. CaptainJoe
    Very nice paint job... Is it top coat clear coat?
  24. CaptainJoe
    The dealerships that do that are the exception rather than the rule. Just proves there are stupid people wherever you go. The majority of dealers know they can't treat people like that, cause they will never be able to sell you a Harley if they did. Next time take their name and location and report them to central office, adding you will never buy a Harley and see what happens. Two of the guys I ride with are Harley owners. I Rode over 4000 mi with them last year and yes, it did seem that they couldn't resist the urge to stop at every Harley shop. I guess its a cult thing. I was riding a 2005 650 Vstar. Never once was I ask to move my bike. The entire group of us would have left if I had. I won't own a Harley till they make one watercooled and quieter. Ray, one of the Harley owners likes his Kawasaki better than his Ultra Classic. Probably due to the fact his Harley started leaking oil before his 10,000 check up. It was a common problem on the 6 speeds, and he was not a happy camper. Don't know if this true or not but A Harley Dealer told us the highest cost maintence bikes were Bmw then Harley. I like my Yamahas and Suzukis and Hondas. The only attention they need are oil, grease and gas.
  25. CaptainJoe
    Sweet! Is this associated with a particular religious faith(s)? Sounds like good clean fun, Enjoy!
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