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    Im not sure, but does this actually put more weight on the front? If it does and you developed a front wheel wobble, or worse, a flat it may not turn out to well. If it doesn't put more weight on the front it shouldnt matter. Has anyone tried both?
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    I'm sensing a Wingnut in this forum?... LOL
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    Freebird,"don't think that doing BOTH will give you the results you are looking for. If you look closely at these bikes, you will, see that they sit a bit low in the rear. Adding the leveling links OR lowering the front end levels the bike and greatly improves handling. If you do both, the bike is still going to sit low in the rear and, I think, defeat the purpose. If you are inseam challenged, then lowering the front is probably the way to go. If you can handle the rear being raised a bit then that is the way to go. I have the leveling links and love them but I'm pretty tall. " If I lower the front, and, raise the rear(leveling links), wouldn't the seat end up being about the same level as it is now? Or are you thinking that by doing both, it would raise the back of the bike too much?
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    Hey Skid, I'm about 6 miles north of Ripley WV, stop on by. Perhaps we could ride to one of these M&E's. The weight wasn't a problem till I tried to turn her around on a narrow road and you know what the burm of the road is like right now with all this snow melt. So, after realizing I wasn't going to make it, I tried to cowboy it by really leaning into it, but probably should have rolled the throttle on a little more. Lets just say I learned thats something you don't want to do on this bike when your going 3-5 mph. My wife and I want to take that advanced motorcycle course up at WVU Parkersburg campus. I need a little/LOT of slow speed turn practice on her. Have you or the guys ever taken a trip to the New River Gorge bridge? You can drive below it and watch the white water rafters.
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    one zero makes a big difference doesn't it?
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    thats $13,000.00 as in thousand................. sorry for any confusion ........$1300.00 wouldn't even buy the trailer...
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    Thanks, might try "both" fixes as I'm a contol freak.... leviling links and lowering the forks in the triple clamps by on nch. I spent a fortune on my Drz 400 suzuki lowering it... and it was still to heavy, and out of control, thats why I bought the RM 250 , Point and rotate the throttle, thats all, that, bike took !
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    No typo , $1300.00 included bike 492 miles (still had breakin oil), intercom system and helmets,and trailer one axle with electric brakes... Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, HuH?
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    Yes, Leveling links is what I need. I referred to them as risers, but risers are for the handlenbars. No major problems, but I prefer perfection as it prertains to control of a motorcyle, and nothing less ...
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    The tires are the stock Dunlop 404's? Same tire as on my 650 Vstar. No problems with em except that I only get about 8000 miles to a rear tire. Front gets about 12000 mi.. The bike i bought , Is a 2007 RSMV with 492 miles two helmets with intercom system(s) and a 12' x 6' v-nose aluminum trailer with side door and rear exit ramp for $1300.00. I believe that is an excellent deal.... I've been waiting a long time...
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    I've ridden a motorcycle since 14 years of age. Got a motorcycle license shortly after I turned 16. Didn't have a car license till I turned 19. Bikes ridden include : Suzuki T250 70's model(wish I had it back), 175 Yamaha Enduro, 1969 honda 350 (extreemely top heavy) 197? 650 triumph(shifter/brakes on wrong side), Yamaha RD 400 (last 2 cycle street, twisted speedo cable off) 2000 Rm 250 Suzuki(wild ride above 5000 rpm), 2002 DRZ 400 Suzuki(to heavy for woods riding), 2005 Vstar 650(perfect well balanced 300 mile bike), 2007 Midnight Venture. Now that you know my backround, my first impresssion of the 07 RSMV was that she was heavy. After 5 mph it all went away. I felt like I was riding my 650 V-Star. That is until I foolishly tried a "leaning " 180 turn on a narrow back road. I ALMOST dropped Her! This bike is a wonderful ride, but, you must keep in mind her sweet spot. If you get more than 3 inches off center below 5 mph , you better have long, strong, leggs. I just about dropped her doing a 180 on a narrow back road that I could have rode 360's on my 650 V-star on all day long. Other than that, I was truely impressed. I've ridden Harleys and I must say I like this bike much better. Never rode a Honda GW. Notes: felt the wind from the top of my kee cap to about 6 inches below on my shin. Probably good in the summer but bad in the winter. Rest of body was well protected. Windshield is slighty above eye level. I can straighten up and look over stock windshield in the rain. I am 6' tall with a 29 inch inseam. Can hold this bike up flatfooted. I'll write more later. Would definately purchase this bike again. Might try the risers to improve the slow speed turning characteristics though.
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    had a 650 vstar that started to occasionally backfire, then, after a week passed it woudn't start at all. I tested the pickup coil and sure enough it was bad as it tested 54 ohms. Was suppose to read 182-222 ohms. GOOD NEWS THEY ARE EASY TO CHECK. Take your reading on the female side of the electrical clip for the pickup coil (there is two wires going into it grey and black.) My new one tested 199 ohms. Find the specs for what the specific ohm readings should be for your specific bike/year.
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    Well, The deal went thru. I am now the proud owner of a 2007 Midnight Venture. Speedo reads 492 miles, it still has the breakin oil in it as it's suppose to be swapped out at 600 miles. As soon as I get the title back will take to the Yamaha dealership to do a once over and get the registration switched over to my name. SHE SURE IS A BEAUTY. Not a scratch oh her and I believe a bargain at $13,000, PLUS, shes still under warranty, Sweeeet!... After the tires wear out am planning on trying a ct on rear (Kumho?) with a Avon e3 on the front. Question: Is the Kumho, the roundest profile tire, out of the 6 or so tires that will fit?
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    Thanks Sylvester, It's really not a biggie. Was just hoping to get something a little more modern looking. Maybe after I get to tinkering around with it and see how its constructed I'll be able to slip something between the plastic shield and the speeddometer.
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    I'm in the process of purchasing a 2007 RSMV and the only thing that I'm really not liken is the speedometer display. Does anyone make a modern speedometer cover to replace the 1940ish styled one?
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    Had a simular problem with a Yamaha RD 400. Back then, I washed and waxed my bike and car every weekend. Problem is, if, you use a pressure washer be careful not to direct the spray in between the brake calipers. A small portion of the side of the piston, that moves your brake pads is vulnerable to high pressure water. If the nozel is close to where the piston meets the oring you could inadvetently blow water between oring and pistion or, you could blow the oily protection off of the side of the piston. The piston is steel. When it rusts it won't want to go back into the body of the brake like its suppose to. I replaced the orings and piston. Was about a $25 fix back then.
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    Back in the day, we use to put a little dawn dish washing liquid, maybe 5% to 95% water in a container that hung on the tire machine. Apply that liberally around the rim and tire beads with a little cotton tipped metal swab and the tire will seat effortlessly. Here's a trick, do the above prep then place a ratching tie down strap around the circumference of your tire. Your beads should be touching the rim now. If not apply more pressure with ratchet. Start air into tire and take strap off when you hit about 15 lbs pressure. Then seat. Like i said before , if your tires lubed it should pop on effortlessly. I also like to apply mixture before taking old tire off, it realy helps. Shouldn't have to ever use more than 50 lbs. to seat a tire or you stand a good chance of ruining it. That being said, I'll admit I dont know anything about Truck tires, but if they take more than that I'm going to be in the next room. Know a guy that was leaning over his quater midget race tires and was blown through the floor of his house. He lost many many body parts and went through years of surgery. Another thing, have more than one tire gauge. If they start to stick buy a new one. Its not worth a tire blowing up on you.
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