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I NEVER swerve to miss anything smaller that a German Shepard. It might bite me in the butt one day, but so far I've been able to run thru relatively small road critters with only one mess to clean up. Get well soon !! Glad your 'scooter ain't too banged-up.

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 3 replies
Subject: quick release backrest luggage rack.
smokescreens: Anyone have one that they want to part with? I put in the vaca time for the green bay M&G and could use it to bring some "GOODIES" with me.

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
PhatRJ: Forgot the "pay it forward" part for clinic members (you pay shipping). Maybe some good karma will come ...quick release backrest luggage rack.

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In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear?
Sawtooth: Hi Folks, forgive the NOOB question, I did try a search. When I introduced myself a couple of days ago I said that my rear tire is almost completely worn on the left but almost brand new on the right. ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Sawtooth: Wow, don't know why had not thought of this. Thanks MS 1700! I have a bicycle spoke that will be perfect ...Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear?

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In: Pics of My Ride, 5/24/2013, 10 replies
Subject: A little weekend R&R
Jonesie05:

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
PhatRJ: Sunday's lookin good for me. Martorius meet you on 70 at Dayton. Wait, we were all invited right? :P ...A little weekend R&R

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In: Body/Frame, 5/18/2013, 40 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, 5/25/2013
Sntcareers: Semi- satin black, with charcoal ghost tribalroadstar chop-west coast inspired

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Sntcareers

In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Memorial Day Weekend Rides in Texas?
pastornj: Alright all you Texas Roadie riders B) The weather should be fine Sat-Mon 5/25-27/13 :) :) I intend to do some more riding B) in the great state of Texas before we pack up to go back to North Carolina ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Curt: Marty is coming to pick up his lowers in a few minutes. Do you want to meet some where half way between ...Memorial Day Weekend Rides in Texas?

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Curt

In: Jetting, 5/10/2013, 37 replies
Subject: is this Svs?
willy6501: hey folks. I think I may have a case of Svs but I'm not 100% certain. my 2004 roadie will run good for the firs couple of miles and then start acting up with sputtering, backfiring and flames coming from ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
BTM. Samson: willy6501 SVS seems to be a nuisance what is your Carb Jetting ? where is the fuel pump nut adjusted ...is this Svs?

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BTM. Samson

In: Bike Talk, 5/25/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Broke my cylinder head breather fitting
Signguy: Broke my cylinder head breather fitting...now what? I plugged it but will this do damage? How do I get it out to change it?

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
pastornj: +1 Roland Sands Designs may even have something that will work NJ Broke my cylinder head breather fitting

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pastornj

In: Bolt Ons, 5/20/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Extra Part Free
tarcon: Any one need a stock backrest?

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
azbto: i'm looking for a backrest, please let me know if still available.Extra Part Free

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azbto

In: Bolt Ons, 5/23/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Pay it Forward
StarRN: I have a set of Küryaken SwingWing Pegs up for grabs. If you happen to be heading to the meet and greet in Green Bay, they can be yours for a few beers for the little lady and I.. Otherwise let me ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
azbto: I'm looking for passenger backrest upright, anybody know where I can get one?Pay it Forward

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azbto

In: Bike Talk, 5/25/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Stupid seat!
Roadstarcountryboy: Hey guys my damn seat won't come off tried all the tricks I read on here and nothing works. Went to install my new back off brake light flasher but couldn't get the seat off to save my life. Anyone have ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Doc_V: Pretty cool mod with the knob. ...Before you begin modding, after you get the seat off of course, ...Stupid seat!

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Doc_V

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/25/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Funnel filters ? Where you gettn em
Vette468: ? Gotta grab some next time im out...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
jd750ace: Auto parts houses usually have them in the paint section. Could find them in the paint section at the ...Funnel filters ? Where you gettn em

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jd750ace

In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/25/2013, 3 replies
Subject: long ride shields
sctnmart: just wondering if anybody that has a Reckless fairing (or any fairing) that has gone for their windshield to a long ride windshield. wondering if it's worth the extra money ($40). I would like to go to ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
PhatRJ: Give the guy at long ride a call, he will work with you ti find the right height. Don't do what I did, ...long ride shields

4 posts, last by:

PhatRJ

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/25/2013, 2 replies
Subject: A must read for all INDIANA riders.
Roadstarcountryboy: Hey guys hopefully u can read this pic if not ill make sure to write the info down but there's an awesome ride up in Carmel this coming Wednesday. It's an all day event and is to help burn victims. All ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
t0rqed: bump for a good causeA must read for all INDIANA riders.

3 posts, last by:

t0rqed

In: Pics of My Ride, 4/18/2010, 142 replies
Subject: 300 Roadstar Prostreet Project
3 UP: Just thought I'd show you guys what I've been up to most nights and weekends since January.:) Alot of tube bending & tigging, finally got to sit her on the ground today. Swingarm is done ,still some work ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Tug: Dude you got a seriously sick bike300 Roadstar Prostreet Project

143 posts, last by:

Tug

In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2013, 9 replies
Subject: Stratoliner Front Wheel?
Uno979: Yes that's right! It is very much a clean front wheel for UNDER $120!!! Free Shipping!! I would grab it but my $$ is tied up on down payment for a home.. I hope someone on this forum grabs it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Stratoliner-Roadliner-Front-Rim-/151049653948?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232b42cebc&vxp=mtr

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
RSTAR99: Does the Stratoliner rear wheel fit without any mods???Stratoliner Front Wheel?

