RedRider

How is the 2nd gear on your current motor? Might it be time to undercut the gear while you have the engine out? RR

Done.

STOP IT!!! It isn't supposed to snow up here this non-summer! RR

This must have been something installed by the original owner since the 2000 (or any 2nd Gen RSV) doesn't come with a compressor. The first gens did, however. RR

Melvin, Pop the back off the fuel pump and check the contacts. That is what goes out on these. You don't even need to remove it from the bike to inspect. I will try to find a link to the thread discussing - with pictures. Found it - http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=87556&highlight=fuel+pump Do a search in 2nd Gen Tech and you will find several threads discussing this. RR

I put in 10.3 gallons and had just reached reserve. Mind you, I have a 5 gallon aux tank plumbed in. RR

There are cheaper, but not necessarily a better value. The Sena is good product. RR

Why can't you ride? It's was 60+ degrees all weekend. RR

Yes, there are Progressives made for the 2nd Gen. Improves handling and dive. 11-1144 RR

Andrew, Hope they find it. Keep us up to date. RR

Look like a great price for a backup. Good find. For consideration - The Chinese made pump may be perceived as junk, but how well does the Japan version hold up? RR

Think you will find the solution in a different windshield. Unfortunately, can't really help you with that. RR

Check the bottom of the shock for fluid. The OEM shock is a weakness in the RSV. If replacing the Schraeder valve works, great. However, I doubt it. Expect to get familiar with Works and Hagan. Two shock manufacturers that fit the RSV. Both high quality and rebuildable. Look around on here for multiple threads about them. RR

For $620 you can get a custom Russell Day Long. Who would settle for a Mustang at same or more $$? RR

If you see my bike on a trailer, call the police. It's being stolen. Wrap a couple of soft straps around the lower triple tree at the front. Bag rails on the back (or trailer hitch if you have one). If you don't have a wheel chock, nail a 2x4 on each side of the front wheel. RR

Yes. RR

That will require some mounting modifications. The mounting bracket for the OEM light bar has a right angle (vertical final mount). The OEM also has a route inside the light bar for the wires. The eBay one appears the wires will run outside the bar. Price is right though. RR

Russell Day Long seat. RR

Vasoline. RR

Squidley, Chat with your local auto electric dude. Let him have a look at this. They likely have the lacquer required to clean this up too. RR

The gold one is the right color. What would you like for it? RR

That looks like the right animal. RR

My son's '83 took a rock to the fairing headlight cover. Does anyone have one of these available? There are several on eBay, just thought I would check with you folks first. Lemme know. Thanks. RR

Torque on these spring bolts is only 5.8 ftlb - that's only 70 INCH-lb. Be very careful and use a torque wrench when tightening. RR

I have the Hagon and like it. Put it in last winter after my OEM shock bit the dust. RR