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[Roadsmith Trikes]

​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!

 

[bikerbillone]

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Thanks RS, that's good news. Guess my first question, differential oil check and change..... How often should it be checked and/or changed? I'm aware there are different methods for checking the level for certain years, but can't remember what it was. Mine is a 2012 conversion.

 

[rmrc51]

Re: We're Here to Help

Thanks RS, that's good news. Guess my first question, differential oil check and change..... How often should it be checked and/or changed? I'm aware there are different methods for checking the level for certain years, but can't remember what it was. Mine is a 2012 conversion.

Good question! ThumbUp

Also interested.

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

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Good question! ThumbUp

Also interested.

Hi guys - the differentials should be filled with 1 quart (only) of 80/90. Do not overfill, as that will cause excess fluid to escape through the vent-hole, causing a big 'ol mess.

We recommend checking the level at the beginning of the season, and periodically throughout the year, especially before a long trip. You should feel confident with the level if there is no evidence of a leak/weap. Otherwise, there is nowhere for the oil to go.....

To check level:

1. The fluid level should be 1" below fill-plug threads
2. Find an Allen wrench with the short end of the "L" measuring an inch or more
3. Remove fill plug
4. Insert the Allen wrench into the fill hole with the end pointing down
5. Remove Allen wrench and measure/check level

You can certainly change the fluid as often as you would like. We don't recommend having to worry about it until at least 50,000 miles.

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks RS. One for the file and future reference.

 

[hopefullysoon]

Can the tour pak on a Gold Wing Trike be relocated back approx. 2 in. to add more space for the passenger?

 

[geol]

Can the tour pak on a Gold Wing Trike be relocated back approx. 2 in. to add more space for the passenger?

The tour pack doesn't have a lot to do with the trike kit to be honest. I located the tour pack on my GL1500A back about 3 inches. Honda doesn't make it easy.

I used two pieces of steel... about 3 inches wide and about a foot long and about 3/16" thick and drilled holes for mounting the truck rather than mounting to the mount points on the body and used some rubber washers and fender washers to take care of vibration. Used holes in the new brackets to mount the trunk and mounted the brackets to the old mount points.

You have to take off the bottom part of the trunk and work with it. Main issue is wiring harness as they don't give you much extra wire. I needed to disconnect and re-route some wiring harness as I recall. Once the trunk is back, it opens up seating and your passenger isn't sitting on top of you!

I am surprised Honda didn't make it a bit easier to adjust location of the tour pack... I had a Kaw Voyager and the tour pack on it sat on rails with slots and you just loosened the locking nuts and slid it up or back wherever seemed good to you as I recall. For a luxury touring bike, wasn't much point in making it so cramped when adjustability engineered in would have been sooooo easy.

 

[hopefullysoon]

Good morning WiredGeorge, Thank you for your prompt and detailed response. Was not for sure if the tour pak was actually affected by the trike kit, or not. Your response covers that issue. I had relocated the tour pak on an Aspencade years ago, so that will be my plan for the GL1800 Roadsmith, when I find one that suites our preferences. We are still on a 2 wheeler but searching and searching.

Take Care!

 

[jayhawkokie]

Hope I'm not hijacking the thread. Do I need a special wrench/tool to adjust the coil over shocks? I just got my new HTS this Wednesday and I think I need to tighten the suspension so it doesn't feel like the body is rolling to the outside in a curve, It's on the low setting, I was going to bump it up to the middle step, unless those with experience think I should put it on the high step, I also have the adjustable suspension pre-load and I have it set on 12 right now riding one up.

 

[bikerbillone]

Pull the wheel and a spanner will do the job.

 

[jayhawkokie]

Pull the wheel and a spanner will do the job.

I'll go to O'Reillys to see if they have one in their loaner tools. Thanks for the reply.

 

[bikerbillone]

No problem, glad to help when I know what I'm talking about. If you have the time, e-mail taylor young at Road Smith, bet he will send you one free. Pretty good people at Bear Lake.

