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Taking the Road Star plunge Forum : Bike Talk	1	cike	2013/05/25 00:51
What Spring ? ? ? Forum : Miscellaneous	1	FF56	2013/05/25 00:46
Looking for a mechanic I can trust Forum : Bike Talk	1	JakePaes	2013/05/25 00:22
HotRods re-BUILD Thread Forum : Bike Talk	1	HotRodRStar	2013/05/24 23:52
Got JTD hard lowers in Forum : Bike Talk	2	cike	2013/05/25 00:23
2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9 Forum : Rides, Meets, Events	1	Jonesie05	2013/05/24 23:27
A little weekend R&R Forum : Pics of My Ride	3	cike	2013/05/25 00:15
Stratoliner Front Wheel? Forum : Bolt Ons	4	tdor54	2013/05/25 00:04
Erbman02 Crankvent filter special done with Pics!! Forum : Tech Tips	1	JakePaes	2013/05/24 23:10
IN MISSOURI Forum : Non Motorcycle Topics	3	showmeman66	2013/05/25 00:54
quick release backrest luggage rack. Forum : Bolt Ons	1	blue_star	2013/05/24 22:33
Formula 1 At Monaco Forum : Non Motorcycle Topics	4	JimH	2013/05/24 23:04
trailer hitch template arrived Forum : Bolt Ons	7	HEAVY METAL	2013/05/24 23:56
Garage space -or- what would you trade the R* for? Forum : Bike Talk	3	Martorious	2013/05/24 22:22
Memorial Day weekend music Forum : Non Motorcycle Topics	4	JimH	2013/05/24 23:22
Free R* modified RK right nacelle half Forum : Vendors and Dealers	4	GreenMachine	2013/05/24 22:02
Tour Pack Find Forum : Bike Talk	2	BigCountry	2013/05/25 00:12
Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear? Forum : Maintenance	1	Curt	2013/05/24 21:36
Friday Nite Music Forum : Non Motorcycle Topics	15	SCroadie	2013/05/25 00:10
Hard Bag mounts Forum : Bolt Ons	4	Warden	2013/05/24 23:11
Warden's Latest Graffiti Forum : Miscellaneous	3	cike	2013/05/25 00:12
iPhone Mount Forum : Bike Talk	3	Dr_Bob	2013/05/24 21:38
South Texas Forum : Introductions	2	wild_mac	2013/05/24 21:15
Carb cough and backfire Forum : Bike Talk	5	Warden	2013/05/24 23:21
Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country Forum : Non Motorcycle Topics	1	twowheeltherapy	2013/05/24 21:09
Help with an HD starting problem Forum : Maintenance	1	backinthesaddle	2013/05/24 21:08
Installing tach now, few questions first Forum : Electrical/Electronics	1	Loco Gringo	2013/05/24 21:06

