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Tricky Air Ride Users by USAFretired	10	517	2013/05/19 00:22 by HotRodRStar
Can smeone enlighten me on " AIS" ? by Jim West Pa	3	172	2013/05/18 15:59 by greyphart
Transmission slips out of gear by Knowseeker	7	353	2013/05/18 15:33 by Jim West Pa
motor swap by trykenator [Page: 1,2,3]	24	1468	2013/05/18 07:57 by Erbman02
cold starts by smokescreens [Page: 1,2,3]	26	619	2013/05/17 19:15 by davej
Only Fuel Gauge Erratic by Schweeet Daddy T [Page: 1,2]	12	281	2013/05/17 08:03 by Ashley
'06 Tranny(?) issue. by Jim West Pa	4	115	2013/05/16 14:51 by Jim West Pa
Cant stop smiling! by k9suki [Page: 1,2]	20	606	2013/05/16 01:14 by Tug
Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes by Starship [Page: 1,2,3]	21	732	2013/05/15 22:49 by GNR10
Outer Timing Cover by Roady	4	120	2013/05/15 11:54 by takehikes
Gone pumpless, what to do with enricher cable? by Callred [Page: 1,2,3]	28	772	2013/05/15 08:34 by Callred
Needs Some Help My Friends by shane8813	10	280	2013/05/14 21:16 by Curt
Disconecting throttle cables from grip. Help by wolf creek willie	2	87	2013/05/14 20:57 by Stevie
2001 Roadstar Blowing oil out carb and exhaust by caroadstar [Page: 1,2]	11	442	2013/05/13 21:01 by USAFretired
HELP!! Fuel or fire?! by signal20k9 [Page: 1...9,10,11]	105	4568	2013/05/13 16:10 by SKWEARpeg
Pumpless Check List by Mr_Shamrock [Page: 1...4,5,6]	56	2371	2013/05/12 21:03 by Mr_Shamrock
Hitting Reserve Early by Wheatbrook	5	209	2013/05/12 18:02 by smokescreens
thinking about a new mod. (gunna hurt the wallet) by smokescreens	10	393	2013/05/12 14:00 by Stevie
2000 Road Star #2 Cyl. missfire / intake cough. by Capt. [Page: 1...6,7,8]	80	8455	2013/05/12 11:24 by Vette468
Oil Pressure Relief valve by Sarg2196 [Page: 1,2]	11	346	2013/05/11 17:01 by texasscott1

