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Strange noise??? 4 Months ago
My brother has an 02 RS. When you let off the throttle at speed, like to let the engine slow you down, the bike is making a high pitch squak. That is the only way I can desribe it. It is almost like it sounds when you lock a tire up for just a second.(but thats not it) It sounds like it is coming from the front pulley area. Any ideas?

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Re:Strange noise??? 4 Months ago
The belt is loose.

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Re:Strange noise??? 4 Months ago
yup likely the belt. use the directions in the tech articles to tension poperly

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Re:Strange noise??? 4 Months ago
If it isn't the belt then it has to be the nylon rollers that are on the front pully that are there to help keep the belt on. Some guy just remove them other take them off and lube them and put them back on. I've never had to mess with mine.

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Re:Strange noise??? 4 Months ago
Thanks guys. I bet your right. It seemed to start right after we put new tires on. I bet we didn't get it tight enough.

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Re:Strange noise??? 4 Months ago
had the same problem on my 01 not to long ago. tightened the belt and it went away. that should do the trick.

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In: Body/Frame, 11/3/2009, 21 replies
Subject: HANDLING
scottw: HI GUY'SI AM NEW TO THIS SITE BUT HAVE OVER 38YRS EXP RIDING BIKES ON THE STREET. Anyway,question is i just bought an 06 silverado 1700 with ony 4,700 miles on it like new which runs great but i have ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
cass: I'll check my orders folder tonight and see if i have a stock/part number for the grab rails.... cassHANDLING

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In: Bolt Ons, 11/3/2009, 15 replies
Subject: IDENTIFYING PIPES
scottw: HI GUYS,i just bought a used 06 1700 silverado & prior owner stated it had Cobra pipes on it which look exactly like cobra longshots when i looked at the cobra site. Update,heres ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
scottw: Hi Stinger,yeh i was thinking the same thing this afternoon that i had the baffles as a gtood pattern ...IDENTIFYING PIPES

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In: Technical Discussions, 11/2/2009, 13 replies
Subject: HSR 42 Information
smhowse: With my new experience in trying to put a HSR42 carb on my roadstar I've found there is not one place that tells all you need to know BEFORE starting on this adventure so I'm starting this thread to gather ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
smhowse: I'm just trying to cover the whole state, Monday I was in San Diego, yesterday Corona, today San Francisco ...HSR 42 Information

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 11/4/2009, 21 replies
Subject: PC or Mac?
Darn: I know this is not a MC topic but I am curious and would like to know a couple of things that all of you might be able to help me with if you would be so kind. I would like to know if you have a PC ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
smhowse: I was hard core PC for years several friends (MAC guys) gave me a hard time about it so after my sony ...PC or Mac?

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smhowse

In: Maintenance, 10/28/2009, 40 replies
Subject: Horrible Gas Milage??? HELP PLEASE!!
CPORetired: With all the talk about the gas mileage you guys are getting with your scoots this has really been bothering me so for the last week I have been tracking my MPG and this is what I have come up with. 3 ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
smhowse: Go to a Harley shop. They will have Mikuni jets in stockB) StevenHorrible Gas Milage??? HELP PLEASE!!

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In: Bike Talk, 10/19/2009, 14 replies
Subject: Sea foam
ultrastar: I really have to ask this question what is it and why do you have to use it, I know it help SVS but I have never heard of anyone that I know have it in CA, is because of the kind of fuel in different parts ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
woodster: So I'm assuming that to stabilize fuel you would be somewhere between "shock treatment" i.e. a full can ...Sea foam

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In: Bolt Ons, 11/3/2009, 9 replies
Subject: REAR LUGGAGE RACK & SISSBAR
scottw: HI GUYS,NEW TO THIS SITE AND HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS. I have an 06 silverado 1700 and would like to know A) are there any taller then yamaha offers sissy bars avail with pad 7 luggage rack too that ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
scottw: ********* ATTENTION DAVEJ & DARN. I SENT BOTH OF YOU A PM SO PLS CHECK THEM OUT. DAVEJ,I WANT ...REAR LUGGAGE RACK & SISSBAR

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In: Technical Discussions, 9/23/2009, 8 replies
Subject: Rear tire size
VinceJE: Can point me to a thread or tell me what the largest rear tire size I can go with without fear of rubbing or modifying the fender? I've doene some searching and haven't found anything specific. I'm ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
SMSgt: I suppose you could always trade your Road Star in for a V Star and get your bigger tire that way. :) ...Rear tire size

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In: Maintenance, 11/3/2009, 18 replies
Subject: How do you get all the oil out of the Roadie.
highmileageguy: I am doing a complete oil change, and switching to Synthetic Oil. How do you get 100% of the oil out of the crankcase, and the oil reservoir? I remember someone saying here on the boards that even ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
SMSgt: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That is too funny. I just pulled the two drains, ...How do you get all the oil out of the Roadie.

