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In: Introductions, 5/20/2013, 42 replies
Subject: Hello from Rhode Island!!
Supergm7: Lots of great stuff here. I've finally wanted to post and had to go "official" I just picked up my 2003 RS XV1600: 26,000 miles Paid $3400 took off the windshield oil change- Mobile1 20-50 syn ...

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Penguin: :welcome:From Buffalo, NYHello from Rhode Island!!

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Feeling LAZY on a Tuesday Night
GNR10:

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
tykesplace: I know what that is. :) When I was a kid, we had a reel to reel. My dad even had a collection of 78s ...Feeling LAZY on a Tuesday Night

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Subject: RAIDER rear wheel swap
Dchopper73: The transformation has begun. Trying to fit in work on my bike while getting all the brackets orders done is CRAZY! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Anyway, here are a few pics. I didn't forget about you Jay, ...

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Penguin: Really is looking mean! might actually get to ride it soonRAIDER rear wheel swap

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Anybody Willing To Make FloorBoard Tech MOD ?
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Subject: RSC Mechanic's Shirts - FINAL REORDER
Warden: (Ok, not really burning it, but I won't be offering them again). Based on some recent requests ...

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Warden: I always forget to remind about the size. (oops) Yes, the chest is halfway around. Armpit to armpit.RSC Mechanic's Shirts - FINAL REORDER

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 7 replies
Subject: shock replacement
Txsroadie: I need to replace my rear shock and spring any recommendation would helpful,I read somewhere about roadwing shock.I weigh about 250#

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Txsroadie: thx guys,curt no I went to the dealer today and they said that the shock cant be adjusted and that the ...shock replacement

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Subject: Gino's lowering brackets
ultrastar: Can someone tell me that has bought Gino's lowering brackets how long it takes him to respond ? I have a friend that ordered some from him a day or two ago and he has not gotten a response from him yet ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
out2lunch: Just ordered a set over the weekend. Got an email from Geno first thing Monday. He's a stand-up guy. ...Gino's lowering brackets

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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/19/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Ruidoso, NM Apencash Rally
EPRoadie: Just got back from the hills of NM, NE of El Paso for the Rally and got some pics if photobucket is online or being a pain in the a** as always: bear with me ! ;) Will post pics ASAP ! [img ...

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Wewalaw: Yep nice area we were there (Alamogordo) five years and hated to go. We went back and spent two weeks ...Ruidoso, NM Apencash Rally

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Wewalaw

In: Technical Discussions, 5/9/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Wagon Wheel Primary Pulley Cover
zmans1969: I think the wagon wheel is ugly and want to replace or cover it. What have you used and how did you install it?

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Curt: Here ya go. http://www.baroncustom.com/catalog/category/26/index.html?page=12&limit=12Wagon Wheel Primary Pulley Cover

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Curt

In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 12 replies
Subject: will harley risers work?
DropkickFace: Looking for straight risers (no pullback) aprox. 2-3" taller than stock. So somewhere around 4" center bar height Theres alot more options for Harley's , will they work? I understand the centers ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
HotRodRStar: Hey James, these are Road King Risers. Well they were one piece :laugh: I had to make become to be ...will harley risers work?

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HotRodRStar

In: Electrical/Electronics, 3/4/2009, 39 replies
Subject: Speedometer/Fuel Gauge problems
roadstarrider60: 2000 Roadstar 1600. Speedo works intermittenly. Seems to stick at first and if I shut off bike and restart it is okay for awhile. Been doing this for about 8 months. Then the fuel gauge would show empty ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
1999Roadstar: I need a speedo needle mine cracked and broke. I tried to find a replacement part from yamah and have ...Speedometer/Fuel Gauge problems

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1999Roadstar

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/21/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Overheard on the Internet...
OldBob: Like everything in life, farts have a time and place. However, I never realized that in the wrong time and place, flatulence had enough power to alter my course in history. Well, it ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
zmans1969: I almost spewed coffee on my monitor! A great rack will trump a females "fart of epic proportions" any ...Overheard on the Internet...

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zmans1969

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/14/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Turn Signal Issues
shane8813: I changed out all my blinkers to clear lenses and changed the bulbs out to amber.The front ones were pretty corroded and had to break the bulbs to get them out. I cleaned the contacts and replaced them ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
1999Roadstar: I had the same problem with my bike. I had to replace the whole housing. I picked up one off eBay for ...Turn Signal Issues

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1999Roadstar

In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Windshield Filler - Stock?
dodadnules: I've got a thin filler of plexiglass that mounts on the stock windshield brackets and covers the area between the stock windshield and headlight housing. Does anybody know if this is a stock part? ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
jd750ace: Just a note: Unless they have recently changed, CeeBaileys windshields are all made from acrylic, which ...Windshield Filler - Stock?

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jd750ace

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/21/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Ex wife
River: Tim decided to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was assembling some loads for an upcoming hunt. His wife was standing there at the bench watching him. ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Churchdog: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Ex wife

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Churchdog

In: Miscellaneous, 4/24/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Did I just get screwed???
Doc_V: Last week I ordered a 31 tooth pulley off ebay. The seller said it was a: But what I got is aluminum. I called Baron's and confirmed that ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
GNR10: That's a real bummer man. Like said tho, file a dispute. How was the seller's rating?Did I just get screwed???