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In: Jetting, 5/16/2013, 9 replies Subject: Carb DIAPHRAM... Vette468: Ive checked for Air leaks and i dont have one can Anybody explain how the Diaphram moves when you Twist the Throttle... Im wondeein if mines ok i cleaned it once and it seemed to Move better "before ... Latest reply, 5/19/2013 evillaleon: Hey vette check your accelerator pump. Mine is binding due to wear. The bad thing is that is the cavitie, ...Carb DIAPHRAM... 10 posts, last by: evillaleon In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 6 replies Subject: Burn cable Meitemark: I had just changed the front fork with Race tech and emulators and was going for a trip. Started the bike and some smoke came from left blinker. Stopped at once and the blue cable from left blinker down ... Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Meitemark: Yes ,I will. But it was 15 amp on the headlight fuse from before. I am putting on Gonzo’s Headlight ...Burn cable 7 posts, last by: Meitemark In: Maintenance, 4/26/2013, 25 replies Subject: Moving to cast tires from spokes on a 1600 gkirk2000: Hello folks! I hope many of you have been able to get out and ride...weather up here in Toronto has been a little cold, to say the least, although I'm hoping to get out this weekend. I need to change ... Latest reply, 5/19/2013 tdor54: I have a front cast wheel for sale. It comes with a good tire, brake rotors and bearings.I had to reuse ...Moving to cast tires from spokes on a 1600 26 posts, last by: tdor54 In: Pics of My Ride, 5/18/2013, 7 replies Subject: daughter wants to ride cike: don't want to sound like I descriminate against girls but I don't know how else to say it. What would you do if your daughter wanted to learn to ride? My daughter is 23 and has been riding on the back ... Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Robb721: Honestly....I think your being an overprotective parent..one thing children need is positive reinforcement ...daughter wants to ride 8 posts, last by: Robb721 In: Pics of My Ride, 5/19/2013 Subject: "caps" Meitemark: Where can I get caps for the fork? thanks "caps" new topic by: Meitemark In: Miscellaneous, 5/15/2013, 11 replies Subject: hi from New Zealand Aussie John: we have been here now for 10 days in the south island and loveing every minute,we will travel to the home of the fastest indian next tuesday approximatly 6 hours south of Christchurch and very cold at ... Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Aussie John: Will have some pics when I return to Oz,and mabe some Indian souvenieres from the museum where Burt's ...hi from New Zealand 12 posts, last by: Aussie John In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 9 replies Subject: Austin 400 Tigers67: Aussie V8 Supercars racing in Austin Texas this weekend if anyones interested :) :woohoo: :woohoo: Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Aussie John: We get the cars in July and Im taking a week off to watch,we have freinds coming from NZ as well so it ...Austin 400 10 posts, last by: Aussie John In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 1 reply Subject: This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer BuffaloRider: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1139/#tabs That is, if you still shave Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Robb721: this is useless....I eat so much bacon I already exude it's smokey aroma....I'll buy the cheap $2 shaving ...This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer 2 posts, last by: Robb721 In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 2 replies Subject: Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT?? Signguy: Can't I just make my own flange covers and plug? Seems easy Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Signguy: Why not aluminum? I have some 1/8" aluminum just laying aroundHomemade AIS REMOVAL KIT?? 3 posts, last by: Signguy In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 10 replies Subject: Tricky Air Ride Users USAFretired: Have a question for those who have or had the Tricky Air ride shock. How much pressure did you ride with in the shock? Did you ride with the shock maxed out? Thanks, Pat Latest reply, 5/19/2013 HotRodRStar: Pat, I am working on a "new" solution for rear air suspension. Have the part on order and playing the ...Tricky Air Ride Users 11 posts, last by: HotRodRStar In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 7 replies Subject: Looking for a fairing! Warden: I bought a very rough fairing from a member here. Very rough and not something I'm going to try to salvage. The deal was legit, just more work than I want to tackle. But putting just that on the ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Warden: Great. And PM me with a price.Looking for a fairing! 8 posts, last by: Warden In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 33 replies Subject: What do you think about while you are riding? mrjeff: On our recent road trip we had many miles to think about things and because our bike communicators don't work very good at highway speeds we had a lot of quiet time for thoughtful reflection. At one of ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Edge51: + 1 mostly...but sometimes I think about work,annual ride to a destination,things I see along the ...What do you think about while you are riding? 34 posts, last by: Edge51 In: Body/Frame, 5/18/2013, 32 replies Subject: roadstar chop-west coast inspired Sntcareers: I have been a lurker for years, finally pulled the trigger on modding my 06 1700. I sent my stock frame off to Ardcore Choppers in Indianapolis for all the frame work. Jon was awesome to deal with and ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 USAFretired: Looks nice...roadstar chop-west coast inspired 33 posts, last by: USAFretired In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/14/2013, 6 replies Subject: Turn Signal Issues shane8813: I changed out all my blinkers to clear lenses and changed the bulbs out to amber.The front ones were pretty corroded and had to break the bulbs to get them out. I cleaned the contacts and replaced them ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 jd750ace: Very common problem with the fronts corroding. The lens seal is a piece of crap. +1 on the corroded ...Turn Signal Issues 7 posts, last by: jd750ace In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 34 replies Subject: Caught in the rain Scooter76: So, I'm getting off work a little early. The entire day is some beautiful 80+ weather. I'm excited to take the bike to the BMV, which is barely 5 miles from me to get it registered. Well, silly me forgot ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Ratl: Nice looking bike Scoot. I like the windshields 'cause I got tired of the road debris getting thrown ...Caught in the rain 35 posts, last by: Ratl In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 14 replies Subject: Honda Road Star! WHAT? Curt: And how do you get custom tires? Geeez he doesn't even know what bike he has.