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In: Miscellaneous, 11/21/2009, 6 replies
Subject: Winter in Chicago
blue v twin: This is why I love living in the Midwest, Took my last ride of 2009 on it this morning... NOW IT'S ASLEEP TIL APRIL 2010ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ:laugh:laugh::laugh:

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
chief802: Not me, I refuse to give up. My girl sits in an attached garage so it never gets below 40 degrees. I ...Winter in Chicago

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chief802

In: Technical Discussions, 8/24/2009, 65 replies
Subject: Fuel pump removal (opinions)
vwtech0: Thinking of removing the fuel pump, but I wanted opinions of Roadie owners that have done the different mods. The suzuki float change seems to be the same for all mods, so I don't think that will be an ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Roadkill1962: Again, each bike is different, but I'm using the stock petcock & a $5.99 CarQuest fuel filter with ...Fuel pump removal (opinions)

66 posts, last by:

Roadkill1962

In: Bike Talk, 11/21/2009, 3 replies
Subject: All my bike mods on vide
RoadstarmikeNJ: Hey all you roadies, I finally got my bike complete and would love to hear everyone's feedback. Enjoy the video and my bike and post your comments. Here is the video link for my ;youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj6CJpYlrrc

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
CPORetired: Bike looks GOOD congrats on a nice ride :) B) B)All my bike mods on vide

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CPORetired

In: Bike Talk, 11/17/2009, 7 replies
Subject: Tires Were the problem
ZoomZoom: Last night, in desperation, I posted the poor handling of my new ride (R*). Your responses hit the right diagnosis -Tire pressure. I first checked air pressure, which was barely 10 psi. After airing ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
scottw: Well i can speak for the dunlop 404 is rec by yamaha in the yamaha factory svc manual for my 06 silverado ...Tires Were the problem

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scottw

In: Introductions, 11/16/2009, 24 replies
Subject: Hey - New to rsc.
Freeze: Howdy. I have been riding my 2001 1600cc for about a year now and I love riding this machine. My road star is my sixth bike and by far my favorite. I have looked over many of the tech articles and finally ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Stocked: :welcome: FreezeHey - New to rsc.

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Stocked

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 8/2/2007, 255 replies
Subject: What's your occupation
Big Bear: Probably been asked before, but here goes, what do you do for work? Me first. I'm a driver/glorified gopher for a plumbing/fountain installation co. If you have seen the centennial park fountain, or ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Stocked: Surf Shop/Skate shop gopher, Wendy's, Subway, Bumper Car ride operator, Roller Coaster ride operator, ...What's your occupation

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Stocked

In: Bike Talk, 10/5/2009, 3 replies
Subject: Royal Star Trunk
Roadstarnewbie2009: Has anyone mounted the Royal Star Venture trunk on a Roadstar??? I think it is the best looking trunk out there. Nice rounded lines and not at all boxy looking. I want to have an easy on/off option for ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
pvrider: You Rang !!!?? I attached the Royal Star Midnight Venture Hard Saddlebags & Mounts on my Road Star about ...Royal Star Trunk

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pvrider

In: Bike Talk, 11/21/2009
Subject: Stage 1 Exhaust Modification
scotth1116: Hey Everyone, I just did drilled out my pipes. I left the cones in and drilled 3 holes in each pipe. It sounds great! I'll probably do a fourth hole in the spring. Feel free to write me if you have ...
Stage 1 Exhaust Modification

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scotth1116

In: Introductions, 11/19/2009, 28 replies
Subject: New to the Roadies Clinic
Grizzly4444: Haven't been on a bike for better than 25 years....midlife crisis struck ....bit the bullet and bought a 03 Road Star and haven't looked back...next best thing was finding the Road Star Clinic....wow..I'm ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Schism: A big hello and welcome from Montreal, Go Habs Go! Ooops, sorry it's stronger than me, what i meant to ...New to the Roadies Clinic

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Schism

In: Miscellaneous, 11/21/2009, 13 replies
Subject: Changing look of the bags!!!
CPORetired: Well with the prices of bags :ohmy: and the limited number in brown that I like, I finally decided to try to change the looks of an old set that I had laying around from an old bike. So thought I would ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
jamie99roadstar: And now it quit again :angry: :censored:Changing look of the bags!!!

