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Food for thought 1 Year ago
If motors are electric and engines are gas why are they called motorcycles and not engine cycles ? I'm really bored

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago
ultrastar wrote: If motors are electric and engines are gas why are they called motorcycles and not engine cycles ? I'm really bored Uh... That is going to take me 5-6 beers to figure out...

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago
Get you some Plasti-dip and coat something!!!

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago
fireman922 wrote: ultrastar wrote: If motors are electric and engines are gas why are they called motorcycles and not engine cycles ? I'm really bored Uh... That is going to take me 5-6 beers to figure out... Ok fireman I've had six and havent figured it out how you doing

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago
Here is more food for thaught.... If ultrastar waited 7 Weeks to get his motor/engine back together so he can ride again why is he board and not riding?

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago

Websters: 1: one that imparts motion; specifically : prime mover
2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as
a : a small compact engine
b : internal combustion engine; especially : a gasoline engine
c : a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

History of motorcycle: American, Sylvester Howard Roper (1823-1896) invented a two-cylinder, steam-engine motorcycle (powered by coal) in 1867....German, Gottlieb Daimler invented the first gas-engined motorcycle in 1885, which was an engine attached to a wooden bike.....However, inventors such as William Harley and the Davidsons brothers continued to develop motorcycles and their business competitors were other new start-up companies such as Excelsior, Indian, Pierce, Merkel, Schickel and Thor.

So far I'm figuring that the Indian is the only true enginecycle.

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago
It evolved from moto cycle

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Re:Food for thought 1 Year ago
You need some sleep.

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Firedog wrote: So far I'm figuring that the Indian is the only true enginecycle. W. Coyote

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greyphart wrote: You need some sleep. http://serve.mysmiley.net/confused/confused0059.gif[/img] +1

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In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Changed Main jet and now worse mpg
Cheekster: It had 205 main jet and I put a 172.5 in and now I get worse mpg. I have K&N BAK, V&H Longshots, stock manifold and I used to get 33 and now I'm only getting 105 miles before my light comes on. Stock ...

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BTM. Samson: Judging by seeing the BAK filter ya could very well have the Barons needle or possible the Speedster ...Changed Main jet and now worse mpg

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In: Technical Discussions, 6/17/2013, 52 replies
Subject: Are stock Road stars slow?
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In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013, 3 replies
Subject: What to do on quarters? Rest and R* =)
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Subject: Oops, wrong forum
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CoyoteManNo1: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: W. CoyoteOops, wrong forum

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Subject: Hi from New Zealand
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Latest reply, 6/18/2013
JimH: :welcome: From Texas.Hi from New Zealand

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Subject: Floorboard question
Deerkiller: So, a member here is offering to sell me his stock floorboards at a reasonable price. Question is this: His boards and shifter and whatnot are from a 2007, and my bike is a 2000. I know the heel/toe shifter ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Curt: Yes the newer shift is different I am not sure what year they changed.I know the board portion on the ...Floorboard question

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 6/17/2013, 30 replies
Subject: Immigration Reform
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Stevie: I'm not saying it couldn't happen but that would be extremely rare. I don't know your situation ...Immigration Reform

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Subject: HD Hard Saddlebags for sale
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Boatmark: Smurfs are usually on the up and up!:PHD Hard Saddlebags for sale

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In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013
Subject: Anybody wanna do some trading?
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In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: New Shinko tire
ultrastar: Kinda Kool the tire smokes in different colors in burn outs I need kandy apple red but they don't have

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Boatmark: I gotta get me one of them mo-fos!:woohoo:New Shinko tire

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In: Maintenance, 6/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Clutch shift hit hard
brianis: Do you guys notice if your stars shift hard I can definitely feel every shift. Thought maybe oil but its good checked free play in the clutch it's good

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Curt: Forward controls are even worse you have to lube even more. Yes mine has always clunked and when it get ...Clutch shift hit hard

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In: Maintenance, 6/18/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Brake Fluid Shelf Life.
GGattorr: Does brake fluid go bad if never opened. I have some DOT 3 Brake fluid that has never been opened. A couple of bottles probably 7 years old and a couple of bottles maybe about 4 years old. Friends gave ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Big Sky Rider: I use my Mity-Vac on my bike, cars, trucks and tractors. Makes short work and I can do by myself.Brake Fluid Shelf Life.

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In: Bike Talk, 1/13/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Mounting Royal STar Venture bags with 4 " Duals
Kaidallac: This is especially for Silverfox since he asked me... hope you see this bro. First and formost most of this info I got from other members on the RSC...:) Parts you should have to mount your Royal ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Kaidallac: kia how much difference is their between the mutazu rs bags that you had and the royal hard bags? ...Mounting Royal STar Venture bags with 4 " Duals

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In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Here We Go - Pipes Install
MartyN8677: Removed AIS and added BAK this afternoon. Getting ready to eat and then tackling the pipes install. My Cobra Speedster Slashcuts just arrived about a half hour ago. Somehow I think these will be more ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
NWRODIE: Biggest thing is, don't over think the project, just take your time, and don't force anything, forcing ...Here We Go - Pipes Install

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In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Down it goes!
Darn: Dropped the bike today :blush: :oops: I was at work, it started to rain so I decided to pull it into the shop. As I pulled in on to the clean painted floor with wet tires.... Traction was not available, ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Wewalaw: Mine got away from me in the driveway one day. Let it lean a little to far and there was no stopping ...Down it goes!

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In: Bolt Ons, 6/18/2013, 21 replies
Subject: What do the Cobra 2-1 pipes sound like?
Deerkiller: So, thinking about rebuilding my Roadstar into a bit of a stripped down hotrod. I need to replace the pipes, as they were damaged pretty badly. I understand that a 2-1 system is going to give the best ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Deerkiller: I just took this video about 30 minutes ago of my Cobra 2 into 1 exhaust. Thanks, Shane, sounds ...What do the Cobra 2-1 pipes sound like?

