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In: Bike Talk, 7/3/2009, 2 replies Subject: Need a color match dcoley: I had some instances of my carb pueking and the gasoline has ended up taking the black off the engine right under the carb and intake a little. What can I use to touch these areas up ? High heat Flat ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 dcoley: How did it turn out ? I thinking maybe a meduim black might do.Need a color match 3 posts, last by: dcoley In: Miscellaneous, 7/4/2009, 7 replies Subject: Riding with passengers joker_13: How do you guys like it??? For years I rode solo, then with the wifey for a bit. Parked the bike for a while, and just kept thinking that "I really don't like riding 2 up"...but didt know why,...until ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Jade68454: i don't mind so much when she wraps her arms around me holds on tight and looks over my shoulder I can ...Riding with passengers 8 posts, last by: Jade68454 In: Maintenance, 6/29/2009, 27 replies Subject: Yamalube or Full Synthetic?? Tony_StarRider: Hey All, Just wondering if anyone has used Full Synthetic oil in their Roadie. I've been doing some research and have "heard" that Full Synthetic works better for running the engine cooler, which is a ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Big Dawg: I gotta say, good luck finding the 20w50. I went to three Wal-Marts, including one supercenter that ...Yamalube or Full Synthetic?? 28 posts, last by: Big Dawg In: Jetting, 7/4/2009, 2 replies Subject: Getting Ready to Port my Manifold Ringo: So next weekend I'm planning on porting my manifold. I have my tools and a barons jet kit at hand as I understand she will run richer than she already is once i'm done. My bike has run rich since I got ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Roadkill1962: When you're grinding the rubber inside the manifold and hit metal, don't freak out...like I did. :laugh: ...Getting Ready to Port my Manifold 3 posts, last by: Roadkill1962 In: Introductions, 7/2/2009, 15 replies Subject: New from Corona,Ca Driftwood: New to the site. I have a 2005 Roadstar Midnight. Once I get a picture small enough in size I will get it posted....... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Driftwood: Me too. Live up near Mountain Gate Park. Probably will see you around..New from Corona,Ca 16 posts, last by: Driftwood In: Bolt Ons, 7/4/2009, 9 replies Subject: Help w/ sissy bar install sprad: I bought used a sissy bar amd mounting brackets for my 2007 roadstar and needed some install help as I am w/ out instructions. I got the backrest sidearms and the backrest as shown here: http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelscitemdetail/5/18/91/424/2008/1/221/0/1/detail.aspx For ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 sprad: Thanks folks, I have a full understanding of the brackets and how they mount on now. I guess what really ...Help w/ sissy bar install 10 posts, last by: sprad In: Technical Discussions, 6/25/2009, 21 replies Subject: Pinging Helmut: Yesterday temps were 32 deg celcius. Noticed that the bike was a little louder than normal which I can understand. However, occasionally when taking off in first gear i was getting pinging like you would ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Road_Hawg: Checked mine today from the left side pointed directly at the cylinders so the exhaust temps would not ...Pinging 22 posts, last by: Road_Hawg In: Tech Tips, 7/4/2009, 2 replies Subject: neat tool ironman: anyone who's attempted to adjust the rear shock/spring preload knows what a PITA it can be . the wrench in the tool kit isn't even worth scrap price. I bought a craftsman 32mm open/box & cut in half. i ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 ironman: unless you can get the bike 16-18in. off the ground, you have to cut the wrench in half. when you do ...neat tool 3 posts, last by: ironman In: Pics of My Ride, 7/4/2009, 1 reply Subject: Looking for a better sissy bar. JMayton: Now that my wife has moved on and my daughter rarely rides with me, I'm thinking about cleaning up the rear end of my scoot some. What I'm contemplating is a new, taller sissy bar, however, I'd like to ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Dealer5d: kuryakyn has a 20" one at j&p for about 72 but that is just the bar no pad no mount. you might be able ...Looking for a better sissy bar. 2 posts, last by: Dealer5d In: Maintenance, 7/3/2009, 7 replies Subject: popping out of gear Dealer5d: sometimes when I am getting on the throttle sometimes before i shift into 3rd it slips into neutral does anyone know why? Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Dealer5d: might be something I'll have to live with. It went in for the recall and they fixed that still did it. ...popping out of gear 8 posts, last by: Dealer5d In: Pics of My Ride, 7/4/2009, 4 replies Subject: pics of my homemade lowers whaley01: Here are some home made lowers i tried to make out of stainless steel. Came out a little better then I thought they would have. Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Zim: lookin good! did you make a pattern you would like to share? and do you have closeup photos of the ...pics of my homemade lowers 5 posts, last by: Zim In: Bike Talk, 7/4/2009 Subject: Open Transfer Drive Road_Hawg: I remember reading a thread a while back where someone on here was looking for ways to run an open transfer case. Well, someone has done it. Take a look at the following link. The thread itself is not ... Open Transfer Drive new topic by: Road_Hawg In: Bike Talk, 7/2/2009, 4 replies Subject: Saddlebag guard fitment Southwest: Will the saddlebag guard and trim rails from the roadliner and stratoliner fit the roadstar? I cannot find roadstar guard and trim anywhere. Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Southwest: poprivet I went back and tried to find the site that had the numbers...I had written down str5vn72-70-00. ...Saddlebag guard fitment 5 posts, last by: Southwest In: Maintenance, 7/3/2009, 5 replies Subject: rims Dealer5d: I currently have the stock spoke rims and the spokes aren't shiny anymore. I was trying to find out the cost of powdercoating the spokes black at $2 a spoke but I am in Iraq and can't go out and count ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 ironman: 04 roadie w/ 06 spoke rims. 56/56rims 6 posts, last by: ironman In: Miscellaneous, 7/2/2009, 21 replies Subject: Fully loaded ride Darn: I know most of us take long, overnight rides, gone for days at a time. I've loaded the bike down with all my clothes, rain gear, tent, sleep mat, sleeping bag and even a cooler. All this without a ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 RoadStarRider07: Here's my loaded bike for an 11 day camping trip, I have about 55 lbs. of stuff loaded on, including ...Fully loaded ride 22 posts, last by: RoadStarRider07 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 7/2/2009, 17 replies Subject: 4th of july cartersta: wish everyone here a safe & happy 4th, i'm outa here see yall next week:) Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Big Dawg: It's great riding weather here in the Carolinas, too Hope that everyone a realxing and safe holiday! BD ...4th of july 18 posts, last by: Big Dawg In: Bike Talk, 7/3/2009, 11 replies Subject: Harley Trike Hotelfox: Wow... I rode out to the HD dealer in the next county up and they actually talked to me and were really nice! I l looked at the new Trike they came out with and if I had an extra $30K I would have one ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Big Dawg: Check this site out....WOWB) Maybe get hold of a kit and DIY....what better way to recuperate:P A lick ...Harley Trike 12 posts, last by: Big Dawg In: Miscellaneous, 2/13/2007, 32 replies Subject: gas mileage jetmechanic: Hey, hows it going, I was wondering what kind of gas mileage ya are getting. I am only getting like 26-28 miles to the gallon. The bike is stock except for the Vance and Hines short shot staggered ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Speedball: I don't know what the deal is with the mileage in the mountains. You would think the hight the elevation ...gas mileage 33 posts, last by: Speedball In: Technical Discussions, 7/4/2009 Subject: 1-1/2 in bars dave j: Where can I get pullback risers for a fatboy with 1-1/2 handlebars. your help would be apprieciated I just explained to my brother how helpful everyone at the RSC is. He has been looking and says he can ... 