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/23/2013, 12 replies Subject: IN MISSOURI armybronco: Hey All, Finally in MO and getting to the point where most of the boxes are unpacked and the better half has the new place looking somewhat normal. I am liking the feeling of more 'space' out here compared ... Latest reply, 5/25/2013 showmeman66: There is a nice leather shop at the lake of the ozarks. I'm going to the testical festival next sat. ...IN MISSOURI 13 posts, last by: showmeman66 In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 13 replies Subject: Taking the Road Star plunge DeweyV65: As you can tell from my user name I have a Honda Magna V65 and few of you saw the mean machine at the M&G down in Iowa last year, and know how many problems I had with it. Well I am finally working on ... Latest reply, 5/25/2013 cike: WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CANT POST PICS OF IT???? just kidding, Sounds good so far. I wish you luck in your ...Taking the Road Star plunge 14 posts, last by: cike In: Miscellaneous, 5/24/2013, 3 replies Subject: What Spring ? ? ? coot53: I mean the weather:angry: :angry: :angry: I was hoping to go for the first ride of the season this weekend and it looks like Monday will be my only chance:( It's 38* right now and rain. I might as well ... Latest reply, 5/25/2013 FF56: Sorry to here about your weather. It finally got to Colorado, I have been able to ride to work that ...What Spring ? ? ? 4 posts, last by: FF56 In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 1 reply Subject: Got JTD hard lowers in River: Got the JTD hard lowers in today, they sure don't fit a Roadstar with 1 1/2 Cobra fatty. The one they sent are just for general highway bars. Not much pleased with their roughed out crap for $200.00 ... Latest reply, 5/25/2013 cike: that sucks. I hate when I am looking forward to somthing that I buy and when I get it i'm let down. that's ...Got JTD hard lowers in 2 posts, last by: cike In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 8 replies Subject: Looking for a mechanic I can trust Picacho1: So I'm new to this and I know, I'm supposed to fix all my own stuff but.....I bought my Road Star Silverado from a guy last fall ( 05 1700) with about 6400 miles on it. Ditched the AIS and am wondering ... Latest reply, 5/25/2013 JakePaes: Don't worry about the valves.... I have put thousands of miles on 3 different Yamaha. One V Star 1100 ...Looking for a mechanic I can trust 9 posts, last by: JakePaes In: Pics of My Ride, 5/24/2013, 6 replies Subject: A little weekend R&R Jonesie05: Latest reply, 5/25/2013 cike: zanesfield, is that on the north side of the tripple nickle?A little weekend R&R 7 posts, last by: cike In: Miscellaneous, 5/24/2013, 11 replies Subject: Warden's Latest Graffiti jeckes: Just got them in the mail and on. Thanks Jim!:)You do excellent work! And yeah, I know the little dot is missing in the R:angry: My wife already pointed it out:blush: [img ... Latest reply, 5/25/2013 cike: Warden: I guess i'm not sending you a PM, it says I am forbiden. so maybe you can send me a pm with a ...Warden's Latest Graffiti 12 posts, last by: cike In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 5 replies Subject: Tour Pack Find Stephini3: I went shopping today for photography props and found a tour pack for $20.00. I walked out of the store with it. Now that means more money to spend on other items for the bike. :) Latest reply, 5/25/2013 BigCountry: I agree with davej, gotta see some pics. That's an amazing deal! Wish I could find some like that.Tour Pack Find 6 posts, last by: BigCountry In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/24/2013, 19 replies Subject: Friday Nite Music t0rqed: I feeling this 2nite http://youtu.be/EgaxYEsEVVY B) Latest reply, 5/25/2013 SCroadie: Might I interject some good ol southern rock....:woohoo: http://youtu.be/Tel7yXwtXI8 http://youtu.be/eHGMCbVC5_UFriday Nite Music 20 posts, last by: SCroadie In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 7 replies Subject: Stratoliner Front Wheel? Uno979: Yes that's right! It is very much a clean front wheel for UNDER $120!!! Free Shipping!! I would grab it but my $$ is tied up on down payment for a home.. I hope someone on this forum grabs it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Stratoliner-Roadliner-Front-Rim-/151049653948?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232b42cebc&vxp=mtr Latest reply, 5/25/2013 tdor54: Don't need any special mods to make it fit. The wheel will bolt right up to your bike. You need to use ...Stratoliner Front Wheel? 8 posts, last by: tdor54 In: Bolt Ons, 5/2/2013, 27 replies Subject: trailer hitch template arrived HEAVY METAL: I want to give a special thanks to grayphart for going the extra distance and sending me a template for making trailer hitch for my 03' road. the template arrived today and the wifey told me to get me ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 HEAVY METAL: More to come.... :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:trailer hitch template arrived 28 posts, last by: HEAVY METAL In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 5 replies Subject: HotRods re-BUILD Thread HotRodRStar: Hey all, way past due for getting this thread started, however the excuse is work has been keeping me busy, so as much as I want my Roadie on the road again, work pays for the mods :woohoo: I was ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 HotRodRStar: Nope, gonna be easier to modify the shock. Lop off the eye and put a U bracket on like the Roadie ...HotRods re-BUILD Thread 6 posts, last by: HotRodRStar In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 848 replies Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9 Darn: OK folks, I talked it over with Scootergirl, I think we can throw an awesome M&G here in Green Bay with a day ride up to and around Door County including some awesome rustic roads along lake Michigan (probably ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Jonesie05: Dirty thirty only works after a few bud light.......2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9 849 posts, last by: Jonesie05 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/24/2013, 7 replies Subject: Memorial Day weekend music ultrastar: This was written in 1965 it's a little redneck but still it's a great song Latest reply, 5/24/2013 JimH: With thanks and gratitude to all who have served this country from the beginning to now,God bless ...Memorial Day weekend music 8 posts, last by: JimH In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 29 replies Subject: Carb cough and backfire Warden: Help. I'm 50 miles into a 300 mile ride and my bike starts coughing when I hit a all bump. Then, I get into a construction zone and slow down. Hitting the throttle to gain speed again the bike just ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Warden: If I have the same problem in tomorrow I'll try the direct route. I keep a 2' length of fuel ...Carb cough and backfire 30 posts, last by: Warden In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 5 replies Subject: Hard Bag mounts Wewalaw: Ok experts I need some input. Scooter76 hooked me up with a great set of OEM hard bags. And it was our belief they would mount to my OEM