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[bikerbillone]

I love my RS too, but something isn't right here. RS will probably chime in an give you a fix.

 

[Dirtman]

Raise front

Hello I have a 2015 Wing with HTS kit installed

After conversion, my low beam headlights shine almost straight down. I used the factory adjuster and maxed out the height adjustment. Still shines way low. With the adjuster maxed out at 10, the HIGH beams shine about where the low beams should be. My installer used a 6 degree rake kit and says he installed 2" fork extensions to maintain a level ride. My trike sits lower in the front than the stock bike. This can be felt by my seat position. Feels as if I'm leaning way forward. What can be adjusted to give me the correct headlight projection and how do I raise the ride height in the front ?

Thank You BTW Love the Roadsmith

Jim

I put progressive springs in front. That helped a little, but front was still low! So I made an 11/4 inch spacer and put it on top of the springs. That raised the front back to original height. The longer wheel base of the Roadsmith puts more weight on the front.

Bruce

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Hello I have a 2015 Wing with HTS kit installed

After conversion, my low beam headlights shine almost straight down. I used the factory adjuster and maxed out the height adjustment. Still shines way low. With the adjuster maxed out at 10, the HIGH beams shine about where the low beams should be. My installer used a 6 degree rake kit and says he installed 2" fork extensions to maintain a level ride. My trike sits lower in the front than the stock bike. This can be felt by my seat position. Feels as if I'm leaning way forward. What can be adjusted to give me the correct headlight projection and how do I raise the ride height in the front ?

Thank You BTW Love the Roadsmith

Jim

Jim - can you provide me the name of the installing dealer, and if you know, what brand of steering kit was used?

Jim - Roadsmith Trikes

 

[OLD DAWG]

Raise the Front

PM sent to Roadsmith

Thanks

 

[bikerbillone]

So, can you reveal the problem for the rest of us, or do you know yet?

 

[OLD DAWG]

Raise the Front

Not Yet ! I sent a PM to Roadsmith with info per their request.
Didn't want anyone to think I was bashing my installer in any way.
You know how folks like to read something into a post LOL LOL
Anyway, I imagine Roadsmith will contact the installer in due time and report back. I'm going to Bike Week next month, so if not resolved by then I will drop by the Trike Shop and have them take a look see.
Doesn't prevent us from riding in any way, just wanting to make it more comfortable. LOVE MY ROADSMITH
Thanks for the inquiry

Jim

 

[bikerbillone]

Hey Dawg, if you have to wait until Bike Week, be sure and swing by their TrikeShop there, the installer knows his biz for sure, and the big folks from RS will all be in that little shop. Got my install there, they did a fine job, the installer is a serious guy about his work, he's been there for many RS conversions, so that says "experience".....However, like other m/c shops, they will be slammed at that time.

 

[tntrike03]

I have a question if I might. I keep reading and hearing about the GW recall and some say we need to get it done and others says since we have Roadsmith trikes it is not needed. My RS trike kit was installed late 2015 so not sure what to do????

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

PM sent to Roadsmith

Thanks

Thanks for the note! We've reached out to the dealer and are awaiting any information they can provide. It would be great if you could stop by our location in Daytona Beach so we can inspect the trike in person. We have a store at 410 N. Beach St, and we will also have a satellite location at the Speedway.

Jim

 

[OLD DAWG]

Raise the Front

Jim,

Thanks for your concern. I will be in Daytona March 10th--12th.
I will most definitely stop by the Trike Shop to have my unit inspected.
Who do I contact and what documentation do I need to provide ?
What day do I need to be there ? Beech St. location is good
Thanks Again !!!

Jim

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Jim,

Thanks for your concern. I will be in Daytona March 10th--12th.
I will most definitely stop by the Trike Shop to have my unit inspected.
Who do I contact and what documentation do I need to provide ?
What day do I need to be there ? Beech St. location is good
Thanks Again !!!

