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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 3, 2024 13:21:55 GMT -5
This is the low season for motorcycles in Texas, unless you want to bake your head in a helmet. So hot and humid that you can't cool off at any speed. We still have 9 good months though. The morning ride is perfect but when I get home in the evening I'm soaked. Nothing that a change of clothes and a cold drink can't correct. 👍😎 I had a cup holder on my wing that would hold a Route 44 Cherry Limeade. I rode my 95 wing from Houston to Austin, 165 miles. I had to have help to get off the bike when I got there. |
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Post by Darin on Jul 18, 2024 9:46:07 GMT -5
Beautiful ride into work this morning. We had some rain last night and there's nothing like the smell of freshly soaked desert in the morning.
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Post by toshtego on Jul 18, 2024 10:03:49 GMT -5
Beautiful ride into work this morning. We had some rain last night and there's nothing like the smell of freshly soaked desert in the morning. That sounds great! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 18, 2024 14:17:34 GMT -5
Beautiful ride into work this morning. We had some rain last night and there's nothing like the smell of freshly soaked desert in the morning. Does it small different than a parking lot? 😉 |
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Post by Darin on Jul 18, 2024 14:35:00 GMT -5
Beautiful ride into work this morning. We had some rain last night and there's nothing like the smell of freshly soaked desert in the morning. Does it small different than a parking lot? 😉 Yes! 😂 |
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Post by Darin on Jul 23, 2024 14:24:04 GMT -5
This morning, I hopped on the bike and heard a couple "pop" sounds. When I parked at work, several of my seat beads came rolling off onto the ground. Lol ... time for a new one! 😄
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Post by trailboss on Jul 23, 2024 19:42:16 GMT -5
Beautiful ride into work this morning. We had some rain last night and there's nothing like the smell of freshly soaked desert in the morning. On a dark desert highway Cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas Rising up through the air.... |
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Post by Darin on Jul 24, 2024 8:35:43 GMT -5
Mmmmm ... Colitas. 😄
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 24, 2024 10:31:02 GMT -5
This morning, I hopped on the bike and heard a couple "pop" sounds. When I parked at work, several of my seat beads came rolling off onto the ground. Lol ... time for a new one! 😄 Yep, can't lose the air flow. We used sheepskims. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. |
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Post by eric on Jul 24, 2024 16:27:35 GMT -5
Riding 30 years.
1968 BMW
2018 Gold Wing
This is my first post here.
East Valley AZ.
Arizona Pipe Club
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Post by Silver on Jul 24, 2024 17:12:44 GMT -5
Riding 30 years. 1968 BMW 2018 Gold Wing This is my first post here. East Valley AZ. Arizona Pipe Club Welcome from Michigan! |
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Post by Darin on Jul 24, 2024 17:27:26 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, Eric!
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Post by toshtego on Jul 24, 2024 19:16:28 GMT -5
Riding 30 years. 1968 BMW 2018 Gold Wing This is my first post here. East Valley AZ. Arizona Pipe Club I used to ride a R60/5. Welcome to the Patch. |
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Post by trailboss on Jul 24, 2024 21:15:21 GMT -5
Riding 30 years. 1968 BMW 2018 Gold Wing This is my first post here. East Valley AZ. Arizona Pipe Club Welcome, Eric! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 11:14:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from NE Texas. I had an R69 as well as a couple of Goldwings, out of about 20 bikes.
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Post by lizardonarock on Jul 26, 2024 17:48:25 GMT -5
Welcome, Eric! From the gulf coast swamp.
