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Hello Doug,

I just converted my 2010 Goldwing to a Roadsmith trike............love it/first and only time riding on 3

Ok my question: I'm reading that the driveshaft, does not need to be grease'd and it's a sealed unit....Well just before putting her away for the winter season, I jacked it up and found 2 or 3 grease zirks on the shaft, and put a grease gun to it , squirting one/maybe two pumps in each zirk.....Did the builder put an older conversion unit on my bike instead of a new model?? If it is suppose be a sealed unit, then why the gease zirks?? I've ridden it maybe 4,000'ish miles this season before winter storage time...I also would love an owners hard cover manual, if available still.............Thank you very much!

Ronnie

Springfield, Massachusetts
 
This question has been kicked around for a while. Last I heard, the zerks are there for show I suppose, the joints are sealed, no need for lube unless you want to 'feel good' and give them a squirt. I do that gently every 20K miles or so, no harsh forcing, could damage the seal. Anyway, right or wrong that's my take.
 
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Roadsmith Trikes said:
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I don't know were else to ask this but is it possible to get some fender skirts for my VTX 1800 Road Smith trike like the Indian has?????:D:D:clapping:
 
bikerbillone said:
Guess there have been no questions for Road Smith, last post on the RS thread was four months ago. Come on folks, does anyone ride Road Smiths and have questions, guess that includes me. Maybe they have discovered an easy way go change rear diff oil, and why oh why did they close the Daytona Beach shop, big mistake. Another biz decision I suppose, the founder retired, then the Anne the daughter, nobody to run the shop. But come on folks, that was the original RS shop, that means something. OK, all done.
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Yep, still looking on the forum. My Roadsmith is in the shop with a no power situation. Lots of battery and has 3-4 volts running thru ground on metal on the bike when just sitting with key off. And it's always riding season in South Florida. Hope the issues are resolved soon!
 
bikerbillone said:
Guess there have been no questions for Road Smith, last post on the RS thread was four months ago. Come on folks, does anyone ride Road Smiths and have questions, guess that includes me. Maybe they have discovered an easy way go change rear diff oil, and why oh why did they close the Daytona Beach shop, big mistake. Another biz decision I suppose, the founder retired, then the Anne the daughter, nobody to run the shop. But come on folks, that was the original RS shop, that means something. OK, all done.
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Bill,

Rossmeyer's Harley Davidson at Destination Daytona is one of Roadsmith's biggest and best dealers so they are still well represented in that market and they have multiple dealers in the area and all over Florida that convert the Honda, Harley and Indian lines, so closing the Daytona shop probably just makes good business sense for them since Dick has retired. Finding managers and staff that will run your business like you would is difficult if not impossible. It sounds like a smart business move to me.
 
Zook, that puts the Daytona Beach closing in much better perspective, thanks for the insight. So I'm guessing that RS is still doing many of the Harley conversions for Rossmeyers Destination Daytona. With HD doing their factory trikes, I would think that would chisel into the RS business. I also suspect there's still someone in the Daytona area doing the RS conversion for Rossmeyer's, Daytona. Thanks again for taking the time.
 
Only one shot at it...

I'm only good for one down & up off the floor, so could someone please tell me how to adjust the "park brake", and what tool is required.. I've checked the owners (online) manual and find no mention of it...

I have logged about 200 miles so far, and trying really hard to enjoy this new experience, but not there yet... Wife really likes it .​

 
RS Service Near Fredericksburg, VA ? ? ?

Good morning RS (all),

I will be picking up my new-to-me '07 GL1800 with a new HTS1800 Trike Conversion this coming Friday, 20 July 2018. Since I am from Fredericksburg, VA, it is likely that I won't be back to see Kevin for service (except maybe for a visit if I'm ever within a 100 miles or so). I can't seem to locate any Roadsmith builders or full service shops in my part of VA. Where is the nearest to Fredericksburg, VA, Roadsmith Service Center, or recommended independent shop?

I look forward to many miles of smiles with the Roadsmith Trike.

Thanx in advance,

Dave Calahan
 
bikerbillone said:
Zook, that puts the Daytona Beach closing in much better perspective, thanks for the insight. So I'm guessing that RS is still doing many of the Harley conversions for Rossmeyers Destination Daytona. With HD doing their factory trikes, I would think that would chisel into the RS business. I also suspect there's still someone in the Daytona area doing the RS conversion for Rossmeyer's, Daytona. Thanks again for taking the time.
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Hey Bill - sorry I didn't notice your post earlier. Zook is right about Destination being a great place to buy a Roadsmith. They sell the Roadsmith against the TriGlide as as a premium product, as the trikes they carry from us are all super high-end units, installed on some of HD most expensive motorcycles.

We replaced our Daytona store with All Out Powersports. They are located literally across the parking lot from our old store on Beach St. The people there are fantastic - good sales people and even better techs. We have enjoyed working with them. And of course, Dick is enjoying his retirement!!

Jim
 
No problem Jim, and thanks for taking time time, I had most of it sorted out. Dick was a interesting guy to talk with and would gladly share his time about the early development of the Road Smith.
 
Bleed rear brakes

I’ve had my RS trike for 3years and wife and I love it. We wished we would have done it sooner.

