Pauly

Are you givin' me a hassle, man?!

Note to self: Justin hides keys in his seat. 

No, Jim has slowed his role in the past year or two. He isn't pushing the front into corners. I cant see a reason why he would be chewing the front at an equal/greater pace than the rear. If other Wingers are noticing this as their bikes rack up miles, maybe something is up with the new front end design? That's a stretch, but worth investigating. 

2 hours ago, Tonik said:

Same tires. Only two explanations fit. I got a bad front tire, which I really doubt or I am riding differently.

@Pauly Notice any major changes on the way I have been riding?

Besides going slower? No. 

You need new tie rods.

New deflector works well. Cleans the air hitting my helmet on the freeway and a quick twist directs fresh air right onto my chest. Lift the windscreen and it's whisper quiet, so weather protection should be excellent. 

Installed a small Puig wind deflector. Same brand and tint as the windscreen and not as ugly as I thought it would be.

"Arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand."

-James Hetfield

They do not get stuck. You just roll the throttle tube forward as you reach for the brake lever. There isn't enough friction to overcome the power of your wrist. A smooth throttle tube is key for the best operating condition. 

I knew it was rigged. 

450+ miles on the RS today. New handlebar is awesome. So much more nimble and flickable, plus all day comfort. That is how it should come from BMW. 

Speed safe, Justin. Congrats! 

30 minutes ago, AlanSmith7 said:

Man, that's a machine to do die for. Looks amazing. Are these racks from the Viking Bags?

I don't believe so. I'm not able to select a Goldwing on their website. Looks like cruiser stuff. Knowing the PO's M.O., I am guessing Show Chrome or Honda. He farkles with quality stuff. 

17 minutes ago, durk said:

Could you wrap the wood grain in black? I’ve never wrapped anything but maybe worth a shot. Do those rotor covers come off? Could eliminate some more chrome pretty quick I’d think. 

I considered vinyl for the faux wood, but I'm just going to let it ride. The rotor covers are OEM and don't bother me, plus they hold the LED Ring of Fire.. which I like. It was all the extra chrome that was added to the bike that didn't suit me.  With the exception of the passenger kick panels on the panniers and the arm rest mounts, and the luggage rack, the remainder of the chrome is how it left the plant in Marysville. 

Chromectomy complete. I tried to remove some of the plastic wood trim from the rear storage compartments, but it is glued on like linoleum. Looks like I am learning to live with it, which isn't my favorite activity. Oh, well... it isn't hateful. I will live.

It's still the same Goldwing, just less shiny.

I am taking it to Franklin, NC this weekend.

2 hours ago, snot said:

I love reading this....

I just cant help myself. I removed the silver switch box on the clutch master cylinder and pulled the wires. Now that it has the uber LEDs, I don't need that. Replaced the chrome speaker covers for OEM for aesthetic reasons. No more cigarette lighter. Now it's sporting a BMW plug that will be wired directly to the battery for heated gear (lol..as if I will ever need that), battery tender and a 12v USB charger. 

I have hardware on the way to lose the CB mic mount that I will never use. I am also doing a little more chromectomy surgery, but am almost ready to leave it alone. 

Home. 921 miles. Rolled through 25,000 on the odometer this morning. Absolutely loving this bike and don't see a legit reason to upgrade next season. Once I put the new suspension on it, I should be done. 

Except for the throttle cables I ordered the other night. Then I should be done.

I believe this child is in college now. 

A Beamer and a Bimmer? I'm calling BS. 

Loaded it with overnight gear and my laptop and am heading to Hazleton, PA for work. 

See.. if that was a half helmet, I wouldn't have scratched it. 

11 hours ago, durk said:

The vent was a must for me. I need air on my face. I was always uncomfortable last year. The vent has made a huge difference. 

I'm considering a half helmet for the Wing. It's still quite warm behind that fairing. 

375 miles of chasing Jim's Wing at speed. 83/78/260/800/255/536/800...

I. Am. Tired.