My TriGlide to 2019 Goldwing CSC Trike Switch

[woody]

Installed Trina some arm rest and a drink holder

 

[woody]

Yesterday we went up to Complete Cycle in Rome Ga. so they could add the CB radio to the trike, so now I can listen to what some of ya'll say while we are riding I bet you thought I was going to be silent didn't you

 

[cycle7447]

So, how's the CB?

I've had CBs on my bikes since 1982. This last bike, a 2021 Harley, I decided to not add the CB. We have a wireless headset that wife and I use for intercom. Discovered that we rarely use the CB, especially if we were travelling alone.

More and more guys in our group are going wireless. This means that we can all connect. Plus, believe it or not, Harley is trying to move away from CBs. They used to be standard on the Ultras until 2019 or so. Now, if I try to order one for my 2021, you have to change the left and right hand packs (about $400 or so) and then add the CB and antenna. So, all in all, its a pretty penny.

 

[woody]

So, how's the CB?

I've had CBs on my bikes since 1982. This last bike, a 2021 Harley, I decided to not add the CB. We have a wireless headset that wife and I use for intercom. Discovered that we rarely use the CB, especially if we were travelling alone.More and more guys in our group are going wireless. This means that we can all connect. Plus, believe it or not, Harley is trying to move away from CBs. They used to be standard on the Ultras until 2019 or so. Now, if I try to order one for my 2021, you have to change the left and right hand packs (about $400 or so) and then add the CB and antenna. So, all in all, its a pretty penny.

I have not tried it out as of yet, just checked it and made sure it worked. we had a CB on our Triglide and used it during group rides or if checking traffic up a head. if riding alone I very seldom turned it on. I just started using our bluetooth headsets and I'm not sure about them yet, like how do you know if it is just you and your passenger or if everyone in the group is listening in. I know with the CB if I press the PTT switch or not. There have been times when we had a member follow in a cage for different reasons and we can communicate with them.

 

[woody]

I'm gonna give Complete Cycle a thumbs up, they had to remove the body and take a lot of stuff off the bike to do the install so when I got it on the lift yesterday and rechecked everything I could put a wrench on and look at I didn't find anything loose or missing I think they are a top notch group of guys.

 

[cycle7447]

I'm gonna give Complete Cycle a thumbs up, they had to remove the body and take a lot of stuff off the bike to do the install so when I got it on the lift yesterday and rechecked everything I could put a wrench on and look at I didn't find anything loose or missing I think they are a top notch group of guys.

They had to take the body off? Thought the Wing was preset for CB. Just add the module and install the antenna.

I know my Ultra has everything there - just that Harley is no recommending CBs for bikes now - they want you to go wireless. Does your system wireless connect with your bike? For Harley, we have to buy a WHIM -Wireless Helmet Interface Module

 

[woody]

They had to take the body off? Thought the Wing was preset for CB. Just add the module and install the antenna.I know my Ultra has everything there - just that Harley is no recommending CBs for bikes now - they want you to go wireless. Does your system wireless connect with your bike? For Harley, we have to buy a WHIM -Wireless Helmet Interface Module

The module is suppose to go in the right saddle bag but that is removed when it is triked so the module is placed in the truck all the way up in the right corner and holes have to be drilled and wires run. the basic bike has the wiring harness but the rest has to be added, most of the time it is done when the bike is being triked but the previous owner didn't want it. yes my helmets bluetooth to the bike.

 

[Notgrownup]

Is you overall impression of the CSC very positive as far as the ride is concerned over the TG? I am on the TG but I am still considering options… the GL1800 is a beast but I have so many HD T-shirts…lol. I will have a hard time convincing Mrs Notgrownup to move away from Harley-Davidson… she is actually more die hard than I am. I am just a simple Motorcyclist….

 

[woody]

Is you overall impression of the CSC very positive as far as the ride is concerned over the TG? I am on the TG but I am still considering options… the GL1800 is a beast but I have so many HD T-shirts…lol. I will have a hard time convincing Mrs Notgrownup to move away from Harley-Davidson… she is actually more die hard than I am. I am just a simple Motorcyclist….