leather bag mounts. Well they do not match my OEM mounts. Will ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Warden: Reply sent!Hard Bag mounts 6 posts, last by: Warden In: Tech Tips, 4/2/2013, 35 replies Subject: Erbman02 Crankvent filter special done with Pics!! JakePaes: After mounting my crankvent down low on under my K&N filter it happened just like everyone said, I got oil all on the side of my bike. I went to Autozone yesterday and for $9 I did the Erbman02 special ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 JakePaes: It's a great mod and I wanted to give the credit where it was due when I originally posted this. I love ...Erbman02 Crankvent filter special done with Pics!! 36 posts, last by: JakePaes In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/24/2013, 3 replies Subject: Formula 1 At Monaco t0rqed: When i hit the lotto about 10 times I'm a watch the race on my yacht in the harbor and drink champagne with my pinky out. :laugh: Latest reply, 5/24/2013 JimH: +1 on the F1 :)Formula 1 At Monaco 4 posts, last by: JimH In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 1 reply Subject: quick release backrest luggage rack. smokescreens: Anyone have one that they want to part with? I put in the vaca time for the green bay M&G and could use it to bring some "GOODIES" with me. Latest reply, 5/24/2013 blue_star: Bump. :)quick release backrest luggage rack. 2 posts, last by: blue_star In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 31 replies Subject: Garage space -or- what would you trade the R for? PhatRJ: I would love one of these, only problem I have: Car = 18'9" Garage = 18'10" That's a half inch on both sides! ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Martorious: Trade? No, the roadie isn't going anywhere. Lots of things I'd like to have. '68 camaro SS, RV-8, Diesel ...Garage space -or- what would you trade the R* for? 32 posts, last by: Martorious In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/24/2013, 8 replies Subject: Free R* modified RK right nacelle half GreenMachine: I replaced my scratched right side Road King nacelle half, so I thought I would pass it along if anyone is interested. It has some good scratches on it so it would mostly be a candidate for someone interested ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 GreenMachine: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: OK, out2lunch, how about you? It's all picked up just waiting for someone to ...Free R* modified RK right nacelle half 9 posts, last by: GreenMachine In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 9 replies Subject: iPhone Mount MartyN8677: There are so many out there. Don't want to spend more than I need to but don't want junk either. Can anyone recommend a good handlebar mount for my iphone that you have had good success with? Thanks. Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Dr_Bob: +1 on Ram Mount. I've had mine a couple of years, fits any phone out there with the different models.iPhone Mount 10 posts, last by: Dr_Bob In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 8 replies Subject: Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear? Sawtooth: Hi Folks, forgive the NOOB question, I did try a search. When I introduced myself a couple of days ago I said that my rear tire is almost completely worn on the left but almost brand new on the right. ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Curt: Guess you do equal of both. Me I like right turns and some times plan my route with them cause ya can ...Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear? 9 posts, last by: Curt In: Introductions, 5/24/2013, 17 replies Subject: South Texas St.Ranger: How's it going everybody?! My name is Noel and I live in Edcouch, Texas. I've been lurking around this site for about 2 and a half months now and decided to join. I've had my star for about 2 months ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 wild_mac: :welcome:South Texas 18 posts, last by: wild_mac In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/7/2013, 23 replies Subject: Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country shane8813: Hello My Fellow Roadies.Full dis-closer before I begin, I've had a few to drink. Well maybe just more than a few, but who's counting. Anyway, I put up my Memorial Day and ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 twowheeltherapy: God bless our troops, past present and future. Our country is great because of you.Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country 24 posts, last by: twowheeltherapy In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 1 reply Subject: Help with an HD starting problem Wewalaw: I know it's not R* related but I have a friend that needs help and I can't figure it out. 98 Road King, fuel injected 30,000 miles, stock everyting, will not start. Getting fuel, getting spark, enging ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 backinthesaddle: Crankshaft sensor possibly. On the twin cam it is located next to the oil filter. I don't know if the ...Help with an HD starting problem 2 posts, last by: backinthesaddle In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/24/2013, 7 replies Subject: Installing tach now, few questions first Loco Gringo: 1. Should I cut the clips off of the pos and neg to my coils, solder them with the tach wires and crimp them with the new clips supplied? 2. Should I install both pos and neg to the same coil? Or, pos ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 Loco Gringo: Sk, considering some of the great advice that you personally have given me, Im really glad I could help ...Installing tach now, few questions first 8 posts, last by: Loco Gringo In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 40 replies Subject: Front end feeling rox: Went for a ride on the 04 RS tonight and experienced a front end issue. At most any speed if I sway the bike from side to side I feel what I describe as a grind. It happens both left and right sway. I ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 SKWEARpeg: If it's laying over, and touching the stops without bouncing, and when it's traveling to the stop, you ...Front end feeling 41 posts, last by: SKWEARpeg In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/23/2013, 31 replies Subject: another Cody update Cody: well guys this week was my last therapy session, I went to the doctors on my birthday and he said I was doing much better than most of his other patients it has been 4 months since my amputee, and he said ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 JimH: I would bet that you can do whatever you tell yourself you can do,now just go do it.There was a line ...another Cody update 32 posts, last by: JimH In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/24/2013, 8 replies Subject: Wiring Diagrams for 1999-2013 Roadstar gfolkert: Hey, just so you all know. I've finally gotten a hold of 2008-2013 wiring diagrams and the 2008-2013 service manual (LIT-11616-21-68). The Service Manual is not in a good digital format, but I do have ... Latest reply, 5/24/2013 blue_star: All right, now it's all showing up. Don't know why I had to go thru all that to get it but it's there ...Wiring Diagrams for 1999-2013 Roadstar 9 posts, last by: blue_star

