What did you do to your Trike this week?

[Rosy]

WOW Jack, you the Man! Keep the engine componates fresh, that way they will last!

Dont tell Tom G., but I came into Florida in the cover of night! Weather is still nice here, but haven't opened my trailer yet to let the NH cold air out yet, but will today!

Trike fired up, after two months in storage, hurray for a good battery! Told Janice to cross her fingers, after I got on and touched the start button! All tire pressures are set on trike, 41-front..22-rears...Now to reset pressures on truck after towing trailer to Florida! With high tire pressures it rides like a 250, rather than a 150! LOL

Hey Pete, let know when we get Snow in NH, then send me some, I need a white Christmas, miss it already, NOT! LOL ️️️

Rosy

 

[peteg59]

Rosy, The good folks at ch.9 are predicting our first potentially plowable snow for Friday night>Saturday, next week.

Still too far off to believe exactly how accurate they will be, but it feels cold enough to snow right now.I'll keep ya posted!....

In the meantime, please feel free to send the sunny/warm weather back up here anytime, heck, I'll pay the postage!!!

Glad to hear you made it to Fla. safe & sound. Now go have fun, and put copious amounts of miles on that 'wing.

 

[paws]

Stared at it, rode it like I stole it!

She did good!

 

[Rosy]

Paws, that's great..

Story:

First time I heard the saying drove like I stole it was in Ocala last year at the Snowbird Gathering. A great looking Ford dually was in the parking lot of the restruant/grill, we all went in for a cold one.

Sat there and spoke to the locals about this and that, with a blonde sitting across from us. Conversation got around to trucks, I said I like that Ford dually out there, but Janice said NO, when I wanted one, well the blonde spoke up and said, that's mine, And I drive it like I stole it...we all cracked up, never expected her to own the truck! You never know!

Well, unloaded trike, like I said a couple days ago when we got to Florida, well it is still sitting there waiting for me to get her cleaned, we have been so busy getting settled, no time for trike right now! maybe tomorrow, before this very cold front hits Florida, with NH expecting it's first snow fall! Yikes! Pete is going to Mail me some snow so I can have a white Christmas down here. LOL

Rosy

 

[paws]

Great storey Rosey! Thanks for sharing.

Enjoy your snow in Florida!

 

[Gold Rush]

Winter Maintenance!!! YUP, it is that time of year.

Soon as Thanksgiving Day passes I start watching the forecast to see when the next stretch of too wet or too cold for riding is coming and plan for that. Have had all the parts and supplies lined up for some time now. Mother Nature gave me the opening early this year so I can hopefully get some nice riding in over the winter.

Thus far the antifreeze and clutch fluid have been changed. Also removed both rear brake rotors and had the slight warpage removed. While doing that today I noticed my right tire was into the ware bars!!! I'm just going to have to slow down on those twisties........ NOT!! New tires will be here on the 7th so I can have them mounted and Road Force Balanced.. In the meantime, I'll replace the brake fluid and bleed the lines. Also will totally pull the drive shaft this year so it can be inspected closely.

In case you haven't guessed - I enjoy wrenching almost as much as I do riding...

 

[Rosy]

Yes, you do, and you have all the tools to do a good job!

I am sorry to say, but my travel days going to New Mexico are over for the near future, so! We will not meet for a while, like we did a few years ago. Thank you very much for a very pleasant day, as I still remember you stopping by the motel and picking me up!

Hope all is well with you and your Family and have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Rosy

 

[Jack Klarich]

Riding @ night time now

Coming up on an oil change Wednesday

Tranny is done again @15K with Redline

 

[rhino 2]

Nothing it's sitting all by its lonesome while l chase The wildly white tail

 

[Rosy]

There lots of trikes sitting because of hunting season!

Use to hunt, but, don't do it any more, all my hunting areas are now housing developments or they are posted! Need to travel further up country to hunt. So, now I sit on my Farmer's Porch with a cup of coffee and watch the 8 pointer..4 pointer..and doe eat the drop apples within city limits! Don't tell me they are not smart to be where there is no hunting! LOL

So, enjoy your hunting and stay safe. Maybe you can top that 39 pointer shot this year! OH to see that in my scope when I was hunting! LOL I bet I would have missed it, trying to keep my knees from shaking!