 

[jayhawkokie]

I had a spanner that came with the same kind of shocks that I put on my 74 Bug but can't find it, I was hoping I could improvise. Should I put them on the middle or high setting?

 

[bikerbillone]

I ride two up, some miles of mountain roads, I'm at the softest setting and still feels tight, but for some reason there's progressive shocks which are some shorter than the OEMs, that makes for a 'tighter' ride. I'm the second owner, so I suspet the first guys did the progressives. Your question, if it was me, I'd start somewhere in the middle and go from there. Maybe someone else will give you some more info.

 

[jayhawkokie]

Your question, if it was me, I'd start somewhere in the middle and go from there. Maybe someone else will give you some more info.

I've gotten a few more miles under my belt and I'm feeling more comfortable in the twisties and I love the ride of the Roadsmith, I couldn't be any more pleased that I went with Roadsmith so I think I will leave the shocks where they are for a while and maybe decide to change them later. BTW, I found my spanner.

 

[jayhawkokie]

Took the trike to Heartland Honda to get a couple small issues fixed and I had their trike installer move the shocks up one notch, and he gave me a spanner tool if I need to change them. The ride is a small bit stiffer but not bad, but it feels better in the curves. My hat off to the folks at Heartland. ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp

 

[StorminNormin]

The tour pack doesn't have a lot to do with the trike kit to be honest. I located the tour pack on my GL1500A back about 3 inches. Honda doesn't make it easy.

Wired, I have a 1995 GL1500SE and I just had it triked in July. The thought of sliding the trunk back is a great one. So, my question is, what do you do to the passenger area of the seat,? Doesn't it open a gape when you move the trunk back?:Shrug::Shrug:

 

[geol]

You can get a thin piece of wood, some padding and some black vinyl from Hobby Lobby and cover the area from top to bottom behind the passenger backrest. It makes the gap look less noticeable.

 

[StorminNormin]

Thanks, I appreciate the input. Now I just have to work on a place to do some winter projects.:clapping:

 

[jagjeep]

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!

Hi Roadsmith,

Last year I had my 2002 Honda Valkyrie converted to a trike with one of your kits and have been impressed with the overall quality of your product. I do have one concern though and it's with the tail lights.

During the daylight hours both are not very bright. I tried to correct this problem by changing the bulbs to L.E.D's which helped a little. Can you pass along any suggestions for increasing the brightness of the lights?

Thanks.
Jagjeep

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Hi Jagjeep,

We are in the process of identifying options available to you for brighter taillights on your Roadsmith Valkyrie trike. We will get back to you via your personal email as well as posting a response in this thread. Please stand by....

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Hi Roadsmith,

Last year I had my 2002 Honda Valkyrie converted to a trike with one of your kits and have been impressed with the overall quality of your product. I do have one concern though and it's with the tail lights.

During the daylight hours both are not very bright. I tried to correct this problem by changing the bulbs to L.E.D's which helped a little. Can you pass along any suggestions for increasing the brightness of the lights?

Thanks.
Jagjeep

Hi Jagjeep,

A brighter LED bulb option for the tail light on that model is made by a company called Radiantz. Make sure to use the multi direction LED's.
Radiantz p/n 3701-17 and they sell for $39.99 each.

Hopefully that helps. Thanks for rockin' a Roadsmith!

 

[jagjeep]

Hi Jagjeep,

A brighter LED bulb option for the tail light on that model is made by a company called Radiantz. Make sure to use the multi direction LED's.
Radiantz p/n 3701-17 and they sell for $39.99 each.

Hopefully that helps. Thanks for rockin' a Roadsmith!

ROADSMITH...
Thanks a million for your "rapid response" to my tail light question!
Jagjeep

 

[jagjeep]

Hi Jagjeep,

A brighter LED bulb option for the tail light on that model is made by a company called Radiantz. Make sure to use the multi direction LED's.
Radiantz p/n 3701-17 and they sell for $39.99 each.