1-1/2 in bars new topic by: dave j In: Miscellaneous, 1/13/2009, 269 replies Subject: Do you have a riders bell Makcap: It's like a guardian angel thing if some one gives it to you great safety or luck. Latest reply, 7/4/2009 dave j: I got my bell from Darn just in time for my trip. Thanks Don!!!! Got one for my sis in law has a flag ...Do you have a riders bell 270 posts, last by: dave j In: Miscellaneous, 7/3/2009, 3 replies Subject: Ride in Vermont dave j: I'm in Vermont for the holiday what a state to ride in. Some of the most beautiful scenery I've been in. Gonna ride thru more of new england while I'm here. My brother lives here and him and his wife both ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 dave j: I've been warned about moose. been watching for them . .My brother is my tour guild ,so where ever he ...Ride in Vermont 4 posts, last by: dave j In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 7/2/2009, 24 replies Subject: I've been oversprayed... Please Help!!!! StarCruiser06: Hello all, I went to my storage unit today, to get my Star ready to take a 4th of July cruise to Sebring...So, I open the door to my storage unit and there's my beautiful Star just the way I put her ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 DocShadow: Thanks Charlie. :) Which windshield ... the Yamaha OEM one? DocI've been oversprayed... Please Help!!!! 25 posts, last by: DocShadow In: Miscellaneous, 7/2/2009, 14 replies Subject: stopping in the break down lane Jade68454: what do all of you guys think of stopping for brakes in the breakdown lane??? i see motorcyclist stopping on the side of the highway all the time just to take a break or mess with something....someone ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 takehikes: DON'T DO IT!!:( My best buddy 20 years ago did that with a group of riders. He got smacked by a guy ...stopping in the break down lane 15 posts, last by: takehikes In: Bike Talk, 6/28/2009, 10 replies Subject: Has anyone tried the Roho Airhawk? bobStash: The reviews I have read say it is the best. I searched the forum and only see one reference to it. Has anyone used this pad and if so, thoughts? Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Speedball: Just finished a 5000+ trip with my 05 Road* and my airhawk seat pad. It made all of the diffeence, I ...Has anyone tried the Roho Airhawk? 11 posts, last by: Speedball In: Maintenance, 7/3/2009, 7 replies Subject: Source of Engine noise sailrider: 04 with 25000 Kilometers . Always thought my engine was too noisy especially after warm up and mostly at mid rpms under small load ...a clunky rattle sound at rpm frequency from the front .Ive heard ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Rayjay: A wrist pin or connecting rod would make a loud clunking sound all the time, especially under loading. In ...Source of Engine noise 8 posts, last by: Rayjay In: Miscellaneous, 7/4/2009, 9 replies Subject: Visible exhaust Bruzer: I have notice I have a cloud of white exhaust at start when being a little aggressive is this normal first thought it was just pipes sweeping dust from street but no think its exhaust? any Ideas? Bruzer Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Pop Rivet: You should see it a lot being from Alberta..and especially when there is snow on the ground like in yer ...Visible exhaust 10 posts, last by: Pop Rivet In: Electrical/Electronics, 7/3/2009, 6 replies Subject: problem after lengthening wires Raider: I just put on my new apes and I lengthened all the wires. After reconnecting everything, I have found that everything works except my turn signals and my horn. High/Low beams, start button, start switch, ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Flashback: That's a new one on me, maybe you have a headlight modulator..?.. FYI..when you get ready to check ...problem after lengthening wires 7 posts, last by: Flashback In: Pics of My Ride, 7/2/2009, 16 replies Subject: I Got Raped JDoza: Got the transformation done, and I'm Diggin it... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 JMayton: Welcome to the RSC Ape's club. If you like to ride a lot, like I do, then you are going to love your ...I Got Raped 17 posts, last by: JMayton In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 7/1/2009, 18 replies Subject: brother rider killed in nashville thumpertattoo: a brother biker was stabbed to death in Nashville at the double e night club he was in the club minding his own business drinking a beer when about three Caucasians with droopy drawers and such started ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 thumpertattoo: i got my info str8 from joe who plays in the band with my uncle he was standing right there and watched ...brother rider killed in nashville 19 posts, last by: thumpertattoo In: Maintenance, 6/27/2009, 21 replies Subject: Questions on the choke, idle and carb SoCoRoadie: I had a thread going in the Jetting section but I thought I would meve the topic over here since it really doesn't have anything to do with jetting. Anyway, my 05 Roadstar has been sitting for 3 years ... Latest reply, 7/4/2009 Roadkill1962: Yup, that's what I have in mine, no problem. I used little lock washers on them, too, just to be ...Questions on the choke, idle and carb 22 posts, last by: Roadkill1962