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/23/2013, 12 replies
Subject: IN MISSOURI
armybronco: Hey All, Finally in MO and getting to the point where most of the boxes are unpacked and the better half has the new place looking somewhat normal. I am liking the feeling of more 'space' out here compared ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
showmeman66: There is a nice leather shop at the lake of the ozarks. I'm going to the testical festival next sat. ...IN MISSOURI

13 posts, last by:

showmeman66

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Taking the Road Star plunge
DeweyV65: As you can tell from my user name I have a Honda Magna V65 and few of you saw the mean machine at the M&G down in Iowa last year, and know how many problems I had with it. Well I am finally working on ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
cike: WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CANT POST PICS OF IT???? just kidding, Sounds good so far. I wish you luck in your ...Taking the Road Star plunge

14 posts, last by:

cike

In: Miscellaneous, 5/24/2013, 3 replies
Subject: What Spring ? ? ?
coot53: I mean the weather:angry: :angry: :angry: I was hoping to go for the first ride of the season this weekend and it looks like Monday will be my only chance:( It's 38* right now and rain. I might as well ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
FF56: Sorry to here about your weather. It finally got to Colorado, I have been able to ride to work that ...What Spring ? ? ?

4 posts, last by:

FF56

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Got JTD hard lowers in
River: Got the JTD hard lowers in today, they sure don't fit a Roadstar with 1 1/2 Cobra fatty. The one they sent are just for general highway bars. Not much pleased with their roughed out crap for $200.00 ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
cike: that sucks. I hate when I am looking forward to somthing that I buy and when I get it i'm let down. that's ...Got JTD hard lowers in

2 posts, last by:

cike

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Looking for a mechanic I can trust
Picacho1: So I'm new to this and I know, I'm supposed to fix all my own stuff but.....I bought my Road Star Silverado from a guy last fall ( 05 1700) with about 6400 miles on it. Ditched the AIS and am wondering ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
JakePaes: Don't worry about the valves.... I have put thousands of miles on 3 different Yamaha. One V Star 1100 ...Looking for a mechanic I can trust

9 posts, last by:

JakePaes

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/24/2013, 6 replies
Subject: A little weekend R&R
Jonesie05:

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
cike: zanesfield, is that on the north side of the tripple nickle?A little weekend R&R

7 posts, last by:

cike

In: Miscellaneous, 5/24/2013, 11 replies
Subject: Warden's Latest Graffiti
jeckes: Just got them in the mail and on. Thanks Jim!:)You do excellent work! And yeah, I know the little dot is missing in the R:angry: My wife already pointed it out:blush: [img ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
cike: Warden: I guess i'm not sending you a PM, it says I am forbiden. so maybe you can send me a pm with a ...Warden's Latest Graffiti

