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Modern day machining! by Dirk R [Page: 1,2]	17	4539	2010/05/27 15:12 by scottw
Quick tire size question? thanks for the help by thumpertattoo [Page: 1,2]	19	6566	2010/05/26 20:23 by rand1965
oil level cold by weldvair [Page: 1,2]	16	5242	2010/05/26 13:22 by takehikes
Synthetic Oils by vwalburn [Page: 1,2,3]	29	9909	2010/05/24 18:43 by scottw
Lifter noise by stroker [Page: 1,2]	18	6512	2010/05/24 07:49 by stroker
Ported Manifolds by SickPig	9	2254	2010/05/22 21:52 by Curt
Cobra Drag Pipes by geoholl	6	2151	2010/05/21 00:23 by snowbeast
Fuel Filter - Simple See Thru or Reusable by deadlion	9	2738	2010/05/20 10:50 by DocShadow
Brake fluid by n2jqi	1	749	2010/05/19 19:23 by silver_fox
Lucas Oil Treaatment by ekonkjack	8	2351	2010/05/17 20:49 by Grizzly4444
Belt is squeeking worse now... by dangelstang88	3	1081	2010/05/16 19:07 by sigmund
oil using s.o.b. by grey wolf [Page: 1,2]	15	4614	2010/05/15 13:03 by elproadie
V&H Heat Shields Slipping off by arl120384	7	1723	2010/05/15 01:20 by stinger
cobra FI / cobra pipes / Mustang seat install by copperchopper	8	2099	2010/05/14 20:23 by copperchopper
Setting the valves by stroker	3	1059	2010/05/14 06:59 by Flashback
Watch Your Rear Brake Pads!!! by Crusierbob [Page: 1,2]	17	5248	2010/05/13 09:11 by stroker
Had gas leak...assistance.. by weshaley20	6	1671	2010/05/12 14:02 by Crusierbob
Ignition key will not release seat by escape [Page: 1,2]	12	6113	2010/05/12 09:37 by Scotto
Tire Wear by JEastonjr [Page: 1,2]	12	3332	2010/05/09 16:51 by easyrider003
rotor stuck on powder coated wheel by 01YamRoaSt	1	748	2010/05/09 15:56 by Thom M

