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Sigmund45 (User)

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drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
Has anyone had any experience with this drivers backrest? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Yamaha-Road-Star-Driver-Curved-Backrest-/160814102983?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D160807363726%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8853916911657065345 Any input would be appreciated. Sigmund45

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Re:drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
I don't see where you could go wrong at that price. That's just me

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Re:drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
Don't have experience with that particular one but I just bought and installed this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=230801398508 The install instructions are useless but you should be able to figure it out. Made a huge difference on a 6 hour ride last weekend.

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Re:drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
Not to change subject how is it to swing your leg over drivers backrest? I have been thinking about one but haven't because wondering about getting on and off bike

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Re:drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
I'm 5'10 and 200lbs and 43yrs old and can swing my leg over without much difficulty. My father is 67, the same size (actually a bit shorter) and can do it also. Granted it is a little more difficult for him but he can do it.

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Re:drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
StarSergeant wrote: I'm 5'10 and 200lbs and 43yrs old and can swing my leg over without much difficulty. My father is 67, the same size (actually a bit shorter) and can do it also. Granted it is a little more difficult for him but he can do it. Thanks for the input I have a spare backrest pad and flat stock now just need to find time to fab one up

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Re:drivers back rest again 1 Year ago
I just ordered one yesterday - should be here mid week. I like it (from what I can see on the ebay pics) that the brkt is not exposed and has a cleaner look to it. For $40 I don't think you can go wrong - I couldn't make one for that.

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Subject: My first roadstar
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Subject: Which cupholder - kuryakyn
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Subject: AFR meter and sensor?
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Subject: a little rider beware story....
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Subject: Positive ID.
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In: Maintenance, 6/18/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Clutch shift hit hard
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Latest reply, 6/19/2013
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In: Jetting, 6/9/2013, 27 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, 6/19/2013
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In: Bike Talk, 6/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Anybody wanna do some trading?
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Latest reply, 6/19/2013
onefaststar: I've got a 2-up seat boxed up with matching backrest pad. It may be a mustang daytripper. Not sure I ...Anybody wanna do some trading?

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In: Electrical/Electronics, 6/18/2013, 4 replies
Subject: No Lights
ronseps: I have found that I have no lights, after checking the switch I think that I have found the problem but the switch costs a bit high, is there anywhere I can get a cheaper switch 05 Road Star.

Latest reply, 6/19/2013
ronseps: I had checked the fuse and I do know that the lights work by messing with the wires . So the only thig ...No Lights

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In: Maintenance, 6/18/2013, 11 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, 6/19/2013
Questcap: Yeh, I think it was $37 and change, but WELL worth it, as far as I am concerned!;)Brake Fluid Shelf Life.

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In: Miscellaneous, 6/18/2013, 2 replies
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, 6/19/2013
Arps: haha awesome!New Shinko tire

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In: Bolt Ons, 6/18/2013, 15 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, 6/19/2013
Arps: This is the way to go in my opinion.Are all forward controls so expensive?

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In: Bike Talk, 1/13/2013, 8 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, 6/19/2013
SMOKINJOE: thanks ,yes that was the answer i was looking for ,,,,, Mounting Royal STar Venture bags with 4 " Duals

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In: Body/Frame, 6/18/2013, 3 replies
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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Curt

In: Miscellaneous, 6/15/2013, 6 replies
Subject: HD Hard Saddlebags for sale
Lubama: I decided not to mount the HD bags on my R* and I'm selling them. All the information is listed in the classifieds Follow the link http://roadstarclinic.com/component/option,com_marketplace/page,show_ad/catid,14/adid,4398/Itemid,197/

Latest reply, 6/18/2013
Boatmark: Smurfs are usually on the up and up!:PHD Hard Saddlebags for sale

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Boatmark

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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Deerkiller

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

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