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MPG??? 5 Years, 10 Months ago
I have a 06 RaodStar and me and my Buddy Frank do about 150 to 200 mile rides every Sunday.We cruise between 75 and 80 miles Per hr. What I want to know is what kind of mpg I should be getting.All AIS and Ca.smog has been removed , stock pipes & jetting,coditions have been windy.Been getting 36 to 40 mpg.What do you guys think? vegasdave

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Latest reply, 2/10/2012 JBubbs: +1 B)Another Grip Question 11 posts, last by: JBubbs In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 5 replies Subject: cool sidecars roadiemort: http://sn116w.snt116.mail.live.com/default.aspx#n=1355430984&fid=1&fav=1&mid=6819fbbb-5335-11e1-9077-00215ad80c0e&fv=1 Latest reply, 2/10/2012 HumBug: Some of those are too cool! Love the VW bus.cool sidecars 6 posts, last by: HumBug In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 23 replies Subject: This bugs me Lucky1: This morning I stoped at the coffee shop and every parking spot was taken except for the handicap spot. After waiting a minute or two for someone to come out so I could park. I decided the wait wasn't ... Latest reply, 2/10/2012 davej: I have a placard in my car for my wife and it has the last 4 #'s of her drivers lic on it. If she is ...This bugs me 24 posts, last by: davej In: Jetting, 2/9/2012, 5 replies Subject: RuNning rich Plumbwader: What r signs of running rich without reading the plugs? 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In: Introductions, 2/9/2012, 20 replies
Subject: Hello Ya'll
ShadowsDad: Hey names Jeremiah, Been riding 5 years now, my first bike was a 06'shadow Aero 750. Loved that bike.after having ridden my father-in-laws Roadstar I realized I needed a bigger bike.I liked the way it ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
slamllc: Welcome Jeremiah, What seat do you have on your bike?Hello Ya'll

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slamllc

In: Introductions, 2/10/2012, 8 replies
Subject: hello all
DON1989: I bought me a 2008 road star silverado 1700 on new years day road it home about 18 miles when it was about 35 outside and still loved it!!! also pretty excited about finding this site

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
smokescreens: :welcome: from Mihello all

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smokescreens

In: Introductions, 2/9/2012, 22 replies
Subject: Hello from Virginia (NOVA)
Azul Diablo: Im new to the Road Star Clinic but not new to riding. Ive been living on 2 wheels since 2005. My first bike was a Honda VTX 1300C it was a very good bike until I test rode a 2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
About_Time: :welcome: From Ontario Great choice of rides, but I see by your profile pic you don't beleive in ...Hello from Virginia (NOVA)

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About_Time

In: Jetting, 2/6/2012, 15 replies
Subject: Running Rich I think...
XrayJ: Hi guys, I've been reading through these jetting posts for days now, thanks for all the info so far! Here's the situation, first of all let me say this is the first carb I've ever taken apart. I crossed ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
smokescreens: There are a couple of things I haven't seen mentioned. 1. Has the float level been checked? and ...Running Rich I think...

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smokescreens

In: Bike Talk, 2/8/2012, 9 replies
Subject: Need help installing fairing speakers!!!
kryinggame: Hey gang, I have the Kuryakyn Sportech fairing installed and I just bought the stereo speakers. I'm trying to decide if I should have my mod guy install the speakers or should I attempt to do teh work ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
rphazen: It would would be whatever the 4 pin relay is. Just needs a ground,trigger, hot from battery ...Need help installing fairing speakers!!!

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rphazen

In: Introductions, 2/7/2012, 34 replies
Subject: B/c of a gr8 friend and some of you...
FricksStar3: I'm back on 2 wheels!!!! Hello from the upstate of South Carolina! I feel like I’ve won the lottery by accident again and learned about an entire group of friends I never knew existed. I am fairly new ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
About_Time: :welcome: From Ontario Nice to be back on two wheels isn't it?B/c of a gr8 friend and some of you...