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In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 3 replies Subject: Finallt done...yah right!!!! Dragoon: prior to having my back surgery in January, i did all the mechanical work to my bike (coils, suspension, heads and valve, carburetor and upgraded stator). The bike runs like lightning. Then the day before ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 B L U E: Nicely Done;)Finallt done...yah right!!!! 4 posts, last by: B L U E In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply Subject: new apes coming tristate: just ordered new pc apes, after alot of looking found these guys, ROAD-6 customs. All good reveiws, all "good ol boys" doing the work... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Chadmans06: Nice Tristae, they were my first choice, the only reason I didn't get them was because I scored some ...new apes coming 2 posts, last by: Chadmans06 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012 Subject: Thnx! Inubus: I bought my 07 2 years ago and decided to check out the web to see what I could find out about this bike. I found this place! Lucky me. Great advice in just about everything I could think of asking. I ... Thnx! new topic by: Inubus In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 8 replies Subject: Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions Doc_V: I've narrowed down the list and would like to get some opinions based on the following criteria in order of importance: 1) Comfort 2) The Lower the better ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 USAFRETIRED: The Saddlemen is the most comfortable seat I have had.Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions 9 posts, last by: USAFRETIRED In: Body/Frame, 2/11/2012, 2 replies Subject: Stock heel/toe shifter….. ROADGRABBER: Didn’t want to hijack dvblair’s ’’shifter mod’’ thread! So here goes! I have the early 02 shifter and personnaly I find it much easier to use the heel shifter to rev up, I find that it’s a more ergonomic ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 alltimeqb: For me it's the only way to go. Thanks to deanjenn I have been using the stock heel toe since last summer ...Stock heel/toe shifter….. 3 posts, last by: alltimeqb In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply Subject: Anyone familiar with this drivers backrest? Doc_V: Saw this on Amazon for $145. Anyone know anything about them? On ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 pigpen: This is a great design for the Roadie. It's design is taken from the bak-up backrest design. this design ...Anyone familiar with this drivers backrest? 2 posts, last by: pigpen In: Bike Talk, 2/5/2012, 9 replies Subject: WTB: Landon's Grab Bar major443: Morning all...looking to buy one of these grab bars for my bike, they're a pretty hot commodity and tough to find. If you have one and would like to sell it please give me a shout. I also have a few items ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 major443: Thanks for the info, hopefully he'll see this post if he's still making them, cheers.....Major WTB: Landon's Grab Bar 10 posts, last by: major443 In: Introductions, 1/30/2012, 33 replies Subject: My First R* LuDogStar: Hello everyone! Just purchased my first Road Star. It is a 2005 Black Cherry (like new). I am really enjoying this bike and hope ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Ricohoc: My First R* 34 posts, last by: Ricohoc In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 2 replies Subject: new key switch help 250WIDE: i just got a hotop dual coil mount and new kew switch from bms chopper. I cant figure out how to wire the factory 4 wires to it. factory wires are red,blue-black,blue-yellow, brown-blue.... the new switch ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 250WIDE: so i guess i put the red to b- battery. then the brown/blue wire to a-assesoy then just connect the ...new key switch help 3 posts, last by: 250WIDE In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 4 replies Subject: This tachometer? dingodango88: Does anyone know if this will work with an 03. I know it says specifically for the 1700...but I like this one because is the same riser clamp that I have. Does anyone have this specific tach? I was also ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 dingodango88: Ahh heck Ill just buy the second one then! I dont mind if it is off set to the right a little.This tachometer? 5 posts, last by: dingodango88 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies Subject: New family member greyphart: Names Reggie. 4 1/2 year old Golden ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 tarcon: I have a Doberman and an Irish Setter. the Irish Setter goes balistic when I just go to get on my bike. ...New family member 4 posts, last by: tarcon In: Pics of My Ride, 6/27/2011, 51 replies Subject: Posting Pics Step By Step!!! CPORetired: I know alot of people are having trouble with the posting of pics so since I am bored to death today I thought I would try to help. First the programs I use are all available online and do NOT cost anything. ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 HotRodRStar: Can anyone tell me how to re-size my Sig pic? I made it to the file and pixel size required by RSC but ...Posting Pics Step By Step!!! 52 posts, last by: HotRodRStar In: Bolt Ons, 2/11/2012, 1 reply Subject: Decals moreland4: Looking for a few good sites for decals. Here are a couple I've been browsing lately. (some Yamaha ones on the bottom of page ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Tug: Here are some more http://home.comcast.net/~tpbiker1/Motorcycle.html http://www.motorcycledecalgraphics.com/ http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/yamaha_decals.htmDecals 2 posts, last by: Tug In: Bike Talk, 2/6/2012, 8 replies Subject: lost drive... where to buy? masterhermit: yeah... ok i found the cause...... thanks to RSC members, drive pulley got no teeth.....:( i posted a pic in the thread in tech. now the problem i have is finding a replacement, according to Yamaha and ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 HotRodRStar: I just found a pulley that recently came up on Ebay if you are still in the market ... Rodlost drive... where to buy? 9 posts, last by: HotRodRStar In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 10 replies Subject: Throtle return rate espressodude: Hello All First sorry if this is a stupid question, I did do a search and couldn't find anything relative. When I used to ride a life time ago my throttle "sprang" back to the starting position. ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 espressodude: Thanks guys I adjusted the cable at the bars and works good now. I think my carb is leaking but it ...Throtle return rate 11 posts, last by: espressodude In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/10/2012, 5 replies Subject: Got my new boots! chrisxv1600al: Got my new boots! Milwaukee "Mechanics". $83.99 after Gold Club membership discount from J & P Cycles. Also ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Big Dawg: Don't why you're worried about the HD boots, John. I know that there are some here that are (almost ...Got my new boots! 6 posts, last by: Big Dawg In: Bolt Ons, 2/10/2012, 4 replies Subject: Floorboard Extensions Roadstar_Rob: I'm looking to extend my driver boards out away from the bike. All of the extensions I've come across are for moving them forward. Anyone familiar with extension mod to set them out wider? Thanks, Rob Latest reply, 2/11/2012 chrisxv1600al: Rob, Thats exactly what I was thinking when I made my spacers. My bike has the Kuryakyn twin Velocity ...Floorboard Extensions 5 posts, last by: chrisxv1600al In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies Subject: Lets go flying saab9k: This is the fun part http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=mMvLuUJFHYk Took me a couple of hours to master this in a cessna 152 Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Tug: well... hold on to the bike and not the windshield :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Lets go flying 4 posts, last by: Tug In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 23 replies Subject: this road star is to cool!!! smokescreens: i ran accross this on photobucket and man is this bike cool to me. look at the rear brakes on this thing and the shift linkage. and it has a warrior motor in it:woohoo: forgive the first pic. http://s995.photobucket.com/albums/af76/Yzftx7500/roadstar%20custom/?albumview=slideshow Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Big Dawg: Very nice ride! BDthis road star is to cool!!! 24 posts, last by: Big Dawg In: Bolt Ons, 2/9/2012, 9 replies Subject: Front wheel ring signal20k9: Anybody have one of these laying around that they dont need? This one is from a Stratoliner, but looks like one from a V-Star 1100 will work as well by checking some part numbers. Latest reply, 2/11/2012 chico: We like to call them "pie plates", and Ultrastarmakes them and does a fantastic job on them ! I have ...Front wheel ring 10 posts, last by: chico In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 2 replies Subject: Growing old, kicking and screaming mbk: Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Tug: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Growing old, kicking and screaming 3 posts, last by: Tug In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply Subject: rear suspension adjustment for 2004 midnight star sundance: I see the adjustment for the rear suspension in the manual, I have just started riding 2 up and need more suspension in the rear. It seems to bottom out sooner. Which way do I need to make the adjustment ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Erbman02: here ya go http://dl.dropbox.com/u/127455/RoadStar_User_Manual.pdf pg 3-15 and 3-16 note where ...rear suspension adjustment for 2004 midnight star 2 posts, last by: Erbman02 In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 4 replies Subject: Extending wires for inside the bars... goodnamesaretook: Anyone out there have any idea how much length should need to be added to the stock wiring to be able to run the wires inside a set of 16" apes with stock risers. I've got the bars on order and would ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 nightrider: About a foot, as mentioned above. Just remember to stagger your splices.B)Extending wires for inside the bars... 5 posts, last by: nightrider In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 20 replies Subject: Ignition switch and battery ???? BEAMS123: So I took my bike to this harley guy that knows everything about bikes.....told him over the phone how to get the seat off yet after 1.5 hrs still no luck. So I drove out to his shop and took it off for ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 BEAMS123: Pita=breezeIgnition switch and battery ???? 21 posts, last by: BEAMS123 In: Maintenance, 2/11/2012, 9 replies Subject: What should I do? azbto: Ok, a little long but need to lay the ground work. Picked up an '05 1700 Midnight from a small dealership a couple months ago, only has 1500 miles on her. Well first thing I noticed was the tires were ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 davej: If you still have the stock airbox you might want to think about doing a poormans Bak. and use the jetting ...What should I do? 10 posts, last by: davej In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply Subject: Greate Website NorThai: Have a look... :) Latest reply, 2/11/2012 XXX Custom Cycles: Greate Website 2 posts, last by: XXX Custom Cycles In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 9 replies Subject: Waht Tires do you ride??? ear3: Latest reply, 2/11/2012 MikelJay: Metzler ME880's front and rear Like ROADGRABBER said, made a world of difference in the handling of ...Waht Tires do you ride??? 10 posts, last by: MikelJay In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 3 replies Subject: selling my 07 cast wheels...help ajbonner: want to make money for a fairing. both have tires, only front good (oem bridgestone). 7k miles. rear doesn't have rotor. how much should i expect to get for them? Anyone in the market? Latest reply, 2/11/2012 stanag: I too am in search of wheels. send a photo and lets talk price Stanselling my 07 cast wheels...help 4 posts, last by: stanag In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 10 replies Subject: Lithium Soap? About_Time: A lot of the lubrication points shown in the service manual call for the application of lithium soap type lubricant. Specifically, I am about to repack my steering neck bearings. What do the members ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Erbman02: Lithium soap? I used it one time, but could never get that greasy feeling off my body no matter how ...Lithium Soap? 11 posts, last by: Erbman02 In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/10/2012, 5 replies Subject: Led turn signals fetasigma: I have an led taillight and was thinking of putting in led turn signals as well. Wich is better putting in load resistors or just changing out the flasher relay for one that is led compatible. Also is ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 texasscott1: They should unless someone has changed something. You can test the self cancel function by turning ...Led turn signals 6 posts, last by: texasscott1

