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2008/10/21 00:30

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2008/10/20 22:44

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2008/10/21 10:11

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2008/10/21 11:31

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2008/10/21 12:36

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2008/10/21 15:44

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2008/10/21 15:51

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2008/10/21 16:09

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2008/10/21 16:27

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2008/10/22 17:45

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In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 6 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
Schweeet Daddy T: I doubt the previous owner had it rejetted coz he knows Nothing about bikes... And he said he never had ...Very Heavy Fuel Consumption

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 3 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
Erbman02: it would be coming out of the floatbowl vent.Carb leaking gas

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Erbman02

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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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: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 8 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
BDog: thanks guys its usually a good time and you meet people from all over the world, and some great competition. ...Finally won first place

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BDog

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

14 posts, last by:

SKWEARpeg

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 2 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
blue_star: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I don't see anything custom on it, just a few bolt ons. It is bad when you don't ...Honda Road Star! WHAT?

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blue_star

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: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 8 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
Roger7886: Usually its nothing. Ride time is my time. Don't get a lot of it much these days so I just try and enjoy ...What do you think about while you are riding?

9 posts, last by:

Roger7886

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

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DAVECS1

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/18/2013, 29 replies
Subject: Road Star Clinic Gear and Accessories?
Ricohoc:

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
stinger: Count me in!Road Star Clinic Gear and Accessories?

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stinger

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 6 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
DAVECS1: That's why I reversed the spring on my hypercharge. I close the butterflies the more WOT I go. TO keep ...hyper charger thingy!!

7 posts, last by:

DAVECS1

In: Bike Talk, 5/17/2013, 14 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
Big Dawg: Hey, RR, I appreciate your confidence in my. But my first step would have be getting my hands ...Vance & Hines Exhaust???

15 posts, last by:

Big Dawg

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

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Tug

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 18 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
Stick: the latest crop of walmartians

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Stick

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 2 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
davej: Try this for the outer. Brand new inners from HD are about the same price at Ronnies HD they are $142. ...Looking for a fairing!

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davej

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

6 posts, last by:

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

10 posts, last by:

Edge51

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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Stevie

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

37 posts, last by:

Edge51

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 4 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
NWRODIE: I remember, it was always laying next to my MAD Magazine... Ah! The good ol days!!:PAnybody remember "Mean Mutha" cartoon from easyrid

5 posts, last by:

NWRODIE

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

16 posts, last by:

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

8 posts, last by:

Phatstrat

In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Tricky Air Ride Users
USAFretired: Have a question for those who have or had the Tricky Air ride shock. How much pressure did you ride with in the shock? Did you ride with the shock maxed out? Thanks, Pat

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Curt: You need to mod it like mine my fender stays the same distance from the tire because it is mounted to ...Tricky Air Ride Users

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/17/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Austin 400
Tigers67: Aussie V8 Supercars racing in Austin Texas this weekend if anyones interested :) :woohoo: :woohoo:

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Curt: Here ya go. http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/filter/date/2013-5-19Austin 400

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In: Pics of My Ride, 5/18/2013, 13 replies
Subject: I am stoked!!!
DAVECS1: Well after 4 hours of machining adjusting swearing and other various garage rolling disasters, I was rewarded for my persistence. When I sat this thing down off the lift, I just about melted. I don't know ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Doc_V: Looks good, keep the photos coming.I am stoked!!!

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/18/2013
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 ...
Passenger Backrest with Venture Hard Bag Setup

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/18/2013, 2 replies
Subject: line kit help
Williamandersonedu: I recently purchased a set of 16" bars for my 99 and was wondering (havent bought the lines yet) how much over stock should I get them. I know that they are measured at +1 +2 +3etc I'm just not sure what ...

Latest reply, 5/18/2013
Williamandersonedu: Cool man. I appreciate the help.line kit help

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