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Re:dagnabit P>O>S 05 stranded me 100 mi. from home 3 Years, 6 Months ago
dozer1972 wrote: I just don't get it 8700 miles...sticky valves... dead charging system wheres the quality control on these things.. I hate to sound ignorant, but what does that mean? What's sticky valves/dead charging system? Is this an occuring problem with the 05's?

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dagnabit P>O>S 05 stranded me 100 mi. from home

dozer1972

2008/07/27 22:43

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Law

2008/07/28 05:50

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greyphart

2008/07/28 11:17

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kryinggame

2008/07/28 11:32

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DocShadow

2008/07/28 11:34

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Rider4Christ

2008/07/28 11:37

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Smooth

2008/07/28 12:02

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Akela

2008/07/28 14:09

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Law

2008/07/28 16:05

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greyphart

2008/07/28 16:18

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Law

2008/07/28 16:42

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slyguy

2008/07/28 17:02

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Curt

2008/07/28 19:43

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dozer1972

2008/07/28 20:08

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Curt

2008/07/28 21:45

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ScottS

2008/07/28 23:47

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roadhog1

2008/07/29 01:01

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Law

2008/07/29 12:14

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dozer1972

2008/07/29 18:36

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2008/07/30 01:25

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In: Bike Talk, 2/4/2012, 55 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
tibadoe: Welcome from VA. I say go for it. Keep us posted on what you decide to do.Is RoadStar S too Big For Me? Female Rider Asking

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tibadoe

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 14 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
Erbman02: thats it, stator and rec/reg from an 05 or newer, other than the battery is the only other thing in what ...Ignition switch and battery ????

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Erbman02

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/10/2012, 4 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, 2/10/2012
OBMF: Nice boots. I'm almost afraid to admit it, but I wear a pair of Harley Davidson boots that I bought for ...Got my new boots!

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OBMF

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Subject: Led turn signals
fetasigma: I have an led taillight and was thinking of putting in led turn signals as well. Wich is better putting in load resistors or just changing out the flasher relay for one that is led compatible. Also is ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
smokescreens: I would get a no load flasher and take advantage of the lower power draw. If you leave it alone its just ...Led turn signals

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smokescreens

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Fairing and tour trunk ideas
Paintertom40: The wife gave me the go ahead to get fairing and tour trunk.so let me no what you have and how you like it. thanks Tom

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
ozarkpreacher: Got the Mutazu trunk and Kuryakyn Sportech fairing. Had the Harley type tour pack but didn't think it ...Fairing and tour trunk ideas

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ozarkpreacher

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 21 replies
Subject: this road star is to cool!!!
smokescreens: i ran accross this on photobucket and man is this bike cool to me. look at the rear brakes on this thing and the shift linkage. and it has a warrior motor in it:woohoo: forgive the first pic. http://s995.photobucket.com/albums/af76/Yzftx7500/roadstar%20custom/?albumview=slideshow

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Blackroadie: Hmmm... :dry: still deciding.this road star is to cool!!!

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Blackroadie

In: Introductions, 2/10/2012, 28 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
Paintertom40: hello from Ohio hello all

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Paintertom40

In: Introductions, 2/9/2012, 29 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
Paintertom40: :welcome: from Ohio Hello from Virginia (NOVA)

30 posts, last by:

Paintertom40

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Lithium Soap?
About_Time: A lot of the lubrication points shown in the service manual call for the application of lithium soap type lubricant. Specifically, I am about to repack my steering neck bearings. What do the members ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
About_Time: Excellent question. I guess that's part of what I was hoping to get answered....are there any ...Lithium Soap?

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About_Time

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 13 replies
Subject: front springs
Cody: Well i ordered the progessive.springs for the front . So i figured id get started on makeing the spacers. Can anyone tell me what size they need to be thickness amd how long thanks guys

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
TheGrinder: I just got done installing the progressive springs in my forks... and yes, thy done come with the washers ...front springs

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TheGrinder

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Waht Tires do you ride???
ear3:

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
jd750ace: Michelin Commanders right now. will go with Commander 2 when these are gone. 11,000 miles on last set ...Waht Tires do you ride???

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jd750ace

In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 1 reply
Subject: selling my 07 cast wheels...help
ajbonner: want to make money for a fairing. both have tires, only front good (oem bridgestone). 7k miles. rear doesn't have rotor. how much should i expect to get for them? Anyone in the market?

