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Seems easy Latest reply, 5/19/2013 roadiemort: yes i know, the chart was not for you. even if someone used 0 temper for a plate that is less than ...Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT?? 10 posts, last by: roadiemort In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 11 replies Subject: Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields Stevie: I took the left heat shield off my Bassani duals to work on the pulley and underneath the heat shields the pipes are all discolored They are not discolored anywhere that shows, just underneath the heat ... Latest reply, 5/19/2013 Blackroadie: Stevie their fibbin to ya! You need to take those pipes off before they screw up your bike! Send them ...Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields 12 posts, last by: Blackroadie In: Miscellaneous, 5/19/2013, 1 reply Subject: YAMAHA ROADSTAR BIG WHEEL FAT WHEEL SPOKED GNR10: Okay, anybody looking for a 7" wide rear spoked wheel heeeere you go... 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In: Technical Discussions, 5/19/2013, 6 replies
Subject: Exhaust Advice
BBB: I put some Hard Krome pipes on my '99 R* that I originally loved, but now I theorize that my neighbors are not thrilled by them. They're not baffle-less loud, but I'd like to quiet them down so I can ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Curt: OH thought it said 2 3/4". Sorry no grinding won't do it.:laugh:Exhaust Advice

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In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??
Signguy: Can't I just make my own flange covers and plug? Seems easy

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
roadiemort: yes i know, the chart was not for you. even if someone used 0 temper for a plate that is less than ...Homemade AIS REMOVAL KIT??

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roadiemort

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 11 replies
Subject: Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields
Stevie: I took the left heat shield off my Bassani duals to work on the pulley and underneath the heat shields the pipes are all discolored They are not discolored anywhere that shows, just underneath the heat ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Blackroadie: Stevie their fibbin to ya! You need to take those pipes off before they screw up your bike! Send them ...Why are my pipes all blue under the heat shields

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Blackroadie

In: Miscellaneous, 5/19/2013, 1 reply
Subject: YAMAHA ROADSTAR BIG WHEEL FAT WHEEL SPOKED
GNR10: Okay, anybody looking for a 7" wide rear spoked wheel heeeere you go... UP FOR AUCTION IS A USED BIG/FAT/OVERSIZED WHEEL THAT MEASURES 7" WIDE FOR THE YAMAHA ROADSTAR'S. I BELIEVE THIS IS ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Curt: Hell I couldn't afford to buy the tire to put on it.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:YAMAHA ROADSTAR BIG WHEEL FAT WHEEL SPOKED

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Curt

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 2 replies
Subject: help stranded in phx az need an idle mixture screw
moespeeds: I'm in fountain hills, az and my idle mixture screw has fallen out and its gone. I live in nj and fly home tmrw afternoon. Anyone in the phx area have one? I'll order you a new one on the spot and ship ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
moespeeds: Stockhelp stranded in phx az need an idle mixture screw

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moespeeds

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 5 replies
Subject: huge mileage increase!
jd750ace: OK, not a bike, but I finally got a chance to change the fuel injection spider on my 'ol 98 Chevy, thanks to guidance from a couple of members here, and WOW! Finally, it makes acceleration power again, ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
GNR10: My '97 5.7 powered silverado get 15, that's it, never better never worse :unsure:huge mileage increase!

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GNR10

In: Tech Tips, 4/7/2013, 187 replies
Subject: Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing
pastornj: OK - I've put enough miles on this setup to feel comfortable discussing it and even recommending it. From the first time I rode my 2001 Roadstar I felt the gearing was too low - Yeah, I know that a ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
pastornj: If someone wants to try running an 1 1/8 belt on 1 1/2 front & rear pulleys there will indeed be ...Giving the Roadstar Legs - Highway Gearing

188 posts, last by:

pastornj

In: Body/Frame, 3/31/2013, 55 replies
Subject: Spring Mods
Martorious: I know, this should have been done over the winter, but with my unheated garage and tight finances over the winter it just wasn't happening. I'm gonna miss the first part of riding season, but I'm hoping ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Martorious: It's official, I have created a monster!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Spring Mods

56 posts, last by:

Martorious

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 45 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, 5/19/2013
gfolkert: I forget. Except I do think about the road in front of me and plan for escape from the idiot other ...What do you think about while you are riding?

46 posts, last by:

gfolkert

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Kai, you OK ?
ironman: Just saw on the news, all the tornado's in Kansas. Kai, you & your family, riding bud's OK ? Prayin for ya :) :) :)

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
smokescreens: didnt hear about the tornados but im happy they missed you :)Kai, you OK ?

4 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 11 replies
Subject: carb guru's / dyno need some advice
SMOKINJOE: had my bike dyno yesterday while i was at myrtle beach for bike week. from the dyno sheet : horse power 65.24, torque 97.16, ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
DAVECS1: If you look at the bottom of your dyno chart. The small graph is the air fuel ratio. 10 being super rich ...carb guru's / dyno need some advice

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DAVECS1

In: Miscellaneous, 5/19/2013, 7 replies
Subject: JD 1000 for sale
GNR10: OK this is not a Honda Road Star, but it is a JD 1000 I ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Vette468: Id take me a Kawi Chopper ! Just for the SOUND !JD 1000 for sale

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Vette468

In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Too much of a good thing . . ?
maxtnet: I do love the sound of the V & H long shot slashed pipes which I use with the V & H Quite baffles (packed with 1/4" thick fiberglass), however when going on longer trips, the sound starts to get annoying. ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
coot53: I have the exact setup you mentioned, The BCT QQ baffels up front and a modified V & H quiet baffel in ...Too much of a good thing . . ?