Hopefully that helps. Thanks for rockin' a Roadsmith!

Roadsmith re: Taylor Young:

Thanks a million for the suggestion of changing my tail light bulbs from the standard 1157 base bulbs to LED's sold by Radiantz. After contacting Radiantz, and running my problem by their engineering dept., it was recommended that I use the Z-Towerz LED, red in color bulbs. The cost was $39.99 each and the result of this change was incredible for running tail lights, turn signals and brake lights. The brightness of the lights have been increased 100% by this change.

Everyone: I highly recommend dealing with both the Roadsmith and Radiantz folks. They were most helpful and offered excellent customer service.
Jagjeep

 

[dirtdobber]

How do I get the Roadsmith decal for the Honda GL1800 HTS. For some reason it was not included with the kit.

 

[bikerbillone]

I believe Road Smith monitors this thread and will respond to your request.

 

[Hocky]

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!

Well, help is what I need. Just bought a 2003 GW/Roadsmith 11,000 miles:
1.Looks like the rear tire/wheel size has been altered from thew 15" listed in the manual. Trike currently is equipped with 215/45R17 87H Ventus HRII. Is that normal? What ranges of air pressures would you suggest?
2. Aux fuel tank > no lights working fuse or relay in circuit & where?
3. Is FI warning light similar to check engine light on cars?
4. Has some Prev Owners decided not to use aux tank, if so how are they handled?
5. How can I find serial # of conversion or date of conversion?
Not pictured in avatar........

 

[DeltaDart]

Well, help is what I need. Just bought a 2003 GW/Roadsmith 11,000 miles:
1.Looks like the rear tire/wheel size has been altered from thew 15" listed in the manual. Trike currently is equipped with 215/45R17 87H Ventus HRII. Is that normal? What ranges of air pressures would you suggest?
2. Aux fuel tank > no lights working fuse or relay in circuit & where?
3. Is FI warning light similar to check engine light on cars?
4. Has some Prev Owners decided not to use aux tank, if so how are they handled?
5. How can I find serial # of conversion or date of conversion?
Not pictured in avatar........

Hockey you were given the phone number. I'd sure give them a call and get the interaction going..

Talk is often better then trying to guess what someone really meant in print.

Hope we you get the answers you seek.

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Well, help is what I need. Just bought a 2003 GW/Roadsmith 11,000 miles:
1.Looks like the rear tire/wheel size has been altered from thew 15" listed in the manual. Trike currently is equipped with 215/45R17 87H Ventus HRII. Is that normal? What ranges of air pressures would you suggest?
2. Aux fuel tank > no lights working fuse or relay in circuit & where?
3. Is FI warning light similar to check engine light on cars?
4. Has some Prev Owners decided not to use aux tank, if so how are they handled?
5. How can I find serial # of conversion or date of conversion?
Not pictured in avatar........

Hi Hocky - if you could, please forward a picture of your "new to you" trike to the following email address jim_mcgurran@roadsmithtrikes.com. The pictures will tell me quite a bit about your trike.

Please include your telephone number and I will give you a ring so we can walk through your specific questions. Once all figured out, I will post a reply to the 5 issues listed above.

Thanks!!

 

[geol]

Interesting turn to this thread. I have a RS aux gas tank installed on my HT1500 conversion and there are no lights and I surely didn't understand the question regarding the FI light... the bike has carbs doesn't it? My aux tank has a switch between main tank and aux tank and both show their respective fuel level on the factory gas gauge. If there is no fuel at all in the aux tank, it would just show an empty tank and not affect the operation of the bike except not to have gas in that tank.

My tires are 215/65-16 and I would think that the height would affect speedo accuracy but that would be about it. I forget what type but they are an off-brand I think (not Goodyear or Firestone etc).