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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

2007 did for sure and I think they still had them through 2010

Cruiser, what model year are they from?

Adding RK mufflers to mine now. I was given a set off an '07 model. The right one had the cat converter and the left is sometimes referred to as a "dummy" because very little exhaust passes through it on the Harley. An ebay search turned up a new left muffler so I am using two left RK mufflers. I have made up the rear support brackets and am waiting for the front chrome clamps to arrive. Since the front clamp will determine how far the mufflers slide on I have to wait to drill the final hole in each rear support bracket. Hope to have it done next week.

Similar to the wood burning tool, I use a soldering iron with a paddle tip and black zip ties for filler. Small wire such as paper clips cut into small pieces can be imbedded into the softened plastic to add some strength in crack repair if needed

About 1/4" shorter will raise the bike close to one inch. There is a write up in the Tech Library that describes how to make and install them. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?492-Leveling-Links-Raising-the-Rear-of-the-RSV

Yes, that is correct

Walley, Check out the History tab on this site as it will help you identify what it is. http://www.venturerider.org/history/index.php

that sounds like it would be the best plan based upon what you have described. Go for it!

i was given a set off a 2007 RK and the right one has the converter. I searched eBay for the left muffler part number and got one for $30.00 shipped. Now I have two left mufflers which should work fine. I slid them on to see how they sounded and liked what heard so now I will fab up some brackets when I gave time. I think I read the converter is in the right one through 2010 but not sure.

my donkey or my bike?

I have a Custom Dynamics modulator that is 2-3 years old. Flashes the LED under trunk bar plus the OEM incandescent bulb with no problems

I would have ridden this year but had to go to Minneapolis MN for the weekend (not on the RSV). Did drive through the Dells and Madison on the way home and saw bikes everywhere!

In general when repacking I have found that if you pack them too tight they can be louder since the packing becomes somewhat solid and doesn't absorb the sound as well.