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In: Maintenance, 11/5/2009
Subject: Changed my air filter today
Carmenuchi7: Well tonight I had some free time and replaced the air filter on my R*, it's been sitting on my shelf for a few weeks now. I mentioned recently that I think my bike may be running a little rich. It ...
Changed my air filter today

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In: Miscellaneous, 11/4/2009, 5 replies
Subject: Is this as good as it gets?
woodster: I have parked the Road* for the winter now, but the last few days I got some very nice rides in. Weather is cool, but dry and clear. I was just cruisin down some back roads, the Roadie's powerful V-Twin ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
SMSgt: I try and ride a little each month no matter how cold it gets, as long as the roads are clear and dry. ...Is this as good as it gets?

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SMSgt

In: Bike Talk, 11/3/2009, 19 replies
Subject: Today is the day!!
Tabatha: Well, we finally got her all flushed out and ready to ride. So, the seat time begins. Of course I had a filling fall out of my tooth, so have to go to the dentist first.:rolleyes: Hopefully I am not ...

Latest reply, 11/5/2009
Capt.Kirk: So the tooth hurts; ride the Roadie to the dentist and start the enjoyment!!Today is the day!!

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Capt.Kirk

In: Bolt Ons, 11/4/2009, 11 replies
Subject: Slightly used Bub Jug Huggers $300....would you?
TROB: Have the opportunity to buy "slightly used" bub jug huggers for $300 + actual shipping. whaddya think? these will go on Tabatha's bike, as mine already has a set of course.

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
CPORetired: Dangerous people but let me tell you from personal experience there are alot of people there for you ...Slightly used Bub Jug Huggers $300....would you?

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In: Electrical/Electronics, 10/16/2009, 51 replies
Subject: auto gps on a bike
JYD: Anyone out there adapt a auto gps to work on a RS? Bike gps is way to exspensive.Thanks..JYD

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Dweise: I have a Mio that has a suction cup mount that I stick to the windshied. It does't much like the vibrations ...auto gps on a bike

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Dweise

In: Introductions, 11/3/2009, 27 replies
Subject: Howdy from Georgia!!
Dweise: Hi there. I've had my Roadstar 1700 for over a year now. I really enjoy riding it. I love the awsome power it has compared to the V-Star I previously owned. But sometimes I wish I never changed the exhaust ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Dweise: Dude, Been to that place many times, great site to go. Make sure you take some pics. Unfortunutly my ...Howdy from Georgia!!

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Dweise

In: Body/Frame, 11/4/2009, 6 replies
Subject: Slowly but surely cleaning up
CPORetired: The rear fender that is, working on a very tight budget so doing things little by little, and to be honest kinda stole the basis of THIS idea from Fireman (Thanks for the info by the way Fireman). My initial ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Mr_Shamrock: Yeah those are the ones. There are actually a few different brands, but those will work. I put mine ...Slowly but surely cleaning up

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Mr_Shamrock

In: Maintenance, 11/4/2009, 3 replies
Subject: Oily substance
cjtravler: I came home from work today and after the R* had sat for a while I noticed an oily clear fluid that appeared to be dripping from one of the exhaust pipes. :( Does anyone have any ideas on what this could ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Mr_Shamrock: No problem. I would also smell it to make sure it isn't gas. Either one could probably manage to trickle ...Oily substance

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Mr_Shamrock

In: Pics of My Ride, 11/4/2009, 18 replies
Subject: Here is pics of the new bags and tricky air
bmatpt: Here are some pics of the new additions http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/bmatpt/bikepics130-1-1.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/bmatpt/bikepics125-1.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/bmatpt/bikepics133-1.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/bmatpt/bikepics029.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/bmatpt/bikepics139.jpg

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
blue v twin: Nice Job bmatpt, She looks awesome with those bags on her......;)Here is pics of the new bags and tricky air

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blue v twin

In: Technical Discussions, 11/4/2009, 3 replies
Subject: Is it ever too late to switch to synthetic?
Commish: I understand that it is pretty well a consensus that it is never too early to switch to synthetic oil, but is it ever too late? Would you reccomend switching at 23K? I guess that isn't really many miles, ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Mr_Shamrock: "They" (whoever they are) say that on high mileage motors it is not a good idea to switch to synthetic ...Is it ever too late to switch to synthetic?

