mmoffitt Posted May 3, 2011 #1 Posted May 3, 2011 Well, I had today off and thought I'd work more on the bike. It was a good day for me. I've got pics of my "firsts"... 1. Installed an extra power port in trunk. Plan to install another below passenger left leg but had to order the plug to get a water proof one. 2. Installed the round vents in my windshield. This was a bit nerve racking for me because I didn't want to ruin the windshield. It was actually pretty easy though and turned out nice. I have them a little more toward the center than some I've seen but some reviews I read said you don't get much air when they are more outside...took it for a spin and get a little bit of air...nothing too spectacular but enough help on 110 degree days. 3. Pulled the trailer. Finally got the trailer tagged and road ready. I've never pulled a trailer before with the RSV, so I took it out on the road for a little bit then came back and put the wife on to see how it rides 2up. All in all it did well. We road it around town for about 25 miles and took it on the highway. Pulled straight and no big issues. 4. Tested out our new Scala Rider Q2 Multiset bluetooth headsets on this ride. They worked pretty well. We sometimes had a hard time connecting via intercom but I think that's more our learning curve than the device. We also connected our phones to them and received phone calls while riding. Wife said she couldn't even tell I was on a motorcycle even though I was going about 55 at the time. All in all a great day. We are just about ready for our 2700 mile trip in June. Next step, load up the trailer and pull it around to ensure I'm comfortable with the extra weight.:cool10:
bongobobny Posted May 3, 2011 #2 Posted May 3, 2011 It's very easy to forget the trailer is behind you!!! Keep am mental note of that and remember the trailer is slightly wider than the bike. Don't ask how I know that...
mmoffitt Posted May 3, 2011 Author #3 Posted May 3, 2011 Yeah. Even though I kept looking back to make sure it was tracking good and nothing was going wrong, when the wife and I would start talking, I wouldn't even remember it was there...That's until it came to slow down to start off... A little more stopping distance and a little more gas required to get up to speed. Not bad on either account but the trailer was empty too...
bongobobny Posted May 3, 2011 #4 Posted May 3, 2011 Yah!! Even that will become second nature!! The only difference you will notice will be the slightly less distance per tank! I loose about 2 mpg trailering...
mmoffitt Posted May 3, 2011 Author #5 Posted May 3, 2011 I did notice a little bit of "jerkiness" in the front end when going over bumps or rough roads but I assume that's natural as the trailer bounces around a little bit. This might be better when I get some weight in it??
bongobobny Posted May 3, 2011 #6 Posted May 3, 2011 Yes!!!!!! Of course it will depend on your trailer weight! Mine is probably a lot lighter than yours, am Piggybacker...
GolfVenture Posted May 4, 2011 #7 Posted May 4, 2011 How did you cut out the round vent opening in a perfect circle?
Freebird Posted May 4, 2011 #8 Posted May 4, 2011 You use a hole saw. Available in most tool departments such as Sears, Home Depot, etc.
Squidley Posted May 4, 2011 #9 Posted May 4, 2011 How did you cut out the round vent opening in a perfect circle? 3 1/4" holesaw, bought at ACE hardware, still in my tool box
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