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
smokescreens: I sold my cast wheels with rotors and front calipers for close to $600 shiped as a package deal. I think ...selling my 07 cast wheels...help

2 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Body/Frame, 2/8/2012, 18 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, 2/10/2012
Tug: Yup I did the same thing. It was my first mod actuallyshifter mod

19 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 2 replies
Subject: Intake Manifold
SaltyJack: :( I've been having thoughts of having a intake manifold modified and I saw one on ebay for $35, used. I enlarged the picture and it looked severely cracked to me so I asked "the" question. Why put something ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
MS1700: I have one of Curts and of about 5, it was the only one that did not leak and worked like a charm. Practice ...Intake Manifold

3 posts, last by:

MS1700

In: Bolt Ons, 2/9/2012, 7 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
ajbonner: thanks scottoWTB Royal Star Hard Saddlebag mounting brackets

8 posts, last by:

ajbonner

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 6 replies
Subject: Throtle return rate
espressodude: Hello All First sorry if this is a stupid question, I did do a search and couldn't find anything relative. When I used to ride a life time ago my throttle "sprang" back to the starting position. ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
JEastonjr: I had that problem and the cable adjustment was too tight. check the adjustment at the carb.Throtle return rate

7 posts, last by:

JEastonjr

In: Jetting, 2/9/2012, 10 replies
Subject: RuNning rich
Plumbwader: What r signs of running rich without reading the plugs?

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Curt: FI bikes are controlled by the ECU and the 02 sensors so they will be richer than a carb bike. Even a ...RuNning rich

11 posts, last by:

Curt

In: Bolt Ons, 2/10/2012, 2 replies
Subject: Floorboard Extensions
Roadstar_Rob: I'm looking to extend my driver boards out away from the bike. All of the extensions I've come across are for moving them forward. Anyone familiar with extension mod to set them out wider? Thanks, Rob

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
chrisxv1600al: Rob... I did this to mine and used a couple pieces of smaller square tubing. It was either 1" or 1 1/4" ...Floorboard Extensions

3 posts, last by:

chrisxv1600al

In: Introductions, 2/9/2012, 30 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
huskerbob: :welcome: Hello Ya'll

31 posts, last by:

huskerbob

In: Introductions, 2/5/2012, 30 replies
Subject: New to RSC
ear3: Need, Front Forks, Light Bar, Windshield & Supports, Rear Master Cylinder THX

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
ear3: Thanks guys, can I get all your favorite tires you like to ride, especially for long ridesNew to RSC

31 posts, last by:

ear3

In: Bolt Ons, 2/9/2012, 7 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
EddieDe: How bad were the mods ?Front wheel ring

8 posts, last by:

EddieDe

In: Bolt Ons, 2/10/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Removing passing lights
azbto: 1700 midnight star with yamaha passing lamps, i want to clean up the front a bit and am contemplating removing the passing light bar but see the front of the headlight is supported by the bar. Does anybody ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Curt: Think you can put a spacer in place of it but if you want to cut up a light bar I have just the regular ...Removing passing lights

5 posts, last by:

Curt

In: Bolt Ons, 2/8/2012, 12 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
cartersta: mine dont have the weights in them, these are heratige bars!!with iso gripsAnother Grip Question

13 posts, last by:

cartersta

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 5 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
gfolkert: I sent him an order for new brake pads (3 sets, 2 for front, 1 for rear) for my wife's bike. I ...Metric Magic

6 posts, last by:

gfolkert

In: Bike Talk, 2/8/2012, 14 replies
Subject: Is this a fair price?
azalearider: 2009 Road Star S 0 Miles - Left Over that hasn't sold. $9100 Thanks!

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
BubbaKahuna: We have one at my work, brand new 2009 Roadstar in Candy Red for $8895 out the door if sold outside Wisconsin. ...Is this a fair price?

15 posts, last by:

BubbaKahuna

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/1/2012, 9 replies
Subject: starter problems
Papa Bear: with a new battery installed, i get all lights and electronics functioning when I push the starter button, but only a click. No starter rotation at all. Prognosis please? Papa Bear

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
Papa Bear: :) Just reporting back. After checking all of the recommendatoins(thank you all)it turns out that the ...starter problems

10 posts, last by:

Papa Bear

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 6 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
Tug: now those are cool B) B)cool sidecars

7 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Pics of My Ride, 1/28/2012, 32 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, 2/10/2012
Keeb: They are made by Corbin. Some of the best looking bags for our bikes in my opinion, but make sure you ...I'm back with a new toy!!

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In: Maintenance, 2/7/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Annual Maintenancee
kb20682003: Hey guys here is a question for you EXPERTS!!! I bought a 2003 Silverado a year ago, put about 1K on it... what Annual Maintenance should I do?? not just change oil but which nuts n bolts need to be checked ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
kb20682003: Thanks guys,,, much appreciated :PAnnual Maintenancee

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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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