6 posts, last by:

coot53

In: Miscellaneous, 5/18/2013, 7 replies
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, 5/19/2013
gfolkert: I tried to order from them last year and never got the order. Could not reach them by phone or email. Please ...Road Star Parts vendor

8 posts, last by:

gfolkert

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/19/2013, 1 reply
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 ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
blue_star: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:Ruidoso, NM Apencash Rally

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blue_star

In: Jetting, 5/14/2013, 18 replies
Subject: 2005 Roadstar
bob1964: Hello... I have a 2005 Roadstar and ever since ive had it ive had a problem that seems to be getting worse , its been back to the shop twice to be repaired , last time it came back the idle was set ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
bob1964: Thats what i did ....in thru the carbs first then took off the pipies and filled up the bores , stuffed ...2005 Roadstar

19 posts, last by:

bob1964

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Remington Rem Squeeg-E Universal Gun Cleaning kit
1700cc: Anybody familiar with this cleaning kit? For firearms. Found it on flea bay.

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
BBB: Those kits are awesome. You shouldn't have to buy anything else if you own traditional calibers. They ...Remington Rem Squeeg-E Universal Gun Cleaning kit

3 posts, last by:

BBB

In: Technical Discussions, 5/19/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Got any Cobra Slip on's?
Dysan911: Picked up a used V&H Long shots probably 2 years ago and they needed a lot of TLC to pass for what I would consider something I'd want bolted to my bike. They sound good but the chrome is really starting ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
wild_mac: i got a set of cobra slip ons guess i had em sealed up better then the rest cause they never back fired ...Got any Cobra Slip on's?

11 posts, last by:

wild_mac

In: Body/Frame, 5/18/2013, 25 replies
Subject: PAINT IS DONE!!!!!!
texanrebel82: Man im pumped up my paint is done...the guy painting just sent me some pics and man that copper pearl looks awesome. I will be picking them up tonight will post pics tomorrow....im gonna make sure everything ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
pastornj: Well come on...get it done already!PAINT IS DONE!!!!!!

26 posts, last by:

pastornj

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 12 replies
Subject: Burn cable
Meitemark: I had just changed the front fork with Race tech and emulators and was going for a trip. Started the bike and some smoke came from left blinker. Stopped at once and the blue cable from left blinker down ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Meitemark: My first test was to day with just 15-20 miles. I have roadwing,darkside (Austin taxi back wheel,150-80 ...Burn cable

13 posts, last by:

Meitemark

In: Maintenance, 5/19/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Normal ???
Ashley: When bike has been in garage all night and i crank it and let her warm up , when i go to put it in gear i pull clutch in a bunch of times and shift into second because if i dont it jerks hard into first ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
pastornj: Mine won't even start in 1st gear with the clutch in when it is cold - it would just take off down ...Normal ???

15 posts, last by:

pastornj

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 16 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, 5/19/2013
Phatstrat: Or you can buy a set of Cobra Fattys for $175, send them to me and I'll give you my $300 Lindby Bar.Lindby bars

17 posts, last by:

Phatstrat

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Front Pulley Nut
Stevie: How tight are you guys tightening it? I notice mine was not tight at all when I took it off, I just barely tapped the breaker bar with my palm and it loosened right up I put it on the new pulley and ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Vette468: Id hit with the next sized hammer.. Not a mallet.. its a big nut .Front Pulley Nut

11 posts, last by:

Vette468

In: Body/Frame, 5/19/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Leaky latch
BlueCoupe: After putting the Yamaha hard bags on my bike and washing them I noticed the latch button leaks water around them, is this normal and if so has anyone come up with a fix for this.

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
Greysnake: I took the latch off and found an o-ring that fit tight over the threads. Then tightened back up and ...Leaky latch

4 posts, last by:

Greysnake

In: Miscellaneous, 5/17/2013, 14 replies
Subject: Rain guards/soft lowers
cabtek: Got caught in rain and cold weather and was thinking it would be nice to get the wind off my legs when it's cold. Has anyone used rain guards or soft lowers? Do they affect engine cooling? Do they work? ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
cabtek: Thanks for all the input guys! Just got back from riding in upstate New York. Fun trip. Dave... ...Rain guards/soft lowers

15 posts, last by:

cabtek

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Removing Fuel Tank?
MartyN8677: Also changing my spark plugs today, so I need to remove the fuel tank. There is instruction in the Tech Articles for this, but I wonder if my 08 is different than the instructions? I don't see the ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
MartyN8677: Everything sure we back together a lot quicker than it came apart. No doubt will be much easier next ...Removing Fuel Tank?

16 posts, last by:

MartyN8677

In: Technical Discussions, 5/18/2013, 11 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, 5/19/2013
USAFretired: New part affects the tricky shock?Tricky Air Ride Users

12 posts, last by:

USAFretired

In: Bike Talk, 5/19/2013, 15 replies
Subject: A Little Help!
Phatstrat: Was doing Roadwing install, tightening banjo bolt on RAP under seat..........oh crap. Any ideas? RAP fits nicely under ...

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
smokescreens: Glad your happy with it B)A Little Help!

16 posts, last by:

smokescreens

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/19/2013, 6 replies
Subject: This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer
BuffaloRider: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1139/#tabs That is, if you still shave

Latest reply, 5/19/2013
BuffaloRider: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: No, it's actually the rear leg of a calf in the back ground. When you see ...This wll make your morning shave a bit nicer

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BuffaloRider

In: Bike Talk, 5/16/2013, 14 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, 5/19/2013
Ashley: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Wasent raining when i got home so i went for a ride to test out the whole ...Running rich

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