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/3813490717.html Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Duckkarl: Did anyone notice the 15 1/2 foot ape hangers?? You have to have some long arms for that.Honda Road Star! WHAT? 15 posts, last by: Duckkarl In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 13 replies Subject: Very Heavy Fuel Consumption Schweeet Daddy T: My fuel consumption is ridiculous... 17mpg and this with no mods on the bike except a half of stage one gutting of the stock pipes. I say half because I only removed the rear cone and drilled through ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Ratl: This is what he posted above ratl. It works out to 16.9 mpg. Wow. Did you bother to read my ...Very Heavy Fuel Consumption 14 posts, last by: Ratl In: Miscellaneous, 5/14/2013, 33 replies Subject: Some of Warden's handy work... Mr_Shamrock: Got some decals from Warden the other day. He does some really nice work!!!!! So nice I have another order already placed. Check out the nice RSC decal... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 HEAVY METAL: Yes I would like a R.S.C. registered member sticker,and maybe one that say's HEAVY METAL. tried to p.m. ...Some of Warden's handy work... 34 posts, last by: HEAVY METAL In: Pics of My Ride, 5/7/2013, 15 replies Subject: Added one more thing to the stereo Bryan76: Just got this amp to complete my stereo system. I wanna make sure I can hear the stereo over my pipes!:laugh: Is it bad that my 05 Frontier still has a stock stereo system with one of the speakers blown?!?!?!! ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 brianis: i have the exact same speakers on my star I installed the uniq cycles 300 watt amp have had no issues ...Added one more thing to the stereo 16 posts, last by: brianis In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 794 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, 5/18/2013 smokescreens: Same as cike for me. I have shift change paperwork in as we speak, if it goes thru and i get on days ...2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9 795 posts, last by: smokescreens In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 36 replies Subject: Road Star Clinic Gear and Accessories? Ricohoc: Latest reply, 5/18/2013 roadiemort: http://www.cafepress.ca/+xs650+t-shirtsRoad Star Clinic Gear and Accessories? 37 posts, last by: roadiemort In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 9 replies Subject: Wife Blames Me... out2lunch: Earlier this year my 18 year old bought an '06 Honda CBR600Fi4. Of course, I'm secretly thinking, great I have a regular riding buddy, but my wife has been beating my A$$ about this. It's not like ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Ratl: Our kids listen to us way more than most people think. Riding with you will teach him how you ride ...Wife Blames Me... 10 posts, last by: Ratl In: Pics of My Ride, 5/18/2013, 14 replies Subject: I am stoked!!! DAVECS1: Well after 4 hours of machining adjusting swearing and other various garage rolling disasters, I was rewarded for my persistence. When I sat this thing down off the lift, I just about melted. I don't know ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Ratl: Don't worry about the butt getting sore...it'll be a short ride without the tank. :laugh:I am stoked!!! 15 posts, last by: Ratl In: Jetting, 5/15/2013, 11 replies Subject: puff out the intake 0884dg: Ok guys it might be here already but im new so please tell me where to look. If after idling for a bit, you crack the throttle pretty hard it will puff out the intake. Sounds like and think I can kill ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 0884dg: No intake leak so went with my gut. Got the 37.5 pilot jet and new bowl gasket. Wasvable to the set ...puff out the intake 12 posts, last by: 0884dg In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 2 replies Subject: Fella almost wrecked his bike today. Martorious: We went to see the new Star Trek today. We were in Steph's Durango so she was driving. On the way home on hwy 37 south out of Martinsville which is a 4 lane divided road. Steph sees a group of three or ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Martorious: Ahem..yes, and as far as the movie, I liked it, though I know a lot of ST purists will cry and ...Fella almost wrecked his bike today. 3 posts, last by: Martorious In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 23 replies Subject: the latest crop of walmartians ultrastar: And this is why I will not step foot into a Walmart http://beartales.me/2013/01/14/the-latest-crop-of-walmartians/ Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Capt.Kirk: Never, never see that type of crap at my local Wally World. Tells us davej, what did you wear to Wal-Mart ...the latest crop of walmartians 24 posts, last by: Capt.Kirk In: Jetting, 5/15/2013, 23 replies Subject: possible carb issue phuturepharmd: Hello all. I recently bought a used 2004 roadstar xv1700. I am having an issue with the bike. When starting the bike, I turn on full choke. It starts up fine. After a couple minutes I switch to half choke. ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 phuturepharmd: i also noted that the main jet was labeled 175. the other jets had no markings on them.possible carb issue 24 posts, last by: phuturepharmd In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 6 replies Subject: Wife's having a yard sale Stevie: She's got a metric sht ton of stuff out there I got a ice chest of corona out there, I'm out-selling her 2 to 1 :P Latest reply, 5/18/2013 brown91redcam: Sounds like a great day for all!:laugh:Wife's having a yard sale 7 posts, last by: brown91redcam In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013 Subject: all day concert rib judging beer tasting sappermech: Having good time diamond REO just finishing up Benny Wilson is next.got rained on and I'm driving so no beer for me but a nice time in kingsport tn next year y'all come down its called racks by the tracks. ... all day concert rib judging beer tasting new topic by: sappermech In: Miscellaneous, 3/15/2013, 197 replies Subject: MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production Irish_Artist: Final price is $30.00 for Short Sleeves and $36.00 For Long Sleeves I'm ordering 5 extras of the RSC Shirts left available, Let me know if you want one. _________________________________________________ Alrighty ... Latest reply, 5/18/2013 Darn*: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :woohoo: :woohoo: ...MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production 198 posts, last by: Darn

