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We are going over the July 4th week. Can't wait. It is time to start laying in the routing and getting reservations at B&Bs. RR
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noise in rear shock
RedRider replied to kruser04rsv's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
It is actually your butt that is squeeking. Grease at your own risk!!! The rear shock does that until you get the bike moving and the lube in the shock gets spread around. I believe Rick Butler has done some extensive research into this problem including cutting away an old shock and putting together a methodology to add lube to the shock. However, the squeeking goes away once you get moving. RR -
My understanding is to wait until at least 8 yo. Before that time, children lose their ability to balance when they fall asleep. Hence, young children falling out of bed, when older children do not. Once over 8 or so, they can sleep sitting up and not pitch over. This may be a bunch of bs, but it sounds logical. RR
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Seafoam is a magic elixer that solves all motorcycle engine problems!! Actually, it is a good fuel system cleaner that has proven itself in solving minor, fuel related issues. Cheap insurance to run a can thru every 5 or 10 tanks. Just put a whole can in an empty tank and top off with fuel. Don't worry about the instructions (calls for a few oz. per tank) - dump the whole thing in there. My guess is that it will not solve the issue you have. Check the coil and wires. If you have a garage, turn off all the lights, look down where the plug wires are, and crank it. You will be looking for sparks between the wires and the engine case. You never know what critter was chewing on those wires while it was sitting outside. Sound like you are close to having a great bike with a lot of life left in it. Welcome to the VentureRider family. RR
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Good thing those 2nd Gen's have carb heaters!! RR
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Tim, If this type of car top carrier will work for you, I have one just like it for the taking. If you come get it, it is yours. RR
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317.3 after about 15 tries. Struck out many times. RR
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Does anyone else find this scary coming from 'Straight Pipe'? :rotf: RR
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Top to bottom - pretty accurate to my choices. McCain, Thompson, Hunter on top - Kucinich, clinton, Dodd, and Gravel (who the heck is this anyway?) at the bottom - where they belong!! RR
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Tachometer for RSV
RedRider replied to Silver Dollar's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
All I know is that if you are cruising at 50 mph and need to get around a guy quickly, the bike enjoys being dropped into 3rd for acceleration. It will kick to 75 in a hurry allowing you to jump to 4th. If you need more speed than that - you should have waited for a bigger passing lane. Welcome to the best bike and forum around. RR -
Set of ball end hex wrenches metric open end set small cresent wrench couple of phillips and straight blade screwdrivers mechanics picks (2) spare bulbs - taillight and headlight (essential!!!) elec tape Duct tape (about 1/2 roll flattened) small elec meter fuses 1/4" socket set with extension and screwdriver type drive (metric sizes only) 3 or 4 feet of multistranded wire small roll double sided tape good Leatherman cheap Leatherman knockoff small ball peen hammer with handle cut short tire repair kit w/ CO2 cartridges for filling tire This all fits easily into a small canvas bag. Just in the saddle bag - at least 2 ratchetting tie downs, soft straps, Honda spray wash, towel, kickstand pad (I use an electrical junction box cover with a wire tied into one of the screw holes - this allows me to pick it up after I've lifted the bike off the kickstand). Windproof pullover for when it gets cool out. If I am on a trip - also take along a light weight bike cover, extra sunglasses, extra earplugs, electric jacket liner, 3 sets of gloves (warm, cool, cold - wear one set at all times), clear faceshield for my helmet (wear smoke shield during the day), notebook and pen. Hide an extra key somewhere on the bike. I also carry a first aid kit and a zero letoff air pump (not really needed to carry along - it is just a good place to store it since it is small). Always have my cell phone. .... and the kitchen sink. Hmmm, maybe this is why I need to take a trailer along when my bride rides with me. RR
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Well, sorry Jack. I already sent you the money. Thanks for putting this together again. RR
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There is a Midnight RSV with sidecar for sale on advrider.com. Link: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298304 RR
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2000 Red (the fastest color) with 52,000 miles. Had to replace a starter solenoid under warranty, a clutch not under warranty, and then just maintenance items. If only your kids could be so reliable. I love my bike - and my kids. RR
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Congrats and Happy Anniversary Don and Eileen. Have a great time up nort'. Drive carefully. We got hit with several inches of new snow yesterday. Not sure how hard they got it up der', but it could be ugly. We expect pictures of the big fish!! RR
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You are welcome to come smell all you want. It is beautiful though. Have a great New Year. RR
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RSV Carb Intakes
RedRider replied to Rick Butler's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Rick, Thanks for the info. I had noticed several cracks in my carb boots and was intending to replace them during my winter maintenance. I will rethink that now. Not concerned about the looks of the cracks as long as they don't leak. RR -
Bump, Bump
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Stebel horn and a Morgan Carbtune II. I was a good boy this year. I also got 2 books written by Ron Ayres about long distance riding and the Iron Butt Rally. RR
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I'd be in for one - maybe two (have other bikes that need a battery). RR
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Attached are instructions for mounting a Yamaha/Clarion CD changer in the trunk. Good Luck and Merry Christmas. RR
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Actually, I believe it is German. The website address at the beginning has an extension of .de RR
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Guess what showed up in my mail today? A check from DakotaSport for $250 (he owed me $265 since I paid $15 for shipping - but I'm not complaining). Don, apparently, you did some good. Envelope was postmarked 12/18. It will be deposited tomorrow morning. Thanks all for the notes of support and help in getting this resolved. Kris, I hope your deal gets cleared up also. And finally, Tim, if you are still checking this out, thanks for getting the check back to me. Merry Christmas to all. Time to break out the safety chrome catalogs. RR
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That's it. I was close. Thanks for the research. Was it you who purchased a set of pillow tops from someone that I asked about? I thought he perhaps sold them again - but delivered them the second time. RR
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Don, Thank you for your action. I hope this will provide some positive response, but I certainly don't expect any as of this point. I was the one who entered an agreement to purchase a set of pillow top seats for $250 +$15 shipping. He said he shipped them USPS but they were damaged. He was going to get them repaired, get new ones from a dealer friend, etc. I trusted and accepted his excuses. Eventually, I advised him to just return the money. Tim has been very difficult to get a hold of as the phone number in his listing does not connect and he does not return emails. He called me after I posted a note in the thread where he was offering to part out his bike. Promised to send a check. --- Nothing ---. I would really like to think there was some good excuse for this not working out. After this amount of time, and other similar poor business reports, it appears I have been had. Perhaps this will give me incentive and focus for a long trip this comming summer. Don, again, thanks for your diplomacy and help. RR