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In: Bike Talk, 7/3/2009, 2 replies
Subject: Need a color match
dcoley: I had some instances of my carb pueking and the gasoline has ended up taking the black off the engine right under the carb and intake a little. What can I use to touch these areas up ? High heat Flat ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
dcoley: How did it turn out ? I thinking maybe a meduim black might do.Need a color match

3 posts, last by:

dcoley

In: Miscellaneous, 7/4/2009, 7 replies
Subject: Riding with passengers
joker_13: How do you guys like it??? For years I rode solo, then with the wifey for a bit. Parked the bike for a while, and just kept thinking that "I really don't like riding 2 up"...but didt know why,...until ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Jade68454: i don't mind so much when she wraps her arms around me holds on tight and looks over my shoulder I can ...Riding with passengers

8 posts, last by:

Jade68454

In: Maintenance, 6/29/2009, 27 replies
Subject: Yamalube or Full Synthetic??
Tony_StarRider: Hey All, Just wondering if anyone has used Full Synthetic oil in their Roadie. I've been doing some research and have "heard" that Full Synthetic works better for running the engine cooler, which is a ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Big Dawg: I gotta say, good luck finding the 20w50. I went to three Wal-Marts, including one supercenter that ...Yamalube or Full Synthetic??

28 posts, last by:

Big Dawg

In: Jetting, 7/4/2009, 2 replies
Subject: Getting Ready to Port my Manifold
Ringo: So next weekend I'm planning on porting my manifold. I have my tools and a barons jet kit at hand as I understand she will run richer than she already is once i'm done. My bike has run rich since I got ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Roadkill1962: When you're grinding the rubber inside the manifold and hit metal, don't freak out...like I did. :laugh: ...Getting Ready to Port my Manifold

3 posts, last by:

Roadkill1962

In: Introductions, 7/2/2009, 15 replies
Subject: New from Corona,Ca
Driftwood: New to the site. I have a 2005 Roadstar Midnight. Once I get a picture small enough in size I will get it posted.......

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Driftwood: Me too. Live up near Mountain Gate Park. Probably will see you around..New from Corona,Ca

16 posts, last by:

Driftwood

In: Bolt Ons, 7/4/2009, 9 replies
Subject: Help w/ sissy bar install
sprad: I bought used a sissy bar amd mounting brackets for my 2007 roadstar and needed some install help as I am w/ out instructions. I got the backrest sidearms and the backrest as shown here: http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelscitemdetail/5/18/91/424/2008/1/221/0/1/detail.aspx For ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
sprad: Thanks folks, I have a full understanding of the brackets and how they mount on now. I guess what really ...Help w/ sissy bar install

10 posts, last by:

sprad

In: Technical Discussions, 6/25/2009, 21 replies
Subject: Pinging
Helmut: Yesterday temps were 32 deg celcius. Noticed that the bike was a little louder than normal which I can understand. However, occasionally when taking off in first gear i was getting pinging like you would ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Road_Hawg: Checked mine today from the left side pointed directly at the cylinders so the exhaust temps would not ...Pinging

22 posts, last by:

Road_Hawg

In: Tech Tips, 7/4/2009, 2 replies
Subject: neat tool
ironman: anyone who's attempted to adjust the rear shock/spring preload knows what a PITA it can be . the wrench in the tool kit isn't even worth scrap price. I bought a craftsman 32mm open/box & cut in half. i ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
ironman: unless you can get the bike 16-18in. off the ground, you have to cut the wrench in half. when you do ...neat tool

3 posts, last by:

ironman

In: Pics of My Ride, 7/4/2009, 1 reply
Subject: Looking for a better sissy bar.
JMayton: Now that my wife has moved on and my daughter rarely rides with me, I'm thinking about cleaning up the rear end of my scoot some. What I'm contemplating is a new, taller sissy bar, however, I'd like to ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Dealer5d: kuryakyn has a 20" one at j&p for about 72 but that is just the bar no pad no mount. you might be able ...Looking for a better sissy bar.

2 posts, last by:

Dealer5d

In: Maintenance, 7/3/2009, 7 replies
Subject: popping out of gear
Dealer5d: sometimes when I am getting on the throttle sometimes before i shift into 3rd it slips into neutral does anyone know why?