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RSTAR99

In: Miscellaneous, 5/24/2013, 15 replies
Subject: Warden's Latest Graffiti
jeckes: Just got them in the mail and on. Thanks Jim!:)You do excellent work! And yeah, I know the little dot is missing in the R:angry: My wife already pointed it out:blush: [img ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
jeckes: Good info Kai. My light must go down a bit further.Warden's Latest Graffiti

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jeckes

In: Bike Talk, 5/25/2013, 1 reply
Subject: 12" Ape suggestions?
Lefty: Thinking of swapping out my bars. I have 10" on now. I want to run the wires inside so while I switch to fatter bars I figured I would raise them up a little too. Any suggestions for fat 12" bars. (insert ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
RSTAR99: I installed 12" Z bars on my bike last year and ran the wires inside. I didn't have to extend any of ...12" Ape suggestions?

2 posts, last by:

RSTAR99

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/25/2013
Subject: Heading to Mex
Stevie: This is sounding like a broken record Three days of drunken debauchery Offer still stands, more beer and food than we can consume, head south... turn right at mexico Boats and Hoes! :P [video ...
Heading to Mex

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Stevie

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 3 replies
Subject: Got JTD hard lowers in
River: Got the JTD hard lowers in today, they sure don't fit a Roadstar with 1 1/2 Cobra fatty. The one they sent are just for general highway bars. Not much pleased with their roughed out crap for $200.00 ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
davej: The JTD lowers are a different kind of lower. The ones Curt makes are a wind deflector that mounts ...Got JTD hard lowers in

4 posts, last by:

davej

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 41 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, 5/25/2013
rox: Right as rain! Well, almost. Did a quarter turn and it appeared to do the trick. It is so much better ...Front end feeling

42 posts, last by:

rox

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 19 replies
Subject: Taking the Road Star plunge
DeweyV65: As you can tell from my user name I have a Honda Magna V65 and few of you saw the mean machine at the M&G down in Iowa last year, and know how many problems I had with it. Well I am finally working on ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
DeweyV65: I hope so too. Shows how much I don't know yet about the Road Star :laugh:Taking the Road Star plunge

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DeweyV65

In: Introductions, 5/24/2013, 19 replies
Subject: South Texas
St.Ranger: How's it going everybody?! My name is Noel and I live in Edcouch, Texas. I've been lurking around this site for about 2 and a half months now and decided to join. I've had my star for about 2 months ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
kozaturf: :welcome: from "The Region" NW IndianaSouth Texas

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kozaturf

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 30 replies
Subject: Carb cough and backfire
Warden: Help. I'm 50 miles into a 300 mile ride and my bike starts coughing when I hit a all bump. Then, I get into a construction zone and slow down. Hitting the throttle to gain speed again the bike just ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Agpilot: check your fuel filter! could have got some bad gas? Sounds like mine when I clogged the fuel filter! ...Carb cough and backfire

31 posts, last by:

Agpilot

In: Miscellaneous, 5/25/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Great customer service
chiefriceburner: I just wanted to give Geno a plug. He is who makes lowering brackets for our saddlebags. I called to talk to him yesterday and he answered right away. He took the time to explain how they mount and offered ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Flashback: Always good to hear about the good ones................:) ThxGreat customer service

2 posts, last by:

Flashback

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/25/2013, 7 replies
Subject: smoking
sappermech: Slow smoking some pork loin and beef roast dry rubbed with my own blend of spices and applewood smoked with michelobe light to keep it moist gonna be a good dinner tomorrow.:)

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
sappermech: Well all the beef is done keeping 12 inches of the loin for slices and doing the rest in pulled pork ...smoking

8 posts, last by:

sappermech

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 12 replies
Subject: iPhone Mount
MartyN8677: There are so many out there. Don't want to spend more than I need to but don't want junk either. Can anyone recommend a good handlebar mount for my iphone that you have had good success with? Thanks.

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Warden: I have the RAM X-Grip. Quick and reliable. I can put my iPhone or my GPS (Garmin) and only rotate the ...iPhone Mount

13 posts, last by:

Warden

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 850 replies
Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9
Darn: OK folks, I talked it over with Scootergirl, I think we can throw an awesome M&G here in Green Bay with a day ride up to and around Door County including some awesome rustic roads along lake Michigan (probably ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
Martorious: Jim, make sure I stay one drink ahead of you. MAYBE I won't retain the memories. :huh: :blink: ...2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9

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Martorious

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/25/2013
Subject: Southwest Missouri Ride coming up
bkr4Jesus: Guys, our motorcycle ministry is hosting the 4th year of our Kruzin' for the Kidz ride on June 22, 2013. This ride benefits the Christian County Food pantry Least of These that provides lunch for school ...
Southwest Missouri Ride coming up

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bkr4Jesus

In: Bike Talk, 5/25/2013, 5 replies
Subject: CL columbus, ga 2007 roadstar, 1100mi...$5000
25bagger: no pics, but guy says he will provide them if asked...hmmmm. http://columbusga.craigslist.org/mcy/3741190632.html

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
25bagger: it's about 80 miles away from me..it's tempting to check it out. i was keeping an eye open for a deal ...CL columbus, ga 2007 roadstar, 1100mi...$5000

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25bagger

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/23/2013, 16 replies
Subject: IN MISSOURI
armybronco: Hey All, Finally in MO and getting to the point where most of the boxes are unpacked and the better half has the new place looking somewhat normal. I am liking the feeling of more 'space' out here compared ...

Latest reply, 5/25/2013
bkr4Jesus: Welcome back to MO. I moved here 3 yrs ago with my job and absolutely love it. The beautiful scenery, ...IN MISSOURI

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bkr4Jesus

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