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In: Bolt Ons, 6/18/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Are all forward controls so expensive?
Deerkiller: Looking at forward controls for the bike also. Pricey bastards, aren't they:blink: Am I missing something? $550-$600 is the cheapest I found anything for. Seems a little steep. I understand you get ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Deerkiller: Stinger, sent you a PM:)Are all forward controls so expensive?

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In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 3 replies
Subject: stage 1 exhaust
sappermech: Well I was hesitant about doing the stage 1 mod but it actually sounds pretty good those cups or cones were a pain in the butt to get out finally after testing my patience ( don't take much) I pulled out ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Ricohoc: stage 1 exhaust

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Ricohoc

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: exhaust back pressure
SMOKINJOE: i have 3" hard chrome exhaust pipes. they are louder then i would like them to be. i installed the dish strainer but did not cut the center half inch section out. the bike is much quieter now and runs ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
SMOKINJOE: thanks guys ,,,,just didn't want to do any engine damage and not know it till it was too late. exhaust back pressure

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SMOKINJOE

In: Miscellaneous, 6/17/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Instrument cluster's blinding reflections
Callred: Chrome, love it or hate it, we have it. I like the shiny parts of my bike with the exception of my instrument cluster cover. That pretty piece on top of the tank looks great until riding in the summer ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
rballew: I'm not going to change the colors, re spraying it the same colors.. I just have a quiet a few ...Instrument cluster's blinding reflections

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rballew

In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Stopped by the Yamaha Shop at lunch
Stevie: I needed some chain lube for my Raptor Noticed they got a 2012 HD Street Glide on the floor I almost filled out a credit app but I couldn't decide in the little time I had left at lunch Maybe after ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Stevie: The bike or the car? LMFAO I see a new car in her future :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: The ...Stopped by the Yamaha Shop at lunch

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Stevie

In: Technical Discussions, 6/17/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Fender Support
bwgoette: I am looking at putting a hitch and custom mounting a Harley Tour Pack on for the wife to be more comfortable. I am wondering if anyone has added this much weight to the rear end of the bike and if you ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
bwgoette: thanks for all the advice. I will be adding support to mine and will upload pictures of the completed ...Fender Support

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bwgoette

In: Jetting, 6/9/2013, 26 replies
Subject: Any thoughts other than cleaning?
DusterP94: I'm on my first R* as of March. It has always had a some hesitation and popping at about 1/8 to 1/4 throttle. I believe the PO let it set with untreated fuel all winter. So I pulled, disassembled, and ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
DusterP94: Thank you so much to greyphart SKWEARpeg jd750ace blue_star You guys have been quite a help. I've ...Any thoughts other than cleaning?

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DusterP94

In: Body/Frame, 6/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Progressive shock/spring advice needed
RussB: I bougt my 06 R* with a progressice shock and spring already on it. I wish to adjust it tighter so it can handle more weight without sagging. I see it takes a spanner wrench but can't find one to fit.... Does ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
blue_star: You can get it from Progressive. Part # SW-784 Progressive shock/spring advice needed

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blue_star

In: Technical Discussions, 6/10/2013, 57 replies
Subject: Pulling The Heads
willy6501: After battling SVS for a few weeks now and coming to the realization that this bike won't run on anything but Ring Free I'm going to pull the heads and ream the guides. Does anyone have any hints or words ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Curt: Could have been an under size reamer the Yamaha builders were using.:)Pulling The Heads

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Curt

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/18/2013, 23 replies
Subject: My first roadstar
AWDimprezaL: About 3 minutes after picking it up. What is the official name for this color combo? Anyone know where I could get some touchup paint? The second ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Gram: Looks like my 2001 did. I think they called that color combo Crimson Red/ Root Beer Brown.My first roadstar

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Gram

In: Miscellaneous, 6/17/2013, 24 replies
Subject: a little rider beware story....
takehikes: I am on a chopper forum and below is part of one guys post about his accident. The most important part is his take on footwear and "crash" bars....basically he is a guys with multi decades riding all kinds ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Blackroadie: I guess it can go either way... I bet it takes a helluva hit to fold the bar, but it happens. Also in ...a little rider beware story....

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Blackroadie

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 6/13/2013, 3 replies
Subject: DelMarVa 4 July Ride??
Papaskispartan: Hey DelMarVa folks, Anyone interested in a 4th of July Ride? Doesnt have to be on the 4th, but I will be off that whole week, and thought about getting together with some of you guys (Claymiester, RoadStarBlue). ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Papaskispartan: Sounds good. I have Rob' number, and I think I have yours from a PM. I am up for anything. I havent been ...DelMarVa 4 July Ride??

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Papaskispartan

In: Maintenance, 6/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: exhaust for 06 roadstar
highway: what exhaust came on the road star in 06 ? when I bought mine it had cobra on it. And a K N air filter on it wonder if it needs jetted.

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Greysnake: I humbly learned all about mine from the people here and reading everything I could get my hands on;) ...exhaust for 06 roadstar

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Greysnake

In: Miscellaneous, 6/13/2013, 21 replies
Subject: Great Deal on items on eBay
pastornj: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190855565021?item=190855565021&viewitem=&vxp=mtr I'm selling my used BAK - K&N - air filter on eBay - a great deal for an XV1600 if anyone's looking - only $100 shipped. Other ...

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
pastornj: Handlebars & lowering kit reduced to sell - make me an offer I can't refuse! Bump Great Deal on items on eBay

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pastornj

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