Jump to content

wngrr

Expired Membership
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    49

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by wngrr

  1. wngrr
    I used a 12 volt prewired LED and they work great. The one I used is made by Oznium... Ordered yellow and looks amber when lit. I drilled a 3/8 hole and filed to fit. Sealed the backside with silicone. http://www.oznium.com/prewired-superflux David
  2. wngrr
    My vote is for the mountains.. Being from Oklahoma prairie riding is a everyday thing...
  3. wngrr
    It's certainly a great ride. We will be making our a yearly treck to Colorado in July. This year we will be riding out of Montrose for the week. I never get tired of riding the MIllion Dollar Highway. Still trying to figure out if I like it better north to south or south to north. I guess I'll have to keep going until i figure it out. David
  4. wngrr
    I know you probably have found a source for your relay by now, but if you haven't here is couple of good places to shop for Relays and associated harnesses; "Eastern Beaver Company" is the first I would mention. I have used a lot of the items they sell over the years and it is the best you can buy in my opinion. The second is "Murphs Kits" Accessory Relay. It is a prewired socket and relay kit. I use them when installing the CCS-100 Audiovox Cruise on bikes. David aka wngrr
  5. wngrr
    You're welcome Jerry.. I forgot to mention that I have a set of mainenance videos that were created by a guy on the Goldwing Board. I would be glad to let you or anyone else make copies for your use if you would like... I'll have to hunt them down but I'm sure I can find them. Just let me know. Make sure and add the star washers under the feet of the luggage rack. Helps spread out the load if you plan on putting much weight on it and will keep it from cracking. PS... The two hardest mods were drilling the holes in my brand new motorcycle for the luggage rack and cutting the hole in my brand new seat for the backrest. Not a big deal now but very stressful then.. LOL David
  6. wngrr
    Jerry, As stated above I may be able to help a little myself. A couple of things I might mention is you may want to update the steering head bearings to All Balls bearings. (From roller to tappered) A great improvement in my opinion. If you decide to do the update or just need to check the steering head torque, I have the factory tool and i would be glad to let you borrow it. I have done several of the All Balls updates and it's not that big a job. Progressive fork springs are also a nice and simple update for the 1800. Let me know if I can help as well. My number is also in my profile. David
  7. wngrr
    Nice bike.. You'll love the Goldwing if this is your first 1800. I put 65,000 miles on one and it always performed well. They run through the corners like sport bike and with some mods, they are great long distance bikes. I rode mine 700 and 800 miles in a day many times.. Enjoy David
  8. wngrr
    Paypal sent for one set of Black please.... Thanks David aka wngrr
  9. wngrr
    Thanks Gary... money sent for one...
  10. wngrr
    Done it a few times..... I was lucky enough to ride it before the bike craze hit and it became so popular. I prefered the Cherohala Skyway. While you are in the area you might as well give it a try.. I agree with 1rooster, Hwy 28 is nice as well.. David
  11. wngrr
    I'm In for one. Let me know how to pay. Thanks David
  12. wngrr

    Tire age

    wngrr replied to wngrr's topic in Watering Hole

    Ross, I agree with all your comments. My reason for posting this is more for education purposes than anything. As motorcycle riders we are the first line of defence when it comes to tire failures. Inspections and air pressure checks before every ride should always be standard practice. Adding this information to the arsonal is just one more thing we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. David
  13. wngrr

    Tire age

    wngrr posted a topic in Watering Hole

    I know this subject has been discussed here before but this link was making the rounds at work so I thought I would share. Make sure and check out the end of the report so you know how to check the age of the tires you are buying. David http://abcnews.go.Com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
  14. wngrr
    My current ride is a 2009 Toyota Tocoma Double Cab. The wife drives a 2005 Volks Beetle Vert and of course the 2009 RSV. The funnest ride I ever had was a 2008 Corvette w/430 hp and a six speed. I got married and it became impractable for me to have a truck and car just for me. Also, the new wife didn't want to drive it; she was afraid it would get scratched. It's ok......... It's ok.... She is worth it...
  15. wngrr
    Great picks!!!! I've been lucky enough to ride Colorado several times and will be going back in 2010. I have a question about the pictures you posted. I see you have passenger armrests mounted on your RSV. I had them on my Goldwing and would like a set on my 09 RSV. Can you tell me where you got them? Thanks David
  16. wngrr
    Same here. Works great!
  17. wngrr
    I would like to suggest another option not mentioned yet. The Stallion. It is a purpose built trike from the ground up, not a kit, that has the performance of a corvette, 40 miles to a gallon, reverse, heat and air, power steering, etc. They certainly have a different look but if you consider what you get for the price they will be on my short list when the time comes. http://www.thoroughbred-motorsports.com/ My 2 cents... David
  18. wngrr

    Merry Christmas

    wngrr replied to wngrr's topic in Watering Hole

    Thanks Tom! I am a big fan of the Texas Hill Country and have ridden the area many times. Love the Sisters! We usually stay in Fredericksburg or Kerrville and always have a great time. Next time we go I will give you a holler.. David
  19. wngrr
    A Goldwing trike is the way to go. If you get past the obvious, like reverse, it's my opinion that the Goldwings engine/trans combo is better suited to trike conversions than the others. The engines powerband and gearing really lend themselves to the conversion. I have ridden several Goldwing trikes over the years, owned a 03 non trike, and they all had plenty of power, got good gas milage for a trike and rode reasonably well. The thing about trikes is that they do not ride like a regular motorcycle. You have to use your upper body to turn them. Even though the rake kits make them easier to turn, they still take some getting used to. Another option you may want to consider is the Stallion trike. Not a conversion but it is built from the ground up as a trike and is actually cheaper than most conversions with better performance. My 2 cents..... David http://www.thoroughbred-motorsports.com/
  20. wngrr
    As a new member to this forum I wanted to say thanks to everyone. This is an amazing resource. We are enjoying our new 09 RSV and can't wait for our first long road trip with this bike. Merry Christmas from the Reece family! David, Cindy, Jennifer, Natalie and Evan As most of you can probably see form the picture, I married up.
  21. wngrr
    Nice set up Sling! I was wandering if that is the factory round crossbar that you used as a starter for your hitch? Thanks David
  22. wngrr
    I have been using standard automotive synthetic and dino engine oils in motorcycles for years with no ill affects to the clutches. If you look at the round spec. label on the back of the containers it will tell you what the oils are rated for. If it says "Energy Conserving" or CD (cd is a diesel spec. oil) dont use them. If you are going to use additives then you will have to verify with the makers of those you want to use, that they are ok in a wet clutch application. Hope this helps. wngrr
  23. wngrr
    All big bikes are hard to ride in confined spaces. I bought a new 1800 goldwing in 2003 and put 65,000 miles on it before it was sold. It got much easier to ride in confined spaces the more I did it, but it still requried my full attention. My 2009 RSV, in my opinion, is not any harder to ride in parking lots than the goldwing with its lower center of gravity. I keep hearing people talk about the high center of gravity of the RSV but I believe the bike is very well balanced and very easy to ride. To me the key is giving yourself time to get used to what you are riding. I love this bike and look forward to putting 65000 on it...
  24. wngrr
    Congrats! Just picked one up myself....
×
×
  • Create New...