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In: Jetting, 5/16/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Carb DIAPHRAM...
Vette468: Ive checked for Air leaks and i dont have one can Anybody explain how the Diaphram moves when you Twist the Throttle... Im wondeein if mines ok i cleaned it once and it seemed to Move better "before ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
evillaleon: Hey vette check your accelerator pump. Mine is binding due to wear. The bad thing is that is the cavitie, ...Carb DIAPHRAM...

10 posts, last by:

evillaleon

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Burn cable
Meitemark: I had just changed the front fork with Race tech and emulators and was going for a trip. Started the bike and some smoke came from left blinker. Stopped at once and the blue cable from left blinker down ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Meitemark: Yes ,I will. But it was 15 amp on the headlight fuse from before. I am putting on Gonzo’s Headlight ...Burn cable

7 posts, last by:

Meitemark

In: Maintenance, 4/26/2013, 25 replies
Subject: Moving to cast tires from spokes on a 1600
gkirk2000: Hello folks! I hope many of you have been able to get out and ride...weather up here in Toronto has been a little cold, to say the least, although I'm hoping to get out this weekend. I need to change ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
tdor54: I have a front cast wheel for sale. It comes with a good tire, brake rotors and bearings.I had to reuse ...Moving to cast tires from spokes on a 1600

26 posts, last by:

tdor54

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/18/2013, 7 replies
Subject: daughter wants to ride
cike: don't want to sound like I descriminate against girls but I don't know how else to say it. What would you do if your daughter wanted to learn to ride? My daughter is 23 and has been riding on the back ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Robb721: Honestly....I think your being an overprotective parent..one thing children need is positive reinforcement ...daughter wants to ride

8 posts, last by:

Robb721

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/19/2013
Subject: "caps"
Meitemark: Where can I get caps for the fork? thanks
"caps"

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Meitemark

In: Miscellaneous, 5/15/2013, 11 replies
Subject: hi from New Zealand
Aussie John: we have been here now for 10 days in the south island and loveing every minute,we will travel to the home of the fastest indian next tuesday approximatly 6 hours south of Christchurch and very cold at ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Aussie John: Will have some pics when I return to Oz,and mabe some Indian souvenieres from the museum where Burt's ...hi from New Zealand

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Aussie John

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Austin 400
Tigers67: Aussie V8 Supercars racing in Austin Texas this weekend if anyones interested :) :woohoo: :woohoo:

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Aussie John: We get the cars in July and Im taking a week off to watch,we have freinds coming from NZ as well so it ...Austin 400

10 posts, last by:

Aussie John

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 1 reply
Subject: This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer
BuffaloRider: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1139/#tabs That is, if you still shave

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Robb721: this is useless....I eat so much bacon I already exude it's smokey aroma....I'll buy the cheap $2 shaving ...This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer

2 posts, last by:

Robb721

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??
Signguy: Can't I just make my own flange covers and plug? Seems easy

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Signguy: Why not aluminum? I have some 1/8" aluminum just laying aroundHomemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??