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jamie99roadstar

In: Miscellaneous, 7/16/2009, 51 replies
Subject: Support the clinic
Flashback: Help us keep the show going if you can, and to all that have contributed in the past.....Thanks...:)

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
WUWU20: Kicked my part in, thanks for the page...great info and peoples.Support the clinic

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WUWU20

In: Body/Frame, 11/21/2009, 9 replies
Subject: Opinions on triple tree cover...
Mr_Shamrock: Ok I finally received the triple tree cover I ordered off of eBay. It is actually for a HD Fatboy or Heritage, but I wanted to see if it would fit a R*. I was aiming for something to cover the exposed ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
jamie99roadstar: Yup, the black ruined it for me also. Now, if you painted your tins black...Opinions on triple tree cover...

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jamie99roadstar

In: Technical Discussions, 11/14/2009, 13 replies
Subject: Projectile vomiting! (Extreme carb puking)
VinceJE: Rode from the Houston area to Kerrville (about 250mi) a few days ago to ride the 3-sisters in the TX hill country. (AWESOME ride by the way) The weather was mild, about 70 all day. I shut her down when ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
scottw: Well,there goes my theory shotall to hell/LOL!!!!!!! Most have stated their bikes puck on hot restart ...Projectile vomiting! (Extreme carb puking)

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scottw

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 11/21/2009, 4 replies
Subject: Foggy Lights
20Penny: Have any of you guys ever tried to clear up a foggy headlight cover on a car? My wife's has done this and I know there are people/kits that do it but just wondering how it works and how good of results ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
CPORetired: I got mine at advanced auto, quite a while ago, not sure on price but I know I did not pay more than ...Foggy Lights

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CPORetired

In: Bike Talk, 11/21/2009, 1 reply
Subject: Opinion on Rinehart exhaust
nickgadman: Been doing some research for a couple months now and i think i have settled on rinehart pipes. Got a 06 roadie. anyone have these pipes or any insight into this product. My harley buddies love theres and ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Flashback: I think "poprivet" uses them and had some good comments about them...Opinion on Rinehart exhaust

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Flashback

In: Maintenance, 11/21/2009, 2 replies
Subject: Tire Question
20Penny: I noticed today that the front tire of my 06 R* is scalloped pretty good. Is this a reason in itself to put on a new tire or is it just if it makes the handling bad? I recently bought this bike used ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
20Penny: Yeah, I did check the pressures when I bought it and they were low. Damage was already done when I got ...Tire Question

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20Penny

In: Bike Talk, 11/12/2009, 38 replies
Subject: Show us your bike cave
DUGLDUIT: I build it just for me and my bikes my get away

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Mr_Shamrock: 960 square foot...thats bigger than my first house! Good luck and make sure you take pictures of the ...Show us your bike cave

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Mr_Shamrock

In: Bike Talk, 11/21/2009, 12 replies
Subject: Air Filter: A neat trick
ZoomZoom: Hi: My air filter was dirty,greasy and looked very grey. Blowing air was not an option because the filter was clogged with a mixture of oil and gas. I called my Yamaha dealer but he did not have one in ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Flashback: :lol: reminds me of the time I put my wire wheel hubcaps in the dishwasher...It worked great...:lol:Air Filter: A neat trick

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Flashback

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 11/20/2009, 10 replies
Subject: Chrome ...
Gram: Its not what you think :) Just want to see who out there has tried Google's new Chrome browser and what you think of it. I have started using it a lot lately and once I got used to its very different ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Silverado: Gram, I have been running Chrome for a few months now. I have to maintain IE because the company forces ...Chrome ...

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Silverado

In: Pics of My Ride, 10/27/2009, 13 replies
Subject: a couple o pics of my roadie
onry: heres a few older pics of my bike

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
jamie99roadstar: I see it.a couple o pics of my roadie

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jamie99roadstar

In: Miscellaneous, 11/20/2009, 48 replies
Subject: A new "Darkside" video...
BigBoyinMS: This is one of the better ones. The guy is riding a Vulcan 2000 with a Goodyear Triple Tread.

