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If you don't have a floor jack for under the tire as mentioned above you use a 2x4 under it. All it takes is a momentary lift to take the weight off to slide the bolt out

There are some drops and twists in and out of the filter. I think gravity flow works best when avoiding the filter, as in an emergency repair to get you to where you get the pump fixed

The jack adapter is great but without it you can use some wood blocks or even hockey pucks. Just be careful of the sidestand switch

....might be GOATpuc

For anyone wanting to get away from the boom mic or any mic, you could switch to the Uclear brand communicators. Bought a set this winter and just installed and it works great. The mic pickups are built into the speakers

With Slowroll's extender it does drop the bar down and out so there is no need to touch the bar's mounting bolts when splitting the fairing. Had mine off a few times and it is very clear of it. I did have to add a longer rubber bumper to each my lower deflectors so they are contacting the fork. I've read on here that if you don't the supporting metal will fatigue and they will break off. I replaced one of the plexiglass attaching bolts with a longer (stainless) bolt and glued a rubber bumper from the hardware store to the end.

I use only Plexus

Here's a link to several options and sources for aftermarket pumps. The aircraft style you asked about is listed here and it, unlike the Mr Gasket, has the check valve. I used the Mr a Gasket because it was in stock at a local auto parts store and the other wasn't. Plus I always turn off my fuel when turn off the bike so hydro lock wasn't a concern http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?38549-Parts-Alternatives

I used Mr Gasket on my last bike for 30,000+ miles with no problems. Would probably try replacing the points first, now if I had one quit

I guy in our office rides a 2013 and he does not have the safety switch. I caught him taking off from one of our fuel stops last year with it down. Not sure of the model but it is one of the touring models

or 90

Here's a good place to study up on helmets. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm

Congrats Mike! Here's to 25 more!

if that doesn't work you may have to try some Sea Foam

if your '97 is the same as the 2005 and newer RSTD you could use Baron Nasty Boyz 4-2-4. I had them on my '07 and they were loud. There is a removable baffle that you can unpack or vary the amount of packing.

Good looking bike! Enjoy it!

I've had a couple swing arms off. I can't see why the fender would interfere

It's been over 20 years but when I was there they had tours through the auto baron's homes. Dodge Brothers, Henry Ford, another Ford, and Fischer (of Fischer Bodies) are the ones I recall. Pretty cool

2012? Should be under warranty??

By no means to defend the dealer but I turn off the fuel every time I shut off the bike, without exception. Just a habit I have had on every bike I've owned since I had a hydro lock on one

were you westbound on the belt line through Madison around 2:30 this afternoon? I was eastbound and saw a red RSTD with a trailer heading west

I get my tires from Dennis Kirk

Pull off the left passenger foot board and the plastic cover behind it. The starter solenoid and fuse are located there. Even if that's not your problem it would be a good idea to clean the connections and coat with dielectric grease. Highly likely to have corrosion due to location

I installed the same Custom Dynamics LED that was in my 2007 into my 2012. I wouldn't think your 2013 would be any different

http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/oemcatalogs/productsearch/star_accessories These are the Yamaha deflectors. Just put them on my bike