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In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: Volt Meter
moreland4: I have the installed on my bike. Love the functionality but the lights are ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Greysnake: Mine dim's when it gets dark. scotch tape a piece of tint inside the cover and snap it back on then you ...Volt Meter

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Greysnake

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 6 replies
Subject: Any problem using Harley bars?
Doc_V: Was thinking about getting some new bars and was curious if Harley bars can be used on a Roadie? ...Assuming they're 1 in. in diameter of course.

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
smokescreens: don't eat the corporate wennieAny problem using Harley bars?

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smokescreens

In: Body/Frame, 1/31/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Starting the rebuild...
goodnamesaretook: Now that I have some parts on the way, i started the breakdown of the Roadie today for the bagger rebuild to start. Looking forward to posting pics and getting input from everyone here along the way. Progress ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
smokescreens: is that fender made for the r* or are you gunna try to adapt it to fit?? im kinda digging the wider bags ...Starting the rebuild...

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smokescreens

In: Bike Talk, 2/5/2012, 15 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
moreland4: Hey, so do I. :woohoo:WTB: Landon's Grab Bar

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moreland4

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Looking at a Mustang GT, any advice?
xbeaus: it's a 96 GT. 5 speed. 4.6 SOHC. I test drove it and it's been well taken care of. I can pick it up for $3200.00. I've always wanted to get a mustang but don't know much about them. This one also has ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
SMSgt: Sounds like what are you waiting for. I own 3 Mustangs and would buy more except I got married and she ...Looking at a Mustang GT, any advice?

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SMSgt

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 13 replies
Subject: Waht Tires do you ride???
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Latest reply, 2/11/2012
moreland4: Bikes in the shop getting new rubber put on right now. This will be my third set set of Metzlers ME ...Waht Tires do you ride???

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moreland4

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Stage 3 problem
B1gRed: So I'm working over a set of stock pipes for my 09 R* to make them stage 3. I made it all the way to the point where I wiggle the center tube until it comes out. Well it broke loose but it seems it somehow ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
B1gRed: and the result. I think I will do stage 2 with big holes on the remaining pipe. Stage 3 problem

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B1gRed

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012
Subject: AIS Removal
HotRodRStar: Hey all, I am generally lazy by nature and dont like doing any more work than absolutely necessary. So in the case of AIS removal I abhorred the idea of removing my exhaust just to beat on the pressed ...
AIS Removal

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HotRodRStar

In: Body/Frame, 2/11/2012, 11 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
moreland4: Like others have said, I didn't want to "think" how to shift on the fly. So my stock "04 toe/heel shifter ...Stock heel/toe shifter…..

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moreland4

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 10 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
smhowse: I had mine custom made from www.billmayersaddles.com Lets just say I am well endowed in the rear section, ...Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions

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smhowse

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 7 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
moreland4: I'm overly partial to black bikes but I'm really diggin that paint. Looking real sharp.Finallt done...yah right!!!!

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moreland4

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: four corners ride?
129drifter: anyone done the four corners ride on a Roadstar? What say ye? :) http://www.usa4corners.org/main.htm

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
moreland4: That really looks like a blast! 21 days averaging 450-480 miles per day...whew! :ohmy: If I only ...four corners ride?

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moreland4

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: Windshield Bag
DarkStar74: I am wanting to get a decent priced 3 pocket studded windshield bag. Not sure on the fitment on the stock Silverado windhield. I was hoping you guys could help me out with suggestions and maybe even someone ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
ozarkpreacher: I put this one on my bike when I had just the windshield. I used velcro 2.5 wide and went all the ...Windshield Bag

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ozarkpreacher

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 7 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
Questcap: "Old age isn't for sissies," my mom always said. My uncle would say, "There's a lot of lead in them ...Growing old, kicking and screaming

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Questcap

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
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 ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
TampaSVT: +1, Inubus. ;) RichThnx!

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TampaSVT

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: Finally got to blow out the cobwebs today...
Road Dog: ...that is, after all of this awesome rain that we've needed and working for 2 weeks without a weekend break, it was time for me and the wife to hop on the R* and ride. We rode out to Round Top, TX ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Don Dickinson: in the teens in minneapolis today, however, the weatherman says 40 or so by wed. fingers are crossed:)Finally got to blow out the cobwebs today...

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Don Dickinson

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 4 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
samw: I know what you mean, I did some real ugly ones in a 172.:ohmy:Lets go flying

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samw

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: 2012 Road Star Silverado S
donelam304: Has anyone seen the new Road Star Silverado S yet. We finally got one in at the shop i work part time at and put her together. The first thing i noticed and fell in love with was the entire front end. ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Tug: yeah them are pretty :woohoo: http://www.chromemasters.com/2012 Road Star Silverado S

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Tug

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/27/2011, 52 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
geester: Thanks CPO.Posting Pics Step By Step!!!

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geester

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 5 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
Curt: Nothing wrong with that one I can make a polished SS bracket to fit your stock risers that looks like ...This tachometer?

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Curt

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 21 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
jd750ace: Mark7 wrote: Re:Ignition switch and battery ???? 1 Day, 12 Hours ago I just replaced my battery ...Ignition switch and battery ????

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jd750ace

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: chrome wheel
kryinggame: Guys, I'm kicking an idea around: chrome wheel. For you guys who went chrome, did you do both front and back wheels or solely the front wheel? I'm wondering if it would look horrible if I only went ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
bigflip: When I did my 21" conversion, I did the front first, then did the rear a few months later. I couldn't ...chrome wheel

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bigflip

In: Introductions, 1/30/2012, 35 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
smokescreens: Man im glad i dont have a mod monkey hanging around:ohmy: that could make me broke:ohmy: :ohmy:My First R*

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smokescreens

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/10/2012, 6 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
xbeaus: Got my new boots!

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xbeaus

In: Pics of My Ride, 1/28/2012, 33 replies
Subject: I'm back with a new toy!!
Keeb: Well my move over to the Mean Streak didn't last long. I got my tax returns and found This bad boy for $3500 in Daytona lastnight. 2001 with 17K miles, Corbin bags, Wrapped V&H Longshots, Barons BAK, ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Keeb: Hmmmmmm....guess its time for a new sig pic. The Purple Beast has moved on from my garage now, Guess ...I'm back with a new toy!!

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Keeb

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 3 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
Erbman02: well, the other 2 wires are not connected for a reason at the key switch until the key is on. I'd check ...new key switch help

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Erbman02

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

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Chadmans06

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?

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pigpen

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

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tarcon

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

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Tug

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