My question is, when bleeding the rear brakes is their a sequence to bleeding them? Mine have started to have to be pumped 2-3times for them to feel right and stop the trike like it should be.
 
M2102 said:
I’ve had my RS trike for 3years and wife and I love it. We wished we would have done it sooner.

My question is, when bleeding the rear brakes is their a sequence to bleeding them? Mine have started to have to be pumped 2-3times for them to feel right and stop the trike like it should be.
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Bleed the left rear first, then the right rear. If it still wont get a firm pedal, call Roadsmith and ask for Mike.
 
Reverse

My Question. I have Rushmore ultra limited 2014. This is the first one built by road smith. When I put it in reverse even in neutral the horn sounds. What should I check.

Thank you
 
14 trike said:
My Question. I have Rushmore ultra limited 2014. This is the first one built by road smith. When I put it in reverse even in neutral the horn sounds. What should I check.

Thank you
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It might be a safety feature. Below is from their website:

Electric Reverse

A unique and cool option we have developed is our Electric Reverse System. This electric motor is not just a starter motor, but rather an extremely high torque 12V motor that goes through a gear reduction to produce huge torque. To operate the reverse, simply lift the lever on the left side to engage the electric motor's gear directly into the front of the belt's sprocket. One you've engaged the motor simply push and hold the bike's horn button down to back you up. When done, put the engagement lever back down and the horn button will be a horn button again.There is a safety built in so if you put the bike in gear while the lever is up, the horn sounds! You'll probably only do that once.
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HOLLIDAY said:
Yesterday was my second attempt to contact Roadsmith. They may be getting out of the game since the owner retired, and that part about shutting down the Daytona store doesn't sound very positive.
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The founder, Dick Lindholm retired several years ago and he ran the Daytona location, but they are anything but getting out of the game. The owner's son, Doug Lindholm and his business partner Jim McGurren are running the business and are busier than they have ever been.
 
Newbie Questions

Good morning All!

I'm not an owner yet, but just turned 65 and very interested in the GL1800 RS conversions. Looking for some general comments and feedback from existing owners of GL1800 RS Owners. As best I can tell, everyone loves their GL1800 and RS conversion.

Don't think I want to spend the money for new, so in the market for a used conversion, but unsure as to the GL1800 itself-- model year, etc. -- as I believe that I read somewhere to go with 2008 or later due to Direct injection.

On the RS conversion itself, can a person easily/low cost add the Auxiliary fuel tank? Any/all comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Press55
 
Adjust Shocks

My rear suspension felt squishy or tippy. I added preload on my Wing and that did not help. The dealer “adjusted the shocks” and that fixed the issue. Yay! I just wonder what the installer meant by that. Can you tell me what adjustments can be made to the rear shocks/springs on the Roadsmith trike? Thank you.
 
2016 Roadsmith Trike pulls right…

RHi, I have a 2016 goldwing Roasdsmith Trike, currently has 4700 miles. I purchased it in the beginning of February this year with 2950 miles on the odo. My question/concern is I think the front tire is scrubbing, because I’m constantly applying more pressure with my right hand to keep the trike to track straight.

Yes, I understand the crown of the road and the crown within the lane especially on older blacktop roads. What I noticed is just taking pressure off of the handlebars, theres a little slight snap to the right and of course the trike will go right. If I had to guess it’s small about 1/4 inch snap and I’ll have to immediately secure the handle bar to keep it straight. I have the front tire pressure at 40 and the rears at 26.

I even tried the rears with 4 psi more in the right tire, but it doesn’t help. I’ve tested in the left lane with a crown and the bike will track straight pretty good and will slowly start to wander to the right, but it will take a bit to do so. So, the reason I’m thinking that the tire is scrubbing is, right after a ride of about 50 miles or so, with the temperature only around 80-82 degrees as of late, primarily just cruising on rural roads with top speed of 50 mph.

I get back from the ride, I touched the tread of the front tire, and it felt pretty hot, so I went and hit with a laser thermometer and it read 129 degrees. I hit the rear tires, and it was around 95 degrees. The front calipers are never hot, so there’s no drag.

Does anyone have any thoughts? my trike has the independent rear suspension and with less that 5000 miles, there are no irregular wear marks on the rear tires. If this is normal, then I can put my mind at ease and not be so concerned. Looking forward to some responses. Robert
 
Roadsmith Trikes said:
Hi Everyone! Roadsmith Trikes is here to help with answers to questions or anything else you might need for your Roadsmith Trike. We will be checking this forum regularly and promise to get back to you as quickly as we can. If you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to call the main factory number 800-331-0705! Thanks and we look forward to chatting with you!
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Wondering where do I find the rotors and hubs for a 12 Harley conversion?? Found a source for the brake parts but they said hub and rotor were after market.
 
negative camber

I have a 2012 Gold Wing with the RoadSmith trike kit (love it) Notice that both rear tires are wearing on the inside. Is there a fix?
 
21 Tour

Roadsmith Trikes said:
Hi Everyone! Roadsmith Trikes is here to help with answers to questions or anything else you might need for your Roadsmith Trike. We will be checking this forum regularly and promise to get back to you as quickly as we can. If you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to call the main factory number 800-331-0705! Thanks and we look forward to chatting with you!
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I ordered my Roadsmith Kit last week, what's the wait time generally speaking?
 
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