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Yep, happier than a pig in mud! ;-
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I am looking at buying a set of mud flaps from Chiholwee leather, but they only sell flaps for the road star and the v-star. My question is, will any of these two models fit my 2009 royal star tour deluxe fenders.
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Well I ordered a RSV hitch from hillis73. It arrived today and I am very impressed. Great quality, design and finish. The Photos don't do it justice. It's design also gives me a place to install a mud flap. I would and will recommend this hitch for everyone. Thanks you, Hillis Shamue
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what screws do we turn out a 1\4 turn on our carbs. and what dose it do for the bikes? I guess I'm dumber than a mud puddle.:confused24:
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When I joined VentureRider.Org there weren't many entries in this section. I remember posting one about my XV920 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=204070#post204070 and now I have to eat crow and pay for my big mouth (Don, $25 dollar donation will be made today): I can't just explain one case of dropsies, I have to admit to myriad cases this year. Between my two bikes, I only travelled about 13,000 miles in the states during 2008. I was only in the U.S. for a total of 3 months this year. Here is a short synopsis I did for some friends: Quote- That motorcycle that looked so new in April is/has now: been dropped 5 times resulting in a cracked saddle bag left, scratches in the saddle bag right, twisted light bar and bent fog light right, scratches in the windshield, dents and scratches in the tank, bent engine guard rail right, bent saddle bag guard rail left, deep scratch on the front fender, nicks and scratches on the rear fender, bent brake lever right, bent clutch lever left, etc. Mostly cosmetic (will buy two new saddle bags and bigger and better engine guards). covered in bug splatters, mud and blood (I tried to avoid that bird). road grime and the dust and sand of all of the lands visited west of the Mississippi. Some statistics: I rode the motorcycle everyday from Aug 14 to Sep 30 for a total of 48 days (plus two more days to DC). We collected $515,000 on the Legacy Run this year. I rode through 25 states on this trip and covered a total of 10,116 miles. The majority of those miles were on non-interstate roads and I visted or camped in more national and state parks than I care to think of. After Aug 29th (end of Convention), I held to my 5 day camping, 2 day hotel (different hotel each day) rule. Spent 3 days on a campground in Bishop, CA (due to heavy winds wih gusts up to 70 mph) and 3 days on a campground in South Dakota (base camp for rides through the Black Hills, Badlands, Custer, Spearfish Canyon, Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Devil's Tower, etc.), otherwise just overnght camping. No days off for relaxation, no long sleep ins (time to ride), no days off sick. After leaving Phoenix (4 days of 1-1/2 to 2 inch per day rains) on Aug 29th, only had two nights of rain (one was a full blown storm where I wound up sleeping in water that had gotten in the tent) up until my arrival in DC today. Unquote No 1- happened just after crossing the Hoover Dam to the Nevada side. It was dark and after midnight and I had been running before a storm since Phoenix. I stopped at the Welcome Center to look for a hotel and as I was pulling out, a bunch of side by side lights came down the parking lot side I was planning to use to go to the exit. Thinking I was going in the wrong direction, I hit too much front brake while trying to do a quick U-turn and, yep, dropped it on the right side downward on the 6% sloping parking lot. In falling off, I fell on my back and banged the back of my helmet on the asphalt. I had also watched the various videos, but with a fully packed Riggpack with toproll, tent, mat, camping gear, gas can, sleeping bag and two very full hardbags on a decline, I wasn't sure if I could get it up (add 14 hours in the saddle to that). A bunch of young adults quickly ran over from the approaching vehicles and helped me get the bike back upright. I got the right mirror back on, readjusted the brake fluid reservoir and was on my way for a full two miles when I had to make my first right turn since the accident. The right pipes dragged as I went around the corner and then fell off (right rear cylinder pipe and end pipe). I got the pipes back on but one of the two exhaust seals involved had a leak. No. 2- There were strong winds on Highway 395 between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, with gusts up to a reported 70 mph. I was riding to Mammoth Lakes when a gust of wind knocked my magnetic map case off the gas tank. I slowed down and pulled onto the shoulder and stopped. As I was trying to put the kickstand down, a sudden gust of wind knocked me over with the motorcycle and she fell on her right side, banging my head on the ground. I didn't have any gear on her, so it was a snap to use the video method to get her back up. Scratches in the right hardbag this time. No. 3- Had left "Going to the Sun" and Glacier N.P. and visited the First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park in Ulm Mt. It was already dark when I went up, so I didn't see the signs about road conditions and that the park was closed at dusk. It was a dirt road with gravel and lots of ruts and with very steep parts going to the top of the plateau. While I was up there, a storm came up quickly with high winds, lightening and thunder. I quickly put up my tent to have some shelter. It rained heavily most of the night with hail and sleet. On the next morning, I traveled down a very steep, slick and slippery hill. I managed to get down to the fairly level part and was chugging along at about 5 mph when I hit a sea of mud in a curve and went down on my right side again, banging my head on the ground. The bike was on my right ankle and I had to push it off with my left foot. I have a bad right knee and had to turn over to my left side in order to get up, leaving me coated in mud. The bike was even heavier with about 50 pounds of mud caked on it and in every crevice, but I managed to get it up in spite of the slippery conditions. If I had thought anyone would have been traveling the road, I would have waited for some help, but desperation made me get her up. The bike was covered in mud, with mud under the floorboards, in the linkage, in the engine guard, over the top of the hardbag and i was having trouble walking because of the weight of the mud hanging on my clothing and boots. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), the gas station just down the road didn't have a car wash so I couldn't ride through one. It rained afterwards though and I was able to ride through the rain and puddles. No. 4- Later as I was heading down Rt 3 towards Moore/MT, a police car came screaming past and pulled to the shoulder in front of me with flashing lights. I automatically pulled to the shoulder somewhat flustered and slid off the asphalt onto the gravel. Bike went down on the right side and I went onto my head again on the decline. The deputy and a passerby were kind enough to help me pick the bike up (imagine a biker and bike covered in mud, showing a paper tag and running straight pipes) and the right pipe had again left the bike. The deputy had been after someone else and was preparing to make a turn when I crashed and burned in front of him. He had to call his supervisor because he felt he was partially at fault for the accident. As I was making my statement with his supervisor, the deputy put my pipe back on and it held for the 4,089 miles to DC. No 5- After I left all of the good riding in South Dakota, I traveled down the side roads. I stopped to get gas at one station and one set of pumps were closed due to low gas in those tanks. I did a slow turn to the next set, failed to see the danger of the rubber bell hose and had my front tire slip out on the rubber hose like it was slick ice. Went down on my left side this time and didn't bump my head for once. Had to readjust left clutch reservoir this time so I could use the mirror. Noticed the sadle bag guard was bent, but didn't think much of it. Found out at the next gas stop that the hard bag was broken and the side piece was actually flapping in the wind. I had packing tape, so I was able to make a temporary fix. I learned it happens a lot faster than you expect and that it really pays to wear a helmet. I have to admit, I only got run off the road once this year. Here is a map of my route: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111006677486544509451.0004590d21ce3cc7b7512&ll=41.112469,-100.546875&spn=28.397066,54.492188&z=4 Here are some pictures of my trip in 2 albums: http://s342.photobucket.com/albums/o428/gypsy_moore/USA%20Tour%202008%20Part%201/?albumview=slideshow http://s342.photobucket.com/albums/o428/gypsy_moore/USA%20Tour%202008%20Part%201/USA%20Tour%202008%20Part%202/?albumview=slideshow Ride safe and ride with God.
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To keep it in a straight line. But 100 ft of inch thick mud was more than I could get thru. Luckily just some road rash and a busted up bike. Weird thing was that 2 horses with their halters still on were just wondering down the median so I moved to the right lane and slowed to around 20 to keep an eye on them. Just as I got past them I saw I was going into the mud so I couldn't hit the brakes or try to swerve. So I guess the lesson here is WATCH for the mud and forget about the horses in the middle of the road... These big bikes will jump right up on them curbs at that speed. Its keepin it on the sidewalk after you get there is the trick.
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Hello, Does somebody kow where I can purchase the Kirkland mud flap. I tried with ebay but the seller never send tha mud flap I have alreday paid for it. Thanks http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1771/mudkirklanduc3.png
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No no, I ain't giving one away. Lets venture down to Houma LA and soak up the warm for a couple of days. Thinking about leaving within the next 7 days, heading south through Montgomery and on down through Mobile, then on to Houma. Cold beer and mud bugs await, lots of warm temps and even Cycle world is there. Who interested?
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I just installed mudflaps from Timberwolf Leather front and rear and they look great. One area of concern/hassle was lining up that rear mud flap with a trailer hitch and getting the hole marked off properly in the mud flap to cut out for the hitch opening. So, just in case any other second gen owners decide to mount a mud flap from Timberwolf and have the Venture dad hitch mounted on the bike, let me know and I will mail you a full size template you can use to transfer the opening dimensions to the flap so it can be cut out with a minimal of hassle. I used a scroll saw to cut my hole out.....ok, no snickering......... Once I finish the bike, ill post pics of the whole thing. www.timberwolfleather.com
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Hi cats! I have this little dilemma: Looks like the last major ride of the season for me next week, and well the departure date is looking for sun, but the return date is calling for rain [imagine that, RAIN in Washington State]. anyway, when it came right down to it, i just couldn't it. I just couldn't put a couple of holes in the fender for a mud flap... So after thinking about it for a while I came up with the idea of the "Anti-mud Flap". Basically I took a discarded log truck mud flap and cut it into a 2 foot by 1 foot chunk and hung it across the front of the bottom of the engine block; suspended by my case savers/crash bars, but not obstructing the radiator. Haven't tested it out yet...still hate the idea of getting her wet if i don't really have to. ANYWAY...i guess my real question here is: has anyone attempted this one before and if so, what was your out come. I guess I'll post my results later...for anyone interested? Winters coming...enjoy the fall!