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About_Time

In: Bike Talk, 2/4/2012, 49 replies
Subject: Is RoadStar S too Big For Me? Female Rider Asking
azalearider: Hi, New to the site and this is my first thread. Looking for some advice. I'm a female rider - about 130 pounds and 5'5". My first purchase was 400cc bike - which I rode for 7 years. Then moved on ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
slamllc: My bike is lowered about the same as JBubbs. It is easy to see the difference on the bikes with white ...Is RoadStar S too Big For Me? Female Rider Asking

50 posts, last by:

slamllc

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 11/28/2011, 73 replies
Subject: Roadies in action
bigflip: Thought i'd throw this pic out there....thought it'd be cool to see some action shot(s) of some of the members on their rides.... This one if from early summer cruising home from the Rock Store in Malibu....so ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Roger7886: Not really an action pic, but its on a 3k mile ride from here to chesapeak bay bridge/tunnel and on up ...Roadies in action

74 posts, last by:

Roger7886

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 2/2/2012, 15 replies
Subject: 2012 Star Days
ultrastar: Is anyone planing on going to Star Days this year? its in Reno NV this year thats only about a 5 hour ride for me the last one I went to was in CO. a 2 day ride riding 80 + and 14 hour days

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
grumpyroger: Yea, that's what it was, (you get to be my age and all the rides blend together...)2012 Star Days

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grumpyroger

In: Bolt Ons, 2/8/2012, 10 replies
Subject: Another Grip Question
azbto: Ok, just got a new set of bars for my '05 1700, they are heritage bars... when I took them off discovered the oem bars have end weights that I cant reuse with the new bars. So I am in the market for new ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
JBubbs: +1 B)Another Grip Question

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JBubbs

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 5 replies
Subject: cool sidecars
roadiemort: http://sn116w.snt116.mail.live.com/default.aspx#n=1355430984&fid=1&fav=1&mid=6819fbbb-5335-11e1-9077-00215ad80c0e&fv=1

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
HumBug: Some of those are too cool! Love the VW bus.cool sidecars

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HumBug

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 23 replies
Subject: This bugs me
Lucky1: This morning I stoped at the coffee shop and every parking spot was taken except for the handicap spot. After waiting a minute or two for someone to come out so I could park. I decided the wait wasn't ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
davej: I have a placard in my car for my wife and it has the last 4 #'s of her drivers lic on it. If she is ...This bugs me

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davej

In: Jetting, 2/9/2012, 5 replies
Subject: RuNning rich
Plumbwader: What r signs of running rich without reading the plugs?

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Plumbwader: BAK, v and h 2 into one, 172.5 main, clip on the fourth groove, 3 1/2 turns outRuNning rich

6 posts, last by:

Plumbwader

In: Bolt Ons, 2/9/2012, 4 replies
Subject: WTB Royal Star Hard Saddlebag mounting brackets
ajbonner: Let me know if you have the above. Dont want the trim brackets, just the mounting brackets. Thanks

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
rphazen: If I can find the time! Pop is 95 and needing a lot of attention these days. My install will ...WTB Royal Star Hard Saddlebag mounting brackets

5 posts, last by:

rphazen

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 6 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, 2/10/2012
Mark7: I just replaced my battery with a Yuasa YTX20L-BS. It's AGL technology, maintenance free and lasts a ...Ignition switch and battery ????

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Mark7

In: Miscellaneous, 2/8/2012, 11 replies
Subject: Harley nacelle
Plumbwader: Anyone know if its possible to make a road king or fat boy nacelle work on a roadie. Love that look but i dont care much for the bad dad stretched nacelle

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Plumbwader: They are all over ebay but they arent cheap. I didnt wanna spend the money if it was impossible but ...Harley nacelle

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Plumbwader

In: Miscellaneous, 2/8/2012, 22 replies
Subject: OMG!!!! Seriously??? Heidi Klum in the buff???
scooter76: Well, ok, maybe not...but I thought more members might be inclined to open THIS subject line than a simple "Happy Birthday" :blink::ohmy::blush:;):angry: to the greatest, funniest, ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Penguin: Happy Belated BirthdayOMG!!!! Seriously??? Heidi Klum in the buff???

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Penguin

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/9/2012, 58 replies
Subject: Need your prayers.
tsladden: The worst thing I can imagine happened last Saturday afternoon. I got a call that my son age 34 and father of 2 was found dead form complications of an enlarged heart. He leaves behind a loving wife Kristy, ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Penguin: Yuor family is in my thoughts and prayers, So sorry for your lossNeed your prayers.