Rosy

 

[1dn5up]

Every Xmas the kids ask grandpa what he wants for Xmas. I usually say nothing, cause I got you 2 and there’s nothing better.

This year I’m hitting them with a Trike wish list , as they hit me heavy for concert tx, car zoom zoom parts etc. :bellringer:

 

[Gold Rush]

Yes, you do, and you have all the tools to do a good job!

I am sorry to say, but my travel days going to New Mexico are over for the near future, so! We will not meet for a while, like we did a few years ago. Thank you very much for a very pleasant day, as I still remember you stopping by the motel and picking me up!

Hope all is well with you and your Family and have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Rosy

That was a good visit Rosy!! Hopefully one day we will get to hook up again. Who knows, I may get out your way sometime. We hope you and yours have a safe and Happy holiday also..

Well, Winter Maintenance is completed. Still waiting for the tires but that really doesn't qualify as winter maintenance... I was surprised and very pleased to find the driveshaft U-Joints to be absolutely perfect! :clapping: The whole reason for pulling the driveshaft was to inspect them so it was time well spent. Cleaned up the front coupler and gave it a fresh coat of black moly grease. Good for another 30K I suspect. :xszpv: :xszpv:

 

[PosseRider]

Cleaned & polished the Tri, along with maintenance . Covered for a short (I hope) nap. Had the 20 k done before I did all the fluids ( I like my oil better then HD). OK ready for spring.

 

[Rosy]

PosseRider, what do you use for oil in your trike? I bet it isn't as expensive as the HD brand?

Boy, that's a great idea with the Grandchildren, but Alas, I need to wait a few years, since they are 6 & 7 now! LOL They may get me a Leggo Batman action figure instead! LOL

Need to think of Xmas, for new bling for the trike.

Need SaltLife Decal for my new trailer and a new Honda decal as well. My decals went with the old trailer, when it was sold. You got my mind rolling now! Thanks!

Rosy

 

[Big Juice]

Put a brake modulator on my back box light, added extra LED turn signal lights and added a new F4 windshield for more coverage for my wide/tall body (especially with winter coming up). AND, I just order some wrap for my Spyder, to make her special........

 

[paws]

Put a brake modulator on my back box light, added extra LED turn signal lights and added a new F4 windshield for more coverage for my wide/tall body (especially with winter coming up). AND, I just order some wrap for my Spyder, to make her special........

Oh WOW Juice! Sounds like you and Santa have been busy!:Santa:

Post up pics when you get the wrap on her!

Carla

 

[Rosy]

Yes, please post pictures. Like to see how the new windshield looks on.

Rosy

 

[Big Juice]

Yes, please post pictures. Like to see how the new windshield looks on.

Rosy

Carla, well I did the windshield, but SpyderPops did the lighting. Harvey and Arron took good care of me, and fed me hot dogs for lunch. Watching them video the box light install was fun (they are using it on there website, it's a new item for them). I will post when I get wrap accents on.

Rosy, here is the pics of my new F4 windshield. Easy to install, so I did it and I'm happy with it. Wider and taller is good! It's what I needed.

 

[Rosy]

I also have a tall windscreen, which I love. Question: Do you look through your windscreen, or are you tall enough to look over it? I am short, so I look through mine, and lucky for me, there is no distortion!

Thank you for the pictures!

Rosy

 

[Big Juice]

I'm 6'2" and very long waisted, so I still look over the windshield, and could have added maybe an inch or 2, and still looked over the top. But I'm happy.

 

[Rosy]

There was an open space in our settling down, so I washed the trike and truck. Then took the trike for a short ride to the National Seashores and back. It was great to feel the wind in your hair after a few months of no riding. You never realize how much you miss something till you do it over again!

We are due for some nasty weather, so I will keep the trike in the garage for a few days, till it passes.

Maybe I can find LED lights and put them on. You can never have enough lights for night time driving!

Rosy

 

[peteg59]

Rosy, As a follow on to my last post in here & as promised, the snow started about 45 minutes ago & is expected to continue into the night bringing 3~6 inches of accumulation.

Be glad you're where you are, & rain is all you might be dealing with! Ride safe.

I'd have PM'd that info to you instead of hijacking your thread, but....:Shrug:

 

[Gold Rush]

Winter Maintenance!!! YUP, it is that time of year.