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
MS1700: HA a dealer ain't going to be happy about you putting on a tire that will last over 30K miles, Soon ...A new "Darkside" video...

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MS1700

In: Miscellaneous, 11/21/2009, 8 replies
Subject: Stock mirrors
Big Bear: Looking for a set for a buddy of mine. He is riding an old (83) Virago that we resurrected from dead. The Virago also uses the silly LHT mirror on the brake side too. This would be a budget friendly request ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
jamie99roadstar: Can you just imagine...:laugh: No, hypothetically, I might be painting (again)and need a ...Stock mirrors

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jamie99roadstar

In: Technical Discussions, 11/20/2009, 14 replies
Subject: Oil Pressure gauge - Mr. Tidy's Tips? Help!
Shoshin: Hi everyone, I've decided to go with an oil pressure gauge as outlined in the Tech Articles by Mr. Tidy. I'm a bit stuck in that the shopping list calls for a 10 mm banjo fitting, but the bolt is an ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Curt: Thanks! Me too but there is still taxes to be paid on it. :censored:Oil Pressure gauge - Mr. Tidy's Tips? Help!

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Curt

In: Miscellaneous, 11/15/2009, 2 replies
Subject: International Motorcycle Show - Dallas
Craig: I went to the International Motorcycle Show in Dallas today. What a waste of $15.00. I should have just threw it down the crapper. I haven't been in a few years. I am not sure if it is the bad economy ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
ultrastar: I went to the international motorcycle show here in CA and I have to agree with Craig it was weak ...International Motorcycle Show - Dallas

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ultrastar

In: Pics of My Ride, 11/19/2009, 18 replies
Subject: Hi, just to say hi!!!!!
ramon2: Just to let you know that we keep the good work!!! here some pics.

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
jamie99roadstar: NOW FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice looking bike. B)Hi, just to say hi!!!!!

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jamie99roadstar

In: Miscellaneous, 11/21/2009, 3 replies
Subject: bobby2407 ???
WUWU20: Anybody know this member?? he has some pipes for sale in the classifieds and I can't get a repley from the guy, I've sent him 2 pm's and he's read them but no return....any ideas??

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Greysnake: I sent him a PM back on the 7th of the month and never heard anything.A little courtesy goes a long way. ...bobby2407 ???

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Greysnake

In: Miscellaneous, 11/21/2009, 8 replies
Subject: Full Circle
thebru: I've owned a 73' Guzzi since 75'. I helped raise my niece since she was born. Used to ride her to pre-school on the Guze when she was 3. She has ridden on it since then. At eight she burned her leg on ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Big Dawg: Yes, very cool, Bru. I've always wanted to ride one of those but have never had the chance. BDFull Circle

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Big Dawg

In: Technical Discussions, 11/21/2009, 1 reply
Subject: replacement Throttle Sleeve?
Busta: Anyone know where I can buy a replacement throttle sleeve? I destroyed mine while removing the ISO grips. I am in the middle of changing over to 14 inch apes, with white coke bottle grips. Going for a ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Greysnake: Some independent cycle shops sell them. If Clifford is on here he might have one in stock.replacement Throttle Sleeve?

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Greysnake

In: Maintenance, 11/11/2009, 14 replies
Subject: Rocker Arm Adjustment
Rayjay: Over the last weekend I installed my Hi-velocity ported heads with Singh Grooves, Wiseco HC pistons and new car lifters suggested here. The bike runs great and is noticeably faster to me. :woohoo: I ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Hotelfox: Just a quick two cents, when I had the competition valve spring installed on the CHICKEN the noise went ...Rocker Arm Adjustment

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Hotelfox

In: Bike Talk, 11/9/2009, 22 replies
Subject: Another Ape Question
Gerdes15: Alright, I am fairly new to the Roadstar scene, but have been around motorcycles for some time now. I would like to run a set of short ape hangers on the stock 2” risers (12”-13”). My question is what ...

Latest reply, 11/21/2009
Roadkill1962: Dunno if this link to his PM works, but if not, just look down at the bottom of the screen where it lists ...Another Ape Question

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Roadkill1962

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