Popular Post Faster n’ U Posted May 30, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Began prep work for the Cycle South Summer 2023 Up in Smoke Tour. Leaving June 10th. Visiting all the states with legal recreational weed and sampling. Camping mostly. Riding sections of multiple BDR’s as well. Should be a wild one! 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 292 miles, not bad for a 5 hour trip Even had time and energy to change the rear tire this evening 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Completed the tire change on the CBR. Once again no wheel weights and she runs smooth up to at least 120. Dunlap for sure has some mold release agent on the tire. I left the drive for my test run, with no lean I grabbed a bit of throttle and immediately torched the rear. I also set out to figure out what is trying to killer me when I lean the wing over hard. I discovered it. Should have been obvious since they are the objects farthest out. Stacked boards clear everything else with ease. @Tonik I know this is not exactly what you were doing at the lumberyard but you gave me an idea. Thanks. Edited June 7, 2023 by durk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 3 hours ago, durk said: I know this is not exactly what you were doing at the lumberyard but you gave me an idea. Thanks. Yea, highway pegs are hard on Wings. They always drag. Only thing I have seen that is for sure safe are Mic O Pegs. Out of business but maybe you can find some used. I took my pegs off. Not putting them back on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 21 minutes ago, Pauly said: 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. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSmith7 Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 Man, that's a machine to do die for. Looks amazing. Are these racks from the Viking Bags? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 20 hours ago, Tonik said: Yea, highway pegs are hard on Wings. They always drag. Only thing I have seen that is for sure safe are Mic O Pegs. Out of business but maybe you can find some used. I took my pegs off. Not putting them back on. I’ve grown to like the highway pegs. With the wife on board we typically are just cruising around at 65ish on a 2 lane and corner pretty slow. Those highway pegs make me a little more laid back. I did adjust them up a bit today. Definitely gained some clearance. Hopefully no more touchdowns as long as they’re in the upright position. Even with her on board I typically flip them up for twisties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 8:05 PM, Pauly said: 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. Love how it is looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpaw Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 Did the cox mills wv loop 433 miles 9/644/164/9/148/145/556/7/wv2/180/18/23/50/74/47/16/2/oh7/archer fork rd/26/800/799/250/646/151/332/9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Rode it home. Took off some stickers from the previous owner. Made a list of stuff I need for it and started ordering stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Pauly said: 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. Super fun ride today. Thanks for coming out 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpaw Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Went with Pauly and tpoppa on Sunday 484 miles and some new road had a blast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSmith7 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 6/8/2023 at 12:45 PM, Pauly said: 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. Sad, I have been using their saddlebags (https://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-harley-saddlebags.htm) on my harley for so long. Always liked the durability and the product quality. Has anyone ever tried installing a throttle control on a 2014 goldwing (no cruise, abs, trunk navigation reverse) version? I am looking for DIY project of creating some kind of throttle response control which would act as cruise control obviously it will not be like a adaptive one. Is there any aftermarket accessory available for such purpose? or has anyone ever tried it? Found this https://www.mccruise.com/en-us/products/honda-gold-wing-f6b-bagger-from-2013 but paying a $1000 bucks for this would not be a wise move. I am thinking for creating some kind of plastic ring which I can put on the accerlator, tighten it up and anchor with the switch assembly. You can then simply place the anchor on at your desire speed, simply remove the anchor when braking. Any better ideas or issue with this one? Please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, AlanSmith7 said: . I am thinking for creating some kind of plastic ring which I can put on the accerlator, tighten it up and anchor with the switch assembly. You can then simply place the anchor on at your desire speed, simply remove the anchor when braking. They call those throttle locks. I believe Atlas makes one for that bike. https://www.atlasthrottlelock.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSmith7 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) Got it, thanks for the quick response Edited June 23, 2023 by AlanSmith7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 50 minutes ago, AlanSmith7 said: Got it, thanks for the quick response Another option I just remembered. These are cheap and I have been told they work well. You set it by putting the long end against the brake lever. You just have to adjust it so the tension isn't too high so you can manually roll off the throttle. https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cruise-GC-A1BK-Universal-Throttle/dp/B00ERXG4TM/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_ci_mcx_mr_bw_mh_m_andr_web_sspa_mw_detail_2?pd_rd_w=xRzMh&content-id=amzn1.sym.33b4a6f1-821a-4d36-a511-3308bbb704da&pf_rd_p=33b4a6f1-821a-4d36-a511-3308bbb704da&pf_rd_r=66VZHVV8SHRQP16PTMAD&pd_rd_wg=tjL8T&pd_rd_r=5aac32e9-681f-4a76-8463-2be365f94147&pd_rd_i=B00ERXG4TM Edited June 23, 2023 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSmith7 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) it might get stuck with the brake lever would be hard to disengage as well. I am thinking to create something which will disconnet it automatically when brakes applied. I recently got this machince so dont know much about the electronics but I am sure there will be a wire somewhere which controls the accerlator we can then create some kind of switches with the brakes to send signal to ecu to cut power to the accerlator wire and then put it back when we leave the brake levers. It will cost around $10 but a lot more brain storming. I know it can be done as I have done the same with the harley 883 and it worked perfectly fine. Edited June 23, 2023 by AlanSmith7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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