12 posts, last by:

cike

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Tour Pack Find
Stephini3: I went shopping today for photography props and found a tour pack for $20.00. I walked out of the store with it. Now that means more money to spend on other items for the bike. :)

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
BigCountry: I agree with davej, gotta see some pics. That's an amazing deal! Wish I could find some like that.Tour Pack Find

6 posts, last by:

BigCountry

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/24/2013, 19 replies
Subject: Friday Nite Music
t0rqed: I feeling this 2nite http://youtu.be/EgaxYEsEVVY B)

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
SCroadie: Might I interject some good ol southern rock....:woohoo: http://youtu.be/Tel7yXwtXI8 http://youtu.be/eHGMCbVC5_UFriday Nite Music

20 posts, last by:

SCroadie

In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Stratoliner Front Wheel?
Uno979: Yes that's right! It is very much a clean front wheel for UNDER $120!!! Free Shipping!! I would grab it but my $$ is tied up on down payment for a home.. I hope someone on this forum grabs it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Stratoliner-Roadliner-Front-Rim-/151049653948?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232b42cebc&vxp=mtr

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
tdor54: Don't need any special mods to make it fit. The wheel will bolt right up to your bike. You need to use ...Stratoliner Front Wheel?

8 posts, last by:

tdor54

In: Bolt Ons, 5/2/2013, 27 replies
Subject: trailer hitch template arrived
HEAVY METAL: I want to give a special thanks to grayphart for going the extra distance and sending me a template for making trailer hitch for my 03' road*. the template arrived today and the wifey told me to get me ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
HEAVY METAL: More to come.... :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:trailer hitch template arrived

28 posts, last by:

HEAVY METAL

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 5 replies
Subject: HotRods re-BUILD Thread
HotRodRStar: Hey all, way past due for getting this thread started, however the excuse is work has been keeping me busy, so as much as I want my Roadie on the road again, work pays for the mods :woohoo: I was ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
HotRodRStar: Nope, gonna be easier to modify the shock. Lop off the eye and put a U bracket on like the Roadie ...HotRods re-BUILD Thread

6 posts, last by:

HotRodRStar

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 848 replies
Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9
Darn: OK folks, I talked it over with Scootergirl, I think we can throw an awesome M&G here in Green Bay with a day ride up to and around Door County including some awesome rustic roads along lake Michigan (probably ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Jonesie05: Dirty thirty only works after a few bud light.......2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9

849 posts, last by:

Jonesie05

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/24/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Memorial Day weekend music
ultrastar: This was written in 1965 it's a little redneck but still it's a great song

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
JimH: With thanks and gratitude to all who have served this country from the beginning to now,God bless ...Memorial Day weekend music

8 posts, last by:

JimH

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 29 replies
Subject: Carb cough and backfire
Warden: Help. I'm 50 miles into a 300 mile ride and my bike starts coughing when I hit a all bump. Then, I get into a construction zone and slow down. Hitting the throttle to gain speed again the bike just ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Warden: If I have the same problem in tomorrow I'll try the direct route. I keep a 2' length of fuel ...Carb cough and backfire

30 posts, last by:

Warden

In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Hard Bag mounts
Wewalaw: Ok experts I need some input. Scooter76 hooked me up with a great set of OEM hard bags. And it was our belief they would mount to my OEM leather bag mounts. Well they do not match my OEM mounts. Will ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Warden: Reply sent!Hard Bag mounts

6 posts, last by:

Warden

In: Tech Tips, 4/2/2013, 35 replies
Subject: Erbman02 Crankvent filter special done with Pics!!
JakePaes: After mounting my crankvent down low on under my K&N filter it happened just like everyone said, I got oil all on the side of my bike. I went to Autozone yesterday and for $9 I did the Erbman02 special ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
JakePaes: It's a great mod and I wanted to give the credit where it was due when I originally posted this. I love ...Erbman02 Crankvent filter special done with Pics!!

36 posts, last by:

JakePaes

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/24/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Formula 1 At Monaco
t0rqed: When i hit the lotto about 10 times I'm a watch the race on my yacht in the harbor and drink champagne with my pinky out. :laugh:

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
JimH: +1 on the F1 :)Formula 1 At Monaco

4 posts, last by:

JimH

In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 1 reply
Subject: quick release backrest luggage rack.
smokescreens: Anyone have one that they want to part with? I put in the vaca time for the green bay M&G and could use it to bring some "GOODIES" with me.

