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#90920 Riobeard (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 123 Re:Quieter valve train 6 Months ago   Just got to say this. The Road star was not the most futuristic design Yamaha has came out with. That new V Max looks and probably is smoother and more powerful and more technically advanced than our Road Stars. But this much I know from my point of view. I love my Roadie for its simplicity, Its vibrations , its yesteryear ride and for me this bike is the cats meow. I love the cruise, the sound, the ride and overall feeling I get when I'm riding this bike. Go faster, smoother or quicker would not replace the enjoyment I get from riding my Star.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #91020 Tealw1 (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 269 Re:Quieter valve train 6 Months ago   I love the cruise, the sound, the ride and overall feeling I get when I'm riding this bike Quieting the valve train doesn't take anything away from that feeling. I'm just looking at it from the point of view that valve clatter equals friction, friction equals heat and fatigue. If I can lubricate/cool/quiet the clatter, maybe (just maybe) instead of 100k miles, I'll get 200k miles of riding enjoyment. My bike still makes all the noises, they're just a little more subdued.   Logged     CAGUAMA-Big and Cool   The administrator has disabled public write access. #91028 vegasdave (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 773 Re:Quieter valve train 6 Months ago   You Said it teal   Logged     If Your Not Moving Forwards,Your Moving Backwards Live To Ride,Ride To Live 06 Road Star Candy Red SMOKIN!!!!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #107701 jeffgolem (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 153 Re:Quieter valve train 3 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Hey VegasDave, I read your post a couple of months ago and I decided to take you up on your request for others to try Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant. I did this because I hate the "tinking" sound I get when my bike is really hot. Sounds like a bunch of metal washers tinking around in my top end. Well, first tank...my friend asked if I heard any difference. I said no, none at all. (1.5 oz for 5 gallons) Second tank, I put in (3 oz for 5 gallons). Holly Cow, I really honestly heard a difference. The motor is remarkably quieter now. It's not in my head, this really worked. Took about 2 complete tanks to notice the difference. Thanks for the "heads - up" VegasDave. I'm going to continue to use this product. I'll report back if anything changes. Jeff   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #107749 Scotto (User) Molon Labe Junior Boarder Posts: 189 Re:Quieter valve train 3 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I've been using MMO with some success. I will give the Lucas treatment a try. The next step I am considering is to do a complete top end on the motor. I am the third owner on my 04 and when I bought it in March it had 6500 miles on it. It wasnt ridin' very much, not until I bought it anyway. On occasion I will take it to the Rev limiter in an attempt to dislodge anything that might be sticking.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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