What did you do to your Trike this week?

[Sully]

Hey Sully, is that a reflector on the side of your fender, or an LED light?

Rosy

It's a clearance light, just a regular bulb. Works with the other running lights. Got a yellow one on the front fender.

 

[dirtdobber]

Rode for 3 days in the smoky mountains. Had a blast. Rode with some friends that had a trike.

 

[Rosy]

Sully, was thinking on doing an LED light there, but, how to run the wire to the light. How did they do it, can you see how they ran the wire pass the tire?
Dirtdobber, how are the leafs,have they started to turn yet in The Smokies?
Here in NH, they are out of this world. Such bright reds, yellows and orange on the trees. Just like driving down the yellow brick road!

Rosy

 

[Rosy]

Tried it to see if it fits! It fits just great!

Rosy

 

[dirtdobber]

Rosy, they are just starting to turn. Need another week + for a good color ride.

I am trying to decide on what to do for running lights as well. Since mine is a 2012 it has rectangle openings instead of round.
So far the only lcd I have found that I like is this http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1800_led_lower_cowl_fog_lights/73/110303
But not completely as I can not find any reviews on them.

 

[Sully]

Wow Rosy, that's one fine looking big O Cadillac trike you have, and it's riding in stile in that trailer. ThumbUp Looking good

 

[Rosy]

Thanks Sully.
Your side marker on your rear fender, how did they run the wires so the tire doesn't bother it?

rosy

 

[Sully]

The wire is inside a protective plastic sleeve attached to the underside of the fender. The wire is jumped onto the wiring to the lights. You can use any kind of light, drill a hole just for the light wire or cut the fender to flush mount the light.
No big deal. :Shrug:

 

[Lucky]

Getting forks rebuilt today. Blown seal.

 

[Rosy]

Lucky, how old are the seals on the forks? Have they ever been done?
I was wondering, does the industry set a maintenance schedule on fork seals, or is it as needed?
Lucky, besides the obvious, like seeing fluid on the forks, did you noticed if the front end was handling any differently? Where the bumps harder on the front end, like it seemed to hit harder going over a bump? Just wondering if drivers noticed anything before the seals let go.
Thanks.

Rosy

 

[mynameisearl]

Mynameisearl, what pressure do you run your rear tires at? That will also make a big difference in your ride.
bulkness, I put one in my Wing and boy do I use it. All the way from keeping my trike's papers in one place to my tissues.

Rosy

Rosy I run 23psi in my rear tires and I love it, not squirrelly at all.

 

[Rosy]

Mynaneisearl, do you run radials? I run mine at 22psi and not a problem. Probably have to replace the tires because of "old" age before they wear out! In NH, they check the born date of the tires, if too old, the vehicle doesn't pass inspection.

Rosy

 

[Lucky]

Lucky, how old are the seals on the forks? Have they ever been done?
I was wondering, does the industry set a maintenance schedule on fork seals, or is it as needed?
Lucky, besides the obvious, like seeing fluid on the forks, did you noticed if the front end was handling any differently? Where the bumps harder on the front end, like it seemed to hit harder going over a bump? Just wondering if drivers noticed anything before the seals let go.
Thanks.

Rosy

As far as I know Rosy it is replace when needed. No indication of anything wrong except oil leakage. Pearl II is an 08 Wing with 45,000 miles. Had traxion springs installed on the rebuild & only about 100 miles (freeway) so far. Could not tell much difference in the handling except oil getting all over everything.

 

[Rosy]

Lucky, do you have a rake on your trike?

Rosy

 

[Lucky]

Lucky, do you have a rake on your trike?

Rosy

YES 6 Degree 08/13 Roadsmith. RIDE SAFE

 

[grimm]

Replaced blown fork seals, adjust trees and replaced rear brake pads. Shoulda done it a while back. Getting ready for a run up to the DFW area this weekend. Got my hazmat suit packed and ready. lol

 

[RcSuD]

Packed mine up and put it to bed for the winter.