59 posts, last by:

Penguin

In: Bolt Ons, 2/9/2012, 3 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, 2/10/2012
silly2635: ultrastar was making them in both solid like in the pic and slotted ones. I got a set of both from him. ...Front wheel ring

4 posts, last by:

silly2635

In: Body/Frame, 2/9/2012, 11 replies
Subject: Liner wheel
signal20k9: Ok so I got my Liner wheel today, but I notice as soon as I get it out of the box that one side has a chrome plate covering the center section of the rotor. I remove the bolts and this piece has a little ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
signal20k9: Nightrider, still got the one you took off? Wanna part with it?Liner wheel

12 posts, last by:

signal20k9

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Metric Magic
Plumbwader: Anyone have a good email addy for metric magic. I keep getting mailer daemons. Im trying to get a price on some stainless cables for my new apes? B) ill take suggestions about other places to contact ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
deadweight: He's reachable, but best reached on RSR. Turned in an order first of the week by phone. :)Metric Magic

5 posts, last by:

deadweight

In: Miscellaneous, 2/8/2012, 24 replies
Subject: Calling all Big-Arse riders: Wide vs Narrow?
Doc_V: Let's face it, not all of us are created equal. What works for some, may not work for others... Some of us were *ahem* endowed with a greater posterior than others. ;) So this question goes out to ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
chiefriceburner: Ok, got it...sent you email.Calling all Big-Arse riders: Wide vs Narrow?

25 posts, last by:

chiefriceburner

In: Technical Discussions, 9/14/2011, 30 replies
Subject: New Member Disillusioned With Bike :(
ricks_1969: Hi, I have just joined this forum after something went wrong with my bike last night, i looked online and found info here about SVS. I had a slight ticking noise, it didnt sound major at all, even a little ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
ricks_1969: After all the advice given here i have decided to go with the V8 Chrysler lifters, here is a pic showing ...New Member Disillusioned With Bike :(

31 posts, last by:

ricks_1969

In: Body/Frame, 2/8/2012, 15 replies
Subject: shifter mod
dvblair: Has anyone cut off the heel portion of the shifter? I never use it and would like to have the extra room. I would like to remove it but it looks like you would need a spacer on the shaft and I'm not sure ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
dvblair: huh?shifter mod

16 posts, last by:

dvblair

In: Bike Talk, 2/8/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Anyone ever made their own backrest pad
polishdog: Wondering if its worth the effort...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
polishdog: That's just what I was thinking! The pad should be the same or similar in shape to the backrest ...Anyone ever made their own backrest pad

9 posts, last by:

polishdog

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 5 replies
Subject: Thanks
kdavid: I just want to thank greysnake for sending me a screw when I bitched about how much it cost at the stealers. So thank you . All the guys and girls here are the best.

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
Greysnake: Here ya go BR,best I could do on short notice:laugh: Thanks

6 posts, last by:

Greysnake

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/8/2012, 18 replies
Subject: I finally went and did it......
coot53: And bought my first CELL PHONE :X I held off all these years on principal:unsure: If I wasn't at work, or at a few good friend's house I could be found at any of the 4 or 5 watering holes I patronize. Hell, ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
Questcap: I'm with you, About... I don't have a phone yet, and have no intention of gettin' one. I'll check ...I finally went and did it......

19 posts, last by:

Questcap

In: Bike Talk, 2/8/2012, 20 replies
Subject: Too Much?
easyrider003: I have found a 99 Roadstar 1600 Silverado Edition. It has cobra pipes w/ a fairing w/ marine grade kenwood cd player with 2 6x9 Marine Grade Speakers. The only downside (if you want to call it that) ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
Vette468: Great Machines 31,000 and 42,000 these rides are just broke in ! I had a thread on here last week ...Too Much?

21 posts, last by:

Vette468

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 1/24/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Bordello Run
wilbur1861: I had mentioned this in a previous thread and some expressed interest. The next bordello run is march 3. Prostitution is legal in some counties here in Nevada. Will include Sheri's ranch, chicken ranch, ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
sal: Happy STD's to you. :X :X :XBordello Run

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In: Pics of My Ride, 2/8/2012, 17 replies
Subject: Pictures of my wife's bike
BlackRain: Thought I would just post some pictures of my wifes 2006 Yamaha Virago 250. Here is a picture of when I first got it. Here is ...

Latest reply, 2/9/2012
tarcon: That's a nice little bike. The bags look great. You'll have to stud it out like you did your trunk backrest. ...Pictures of my wife's bike

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