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Dealer5d: might be something I'll have to live with. It went in for the recall and they fixed that still did it. ...popping out of gear

8 posts, last by:

Dealer5d

In: Pics of My Ride, 7/4/2009, 4 replies
Subject: pics of my homemade lowers
whaley01: Here are some home made lowers i tried to make out of stainless steel. Came out a little better then I thought they would have.

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Zim: lookin good! did you make a pattern you would like to share? and do you have closeup photos of the ...pics of my homemade lowers

5 posts, last by:

Zim

In: Bike Talk, 7/4/2009
Subject: Open Transfer Drive
Road_Hawg: I remember reading a thread a while back where someone on here was looking for ways to run an open transfer case. Well, someone has done it. Take a look at the following link. The thread itself is not ...
Open Transfer Drive

new topic by:

Road_Hawg

In: Bike Talk, 7/2/2009, 4 replies
Subject: Saddlebag guard fitment
Southwest: Will the saddlebag guard and trim rails from the roadliner and stratoliner fit the roadstar? I cannot find roadstar guard and trim anywhere.

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Southwest: poprivet I went back and tried to find the site that had the numbers...I had written down str5vn72-70-00. ...Saddlebag guard fitment

5 posts, last by:

Southwest

In: Maintenance, 7/3/2009, 5 replies
Subject: rims
Dealer5d: I currently have the stock spoke rims and the spokes aren't shiny anymore. I was trying to find out the cost of powdercoating the spokes black at $2 a spoke but I am in Iraq and can't go out and count ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
ironman: 04 roadie w/ 06 spoke rims. 56/56rims

6 posts, last by:

ironman

In: Miscellaneous, 7/2/2009, 21 replies
Subject: Fully loaded ride
Darn: I know most of us take long, overnight rides, gone for days at a time. I've loaded the bike down with all my clothes, rain gear, tent, sleep mat, sleeping bag and even a cooler. All this without a ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
RoadStarRider07: Here's my loaded bike for an 11 day camping trip, I have about 55 lbs. of stuff loaded on, including ...Fully loaded ride

22 posts, last by:

RoadStarRider07

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 7/2/2009, 17 replies
Subject: 4th of july
cartersta: wish everyone here a safe & happy 4th, i'm outa here see yall next week:)

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Big Dawg: It's great riding weather here in the Carolinas, too Hope that everyone a realxing and safe holiday! BD ...4th of july

18 posts, last by:

Big Dawg

In: Bike Talk, 7/3/2009, 11 replies
Subject: Harley Trike
Hotelfox: Wow... I rode out to the HD dealer in the next county up and they actually talked to me and were really nice! I l looked at the new Trike they came out with and if I had an extra $30K I would have one ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Big Dawg: Check this site out....WOWB) Maybe get hold of a kit and DIY....what better way to recuperate:P A lick ...Harley Trike

12 posts, last by:

Big Dawg

In: Miscellaneous, 2/13/2007, 32 replies
Subject: gas mileage
jetmechanic: Hey, hows it going, I was wondering what kind of gas mileage ya are getting. I am only getting like 26-28 miles to the gallon. The bike is stock except for the Vance and Hines short shot staggered ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Speedball: I don't know what the deal is with the mileage in the mountains. You would think the hight the elevation ...gas mileage

33 posts, last by:

Speedball

In: Technical Discussions, 7/4/2009
Subject: 1-1/2 in bars
dave j: Where can I get pullback risers for a fatboy with 1-1/2 handlebars. your help would be apprieciated I just explained to my brother how helpful everyone at the RSC is. He has been looking and says he can ...
1-1/2 in bars

new topic by:

dave j

In: Miscellaneous, 1/13/2009, 269 replies
Subject: Do you have a riders bell
Makcap: It's like a guardian angel thing if some one gives it to you great safety or luck.