3 posts, last by:

Signguy

In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Tricky Air Ride Users
USAFretired: Have a question for those who have or had the Tricky Air ride shock. How much pressure did you ride with in the shock? Did you ride with the shock maxed out? Thanks, Pat

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
HotRodRStar: Pat, I am working on a "new" solution for rear air suspension. Have the part on order and playing the ...Tricky Air Ride Users

11 posts, last by:

HotRodRStar

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Looking for a fairing!
Warden: I bought a very rough fairing from a member here. Very rough and not something I'm going to try to salvage. The deal was legit, just more work than I want to tackle. But putting just that on the ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Warden: Great. And PM me with a price.Looking for a fairing!

8 posts, last by:

Warden

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 33 replies
Subject: What do you think about while you are riding?
mrjeff: On our recent road trip we had many miles to think about things and because our bike communicators don't work very good at highway speeds we had a lot of quiet time for thoughtful reflection. At one of ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Edge51: + 1 mostly...but sometimes I think about work,annual ride to a destination,things I see along the ...What do you think about while you are riding?

34 posts, last by:

Edge51

In: Body/Frame, 5/18/2013, 32 replies
Subject: roadstar chop-west coast inspired
Sntcareers: I have been a lurker for years, finally pulled the trigger on modding my 06 1700. I sent my stock frame off to Ardcore Choppers in Indianapolis for all the frame work. Jon was awesome to deal with and ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
USAFretired: Looks nice...roadstar chop-west coast inspired

33 posts, last by:

USAFretired

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/14/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Turn Signal Issues
shane8813: I changed out all my blinkers to clear lenses and changed the bulbs out to amber.The front ones were pretty corroded and had to break the bulbs to get them out. I cleaned the contacts and replaced them ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
jd750ace: Very common problem with the fronts corroding. The lens seal is a piece of crap. +1 on the corroded ...Turn Signal Issues

7 posts, last by:

jd750ace

In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 34 replies
Subject: Caught in the rain
Scooter76: So, I'm getting off work a little early. The entire day is some beautiful 80+ weather. I'm excited to take the bike to the BMV, which is barely 5 miles from me to get it registered. Well, silly me forgot ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Ratl: Nice looking bike Scoot. I like the windshields 'cause I got tired of the road debris getting thrown ...Caught in the rain

35 posts, last by:

Ratl

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Honda Road Star! WHAT?
Curt: And how do you get custom tires? Geeez he doesn't even know what bike he has.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/3813490717.html

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Duckkarl: Did anyone notice the 15 1/2 foot ape hangers?? You have to have some long arms for that.Honda Road Star! WHAT?

15 posts, last by:

Duckkarl

In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Very Heavy Fuel Consumption
Schweeet Daddy T: My fuel consumption is ridiculous... 17mpg and this with no mods on the bike except a half of stage one gutting of the stock pipes. I say half because I only removed the rear cone and drilled through ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Ratl: This is what he posted above ratl. It works out to 16.9 mpg. Wow. Did you bother to read my ...Very Heavy Fuel Consumption

14 posts, last by:

Ratl

In: Miscellaneous, 5/14/2013, 33 replies
Subject: Some of Warden's handy work...
Mr_Shamrock: Got some decals from Warden the other day. He does some really nice work!!!!! So nice I have another order already placed. Check out the nice RSC decal...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
HEAVY METAL: Yes I would like a R.S.C. registered member sticker,and maybe one that say's HEAVY METAL. tried to p.m. ...Some of Warden's handy work...

