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#117033 Denny Lee (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 1 Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Ya'll, This is my first post to this site. I owned a 2000 Road Star and liked it - except the seat was very uncomfortable. I am considering a new 2008 FI 1700 and I need get some impressions from the collective. With the 5 speed do you feel any intrusive vibrations at 75-80 MPH? Are the newer seat more comfortable? I plan to have my seat redone anyway (Russell Day Long or my local seat man will redo it and make it WIDE and FLAT) then I'll put an Air Hawk on it. Also, my plan is to have the 2 into 1 Yamaha pipe put on with the Comp. Air Kit. Has anyone had this done? What are your impressions?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #117037 Hotelfox (User) Riding The BIG RED THUNDERCHICKEN!! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1116 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Well I'm still riding my 2000 R* and LOVING IT!! Wanted to say welcome to the clinic, you'll get your answer here before long, no matter what the question is!!   Logged     2.5MM Float Assy 170 Main Jet 3rd clip on the needle 2.5 turns out PMS Proud Member of Patriot Guard Riders Hirams Riders M C   The administrator has disabled public write access. #117038 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4385 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Glad ya made it.. vibration should be about the same as your previous R*, maybe a little less with FI..as far as seat go, most folks change em to what fits em...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #117040 PapaTom (User) Have Star - Will Travel Platinum Boarder Posts: 1386 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I believe the '05s and up have slightly wider seats Denny Lee. As far as vibrations, my '07 vibrates at 75-80 but not to a point where it annoys me. It's really an individual opinion. Maybe some of those who have '08s can give you a better opinion.   Logged     FREE SPIRIT 2007 Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access. #117042 bushrjackson (User) she's pretty EH? Senior Boarder Posts: 394 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I don't know about the seat,,,,but it's stock, if ya know whar I mean. No R* should have any vibration at 75-80, thta's what they love & everything is good - just cruising speed. Welcome bushr   Logged     2006, 3\\\\\\\" HK rez tec\\\\\\\'s   The administrator has disabled public write access. #117049 johann66 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 71 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   bushrjackson wrote: I don't know about the seat,,,,but it's stock, if ya know whar I mean. No R* should have any vibration at 75-80, thta's what they love & everything is good - just cruising speed. Welcome bushr I agree with ya there,my 06' runs smooth as silk at 70 and above,it's the slower speeds that cause vibration and weird sounds.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/09/06 21:16 By johann66.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #117052 cass (User) If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Senior Boarder Posts: 256 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Can't speak to the 08, but i know my 2006 does like to run 70-80....i have to keep pulling it back in. Marylands finest like being out at 0400 and if you go much more than 70 they stop and invite you to visit the county seat. Speaking of seat, I'll bet its pretty much the same as your old one...hard and uncomfortable. Most do get something done to theirs. I contacted Russell, but never got any response, so i cut them from my possible list of custom seat manufacturers. Either way, I know you'll enjoy the bike...and the guys here.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/09/06 21:50 By cass.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #117058 Curt (User) Never to old to ride! Platinum Boarder Posts: 3070 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Denny Lee   Logged     Black Ice is Shinny, Black Ice is Deadly, Ya Wanna Ride My BlackIce?   The administrator has disabled public write access. #117067 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 10803 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #117080 collector714 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 426 Re:Riding Impressions - Vibrations/ Comfort 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Welcome to the clinic..   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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