Jim

Jim - please stop by the 410 N. Beach St location. Pretty much any employee there can look at the trike and determine whether the ride height is correct or not. If not at the right height, we will come up with a plan to get it fixed.

Jim

 

[OLD DAWG]

Raise the Front

Sounds like a plan. I will be there for sure.

Now that's Customer ServiceThumbUp

Thanks:clapping:


Jim

 

[OLD DAWG]

Ride Heigth----Follow Up

Went by the Trike Shop today for an inspection

They went over the complete unit and stated that all was good to go
Must be my OLE BUTT !!!!!
They did adjust the mufflers some to get them even and straight

Don and Doug are 2 great guys and were very concerned that I might have an issue
I left well satisfied and even picked up some additional info in reference to tires,air pressure,shock settings, differential and spline maintenance, etc.
Appreciate the time and attention given
Good to know folks like them are still around.


Jim

 

[Sally]

shock springs

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!

Glad to meet you RS !! We recently purchased a 2007 Goldwing trike (Roadsmith kit). Before this purchase we owned a 2002 trike (Lehman kit).

We love the independent suspension ...a real comfortable ride. We've had it out a total of 4 times since the purchase in May and already a couple of things have arisen. Took it out of the garage yesterday hoping to get a ride in and there was oil on the floor. Pinion seal was leaking and we're in the process now of getting/replacing that.


While under the trike, my hubby noticed that the shock springs have been rubbing on the inside of the tires to the point of rubbing the letters off!!


These are original tires put on by Roadsmith dealer in Rome, GA in 2009. Bike has 37,000 miles on it and no idea how long this rubbing has been going on. Recommended air pressure per manual is 35.

Our Lehman ran 20...big difference. That's neither here nor there as kits are completely different in many ways but thinking 35 was a lot.

Is this a problem that has ever been brought to your attention? What can a person do to remedy?

Looks like two new tires go on the list along with the pinion seal. Disappointed....

 

[Sally]

tires

I coulda sworn I saw a post asking about tires...
What's recommended (brand, size...) for a Roadsmith conversion on a 2007 Goldwing?

 

[bikerbillone]

I think RS recommends 26 to 30, check your RS manual, or give them a call.

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Glad to meet you RS !! We recently purchased a 2007 Goldwing trike (Roadsmith kit). Before this purchase we owned a 2002 trike (Lehman kit).

We love the independent suspension ...a real comfortable ride. We've had it out a total of 4 times since the purchase in May and already a couple of things have arisen. Took it out of the garage yesterday hoping to get a ride in and there was oil on the floor. Pinion seal was leaking and we're in the process now of getting/replacing that.


While under the trike, my hubby noticed that the shock springs have been rubbing on the inside of the tires to the point of rubbing the letters off!!


These are original tires put on by Roadsmith dealer in Rome, GA in 2009. Bike has 37,000 miles on it and no idea how long this rubbing has been going on. Recommended air pressure per manual is 35.

Our Lehman ran 20...big difference. That's neither here nor there as kits are completely different in many ways but thinking 35 was a lot.

Is this a problem that has ever been brought to your attention? What can a person do to remedy?

Looks like two new tires go on the list along with the pinion seal. Disappointed....

I'm sorry to hear of the issues with the pinion seal and tires.

Your mechanic has been in contact with our team here at Roadsmith, and we are confident you will be back on the road soon. Both repairs are relatively simple and your mechanic sounds like a top-notch wrench.

Recommended air pressure in our rear tires is 26-30lbs.

Load, ride quality, and driving style will determine which end of this range you should be at. The more load or the more aggressive driving?

You should be at the higher end for air pressure. Vice-versa for more sedate driving or desire for softer ride.


Standard tire and rim size is 16x7 rims, with a 205/65/16 tire. Alternative sizes can be used, but "rim width" and "rim offset" need to be considered to ensure proper fitment within the wheel well.

Meaning, the rim cannot be too wide (or it won't fit), and the overall diameter needs to be about 26" (rim with tire) to make sure the gear ratio is correctly matched with the differential.