Soon as Thanksgiving Day passes I start watching the forecast to see when the next stretch of too wet or too cold for riding is coming and plan for that. Have had all the parts and supplies lined up for some time now. Mother Nature gave me the opening early this year so I can hopefully get some nice riding in over the winter.

Thus far the antifreeze and clutch fluid have been changed. Also removed both rear brake rotors and had the slight warpage removed. While doing that today I noticed my right tire was into the ware bars!!! I'm just going to have to slow down on those twisties........ NOT!! New tires will be here on the 7th so I can have them mounted and Road Force Balanced.. In the meantime, I'll replace the brake fluid and bleed the lines. Also will totally pull the drive shaft this year so it can be inspected closely.

In case you haven't guessed - I enjoy wrenching almost as much as I do riding...

Finished the last two items this morning!! New set of tires to grip the road and a new set of EBC "Yellow Pads" to slow everything down!!

I put on the same tires Roadsmith supplied with the kit because I like the way they handle. Wish they lasted a bit longer but I'd much rather have grip and go than longevity. For anyone on the fence regarding these EBC "Yellow Pads" I have to say that I am truly impressed with the stopping. In the papers that accompanied the pads they warn about being cautious not to over brake for the first 200 miles. This allows the special break in coating to do it's magic from what they say.

I know there are several guys out there with the EBC pads. What is your take on their initial stopping power compared to after break in? :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[rhino 2]

Finished the last two items this morning!! New set of tires to grip the road and a new set of EBC "Yellow Pads" to slow everything down!!

I put on the same tires Roadsmith supplied with the kit because I like the way they handle. Wish they lasted a bit longer but I'd much rather have grip and go than longevity. For anyone on the fence regarding these EBC "Yellow Pads" I have to say that I am truly impressed with the stopping. In the papers that accompanied the pads they warn about being cautious not to over brake for the first 200 miles. This allows the special break in coating to do it's magic from what they say.

I know there are several guys out there with the EBC pads. What is your take on their initial stopping power compared to after break in? :xszpv::xszpv:

Thats all i used on all my bikes [EBC] after the stock ones wore down...

One caveat though, Usually when you change pads the old ones are worn, So right out of the box new pads are going to feel/seem much better then the one's you just took off

Same go's for shock absorbers.....:Shrug:

 

[Gold Rush]

Thats all i used on all my bikes [EBC] after the stock ones wore down...

One caveat though, Usually when you change pads the old ones are worn, So right out of the box new pads are going to feel/seem much better then the one's you just took off

Same go's for shock absorbers.....:Shrug:

Bob, these particular pads are touted to be extra special. They are supposed to be the "Silver Bullet" for stopping power on Roadsmith trikes. I'm just wondering if I can look forward to that sort of performance or will things go the way you mentioned. The pads I took off were hardly worn after nearly 30K so I'm thinking they weren't gripping all that well from the get go... If I stood on the peddle I could squawk the rear tires so I know they had stopping power but one really had to make it happen.. :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[PosseRider]

Got all my winter maintenance done last week. Was still warm enough in garage without turning the heat on. Now today, high of 28* & lite snow all day in sw Ohio, looks like 1 1/2" now.

 

[Gold Rush]

Got all my winter maintenance done last week. Was still warm enough in garage without turning the heat on. Now today, high of 28* & lite snow all day in sw Ohio, looks like 1 1/2" now.

I'd say that I wish I was there Bill but that would be the lie of all lies!! Spent my first 19 years growing up in northern Wisconsin. Can't say I miss the cold and SNOW !! When I'd go visit my folks during the winter, standing at the picture window looking out was just beautiful. Then I'd go outside and remember why I retired in Texas twenty six years ago. :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[Rosy]

Need help, EBC pads, are they made for any car manufacture or for specific vehicles?

On your trike, what brand of brakes are used, Ford, Nissan, Toyota? Like mine are 1998 CRV Honda...

My tuner told me, the reason your pads are not worn is because they are larger than needed to stop the vehicle's weight. HHMM, is it true? I know I can "light up" my tires when stopping. I need front pads twice as much as the rears, as a matter of fact, the trike is a 2002 and still have the original pads.

Thanks,

Rosy

 

[rhino 2]

Took my 17 for my coffee run this morning, Snow wasn't a problem., Wasn't with my 11 So i didn't expect any with the new one...ThumbUp

 

[Sully]

Went out to check if the Battery Tender light was still Green.... ThumbUp