Pauly Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Nice day to ride. Even better day to upgrade the suspension on the Goldwing. I use the word "upgrade" without reverence to Merriam-Webster, but anything is better than air forks and shocks. I'm sending the forks out for rebuild because I don't have the tools anymore, and I can't imagine anything I'd rather smell less than 30 year old fork oil. 😅 Shocks are installed, but I need a spanner to swing them into "FatAF" mode. I'm excited to see how much better this bike can handle fully loaded. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) @Pauly are you planning to keep this around longer than you originally planned? Edited November 13, 2023 by durk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, durk said: @Pauly are you planning to keep this around longer than you originally planned? Probably for a few seasons, especially if this update is up to the hype. I will have less than $1000 in parts and labor for new suspension front and rear. Edited November 13, 2023 by Pauly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/100063527261961/videos/557887529856564 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 Now that is FUN on a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Learned one of my cousins rides a 1200gs and wants me to go on a utah tour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, motocat12 said: Learned one of my cousins rides a 1200gs and wants me to go on a utah tour Do it. Zion and Brice alone are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Tonik said: Do it. Zion and Brice alone are worth it. I did a quick drive through zion like 20 yrs ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 2 hours ago, motocat12 said: I did a quick drive through zion like 20 yrs ago. They have remodeled since then. All new mountains. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 New tires. New rear wheel (Warp 9 hub broke. They replaced hub and Woodys rebuilt) new tool roll being assembled. Starting to get those feelings when a trip’s reality sets in. Tuktoyaktuk is a long ways away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 I love the Mitas E07 Dakar's with extra sidewall layers and they are not bad on the asphalt Dragon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 The Dakar version is too stiff for hand mounting etc on the DR and kind of overkill Brian. Still a great tire. tool roll almost complete 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Those are some SWEET looking wrenches, Dan! I tried zooming, but I can't tell what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 The 6” adjustable jaw is from Lobster in Japan. The skeleton wrenches and ratchet are from Asahi in Japan (their Lightool series) the weird lockjaw pliers are from Knipex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 This is a good ratchet to keep in your toolkit: 1/4 in. x 3/8 in. Dual-Drive Extendable Ratchet (harborfreight.com) It's dual drive 1/4 & 3/8, and the handle collapses/expands. I know some people have feelings about Harbor Freight, but their Composite Ratchets have become my go to in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danimal Posted December 1, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Mounted and balanced the new tires. Then took the rear rotor off the stock wheel and mounted it to the new rear wheel from Woodys. Then mounted the 320mm front rotor and mounted the wheels for the first time on the new bike. After that I installed the Safari tank (all new hardware, new petcocks, new fuel line and fittings) and plumbed the fuel lines. Then installed the fairing and re-aimed the headlight and light bar. The last item is the new shock being built for the bike by Cogent Dynamics. For the 82,000 miles on the original Sunny I ran a Cogent Mojave shock. This bike is getting a new Cogent Mojave Pro model (large remote reservoir with adjustable compression damping as well) as well as their hydraulic preload adjuster. It’ll be awesome to be able to soften the preload bit when riding the bike without all the luggage. Once the shock is in, fuel is going in and startup!! It’ll be great to see how it runs. I only rode it 10 miles or so before tearing the bike down. Some minor changes have been made from stock. Better air filter. Carb rejetted and modified with ethanol-proof o-rings and gaskets as well as a remote choke knob and manual air/fuel mixture screw (only needed one tweak on old carb in all those miles. Had to open up the air in Peru when over 16,000 ft). I’m also running a different exhaust can. The bike ripped stock. I’m sure it’ll be sweet. Alaska Ho! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Looking good @Danimal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Oh so close now. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 I put a lumbar hydration bladder in my tank bag. If you want a back pack, check out hiking gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 I got a cup holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 5 hours ago, AlanSmith7 said: Just wondering if there are any Motorcycle backpacks that offer water tanks. I checked the Viking bags and RevZilla but could not find any backpacks with water bottle/tank. Like this? https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-quench-pak?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOkwwiwtwNjjKvfBa93a7XiZcjSQ5OUG1XxGZUPnyt-WQ9dCEIF_ZihoCM8EQAvD_BwE&sku_id=1318863 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sedici-acqua-hydration-backpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Walmart has quite a few sizes of backpacks with water bladders for under $30. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post B-Mac Posted December 8, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 I have a bag that I am finished with that you can use for fresh water. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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