http://starridersusa.org/ Star Riders USA en-us Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:10:43 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Star Riders USA News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://starridersusa.org/images/Star Riders USA Front Page3.jpg http://starridersusa.org/ http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15 We are going to order patches soon and here is a sampling of the patch, comments please: 4" patch: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:10:43 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14 UPGRADE YOUR MANIFOLD The KJS V-Star Virago Manifold System , incorporates a new 40 mm carb and rubber adapter along with the high flow manifold. Listed below is an overview of the features and benefits of the KJS V-Star/Virago Manifold along with a full list as to what is included in the kit. Eliminates dual carburetor back-firing and synchronization problems Single carb clears engine space for increased air flow cooling the rear cylinder. Fuel cannot percolate from engine heat allowing air-fuel mixture to run cooler. Superior system as a result of constant intake manifold pressure allowing the air-fuel mixture to flow evenly. Fuel atomization on start up is instant making a faster ignition and creating less strain on the electric starter Fits 1981-99 Yamaha Virago models, 700-750-920-1000-1100cc engines Yamaha V-Star - 1100 cc engines To check this out go here: kjsmotorcycleworks I used it on my 1100cc Virago for years.....it IS A GREAT SYSTEM. Lar... Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:54:55 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=13 You've been wanting to change those turn signal lamps into turn signals and running lamps, but didn't want to pay $130.00 for a converter module. Well for approx., $10.00 a a little effort you can install dual filament sockets and 1157 bulbs and be back on the road. For approx, another $20.00 you can purchase red turnsignal lenses from Barons Custom to complete the job.. Get 2 double contact universal lamp sockets, This is the 2 wire type with the lip at the top of the socket and two 1157 bulbs. Some bullet crimps to splice the wires. They come 10 to 14 in a blister pak. (Male & Female) Small amount of stranded wire #14 ga will work. The cost is about $10.00 total for the setup. Remove your license plate and reflector. Loosen the bolts holding the turn signals in place. Pull the flexible wire keeper outward and gently spread the wires apart. Unplug the left or right blinker, (work on one light at a time) Attach a wire to one of the turn signal wires with tape then remove the light assembly from the bike. Un-tape the wire from the turn signal wires, this is to provide you with a manner in which you can pull the lamp assembly wires back into the tubbing. Unscrew the amber lens from the turn signal. Remove the 2 screws holding the socket and remove the socket and rubber boot. Remove the the Ground wire from the socket. (push it up from the bottom of the socket to remove, it's the wire with the ring on it). Take the Ground wire that you just removed and gently bend the ring so that it curves. It will match the contour of the NEW socket when placed on the OUTSIDE of the socket. Make a small hole in the rubber boot for the 3rd wire and slide the boot over the new socket, ( which will now have 3 wires coming from it. The curved ground wire ring is layed against the socket and the boot holds it in place.) Put the new socket back into the signal arm using the small strap and screws that you removed earlier. This piece will also squeeze the ground ring against the socket for a good connection. Snake your wires back through the turn signal arm. Plug the original Ground wire back into it's connector. Crimp a MALE bullet to the ends of the two other wires and plug the turn signal filiment back into it's connector. TRY the turn signal. If it blinks VERY FAST you have the wrong wire plugged in. Just use the other lead and test again. You WILL notice a difference in the blink rate this time. Locate the BLUE wire on the brake and tail light assembly, it will be coming out of the fender through the right grommet in the fender. This is the running light side of the tail light. This is where you will connect the wire from the new socket for your running light. The easiest way to do this is to use 3 short lengths of wire. Twist 3 of the ends together and use a MALE bullet crimp on that end, plug it into the BLUE FEMALE, with the three loose other ends use 3 FEMALE bullet crimps. You wind up with a 1 to 3 connector. Use one for the BLUE MALE, and the other 2 are for your new running lights. Go to 'C' and do the other side. At this point everything is ready to be plugged in and this socket exchange should zip by. When done, neatly fold the wires back into their hiding place and bend the flexible keeper across the wires. Install the reflector/license plate. Retest the SIGNALS. Go RIDE Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:14:28 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12 HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR MEMBERS Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:47:15 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11 ANYONE interested in taking over this site??? What has been done so far: We have established Star Riders USA as a Non Profit Corporation We have established a bank account with Washington Mutual We have established a account with PayPal We have set up this new web site We have Patches Next: INSURANCE ELECT OFFICERS Stay tuned and keep on coming to the site and lets get some posting done here Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:11:56 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10 The SCRC of Birmingham #65 are having a benefit ride and raffle for PaPa Dan on January 6 2007. To purchase tickets or request tickets to sell contact: David Harkey cell 205-329-8031, home 205-991-2049 email dharkey55 at bellsouth.net SCRC of Birmingham are raffling off a Tissot Nicky Hayden Ltd Edition Watch. Tickets are $5 Donation each. There are only 5000 of these watches worldwide and only 1000 here in the USA. Value of the watch is $600. Nicky is the 2006 Moto GP World Champion. The drawing for the watch will be at the end of the ride on Jan. 6th, 2007. The ride will be in memory of PaPa Dan. All proceeds will go to the family of PaPa Dan. The SCRC of Birmingham would appreciate help in selling the raffle tickets. We have 500 of them to sell. Thanks Click on the Read More to see a picture of the watch.... Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:20:26 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9 Yet another member, good friend and moderator has passed on. Starman - JD Johnson passed away today after his tough ride with cancer Memorial Service for JD "Starman" Johnson will be at 2pm Sunday October 15 at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro TN. New Baptist Church Vision is located at 1750 N Thompson Lane Sun, 08 Oct 2006 06:02:14 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7 Sad day today as one of our members and friend has passed away PapaDan Dan Harris lost his fight last night with a brain tumor that appeard last year. He will be missed. PapaDan was layed to rest in Leeds, Al His grave is on a new Grassy Knoll over looking the Barber Motorsports Museum and Race Track. A place he loved to go to. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:31:32 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6 RIDE FIRST Test ride a new Roadliner or Stratoliner...113-inch, air-cooled, pushrod, V-twin. This ends 8/31 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 06:03:23 GMT http://starridersusa.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5 I would like to Welcome all to our new webpage. It took awhile to get together, but it has a lot of features for you. Browse around and try them out. There is forum to share information or just chit chat. There are links to the right to other Star sites/useful information about the sport we all enjoy. So have fun and thanks for showing up Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:41:06 GMT