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  1. TexasVenture
    You mean those Harleys that overheat in traffic in the hot Texas summer days, while I just smile as I get the green light and whiz past them on my liquid cooled RSV? Those guys, you mean? lol
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    Not so much a "scary" feeling as much as it is embarrassing, especially when there are a lot of onlookers. lol
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    Well, that's a fair question. The reason for me is that I like what I like. I do a lot of long distance riding with my wife. We both want comfort. I have an 08 RSV...used to have an 01 GL1800. I'm about a 29 inseam too, and I know what the tippy toes is all about. The biggest issue for me is backing up on the RSV. The GL1800 had reverse, so that wasn't an issue. So, I am not ashamed to admit that I wear elevator shoes... 4.5 inches! Took a little getting used to, and I don't always wear them, but if I know that I am going to be in a lot of stop and go traffic, or know I might have to be backing up a lot, for instance, I wear them. I've read where some users put on lower profile tires, have their seats changed or modded, or have installed a lowering kit. For me, the shoes were a cheap way out. Actually, when I drive an HD Ultra Classic, I can flat foot at stops. Can't do it on my RSV, however.
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    Sylvania Silverstar Ultra is available at just about any Walmart. They're spld in 2 packs for about $48. I hear a lot of good things about PIAA, but I have yet to find a retailer that has them in stock, and Internet ordering is always a last resort for me. I like to know that I can just scoot over to Wally's and get what I want. As far as longevity issues regarding the Silverstar Ultra, it lists plainly on the package that their life is 1/4 the life of a standard H4 bulb.
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    After reading all the horror stories about having to split the fairing, or having a female hand do it, I slipped off the headlight adjustment knob (eazy, peazy, Japaneazy), removed the rubber boot covering the lamp base, found the tab for the retaining clip and swung it out to the left and presto... removed the bulb. My hand is pretty darned big, too! BTW, I replaced it with the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra. Some have said that they do not get long life on this bulb... well it does say on the back of the blister pack that it has only 1/4 the life of a standard H4 bulb. For me, it's worth it. It is very bright on both Hi and Lo beam.
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    Some people get flak from Harley riders about the RSV being a knockoff. Let 'em say what they want. When you're sitting in stop and go traffic on a 100+ sunny day, and you see Harleys having overheating issues from their air cooled engines...you'll really appreciate your liquid cooled Yamaha 1300. Also, love the shaft drive. Go suck an egg, Hogsters.
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    Is there any online tech info available for lowering front/rear ends? Thanks
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    Rotella T6 5W-40 - About 21 bucks at Walmart for a gallon jug. It's a synthetic and a diesel oil. Don't let the fact that it is formulated for diesels scare you. It runs great in my 08 Venture, and is a fraction of the cost of the Yamalube, and all of the other over-priced motorcycle oils. Shell knows that thousands of motorcycle owners use this in their bikes. Rotella T6 (CJ-4) is JASO MA (motorcycle, wet clutch) certified. I have been using the Rotella T6 (CJ-4) with no issues at all. http://www.micromedia.org/rotella/rotella.jpg http://www.micromedia.org/rotella/rotella2.jpg
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