Please let us know how the repairs turn-out, and for sure contact us if any questions.

Jim

 

[Sally]

I'm sorry to hear of the issues with the pinion seal and tires.

Your mechanic has been in contact with our team here at Roadsmith, and we are confident you will be back on the road soon. Both repairs are relatively simple and your mechanic sounds like a top-notch wrench.

Recommended air pressure in our rear tires is 26-30lbs.

Load, ride quality, and driving style will determine which end of this range you should be at. The more load or the more aggressive driving?

You should be at the higher end for air pressure. Vice-versa for more sedate driving or desire for softer ride.


Standard tire and rim size is 16x7 rims, with a 205/65/16 tire. Alternative sizes can be used, but "rim width" and "rim offset" need to be considered to ensure proper fitment within the wheel well.

Meaning, the rim cannot be too wide (or it won't fit), and the overall diameter needs to be about 26" (rim with tire) to make sure the gear ratio is correctly matched with the differential.

Please let us know how the repairs turn-out, and for sure contact us if any questions.

Jim

Thank you Jim !!

Wow!!

That was a lot of info and I will pass the tire recommendations along to my hubby, the "mechanic"

Comes in handy to be able to do a lot of the work ourselves and he did tell me that he'd been in contact. Very impressed how you offer your help to Roadsmith owners no matter if we're the original, second, third owner!! It's much appreciated !!

Sally

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Thank you Jim !!

Wow!!

That was a lot of info and I will pass the tire recommendations along to my hubby, the "mechanic"

Comes in handy to be able to do a lot of the work ourselves and he did tell me that he'd been in contact. Very impressed how you offer your help to Roadsmith owners no matter if we're the original, second, third owner!! It's much appreciated !!

Sally

Thanks Sally! Again, let us know how it all works out. Have a great weekend.

Jim

 

[mgwtrike]

Can you tell me were the Roadsmith service centers are in central Florida.
I live near the villages south of Ocala.

Thanks.

 

[OLD DAWG]

Roadsmith

Check their website
I believe there is one in Inverness at Trikes r Us. If not Trike Shop Daytona is a nice day ride for you. See Dan. He is top notch and a pleasure to talk with and a experienced and knowledgeable Roadsmith guy
Hope this helps

Jim

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Can you tell me were the Roadsmith service centers are in central Florida.
I live near the villages south of Ocala.

Thanks.

Dawg is right - we have a dealer in Inverness. Great company called Trikes by Design - Larry will take care of you. Alternatively, The Trike Shop of Daytona can help also. Information below.....

Trikes by Design - Larry - 866-344-8637
The Trike Shop of Daytona - Anne or Dan - 888-396-8139

Let me know if need any more information or anything else I can help with!

Jim

 

[Hocky]

Roadsmith aux tank

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!

2003/2004 RS/GW trike. Never used the aux tank, concerned about using whatever is in the aux tank so I'd like to drain/flush it out prior to use it. I'm at least the 2nd owner. Suggestions please!
thx.......

 

[bikerbillone]

Rotor Warp

This is not a complaint, only a comment, I love my Road Smith. My problem a warped rotor, or rotors. I think it's the right rear, where the manual brake engages. Right now, it's in the the Trike Traders in Lake Afreld shop 'cause I did not want to make that long trip to Daytona with those logistical problems. The owner put his run out gauge on both rotors, couldn't find a problem, seems the rotor began to flex out of round as it warmed up on the ride and got worse as the ride continued, the feel was 'very pronounced'.

Since the owner could not locate the problem in the shop, he probably did the only thing he could, ordered two new rotors from Road Smith. At $90 a pop for rotors, shipping and labor, this is gonna be costly, but it is what it is. By the way, this owner is a good builder, been doing it for years, I have no reason to doubt his abilities.

