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Bub Slip ons
Bartley replied to roadwarrior's topic in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk
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Don....I know I resurrected an older thread, but I was just wondering what's happened with this model situation. I know I would buy one because even if it's $200.00, it's still cheap for a lifelong momento for what I think will be my all-around favorite bike ever! Maybe others feel the same way.
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Definitely a Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 LT....Dressed up of course!
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Go here for instructions: www.venturers.org click tech library....2nd gen....electrical....passing lamp instructions.
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I read this on this site too...I think it's an April Fools joke.
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You can't go wrong with a Goldwing. They're a great bike. I had an '03 previous to my RSV. My wife prefers the Wing for passenger comfort. I felt too cramped with not enough legroom. Like you, I find the RSV more comfortable, and as an added bonus, much easier to work on. You'll find out when you try to change your air filter. Since I do more touring with my 2 sons than the wife, I think I'll stick with the RSV. I love it. If I ever go back to a Wing, it'll probably be the 1500 model as I find them not quite as cramped. Not the power of the 1800, but still more than enough for me.
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Would the one size bigger also be 1/2" taller? I was also wondering why you would need a speedo healer. I thought speedo readings come from the front wheel. Maybe I'm wrong. Anyways, let us know how this works out for you. There are alot of Goldwing owners who have switched to the dark side and other than getting used to slightly different handling, I have yet to hear of a bad experience. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out. Keep us informed. Thanks.
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I don't know why, but I've never had good luck with K&N air filters on any of my bikes. They just didn't seem to run as good, even though carbs were adjusted, jetted, etc. On my RSV, I trimmed the stock filters abit and installed the chrome covers. Works just fine. My dealer says I should install the K&N's, but now that I've installed V&H slip-ons, I'd probably have to re-jet and right now the bike is running good and I'm fine with it.
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Just wondering what happened with the Classic Lt and what your first hand impressions of it were. That is one nice big ass V-twin of a bike. I've always liked those and wondered what it what it would be like to drive one. As I prefer touring, I'd sure wish Kawasaki would make a touring version with that big motor. Then I'd really have to do some serious thinking....
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Many of you have installed Tony's passing light extension bracket. I just did and I love not having to drop the lights to split the fairing. I noticed, however, that the clear plastic lowers are attached to the passing light bar, and that extending the passing lights also moved the lowers away from the forks about 2 inches so that the rubber bumper no longer supported the lowers. I've read that others here have had lowers break when they were not supported against the fork. For this reason I installed a 2" bolt through the bottom hole in the bracket and put a rubber tip on the end of it so now it rests nicely against the fork. Just wondering what some of you done with this situation. I'm interested in how others have dealt with this. Thanks!
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Well today I relocated the fuel filter to under the seat. Let me tell you, even though I read an old thread on how to do this, it was still a major PITA! I can't see how someone can do it without removing the fuel pump. The screw to hold the rollover valve is almost impossible to replace because of the nut in behind which has to be held in place with fingers. I couldn't do it for anything so I used a cable tie and it worked real good. I spliced the fuel line where the filter was and cut the line under the seat and re-inserted the filter. Now I'm just waiting for my glass filter to arrive from J&P and after that I'll only have to change the filter element. I don't recommend anyone try this if you have large hands or if you're trying to cut back on swearing. I'm sure some of you who have relocated or changed the fuel filter can relate! Anyways, here's to Yamaha for this awful bit of engineering......
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Jerry Welcome to the club. There are quite a few us here that are former goldwing owners that have come to appreciate the RSV. I think the 2000 MM RSV is one of the prettiest I've seen. I liked it so much that last year I came close to buying one in D.C. that I found on the 'net. Can't seem to find any up here in Canada. My wife, however, couldn't fall in love with the color the way I did. Oh, and by the way, if you throw a set of wide whitewalls on 'er, I'll be drooling.......
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Now I'M really lost. Too much technical info. for me to absorb!
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I was just going to post this exact information. The gl1500 alternators have proven to be quite troublesome. I'd get the compufire for peace of mind, but the original one can also be rebuilt. Also, many gl1500 owners carry a spare main relay......I think it's no. BWR3050 or BWDR3050(Borg-Warner). All the info. & advice can be found at www.goldwingfacts.com.
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Yeah, I know it's probably as safe as anywhere. The last time I did some riding in Texas was back in 1978 on my Kawasaki Z1 900. Enjoyed it alot at that time. But times have sure changed since then. That same year I also rode bareback with nothing on but sneakers & cut-offs through the middle of Watts, Los Angeles (was visiting a gal who worked for World Impact in that area). That time, I admit, I wasn't prepared for what I encountered and I did get somewhat nervous!
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That's the very first bike I ever rode. My dad bought it brand new. Same year, same color. Even no clutch operation. Great bike to learn on. Had a tremendous amount of fun with it back in the day:backinmyday:. It got me hooked on motorbikes for life. Have fun!
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Just came home from seeing the movie 'No Country for Old Men', and I was just wondering..... are guns that 'popular' in Texas? I've heard that Texans like their guns, but I think I might be a tad nervous riding through rural Texas after seeing that movie. Anyone else seen it?
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Do you have a CD player hooked up? I had the same problem and discovered that the CD player had a continuos slight draw. If I didn't ride for a week, the battery would be totally dead. Now I just unplug the CD player when the bike will be parked for a few days & haven't had any problems since.
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Agree!! Ugly!!
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Don is absolutely right. I also know one thing....this bike will capture more looks in a parking lot full of Harleys and Goldwings because there aren't many of them around. They're BIG and BEAUTIFUL.
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THANKS DON !
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I put one one. I just set it on the trunk, moved it around till it looked good, & traced it lightly with a pencil. Drilled the holes, ran the wire, and presto, it was done. The only thing I should've done different is spliced the wires closer to the trunk rather than run them to where they tell you to hook up. I barely had enough wire!
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That's the exact route I took back in the late 80's. Only I went all the way to San Diego, then turned and headed north up the Pacific Coast Highway (#1). To me, this is one of the most scenic highways in the U.S. It's unbelievable. It's much slower going, but it's definitely worth it. If you have the time, head south from San Fran on the PCH & take in Hearst Castle (close to San Simeon), Morro Bay, etc. Lots of tremendous sight seeing along that stretch. The PCH intersects with the 101 at times which helps speed things up abit. I took the PCH up to around Seattle before cutting over and hitting Interstate 5 North because I was running out of time. Then I also came home through B.C. I did this trip in July and my only concern for you going in May would be the weather. Good luck & all the best!
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I certainly hope Yamaha comes out with a 3rd gen. I give Yamaha full points for style in both the 1st gen and 2nd gen tourers. The 1st gen was styled slick to emphasize speed and agility. The 2nd gen has gorgeous classic styling. Therefore I'm confident that if and when Yamaha comes out with a 3rd gen, it will be a beautiful machine to look at. I certainly hope they don't what Victory did with their new Vision. That bike has a total identity crisis. It has an "old" motor design - air cooled V-twin, a belt drive, all wrapped up in a most futuristic body style:confused24: with much of the latest technology. I don't know who this bike is supposed to appeal to as a total package. I'm hoping Yamaha doesn't go this route. I will however say that the Victory Vision is an extremely comfortable bike to ride - much more so than a Goldwing IMHO. Too bad it's so fugly:yikes: So here's to a 3rd gen (if and when). May it meet everyone's desires!
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