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In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: Finallt done...yah right!!!!
Dragoon: prior to having my back surgery in January, i did all the mechanical work to my bike (coils, suspension, heads and valve, carburetor and upgraded stator). The bike runs like lightning. Then the day before ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
B L U E: Nicely Done;)Finallt done...yah right!!!!

4 posts, last by:

B L U E

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: new apes coming
tristate: just ordered new pc apes, after alot of looking found these guys, ROAD-6 customs. All good reveiws, all "good ol boys" doing the work...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Chadmans06: Nice Tristae, they were my first choice, the only reason I didn't get them was because I scored some ...new apes coming

2 posts, last by:

Chadmans06

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012
Subject: Thnx!
Inubus: I bought my 07 2 years ago and decided to check out the web to see what I could find out about this bike. I found this place! Lucky me. Great advice in just about everything I could think of asking. I ...
Thnx!

new topic by:

Inubus

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions
Doc_V: I've narrowed down the list and would like to get some opinions based on the following criteria in order of importance: 1) Comfort 2) The Lower the better ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
USAFRETIRED: The Saddlemen is the most comfortable seat I have had.Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions

9 posts, last by:

USAFRETIRED

In: Body/Frame, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: Stock heel/toe shifter…..
ROADGRABBER: Didn’t want to hijack dvblair’s ’’shifter mod’’ thread! So here goes! I have the early 02 shifter and personnaly I find it much easier to use the heel shifter to rev up, I find that it’s a more ergonomic ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
alltimeqb: For me it's the only way to go. Thanks to deanjenn I have been using the stock heel toe since last summer ...Stock heel/toe shifter…..

3 posts, last by:

alltimeqb

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Anyone familiar with this drivers backrest?
Doc_V: Saw this on Amazon for $145. Anyone know anything about them? On ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
pigpen: This is a great design for the Roadie. It's design is taken from the bak-up backrest design. this design ...Anyone familiar with this drivers backrest?

2 posts, last by:

pigpen

In: Bike Talk, 2/5/2012, 9 replies
Subject: WTB: Landon's Grab Bar
major443: Morning all...looking to buy one of these grab bars for my bike, they're a pretty hot commodity and tough to find. If you have one and would like to sell it please give me a shout. I also have a few items ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
major443: Thanks for the info, hopefully he'll see this post if he's still making them, cheers.....Major WTB: Landon's Grab Bar

10 posts, last by:

major443

In: Introductions, 1/30/2012, 33 replies
Subject: My First R*
LuDogStar: Hello everyone! Just purchased my first Road Star. It is a 2005 Black Cherry (like new). I am really enjoying this bike and hope ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Ricohoc: My First R*