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Mr_Shamrock

In: Bike Talk, 10/25/2009, 20 replies
Subject: Help! * electrical power gone!
Ratl: Last night when I went out to my bike to head home, I pulled the choke, popped it into nuetral and turn the key to the on position. The lights turned on, the gauges lit up and the needles started to cycle. ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Mr_Shamrock: You may have fried the ECU hooking it up backwards. I had a Yamaha Wolverine ATV that a wired ...Help! * electrical power gone!

21 posts, last by:

Mr_Shamrock

In: Miscellaneous, 11/4/2009, 6 replies
Subject: Anyone live near the Keys? (Florida Keys)
Darn: I'm looking for anyone here who might live in or near the Keys. I will be going down there the week of Thanksgiving and would like to borrow a bike if possible for a day. Please let me know if there ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Darn: Cool, we'll keep in touch then. PM me or shoot me an email when you know. use dparnoldi@att.net Thanks, ...Anyone live near the Keys? (Florida Keys)

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Darn

In: Pics of My Ride, 10/31/2009, 33 replies
Subject: Low Budget Bar Hopper
Mr_Shamrock: Ok as a few of you have already read I recently purchased a 2003 RS. I have been on here a couple days and really like what I see. Seems like alot of good guys here. Anyway, I though it might be cool ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Mr_Shamrock: A few more that I have had lately... 1998 Honda Shadow Tourer 1998 Harley Softail 2001 ...Low Budget Bar Hopper

34 posts, last by:

Mr_Shamrock

In: Bike Talk, 11/4/2009, 25 replies
Subject: Winter riding gear
coolalexrex: Anybody have good advice on winter gear? Looking for sites with decent prices, quality jackets and LARGE sizes! (gloves are damn near impossible for me to find)Ride on!

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Transam1: Not as hard core as MS1700 but I ride in the teens sometimes single digits. I wear a Tourmaster Flex ...Winter riding gear

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Transam1

In: Electrical/Electronics, 11/4/2009, 6 replies
Subject: 07 Roadstar gas gauge
ghost_flamed: My gauge stopped working some time ago, right when the warranty runs out. Anyone know what's usually needed to get it working again. I'm back to my V-star days calculating with my odo on how much gas I ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Savage: Thanks...will do...07 Roadstar gas gauge

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Savage

In: Bolt Ons, 11/4/2009, 5 replies
Subject: HD Lowers....again
fastjohnny: Just got back from the HD dealer and the local "bolt guy" with a set of lowers and various nuts & bolts. Lined up beautifully. I wound up cutting down a couple of rubber "corks" and drilling holes in them ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Transam1: I'm looking at getting some lowers also. The plastic's you are using aren't the Bucks are they ...HD Lowers....again

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Transam1

In: Maintenance, 11/4/2009, 1 reply
Subject: Spoke cleaning
Mr_Shamrock: What have you guys and gals found to be the best way to get the factory spokes looking decent? It seems like every RS I buy the spokes look horrible. My current bike is definitely no exception.

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
bmatpt: I raise mine up on the bike stand from the tech section and use a baby bottle scrubber on a drill with ...Spoke cleaning

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bmatpt

In: Bolt Ons, 11/3/2009, 13 replies
Subject: NEED BETTER PASS SEAT FOR 06 SILVERADO
scottw: HI GUYS,i just bought an 06 silverado 1700 and its killing the wifes (oh so well paddedtoushy) because the stock pass seat is like a rock and i have to admit it really sucksed when i sat on it for 5 mins. ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
scottw: Update,just checked the Ultimate seat site and they are pricey but you can tell they are top notch quality ...NEED BETTER PASS SEAT FOR 06 SILVERADO

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scottw

In: Bike Talk, 11/3/2009, 21 replies
Subject: Motorcycle Jacks
vwalburn: I would like to buy a motorcycle jack for myself and would like to hear some experiences with different jacks that are out there. I was looking at the Craftsman jack for $90 or an $190 jack from MotorcycleJacks.com ...

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
Carmenuchi7: I have the Harbor Frieght yellow. Bought it "cause I could afford it. Used several times and so far, ...Motorcycle Jacks

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Carmenuchi7

In: Bike Talk, 11/4/2009
Subject: Wheels on eBay
Mr_Shamrock: I found this set of wheels on eBay and thought someone here might be able to get a deal. They would put my budget bar hopper over the budget, but hopefully one of you can get a deal... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250523671499&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Wheels on eBay

new topic by:

Mr_Shamrock

In: Body/Frame, 10/3/2009, 31 replies
Subject: raked trees
barbosa: Who is it that makes the raked roadie trees to adapt 41 mm Harley front ends? I lost the info.

Latest reply, 11/4/2009
jamie99roadstar: Triple trees for Harley fork tubes. I need someone to convert to a Harley front end so I can get there ...raked trees

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jamie99roadstar

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