 

[rmrc51]

Got mine inspected for the next year. Now lets see how much winter riding I can squeeze in.

 

[Rosy]

Boy, this thing is getting out of hand. Now a whole plane was expose to Ebola.
It is difficult to quarantine, when people travel as much as we do. WOW...
I hope they get a handle on this.
Taking my 88 Honda Shadow to have it gone over, rebuild the carbs and other things.
Also, making appointment to have done work on the trike. Repackage the bearings, check the front end, and see if they can figure out where a bang is coming from. It started when the trike was taken apart to have the body fixed after the accident.
74F here in NH, going to take the trike for a ride and go to dinner with friends and relatives.
Ride safe!

Rosy

 

[Rosy]

Goldwing trikes with rear speakers:
What do you run your fade, between front and rear speakers? Have you tried different settings, if so, why did you settle where you are now?
I have never changed mine and have it set at the midway point, so, I don't know what it will do to the sound if I change it.
I was going through my manual and came across fade front and rear, so I may try different setting when Janice is riding with me so she can tell me if it makes a difference to her sound quality.
Thanks got your response!

Rosy

 

[neonryle]

No major mods. I just changed the oil and filter. Then spent an hour cleaning up my trike.

 

[Rosy]

No major mods. I just changed the oil and filter. Then spent an hour cleaning up my trike.

Is it true that an oil change on your trike cost about $200 to do at a shop?
How long did it take you to do an oil change and are the oil filters available at Walmart or other car shops? What type of oil do you use, synthetic or Dino oil?
Thanks for the information.

Rosy

 

[Rosy]

Washed the trike today. As soon as I get the Shadow home from the shop, the trike will go into the trailer for the winter and the trip to Florida in February for the Snowbird Gathering.
A cold spell is heading into the Northeast with cold temperatures coming, so needed to get the trike washed.
What have you done to your trike lately?

Rosy

 

[Peter A.]

Washed the trike today. As soon as I get the Shadow home from the shop, the trike will go into the trailer for the winter and the trip to Florida in February for the Snowbird Gathering.
A cold spell is heading into the Northeast with cold temperatures coming, so needed to get the trike washed.
What have you done to your trike lately?

Rosy

Rode it........ran by my friendly stealer and then took the long way home - love my Harley trike and that WARM CALIFORNIA SUN........

 

[Rosy]

No water to wash the trike in California. The draught is really bad! How is it effecting your area?

Rosy

 

[mynameisearl]

I put on a LRS, rear bumper, wheel well trim, and I had a windshield trim order, back order for a few days

 

[keepinon]

Replaced the rear brakes on the MT conversion. Had to match them up at the parts store, 1995 Mustang fits just right.

 

[neonryle]

Is it true that an oil change on your trike cost about $200 to do at a shop? How long did it take you to do an oil change and are the oil filters available at Walmart or other car shops? What type of oil do you use, synthetic or Dino oil? Thanks for the information. Rosy

Yes it cost around $200. Luckily I have a mechanic friend who helped me. The manual is a bit difficult to understand I used Amsoil and I bought the filter and crush washers at a local dealer.

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By the way, I ordered a Yoshimura R77. Can’t wait to have it installed. I know Akrapovic sounds good but the price of Yoshi at http://4wheelonline.com made me decide to get one. Next upgrade would be a new highway peg mount.

 

[captdanwh]

I finally found a painter that i felt confident with to paint real flames and traditional flames mixed on my trike. there are many painters out there but i am too particular so i was waiting until i found the right one to do what i wanted. I will show some pix's when i get it back in about 2 weeks.

 

[Rosy]

Keepinon, I have the same problem...Ford Thunderbird rear end..with CR-V brakes..I wrote the info down, because the shop had a hard time finding the correct pads when the caliper died.
Neonryle, Up date me in a Yoshimura R77.. Is that an exhaust system? And what are you mounting this on, your trike? Thanks.
Captainwh, where is this painter located, Florida, because some people may be looking to have some work done?
Thanks guys for the info.

Rosy