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Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
Hey guys,going to install risers,4inch rise 1.5 pullback. Do I need longer cables to do this?Stock bars,2008 year. Thanks for any input.

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
Nope... should be good to go

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
Looking at your ride,I would go with your advise. Thanks Grinder.

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
Thanks... you may need to pull some extra slack out of the headlight bucketas far as the wiring goes... but all else should work with no issues

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
Good to know,just don't need to spend 300.00 plus for cables if I don't need them. Thanks again for the info,and help.Enjoy your ride tomorrow.

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
cumminsman wrote: Good to know,just don't need to spend 300.00 plus for cables if I don't need them. Thanks again for the info,and help.Enjoy your ride tomorrow. Thank you... keep yer fingers crossed that it dont rain on us...

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
I put about the same risers on mine also no problems did need to take the clutch cable out of clamps and move it up some,easy fix and really like my risers,enjoy

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
brown91redcam wrote: I put about the same risers on mine also no problems did need to take the clutch cable out of clamps and move it up some,easy fix and really like my risers,enjoy Did you get rid of the pain in the shoulder and neck after the switch.

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Re:Risers 11 Months, 1 Week ago
It helped alot with that I was pulled forward before,I would even like to go a bit taller kinda been looking for bars with a little more rise,you will like the risers though

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Honda Road Star! WHAT?
Curt: And how do you get custom tires? Geeez he doesn't even know what bike he has.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/3813490717.html

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
LIGHTNIN: Only thing I saw was apes and a different exhaust. May be the guy worked for OCC and that is their version ...Honda Road Star! WHAT?

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 4 replies
Subject: Looking for a fairing!
Warden: I bought a very rough fairing from a member here. Very rough and not something I'm going to try to salvage. The deal was legit, just more work than I want to tackle. But putting just that on the ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Warden: We should at Lear talk! :)Looking for a fairing!

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: I like the *smell* of a well tuned Roadie...
Doc_V: Is it just me or does anyone else like the smell of a well tuned R*? I can definitely tell when it's running rich, and I *don't* like the smell of it, but I do like the smell when it's tuned right. Reminds ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
greyphart: I'll take a pound of what you got. I'll even pay overnite shipping. B) I'm just happy as all get out ...I like the *smell* of a well tuned Roadie...

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: What do you think about while you are riding?
mrjeff: On our recent road trip we had many miles to think about things and because our bike communicators don't work very good at highway speeds we had a lot of quiet time for thoughtful reflection. At one of ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
River: I took a ride, and thought about what I think about. I couldn't remember what I think about. So I took ...What do you think about while you are riding?

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In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Can smeone enlighten me on " AIS" ?
Jim West Pa: I've read in some posts here where some of you guys have done away with you AIS. I looked it up and saw that it is Air Injection System. I ask about this because i have had a carb issue with both my ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
greyphart: A WHOLE 'NOTHER issue. Trust us. Fortunately many can do it in their :sleep:.Can smeone enlighten me on " AIS" ?

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 4 replies
Subject: Carb leaking gas
Chubs: After installing my new stator I started my bike and noticed fuel dumping between the cylinders. I have taken the air cleaner off and tried to find where the leak is coming from with no luck. Its not ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Chubs: Well I tried both of the above mentioned fixes and its no longer running out just dripping. By the loos ...Carb leaking gas

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Chubs

In: Bike Talk, 5/17/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Vance & Hines Exhaust???
RabidRoadie: We have a fellow member selling a V&H Pro Pipe off a 1600! Will it bolt up to a 1700? I have always wanted that exhaust,if it will bolt up to my 1700, I will drill holes and add bungs for the 02 sensors! ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Questcap: The H-D end cap is a pretty good looking piece... it really is.Vance & Hines Exhaust???