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
blue_star: Bump. :)quick release backrest luggage rack.

2 posts, last by:

blue_star

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 31 replies
Subject: Garage space -or- what would you trade the R* for?
PhatRJ: I would love one of these, only problem I have: Car = 18'9" Garage = 18'10" That's a half inch on both sides! ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Martorious: Trade? No, the roadie isn't going anywhere. Lots of things I'd like to have. '68 camaro SS, RV-8, Diesel ...Garage space -or- what would you trade the R* for?

32 posts, last by:

Martorious

In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/24/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Free R* modified RK right nacelle half
GreenMachine: I replaced my scratched right side Road King nacelle half, so I thought I would pass it along if anyone is interested. It has some good scratches on it so it would mostly be a candidate for someone interested ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
GreenMachine: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: OK, out2lunch, how about you? It's all picked up just waiting for someone to ...Free R* modified RK right nacelle half

9 posts, last by:

GreenMachine

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 9 replies
Subject: iPhone Mount
MartyN8677: There are so many out there. Don't want to spend more than I need to but don't want junk either. Can anyone recommend a good handlebar mount for my iphone that you have had good success with? Thanks.

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Dr_Bob: +1 on Ram Mount. I've had mine a couple of years, fits any phone out there with the different models.iPhone Mount

10 posts, last by:

Dr_Bob

In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear?
Sawtooth: Hi Folks, forgive the NOOB question, I did try a search. When I introduced myself a couple of days ago I said that my rear tire is almost completely worn on the left but almost brand new on the right. ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Curt: Guess you do equal of both. Me I like right turns and some times plan my route with them cause ya can ...Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear?

9 posts, last by:

Curt

In: Introductions, 5/24/2013, 17 replies
Subject: South Texas
St.Ranger: How's it going everybody?! My name is Noel and I live in Edcouch, Texas. I've been lurking around this site for about 2 and a half months now and decided to join. I've had my star for about 2 months ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
wild_mac: :welcome:South Texas

18 posts, last by:

wild_mac

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/7/2013, 23 replies
Subject: Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country
shane8813: Hello My Fellow Roadies.Full dis-closer before I begin, I've had a few to drink. Well maybe just more than a few, but who's counting. Anyway, I put up my Memorial Day and ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
twowheeltherapy: God bless our troops, past present and future. Our country is great because of you.Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country

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twowheeltherapy

In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Help with an HD starting problem
Wewalaw: I know it's not R* related but I have a friend that needs help and I can't figure it out. 98 Road King, fuel injected 30,000 miles, stock everyting, will not start. Getting fuel, getting spark, enging ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
backinthesaddle: Crankshaft sensor possibly. On the twin cam it is located next to the oil filter. I don't know if the ...Help with an HD starting problem

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backinthesaddle

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/24/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Installing tach now, few questions first
Loco Gringo: 1. Should I cut the clips off of the pos and neg to my coils, solder them with the tach wires and crimp them with the new clips supplied? 2. Should I install both pos and neg to the same coil? Or, pos ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Loco Gringo: Sk, considering some of the great advice that you personally have given me, Im really glad I could help ...Installing tach now, few questions first

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Loco Gringo

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 40 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
rox: Went for a ride on the 04 RS tonight and experienced a front end issue. At most any speed if I sway the bike from side to side I feel what I describe as a grind. It happens both left and right sway. I ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
SKWEARpeg: If it's laying over, and touching the stops without bouncing, and when it's traveling to the stop, you ...Front end feeling

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SKWEARpeg

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/23/2013, 31 replies
Subject: another Cody update
Cody: well guys this week was my last therapy session, I went to the doctors on my birthday and he said I was doing much better than most of his other patients it has been 4 months since my amputee, and he said ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
JimH: I would bet that you can do whatever you tell yourself you can do,now just go do it.There was a line ...another Cody update

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JimH

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/24/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Wiring Diagrams for 1999-2013 Roadstar
gfolkert: Hey, just so you all know. I've finally gotten a hold of 2008-2013 wiring diagrams and the 2008-2013 service manual (LIT-11616-21-68). The Service Manual is not in a good digital format, but I do have ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
blue_star: All right, now it's all showing up. Don't know why I had to go thru all that to get it but it's there ...Wiring Diagrams for 1999-2013 Roadstar

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