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

2003/2004 RS/GW trike. Never used the aux tank, concerned about using whatever is in the aux tank so I'd like to drain/flush it out prior to use it. I'm at least the 2nd owner. Suggestions please!
thx.......

Hocky - I checked with our lead trike installer, and he stated the easiest way to clean the tank (other than physically removing from chassis) is to drain the tank via the main transfer line. To do so, locate the transfer pump on the main trike frame. There is a fuel line coming out of the lower part of the auxiliary tank that you can follow up-stream to the pump. Clamp the line before the pump, remove line from pump, and remove clamp to drain the residual fuel into a suitable container. Depending on what you see coming out of the tank, may want to flush tank with fresh gas before reassembling the line.

If you have any questions about doing this, or help locating the pump, PLEASE call 800-331-0705 and ask for Mark. He is always happy to help.

Thanks!

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

This is not a complaint, only a comment, I love my Road Smith. My problem a warped rotor, or rotors. I think it's the right rear, where the manual brake engages. Right now, it's in the the Trike Traders in Lake Afreld shop 'cause I did not want to make that long trip to Daytona with those logistical problems. The owner put his run out gauge on both rotors, couldn't find a problem, seems the rotor began to flex out of round as it warmed up on the ride and got worse as the ride continued, the feel was 'very pronounced'. Since the owner could not locate the problem in the shop, he probably did the only thing he could, ordered two new rotors from Road Smith. At $90 a pop for rotors, shipping and labor, this is gonna be costly, but it is what it is. By the way, this owner is a good builder, been doing it for years, I have no reason to doubt his abilities.

Bikerbillone - Sorry to hear about the rotor issue. Hope all gets fixed right and no more "pedal pulse". You are right about the folks at Trike Traders. They know trikes!

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks much, good vote of confidence for Doug at Trike Traders, I'll pass it along. I think my problem is only with the rear right rotor, the hand brake rotor. Several months ago, I had it slightly engaged when I thought it was fully in the released mode, so I could smell it getting warm in a mile or so, I immediately knew the problem and fully released the hand brake, but probably not before there was some damage to the rotor metal. Oddly it took a while to get to the noticeable pulsating. I'm probably paying an extra $90 plus freight for the left rotor, but it's all good if it cures the problem. I thought a full post on this might shed some light on the problem...Again, thanks for the response.

 

[Burnerboy]

I just converted my beloved 2010 Honda Goldwing into a Roadsmith.. I just took my first ride on a trike two days ago :clapping:[3/6/17] my question is also that I don 't have an owner's manual either..

I found that I took to a trike like a fish in water (I didn't have a problem adjusting to it at all) and I've been two wheeling it for over 50 years..

I had it converted by the trike shop in Keene New Hampshire...

I do have a couple of questions, and would love to talk to someone with trike experience, it's easier to talk to a real person instead of texting....I'm totally glad I made the switch, and love the new ride..

Ronnie
Springfield, Massachusetts

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Thanks much, good vote of confidence for Doug at Trike Traders, I'll pass it along. I think my problem is only with the rear right rotor, the hand brake rotor. Several months ago, I had it slightly engaged when I thought it was fully in the released mode, so I could smell it getting warm in a mile or so, I immediately knew the problem and fully released the hand brake, but probably not before there was some damage to the rotor metal. Oddly it took a while to get to the noticeable pulsating. I'm probably paying an extra $90 plus freight for the left rotor, but it's all good if it cures the problem. I thought a full post on this might shed some light on the problem...Again, thanks for the response.

Let me know what Doug finds out. Thanks!

Jim

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

WoW! Am I a happy boy here, I call the 800 # to Roadsmith and spoke with a gent named Jim, he was very, very helpful and answered my questions..:clapping: I have to admit after I hung up with him I had a smile on my face....I'm totally a newbe here and his answers totally relaxed my mind...

Thank you Jim
Ronnie from Springfield Massachusetts

You're welcome Ronnie! Thanks for the nice comments and thanks for being our customer. All of us at Roadsmith appreciates you!

Jim