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Questcap

In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Very Heavy Fuel Consumption
Schweeet Daddy T: My fuel consumption is ridiculous... 17mpg and this with no mods on the bike except a half of stage one gutting of the stock pipes. I say half because I only removed the rear cone and drilled through ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
SKWEARpeg: This is what he posted above ratl. It works out to 16.9 mpg. I suppose the stock exhaust, is ...Very Heavy Fuel Consumption

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SKWEARpeg

In: Technical Discussions, 5/17/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Transmission slips out of gear
Knowseeker: Hi there, My 2001 Slips out of gear into neutral with the clutch in and bike stopped. Supposedly can do this in gears other than first also. Is this a problem that should have been fixed by the trans ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Jim West Pa: Thanx Dave and jd. I'll give this a try. Although i'm reeeealy hopin my issue is something this minor, ...Transmission slips out of gear

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Jim West Pa

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Anybody remember "Mean Mutha" cartoon from easyrid
Vette468: Anybody remember that fat "Mean Mutha" cartoon ? In Easyriders mag.. She was a Fat Greasy Stinky disgusting Zit faced Cyst infested BIKER MOMMA shes probably still featured from time to time... She ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
thebru: I believe she was called "Miraculous Mutha"Anybody remember "Mean Mutha" cartoon from easyrid

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thebru

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Finally won first place
BDog: :woohoo: Finally won first place last Saturday in the Community Transportation Roadeo of New Jersey. I have bin in 2nd place for 4 straight years, and bin out to the Nationals for 4yrs. This will make ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Ratl: I don't know any cheap places to rent, but there are some very nice rides around Albuquerque. Ride ...Finally won first place

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 7 replies
Subject: hyper charger thingy!!
kmb102: My buddy has a HD with a hyper charger I think is what its called. it a chrome air intake with the butter fly that opens and closes. Anyway it has a crack and needs to be replaced and he is thinking about ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Vette468: Ya need to Git yourzelf a two stroke Leaf Blower...then a buncha Helium Balloons ... :p :laugh:hyper charger thingy!!

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Vette468

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 30 replies
Subject: Road Star Clinic Gear and Accessories?
Ricohoc:

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Meitemark: In for it from NorwayRoad Star Clinic Gear and Accessories?

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Meitemark

In: Bolt Ons, 5/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Passenger Backrest with Venture Hard Bag Setup
azbto: I installed a set of venture hard bags on my roadie and picked up the passenger backrest mounts (the ones that bolt onto the outside of the venture hard bag mounting brackets) but when I ordered the passenger ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
greyphart: BumpPassenger Backrest with Venture Hard Bag Setup

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greyphart

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 19 replies
Subject: the latest crop of walmartians
ultrastar: And this is why I will not step foot into a Walmart http://beartales.me/2013/01/14/the-latest-crop-of-walmartians/

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
EddieDe: Sunglasses?!? Welders mask might help keep the nightmares away...maybethe latest crop of walmartians

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EddieDe

In: Bike Talk, 5/16/2013, 70 replies
Subject: Selling the BIKE!
Erbman02: 2001 Silverado addition 160k miles HD fairing RH Dooley Pipes Saddlemen seat 42HSR carb w/Yost power tube $3324.55 OBO. Neil (813)361-6579

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
JakePaes: I like that ride dude. The apes look good! Another thing it's FI and a 1900!!!!!Selling the BIKE!

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JakePaes

In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 9 replies
Subject: hsr carb
Arps: Is this the one everyone recomends? http://southbend.craigslist.org/mcy/3811631733.html I don't have the money for it, but rhoufht I'd share as it seems like a good deal. Its right near where I work.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Erbman02: Only 1 that comes with the 2.3 float valve as new, is the Yamaha speedstar version. All standard ...hsr carb

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Erbman02

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 17 replies
Subject: pissed at work, dumb hilo driver >:-{
smokescreens: Damn hilo driver went fifty miles and hour into my trailor with a parts rack on his forks. Hit my bulkhead so hard he riped the front of my trailor off! Damn neck hurts now too.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
EddieDe: Jason didn't I see a whole bunch of custom motorcycle parts right by that bulkhead too? gee hope they ...pissed at work, dumb hilo driver >:-{

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EddieDe

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 8 replies
Subject: i have a question
sappermech: As I understand it we lose torque when we go from two into two to to into one and gain torque when we go two into one on our exhaust. Well if that true and we can have o2 sensors welded in can we preserve ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
sappermech: Funny :laugh:i have a question