34 posts, last by:

HEAVY METAL

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/7/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Added one more thing to the stereo
Bryan76: Just got this amp to complete my stereo system. I wanna make sure I can hear the stereo over my pipes!:laugh: Is it bad that my 05 Frontier still has a stock stereo system with one of the speakers blown?!?!?!! ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
brianis: i have the exact same speakers on my star I installed the uniq cycles 300 watt amp have had no issues ...Added one more thing to the stereo

16 posts, last by:

brianis

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 794 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, 5/18/2013
smokescreens: Same as cike for me. I have shift change paperwork in as we speak, if it goes thru and i get on days ...2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9

795 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 36 replies
Subject: Road Star Clinic Gear and Accessories?
Ricohoc:

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
roadiemort: http://www.cafepress.ca/+xs650+t-shirtsRoad Star Clinic Gear and Accessories?

37 posts, last by:

roadiemort

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Wife Blames Me...
out2lunch: Earlier this year my 18 year old bought an '06 Honda CBR600Fi4. Of course, I'm secretly thinking, great I have a regular riding buddy, but my wife has been beating my A$$ about this. It's not like ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Ratl: Our kids listen to us way more than most people think. Riding with you will teach him how you ride ...Wife Blames Me...

10 posts, last by:

Ratl

In: Pics of My Ride, 5/18/2013, 14 replies
Subject: I am stoked!!!
DAVECS1: Well after 4 hours of machining adjusting swearing and other various garage rolling disasters, I was rewarded for my persistence. When I sat this thing down off the lift, I just about melted. I don't know ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Ratl: Don't worry about the butt getting sore...it'll be a short ride without the tank. :laugh:I am stoked!!!

15 posts, last by:

Ratl

In: Jetting, 5/15/2013, 11 replies
Subject: puff out the intake
0884dg: Ok guys it might be here already but im new so please tell me where to look. If after idling for a bit, you crack the throttle pretty hard it will puff out the intake. Sounds like and think I can kill ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
0884dg: No intake leak so went with my gut. Got the 37.5 pilot jet and new bowl gasket. Wasvable to the set ...puff out the intake

12 posts, last by:

0884dg

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Fella almost wrecked his bike today.
Martorious: We went to see the new Star Trek today. We were in Steph's Durango so she was driving. On the way home on hwy 37 south out of Martinsville which is a 4 lane divided road. Steph sees a group of three or ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Martorious: Ahem..yes, and as far as the movie, I liked it, though I know a lot of ST purists will cry and ...Fella almost wrecked his bike today.

3 posts, last by:

Martorious

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 23 replies
Subject: the latest crop of walmartians
ultrastar: And this is why I will not step foot into a Walmart http://beartales.me/2013/01/14/the-latest-crop-of-walmartians/

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Capt.Kirk: Never, never see that type of crap at my local Wally World. Tells us davej, what did you wear to Wal-Mart ...the latest crop of walmartians

24 posts, last by:

Capt.Kirk

In: Jetting, 5/15/2013, 23 replies
Subject: possible carb issue
phuturepharmd: Hello all. I recently bought a used 2004 roadstar xv1700. I am having an issue with the bike. When starting the bike, I turn on full choke. It starts up fine. After a couple minutes I switch to half choke. ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
phuturepharmd: i also noted that the main jet was labeled 175. the other jets had no markings on them.possible carb issue

24 posts, last by:

phuturepharmd

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Wife's having a yard sale
Stevie: She's got a metric sh*t ton of stuff out there I got a ice chest of corona out there, I'm out-selling her 2 to 1 :P

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
brown91redcam: Sounds like a great day for all!:laugh:Wife's having a yard sale

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brown91redcam

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013
Subject: all day concert rib judging beer tasting
sappermech: Having good time diamond REO just finishing up Benny Wilson is next.got rained on and I'm driving so no beer for me but a nice time in kingsport tn next year y'all come down its called racks by the tracks. ...
all day concert rib judging beer tasting

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sappermech

In: Miscellaneous, 3/15/2013, 197 replies
Subject: MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production
Irish_Artist: Final price is $30.00 for Short Sleeves and $36.00 For Long Sleeves I'm ordering 5 extras of the RSC Shirts left available, Let me know if you want one. _________________________________________________ Alrighty ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Darn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :woohoo: :woohoo: ...MOTORHEAD T-SHIRTS! Going into Production

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