Yep we got a bunch of Harley shirts too and I bet we still wear them, as far as the trike the wife with her third back surgery says there is no comparison the CSC rides that much smoother and I haven't got smacked yet after hitting a bump. I did everything I could to the Harley except shocks trying to make it better for her and it did help then she bought a purple cushion that made a lot of difference. but now with the Diamond seat on the Goldwing I use the purple cushion and she don't want to stop riding. :clapping:

 

[cycle7447]

Is you overall impression of the CSC very positive as far as the ride is concerned over the TG? I am on the TG but I am still considering options… the GL1800 is a beast but I have so many HD T-shirts…lol. I will have a hard time convincing Mrs Notgrownup to move away from Harley-Davidson… she is actually more die hard than I am. I am just a simple Motorcyclist….

Take a ride on your TriGlide - then, take a ride on the CSC. Don't think there is much difference between the Harley and the Wing when it comes to adding the kit. It is the kit that will make the difference. Actually, the kit and the rake

 

[Sandman1]

Suspension makes or breaks a good ride or a great ride

Suspension is what makes a good ride or great ride! Best way to know for sure is to test ride the brand MC and trike kit(s) you have an interest in thus you made an informed decision. If you will have a pillion, make sure they are on those test rides. JMHO

 

[woody]

While we were at Asheville I noticed the front tire was getting close and then we went to Maggie Valley and by the end of it I knew I needed a front tire. Well we got it mounted and installed yesterday it is a Michelin Road Classic rear tire in reverse so we gonna give it a try.

 

[Sandman1]

Nice Looking Rubber

​Man, that a nice-looking tire, it being a Michelin is a Plus! I have a Cobra Chrome Trike tire waiting for the Bridgestone OEM to wear out. Seem I have a few more thousand left on it. If I go on a planned trip, I may have to get it installed before I hit the road.

 

[woody]

I was considering the cobra but they are in short supply for my size so I went with this.

 

[woody]

Heated seat light on dash keeps blinking, awhile back my heated seat dash lights were blinking and after shutting the bike down and starting it back up they stopped but this past week they came back on and did not stop. I pulled the seat and checked the connector, cleaned and reassembled with a little dielectric grease but the indictor was still on so I checked all the fuses in the fuse box and all are good. I don't have a schematic to check the seat, what should I check or can the seat be ohm out to check the heater?

 

[Sandman1]

Give Will a call at CSC-434-263-6500 Ext.30 he will give you some suggestions on troubleshooting the issue.

 

[woody]

I sent Will an Email and see if he has any ideas.

 

[woody]

Will responded "That is all Honda not CSC. But what I have seen is the seat connector is not plugged all the way in. I would remove the seat. Then try to plug in the seat then lightly unplug it to see if it can come apart."

I am going to try it again but I would like to find a wiring diagram for the seats maybe Diamond seats will send me one.

 

[woody]

Okay I contacted Diamond seats looking for a schematic or some advice and this is what I received from them. "Thank you Ron.

This date on here means this is from our previous seat heater supplier. We switched in September 2021 to a new supplier because of poor service from the old place. Some of their heaters would stop working and they would not honor the warranty. That means I have no access to any technical assistance for this heater. I can tell you based on what you are describing and the fact it is this time frame, it is most likely the heater is no longer functioning properly due to a broken diode or wire inside the heater. The unit is not repairable. It can only be replaced.

Sorry for the bad news"

So now I must decide do I just ride with the option for heated seat and see the indicator constantly flashing, or buy a new seat I would like to try an Ultimate seat, or buy a dummy load that will turn off the indicator on the dash. I am considering taking the seat apart but if something happens I would be without a seat

 

[FRR]

I had a similar problem a while back with my brake lights working and then not working. Will suggested taking the seat off and checking the plug. Sure enough, it was connected but not clicked so not making contact all the time. I made sure the connections was secure and the problem was solved.