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GNR10

In: Jetting, 5/20/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Crash bars
Sparks500: I have a set of Barons crash bars on her now, but, they're getting kind of pitted. Not great chrome, I guess. They're well made otherwise. I'm looking at either replacing them or having them re-chromed ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
GNR10: Hmmm, my tank's got a couple scratches, clutch lever still the broken one, Big Yami bars still sittin ...Crash bars

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GNR10

In: Bike Talk, 5/21/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Transmission Recall
6hrtbt3: I have a friend looking at an 05, owner did not say anything about the recall. Does the 05 need the transmission recall? Thanks in advance.

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
SKWEARpeg: The tranny recall, only involved the 99-03 models.Transmission Recall

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SKWEARpeg

In: Miscellaneous, 5/20/2013, 18 replies
Subject: Rain Gear and trip accessories
RoadiesRock05: I am taking a trip this weekend to Duluth, MN. I am leaving Wednesday and returning Monday. The forecast calls for rain :( Any opinions about what is the best rain gear to get for a good price? I would ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Dr_Bob: I have a rain suit from Leather Up. Had it a couple of years. It does a good job keeping me dry and works ...Rain Gear and trip accessories

19 posts, last by:

Dr_Bob

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/21/2013, 17 replies
Subject: Video of my new Kenwood Stereo!
JakePaes: I got my Reckless fairing a while ago now, at first I rode without any tunes for a about a month and installed an amp that allowed me to play my iPod/mp3 player or XM, but it just wasn't what I wante. ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
JakePaes: I have four Pyle marine 5.25 100w each speakersVideo of my new Kenwood Stereo!

18 posts, last by:

JakePaes

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Used Leather Saddlebags - Got any?
pastornj: Hey, all you converts to hard-bags, anyone have a decent set of used leather bags they would like to sell me? Apparently our old leather bags didn't weather the storm we went through here in Texas very ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
backinthesaddle: I had those in the extra extra jumbo size. Loved the bags till the bike and bags were totaled. They don't ...Used Leather Saddlebags - Got any?

10 posts, last by:

backinthesaddle

In: Technical Discussions, 5/21/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Dunlop Elite III
Charlie Horse: How many of you folks are running Dunlop Elite III tires...I'm a little disappointed that the rear tire wear, at 8,000 miles is already at 4/32nd's. My last tire was the Michelin Commander (1) and got ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Roger7886: Another michelin lover here. 8k on the rear so far and still lookin good. I have a me880 up front in ...Dunlop Elite III

15 posts, last by:

Roger7886

In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/21/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Custom Dynamics - Great customer service!
PhatRJ: Just like we post when something goes wrong with a vendor, I think its important to post when things go right. The guys and gals at Custom ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Sparks500: I accidentally ordered the wrong LEDs for my front signals, and they were perfectly willing to take them ...Custom Dynamics - Great customer service!

8 posts, last by:

Sparks500

In: Jetting, 5/21/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Jetting using an AFR meter
EddieDe: I just finished installing my Innovate MTX-L Air Fuel meter. I calibrated it and now I am ready to start dialing in my carb. As I expected I was running way rich. At idle the with the enrichment off and ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
EddieDe: thanks guys I'll let you know how I progress...Jetting using an AFR meter

9 posts, last by:

EddieDe

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 9 replies
Subject: this shock is interesting
smokescreens: i got this shock for the RAP to try out (works great by the way) and i notice 2 things about it. 1. its the same lenght as the road star shock eye to eye. 2. it has a dampener adjustment to make ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
DAVECS1: Dang at 400 dollars, a little more and I can buy a real aftermarket shock with spring.this shock is interesting

10 posts, last by:

DAVECS1

In: Body/Frame, 4/16/2013, 45 replies
Subject: Rear Suspension double-check
Ricohoc: I've gotten some expert advice in the last week, but my two experts may be asleep now. I crawled on the side of the bike, located the two nuts -- the adjusting nut and the lock nut. Noticed ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
mbk: Finally got mine adjusted, had to buy a cheap set of service wrenches and still needed to grind the 32mm ...Rear Suspension double-check

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mbk

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 3/26/2013, 83 replies
Subject: Meet and Greet Rockers
Darn: :censored: :censored: :censored: prices went up, they were under $5 for the last several years, now my guy who was doing them is gone, so the new guy wants $7.00 each or $350 up front for 50 I need ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Greysnake: You know you have be so specific now a days. Personally, I like them. I'll take ...Meet and Greet Rockers

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Greysnake

In: Technical Discussions, 5/21/2013, 5 replies
Subject: torq specs on rear shock assembly
tugboat: Putting on LA choppers lowering kit I need final torq specs for assembly can anyone help me out?

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
davej: I'm doing mine right now and my Tq setting is gonna be tight with a wrench on some of it and tight with ...torq specs on rear shock assembly

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davej

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Photobucket problem
Tmax: I wanted to change my sig photo I logged in to Photobucket I can see my photo of current sig photo but when I click the upload button it opens I click on browse pick my photo the file shows in the file ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Tmax: Thanks guys was using IE opened in Firefox and it worked.Photobucket problem

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Tmax

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/21/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
Mudball: New event this weekend in Elizabethtown, KY and I'm stuck on the side lines. I had knee replacement 6 weeks ago and it's most likely be another six week before I'll be able to get back on the bike. If ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Scooter76: I'm going & I'm excited :woohoo: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Bikes, Blues, & BBQ

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Scooter76

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