34 posts, last by:

Ricohoc

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: new key switch help
250WIDE: i just got a hotop dual coil mount and new kew switch from bms chopper. I cant figure out how to wire the factory 4 wires to it. factory wires are red,blue-black,blue-yellow, brown-blue.... the new switch ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
250WIDE: so i guess i put the red to b- battery. then the brown/blue wire to a-assesoy then just connect the ...new key switch help

3 posts, last by:

250WIDE

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 4 replies
Subject: This tachometer?
dingodango88: Does anyone know if this will work with an 03. I know it says specifically for the 1700...but I like this one because is the same riser clamp that I have. Does anyone have this specific tach? I was also ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
dingodango88: Ahh heck Ill just buy the second one then! I dont mind if it is off set to the right a little.This tachometer?

5 posts, last by:

dingodango88

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: New family member
greyphart: Names Reggie. 4 1/2 year old Golden ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
tarcon: I have a Doberman and an Irish Setter. the Irish Setter goes balistic when I just go to get on my bike. ...New family member

4 posts, last by:

tarcon

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/27/2011, 51 replies
Subject: Posting Pics Step By Step!!!
CPORetired: I know alot of people are having trouble with the posting of pics so since I am bored to death today I thought I would try to help. First the programs I use are all available online and do NOT cost anything. ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
HotRodRStar: Can anyone tell me how to re-size my Sig pic? I made it to the file and pixel size required by RSC but ...Posting Pics Step By Step!!!

52 posts, last by:

HotRodRStar

In: Bolt Ons, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Decals
moreland4: Looking for a few good sites for decals. Here are a couple I've been browsing lately. (some Yamaha ones on the bottom of page ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Tug: Here are some more http://home.comcast.net/~tpbiker1/Motorcycle.html http://www.motorcycledecalgraphics.com/ http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/yamaha_decals.htmDecals

2 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Bike Talk, 2/6/2012, 8 replies
Subject: lost drive... where to buy?
masterhermit: yeah... ok i found the cause...... thanks to RSC members, drive pulley got no teeth.....:( i posted a pic in the thread in tech. now the problem i have is finding a replacement, according to Yamaha and ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
HotRodRStar: I just found a pulley that recently came up on Ebay if you are still in the market ... Rodlost drive... where to buy?

9 posts, last by:

HotRodRStar

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 10 replies
Subject: Throtle return rate
espressodude: Hello All First sorry if this is a stupid question, I did do a search and couldn't find anything relative. When I used to ride a life time ago my throttle "sprang" back to the starting position. ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
espressodude: Thanks guys I adjusted the cable at the bars and works good now. I think my carb is leaking but it ...Throtle return rate

11 posts, last by:

espressodude

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/10/2012, 5 replies
Subject: Got my new boots!
chrisxv1600al: Got my new boots! Milwaukee "Mechanics". $83.99 after Gold Club membership discount from J & P Cycles. Also ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Big Dawg: Don't why you're worried about the HD boots, John. I know that there are some here that are (almost ...Got my new boots!

6 posts, last by:

Big Dawg

In: Bolt Ons, 2/10/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Floorboard Extensions
Roadstar_Rob: I'm looking to extend my driver boards out away from the bike. All of the extensions I've come across are for moving them forward. Anyone familiar with extension mod to set them out wider? Thanks, Rob

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
chrisxv1600al: Rob, Thats exactly what I was thinking when I made my spacers. My bike has the Kuryakyn twin Velocity ...Floorboard Extensions

5 posts, last by:

chrisxv1600al

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: Lets go flying
saab9k: This is the fun part http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=mMvLuUJFHYk Took me a couple of hours to master this in a cessna 152

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Tug: well... hold on to the bike and not the windshield :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Lets go flying

4 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 23 replies
Subject: this road star is to cool!!!
smokescreens: i ran accross this on photobucket and man is this bike cool to me. look at the rear brakes on this thing and the shift linkage. and it has a warrior motor in it:woohoo: forgive the first pic. http://s995.photobucket.com/albums/af76/Yzftx7500/roadstar%20custom/?albumview=slideshow

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Big Dawg: Very nice ride! BDthis road star is to cool!!!

