What did you do to your bike today?

[Tpoppa]

20 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said:

I got the bike out of hibernation and worked on a few things. Got my wiring a little better for my CarPlay unit, checked the air filter, and worked on a fueling adjustment to make the throttle a little better. Ready for more sunny days..

What brand is the car play ?

[JustinNck1]

9 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

What brand is the car play ?

It’s a no name brand off Amazon. I am a paid Amazon reviewer so they sent it to me for free, but I was impressed how well it works, better than my cars. Pairs instantly, I have it on key switch with the bike. It will work with or without a headset, and has a handlebar controller. The touch screen works pretty good with gloves. Haven’t tried it in the rain yet. Here’s a link to it.

https://a.co/d/goExnAl

[Tpoppa]

On 3/5/2025 at 4:17 AM, JustinNck1 said:

It’s a no name brand off Amazon. I am a paid Amazon reviewer so they sent it to me for free, but I was impressed how well it works, better than my cars. Pairs instantly, I have it on key switch with the bike. It will work with or without a headset, and has a handlebar controller. The touch screen works pretty good with gloves. Haven’t tried it in the rain yet. Here’s a link to it.

https://a.co/d/goExnAl

Looks nice.  I'm curious to hear how it holds up.

I've looked into a few for Android Auto, but would want something a little smaller on a naked bike.

 

[JustinNck1]

2 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

Looks nice.  I'm curious to hear how it holds up.

I've looked into a few for Android Auto, but would want something a little smaller on a naked bike.

 

Yeah, this one is quite large, the picture does make it look bigger though. I haven’t really road tested it yet, but we will see once the weather cooperates.

[Pauly]

I installed a Chigee on the RT. I wish it was a little bigger, but it looks like OEM kit and functions alright. 

[JustinNck1]

11 hours ago, Pauly said:

I installed a Chigee on the RT. I wish it was a little bigger, but it looks like OEM kit and functions alright. 

That definitely does have an oem fit to it. Nice!

[Pauly]

3 hours ago, JustinNck1 said:

That definitely does have an oem fit to it. Nice!

Thanks. It integrates with the handlebar mouse, but it could be less glitchy. The bluetooth dongle that links the unit to the bike can be slow to react at times. Otherwise, for the price I paid for everything, it's good enough. 

I do have issues with phone call connectivity. It drops calls after a few seconds. Not sure why, but maps and music work well. Not bothered that I can't receive calls while riding. 

[Pauly]

Engine stand and hardware purchased to facilitate the internals swap for the Bonneville. 

Also received the 90amp alternator for the Goldwing. Left me stranded last fall. F'ing Hondas.  

[JustinNck1]

7 hours ago, Pauly said:

Thanks. It integrates with the handlebar mouse, but it could be less glitchy. The bluetooth dongle that links the unit to the bike can be slow to react at times. Otherwise, for the price I paid for everything, it's good enough. 

I do have issues with phone call connectivity. It drops calls after a few seconds. Not sure why, but maps and music work well. Not bothered that I can't receive calls while riding. 

I had the same issues with a wireless CarPlay adapter for my truck. What I found out was if my phone was connected to more than one Bluetooth device, it would cause the disconnect issue.

[Tonik]

22 hours ago, Pauly said:

I wish it was a little bigger

I bet you hear that a lot.

[MSerfozo]

For its 25th season, I finally gave it a name.

 

 

Edited Monday at 03:36 PM by MSerfozo
Typo

[Tpoppa]

4 hours ago, MSerfozo said:

For its 25th season, I finally gave it a name.

 

 

That's the name of our golf cart at our campground.

 

[JustinNck1]

Got the FJR out for a test ride today to see how the changes to the bike worked. So much smoother throttle after the fueling adjustment. New tinted visor on the shoei worked great too. Now we just need a good hard rain to wash away the remaining cinders.

[Howabusa]

Took the wheels off the Versys. Went to IP for a pair of Roadsmarts 3 to replace the knobbies. Bought new helmet. Expensive trip over $600 for everything.

[JustinNck1]

Got out for a short ride to see how the roads are looking. Southern section of 555 is closed for a repair. 550 from 339 towards Athens is getting pretty rough. Overall though, it was great to get out and hit the twistys.

[durk]

1 hour ago, JustinNck1 said:

Got out for a short ride to see how the roads are looking. Southern section of 555 is closed for a repair. 550 from 339 towards Athens is getting pretty rough. Overall though, it was great to get out and hit the twistys.

Jealous that you live so close to good riding, and that you’re riding something more capable of shredding twistys unlike my 03 Goldwing. 

[Wahoo]

Woke mine up from its winter nap today.   My luck, it’ll snow for the next month up here on the shores of Lake Erie 🙄
 

[Danimal]

After having the camera fail on two iPhones attached to my handlebars I went with a 5” CarPlay unit. It survived my three months trip through the Yukon NWT and Alaska without issue, and that included all three “D’s” (Dempster, Dalton and Denali highways). It was a Carpuride model. Less than $100. 
Now my iPhone is safe and sound, plugged in and in my tankbag. 
And I also am running Fobo2 TPS sensors that are linked to my phone and CarPlay compatible, so I get my tire pressure on screen. Works fine with my Klim Dakar gloves

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Danimal

[JustinNck1]

4 hours ago, durk said:

Jealous that you live so close to good riding, and that you’re riding something more capable of shredding twistys unlike my 03 Goldwing. 

I rode every style of bike from Harley’s with tall bars to sport bikes, I still have fun regardless. I am spoiled with the good roads, makes short after work rides nice.