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Post by Darin on Jul 31, 2024 11:17:41 GMT -5
This morning, I hopped on the bike and heard a couple "pop" sounds. When I parked at work, several of my seat beads came rolling off onto the ground. Lol ... time for a new one! 😄 Yep, can't lose the air flow. We used sheepskims. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Just ordered a sheepskin cover instead of the beaded one again. I'll report back! 😊 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 31, 2024 11:48:16 GMT -5
Yep, can't lose the air flow. We used sheepskims. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Just ordered a sheepskin cover instead of the beaded one again. I'll report back! 😊 Dang! I just gave my set to my nephew last month. I would have happily given it to you. Don't need a King-size seat, do you? |
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Post by Darin on Jul 31, 2024 13:46:05 GMT -5
Just ordered a sheepskin cover instead of the beaded one again. I'll report back! 😊 Dang! I just gave my set to my nephew last month. I would have happily given it to you. Don't need a King-size seat, do you? I do need a new seat but have heard the King size changes your ride height and stretch. It says online for riders over 6'3" and 260 lbs. Thank you very much for the offer though! 😎 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 31, 2024 19:41:14 GMT -5
Dang! I just gave my set to my nephew last month. I would have happily given it to you. Don't need a King-size seat, do you? I do need a new seat but have heard the King size changes your ride height and stretch. It says online for riders over 6'3" and 260 lbs. Thank you very much for the offer though! 😎 It's a new seat with the matching backrest. A grand new and never used. I need to get to selling it before those Wings are gone. My nephew got a Wing but he's 5'6. |
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Post by Darin on Aug 1, 2024 7:45:16 GMT -5
I do need a new seat but have heard the King size changes your ride height and stretch. It says online for riders over 6'3" and 260 lbs. Thank you very much for the offer though! 😎 It's a new seat with the matching backrest. A grand new and never used. I need to get to selling it before those Wings are gone. My nephew got a Wing but he's 5'6. Should be easy to sell ... I can't find a decent used one and new is about $1000. |
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Post by Darin on Sept 17, 2024 7:51:33 GMT -5
I've been getting a slight front wobble at lower speeds and noticed that my tire shows what looks like cupping. Since this has never happened, I must assume the suspension is finally shot. $$$
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Post by toshtego on Sept 17, 2024 11:11:36 GMT -5
I've been getting a slight front wobble at lower speeds and noticed that my tire shows what looks like cupping. Since this has never happened, I must assume the suspension is finally shot. $$$ I don't know. I have never heard of front fork failure before. Maybe nowadays? Are you certain it is not something with the tire? Pressure? |
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Post by Darin on Sept 17, 2024 12:11:11 GMT -5
I've been getting a slight front wobble at lower speeds and noticed that my tire shows what looks like cupping. Since this has never happened, I must assume the suspension is finally shot. $$$ I don't know. I have never heard of front fork failure before. Maybe nowadays? Are you certain it is not something with the tire? Pressure? Pressure is good and the last few front tires had no issues. I can tell by the ride that the front suspension is somewhat dead feeling. The GL1800 forums discuss this frequently and many people take this opportunity to upgrade from OEM. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 17, 2024 21:18:53 GMT -5
I've been getting a slight front wobble at lower speeds and noticed that my tire shows what looks like cupping. Since this has never happened, I must assume the suspension is finally shot. $$$ I don't know. I have never heard of front fork failure before. Maybe nowadays? Are you certain it is not something with the tire? Pressure? It happens with Goldwings because of the massive weight on the front end. Springs sag and seals give out. You can fix it yourself for $175 or pay a couple of grand for a high end set of cartridges. I upgraded the springs in mine and replaced the seals at 24k miles. Also added a pair of half inch spacers to preload the springs a little bit for the heavy load. Also, the head bearings give out and need to be upgraded. |
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Post by Darin on Sept 18, 2024 6:33:25 GMT -5
I'm thinking new springs, seals and oil should be good. I've not done anything to the suspension since owning it so I'm sure it's time. I'll bet that whatever oil is left in there smells like hell. Lol
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 18, 2024 22:21:33 GMT -5
I'm thinking new springs, seals and oil should be good. I've not done anything to the suspension since owning it so I'm sure it's time. I'll bet that whatever oil is left in there smells like hell. Lol It gets awful nasty for oil that doesn't get hot. Basically hydrolic fluid. I think it absorbs water and some weird lifeforms grow in it. DO NOT DRINK IT!!! 😜 |
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Post by Darin on Sept 19, 2024 6:22:12 GMT -5
Just laying here in the ER wishing I'd read Ron's advice sooner! 😅😅😅
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 19, 2024 11:55:48 GMT -5
Just laying here in the ER wishing I'd read Ron's advice sooner! 😅😅😅 😁👍 |
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Post by Darin on Sept 25, 2024 17:51:19 GMT -5
Appointment is made for Thursday to get a new front tire and, as long as they're in there, fresh fluid in the forks.
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