24 posts, last by:

Big Dawg

In: Bolt Ons, 2/9/2012, 9 replies
Subject: Front wheel ring
signal20k9: Anybody have one of these laying around that they dont need? This one is from a Stratoliner, but looks like one from a V-Star 1100 will work as well by checking some part numbers.

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
chico: We like to call them "pie plates", and Ultrastarmakes them and does a fantastic job on them ! I have ...Front wheel ring

10 posts, last by:

chico

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: Growing old, kicking and screaming
mbk: Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Tug: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Growing old, kicking and screaming

3 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: rear suspension adjustment for 2004 midnight star
sundance: I see the adjustment for the rear suspension in the manual, I have just started riding 2 up and need more suspension in the rear. It seems to bottom out sooner. Which way do I need to make the adjustment ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Erbman02: here ya go http://dl.dropbox.com/u/127455/RoadStar_User_Manual.pdf pg 3-15 and 3-16 note where ...rear suspension adjustment for 2004 midnight star

2 posts, last by:

Erbman02

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Extending wires for inside the bars...
goodnamesaretook: Anyone out there have any idea how much length should need to be added to the stock wiring to be able to run the wires inside a set of 16" apes with stock risers. I've got the bars on order and would ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
nightrider: About a foot, as mentioned above. Just remember to stagger your splices.B)Extending wires for inside the bars...

5 posts, last by:

nightrider

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 20 replies
Subject: Ignition switch and battery ????
BEAMS123: So I took my bike to this harley guy that knows everything about bikes.....told him over the phone how to get the seat off yet after 1.5 hrs still no luck. So I drove out to his shop and took it off for ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
BEAMS123: Pita=breezeIgnition switch and battery ????

21 posts, last by:

BEAMS123

In: Maintenance, 2/11/2012, 9 replies
Subject: What should I do?
azbto: Ok, a little long but need to lay the ground work. Picked up an '05 1700 Midnight from a small dealership a couple months ago, only has 1500 miles on her. Well first thing I noticed was the tires were ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
davej: If you still have the stock airbox you might want to think about doing a poormans Bak. and use the jetting ...What should I do?

10 posts, last by:

davej

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Greate Website
NorThai: Have a look... :)

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
XXX Custom Cycles: Greate Website

2 posts, last by:

XXX Custom Cycles

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 9 replies
Subject: Waht Tires do you ride???
ear3:

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
MikelJay: Metzler ME880's front and rear Like ROADGRABBER said, made a world of difference in the handling of ...Waht Tires do you ride???

10 posts, last by:

MikelJay

In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 3 replies
Subject: selling my 07 cast wheels...help
ajbonner: want to make money for a fairing. both have tires, only front good (oem bridgestone). 7k miles. rear doesn't have rotor. how much should i expect to get for them? Anyone in the market?

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
stanag: I too am in search of wheels. send a photo and lets talk price Stanselling my 07 cast wheels...help

4 posts, last by:

stanag

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 10 replies
Subject: Lithium Soap?
About_Time: A lot of the lubrication points shown in the service manual call for the application of lithium soap type lubricant. Specifically, I am about to repack my steering neck bearings. What do the members ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Erbman02: Lithium soap? I used it one time, but could never get that greasy feeling off my body no matter how ...Lithium Soap?

11 posts, last by:

Erbman02

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/10/2012, 5 replies
Subject: Led turn signals
fetasigma: I have an led taillight and was thinking of putting in led turn signals as well. Wich is better putting in load resistors or just changing out the flasher relay for one that is led compatible. Also is ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
texasscott1: They should unless someone has changed something. You can test the self cancel function by turning ...Led turn signals

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