JustinNck1

2 hours ago, Tonik said:

I see an extra bolt sitting on that silver bowl there.

😂 I took the photo was dad and I were buttoning up the fairings.

Got the bike all back together. It’s always good to go through the bike when you first get it. I found several things not adjusted or torqued properly from the previous owner. I feel a lot more confident in the bike after knowing everything has been done correctly. The bike is ready for a shakedown run and maybe some day rides before my trip.

18 hours ago, Tonik said:

Few more mods and it will almost be like the Goldwing you sold. 🤣

Yeah, just gotta apple carplay and make the bike slower 😂

Got my throttle all set up the way I like it. Might throw some heated grips on in the future.

13 hours ago, Tonik said:

Is that an ultimate seat?

Not much today, but the original key had seen better days, and I wanted a spare key for my Corbin Smuggler so I got some key blanks and headed to the locksmith.

I’m sure the arrogant guy from Traxxion has a solution to everything for the Goldwing 😂

7 minutes ago, Tonik said:

To be clear. He used to get 2 rears to 1 front on the wing. Using the same tires it had now reversed? Just out of the blue?

Yeah, he thinks getting comfortable with the bike and more front braking is causing it.

3 hours ago, Tonik said:

Nope, have put several sets on it. Interesting, over on the Wing forum many are reporting the same. I find it odd.

I just talked to my dad and he is experiencing the exact same thing. Usually 2 rears to a front and now he is getting less mileage out of a front than a rear.

4 hours ago, Tonik said:

No trailer. I do put that "cooler rack" on the back for long trips but that is not very often.

 

Hmm, may have just gotten a bad tire? I’d be curious to see if it happens again.

I’ve seen this before on a bike pulling a trailer. Maybe excess load on the back of the bike?

32 minutes ago, B-Mac said:

I have been using these for about 19 years on different set up's.

1. Nep Cruise Control

2. Kaoko Throttle Stabilizer

3. Motorcycle Cruise Control, Motorcycle Throttle Lock

They all work great. (YMMV)

anyone remember the OLD rubber band set up from back in the day?🥸

I’ve used the throttlemesiter throttle lock and really liked them, but they went out of business. I got a Kaoko ordered, good here you liked it.

Installed new foot pegs and made some compression dampening adjustments on the front forks. The bike is really starting to feel like my other FJR.

Installed some very basic accessories. The throttle rocker just helps my wrist so much and makes my throttle smoother. Took it out for a spin and I am starting to get back to the FJR handling characteristics. Still plenty to improve on...

Did some suspension adjustments, gave it a bath and then hit some twisties. The bike feels so much more planted now, still getting used to the bike though. Got a list of parts coming to address some things.

Rode it home. Took off some stickers from the previous owner. Made a list of stuff I need for it and started ordering stuff. 

Brought her home today. I’m gonna go through the bike and make sure everything is good to go. The contimotion tires gotta go, they feel horrible. 

Dropped the KLR off at the dealer. Fuel pump recall. I hate other people working on my bike.

Installed my new tank bag Christmas Gift. The KLR sure does have a ton of storage options.

Got a new fork brace on the KLR. Then took it out on 555 and 676. Wow, what a difference.

Got out with my dad and brother for a KLR riding day. Made it over to Moonville tunnel. Had to cut the ride a little short (brother went down and his knee was swelling pretty bad). Overall, great riding though.

Got a tool tube installed on my luggage racks. Bike all prepped for some riding if the weather holds out.

Took my dad and brother to iron pony for some gear shopping. My brother hasn’t ridden in a decade so he did some upgrading on gear. Did a little bit of air filter maintenance.