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Re:Head Fuse Keeps Blowing??? 1 Year ago
could be in the headlight bucket that there is a hot wire touching to ground. A fuse that blows right away is a dead short, no if's and or butts about it. Also, if you are using running lights, and running it off the headlight circuit, there could be a short in one of those wires to ground.

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2012/05/11 11:04

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Subject: Still not good...
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Subject: I have an exhaust question
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SPUDWRENCH12: I just read some tech articles. I'm good to go.I have an exhaust question

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Subject: FINALLY
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Georgeherrin: i didnt over do it I dont think. We stopped alot walked alot just had a great enjoyable time together. ...FINALLY

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Subject: tornado
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14 posts, last by:

cike

In: Jetting, 5/18/2013, 37 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, 5/21/2013
Tug: I said most :innocent: :laugh: :laugh:Very Heavy Fuel Consumption

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Tug

In: Maintenance, 5/20/2013, 10 replies
Subject: "Clanking"/metallic rattle on pull away & cruising
Schweeet Daddy T: Ok so on pull away and when coasting or cruising with very little throttle there is this metal like clanking sound from what sounds like the front part of the engine to the left side. If I had to describe ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Schweeet Daddy T: Funny enough i did check that and found it was tightened properly but still feels like there is some ..."Clanking"/metallic rattle on pull away & cruising

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Schweeet Daddy T

In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Apes
MartyN8677: Curious if these are comfortable for long rides or just look great for cruising around? Seems like most handlebar risers talk about pulling your handlebars back and lower to alleviate shoulder strain ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Don Dickinson: 16" for me. very comfortable. massive improvement over stock bars.Apes

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Don Dickinson

In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 27 replies
Subject: Intervention Needed
MartyN8677: Hi, my name is Marty, and I can't stop spending money on accessories for my Roadstar. I really thought I got a great deal purchasing my bike. But, it was all stock. Since then, I have added an ED ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
NWRODIE: Remember the song Jukebox Hero... change it to Roadstar Hero, and watch this video, might explain some ...Intervention Needed

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NWRODIE

In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 3 replies
Subject: A Special Thanks to GNR10
Bryan76: My speedo cover that I bought from GNR10 just came in and looks great! What was even better is it came in before I left in the morning for Florida! Very quick shipping! Thanks again George! Now it's time ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Bryan76: I'll do it.A Special Thanks to GNR10

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Bryan76

In: Miscellaneous, 5/20/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Paying it forward
The Sheepdog: 1 new stock R* spring 1 840lb Goldwing spring(Gone) Free to good homes I also have a Kury Twin velocity. This is the Jona Model. Went from him and has changed hands a few times I think. It ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
XtremeIN: Either of the intakes work on an '08? Have pics of the show chrome cover? Thanks, MichealPaying it forward

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XtremeIN

In: Bike Talk, 5/20/2013, 5 replies
Subject: Shinko 777 Recommended PSI
MartyN8677: Went to their website and emailed them this question. Here is the response I received: Hi Marty, Maximum recommended pressure for most all 777 tires is 42 psi. I would run around 38 psi for all around ...

Latest reply, 5/20/2013
Signguy: +1Shinko 777 Recommended PSI

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Signguy

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