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
dave j: I got my bell from Darn just in time for my trip. Thanks Don!!!! Got one for my sis in law has a flag ...Do you have a riders bell

270 posts, last by:

dave j

In: Miscellaneous, 7/3/2009, 3 replies
Subject: Ride in Vermont
dave j: I'm in Vermont for the holiday what a state to ride in. Some of the most beautiful scenery I've been in. Gonna ride thru more of new england while I'm here. My brother lives here and him and his wife both ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
dave j: I've been warned about moose. been watching for them . .My brother is my tour guild ,so where ever he ...Ride in Vermont

4 posts, last by:

dave j

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 7/2/2009, 24 replies
Subject: I've been oversprayed... Please Help!!!!
StarCruiser06: Hello all, I went to my storage unit today, to get my Star ready to take a 4th of July cruise to Sebring...So, I open the door to my storage unit and there's my beautiful Star just the way I put her ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
DocShadow: Thanks Charlie. :) Which windshield ... the Yamaha OEM one? DocI've been oversprayed... Please Help!!!!

25 posts, last by:

DocShadow

In: Miscellaneous, 7/2/2009, 14 replies
Subject: stopping in the break down lane
Jade68454: what do all of you guys think of stopping for brakes in the breakdown lane??? i see motorcyclist stopping on the side of the highway all the time just to take a break or mess with something....someone ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
takehikes: DON'T DO IT!!:( My best buddy 20 years ago did that with a group of riders. He got smacked by a guy ...stopping in the break down lane

15 posts, last by:

takehikes

In: Bike Talk, 6/28/2009, 10 replies
Subject: Has anyone tried the Roho Airhawk?
bobStash: The reviews I have read say it is the best. I searched the forum and only see one reference to it. Has anyone used this pad and if so, thoughts?

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Speedball: Just finished a 5000+ trip with my 05 Road* and my airhawk seat pad. It made all of the diffeence, I ...Has anyone tried the Roho Airhawk?

11 posts, last by:

Speedball

In: Maintenance, 7/3/2009, 7 replies
Subject: Source of Engine noise
sailrider: 04 with 25000 Kilometers . Always thought my engine was too noisy especially after warm up and mostly at mid rpms under small load ...a clunky rattle sound at rpm frequency from the front .Ive heard ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Rayjay: A wrist pin or connecting rod would make a loud clunking sound all the time, especially under loading. In ...Source of Engine noise

8 posts, last by:

Rayjay

In: Miscellaneous, 7/4/2009, 9 replies
Subject: Visible exhaust
Bruzer: I have notice I have a cloud of white exhaust at start when being a little aggressive is this normal first thought it was just pipes sweeping dust from street but no think its exhaust? any Ideas? Bruzer

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Pop Rivet: You should see it a lot being from Alberta..and especially when there is snow on the ground like in yer ...Visible exhaust

10 posts, last by:

Pop Rivet

In: Electrical/Electronics, 7/3/2009, 6 replies
Subject: problem after lengthening wires
Raider: I just put on my new apes and I lengthened all the wires. After reconnecting everything, I have found that everything works except my turn signals and my horn. High/Low beams, start button, start switch, ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Flashback: That's a new one on me, maybe you have a headlight modulator..?.. FYI..when you get ready to check ...problem after lengthening wires

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Flashback

In: Pics of My Ride, 7/2/2009, 16 replies
Subject: I Got R*aped
JDoza: Got the transformation done, and I'm Diggin it...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
JMayton: Welcome to the RSC Ape's club. If you like to ride a lot, like I do, then you are going to love your ...I Got R*aped

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JMayton

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 7/1/2009, 18 replies
Subject: brother rider killed in nashville
thumpertattoo: a brother biker was stabbed to death in Nashville at the double e night club he was in the club minding his own business drinking a beer when about three Caucasians with droopy drawers and such started ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
thumpertattoo: i got my info str8 from joe who plays in the band with my uncle he was standing right there and watched ...brother rider killed in nashville

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thumpertattoo

In: Maintenance, 6/27/2009, 21 replies
Subject: Questions on the choke, idle and carb
SoCoRoadie: I had a thread going in the Jetting section but I thought I would meve the topic over here since it really doesn't have anything to do with jetting. Anyway, my 05 Roadstar has been sitting for 3 years ...

Latest reply, 7/4/2009
Roadkill1962: Yup, that's what I have in mine, no problem. I used little lock washers on them, too, just to be ...Questions on the choke, idle and carb

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Roadkill1962

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