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sappermech

In: Bike Talk, 5/16/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Running rich
Ashley: I have not pulled the carb apart to see if it has been jetted but i have Vance & Hines Power shots that were on bike when i bought it . I did add K&N filter and did the crank case filter mod up under tank ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
SKWEARpeg: Ride it for a bit and see what its like.:) You should always have to pull the enricher completely ...Running rich

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SKWEARpeg

In: Bike Talk, 5/17/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Hey Curt, they ain't talking about you are they?
Doc_V: Came across this and couldn't quite make out the all the text, but saw the bold print and wouldn't be surprised if it was you. It's from the Aug 09 issue of V-Twin Magazine. Either ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Vette468: The Bolts a Sharp bike ! took my Pops to see it las weekend.. He bought a Black Sportster in 2005 ...Hey Curt, they ain't talking about you are they?

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Vette468

In: Body/Frame, 5/18/2013, 10 replies
Subject: roadstar chop-west coast inspired
Sntcareers: I have been a lurker for years, finally pulled the trigger on modding my 06 1700. I sent my stock frame off to Ardcore Choppers in Indianapolis for all the frame work. Jon was awesome to deal with and ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
DAVECS1: Looking good, that will be sharp when it comes together. A couple of us guys on here had some pretty ...roadstar chop-west coast inspired

11 posts, last by:

DAVECS1

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
rox: Went for a ride on the 04 RS tonight and experienced a front end issue. At most any speed if I sway the bike from side to side I feel what I describe as a grind. It happens both left and right sway. I ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
rox: I will check on a regular basis. I did adjust to 38psi not 40psi. I adjusted rear tire to 40psi. Dont ...Front end feeling

21 posts, last by:

rox

In: Miscellaneous, 5/18/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Road Star Parts vendor
roady4me: I tried to order from them last year and never got the order. Could not reach them by phone or email.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Tug: I have. Didn't have any problems and got a nice key coverRoad Star Parts vendor

2 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 5 replies
Subject: JTD Hard lowers
River: I want to get a set of JTD hard lowers, but I want to leave them on year round. Does anyone know if these will cause the Roadie engine to run too hot in summer? http://www.jtdcycleparts.com/Hard-Lowers-for-Yamaha-Motorcycles-Sold-in-Pairs-YA-177-XX.htm.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Edge51: orrr...Starleywing???:woohoo: :woohoo:JTD Hard lowers

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Edge51

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/15/2013, 9 replies
Subject: 21 years
espressodude: Well tomorrow will be 21yrs married. If I'd have killed her when I first thought about it, I'd be out by now.

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Edge51: congrats.....workin on the 20th year my ownself...it's been good....my better half "gets me"..only sometimes ...21 years

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Wife's having a yard sale
Stevie: She's got a metric sh*t ton of stuff out there I got a ice chest of corona out there, I'm out-selling her 2 to 1 :P

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Stevie: that was so last week we're on the third truck :cheer:Wife's having a yard sale

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In: Introductions, 5/12/2013, 36 replies
Subject: hello from Western Washington
mmrider: Hey all, I've been a long time visitor of this site so I figured I should probably go ahead and register. Im the original owner of a 2000 R* millennium edition. thanks for havin me, keep the shiny side ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Edge51: :welcome: from B.C. Canadahello from Western Washington

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Edge51

In: Bike Talk, 5/11/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Mods & upgrades complete
rballew: Last year it was paint and light bar installation. This year it's AIS removed, fuel pump removed, HSR 42 installed, BAK w/ K&M filter,choke relocated, dyna 3000, dyna coils, dyna plug wires & new plugs. ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Phatstrat: Eleanor is still one of the classiest Road Stars I've seen, great job! JeffMods & upgrades complete

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Phatstrat

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Lindby bars
Roadstarcountryboy: Hey guys been looking for some unique highway bars for my 07 r*. Anybody have the lindby multibars? They look really cool and comfortable just expensive

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Phatstrat: My '06 had the original Lindbar when I bought it in '11. Very strong and still looks good, but I want ...Lindby bars

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