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I have been told by two dealers the rear bushings on 2001 GL 1800 Roadsmith (early trike shop) conversion are almost totally worn out. The dealers in Colorado will not touch the repair. They say the entire rear end Springs, and axles will be need to be removed. So I need someone who can take on a major job like that. I have two homes. One in Colorado one in the panhandle of Texas. So looking for someone around there. Or would it be better to take it to Minnesota ?😂😂😂
[QUOTE=guatdoc;374607]I have been told by two dealers the rear bushings on 2001 GL 1800 Roadsmith (early trike shop) conversion are almost totally worn out. The dealers in Colorado will not touch the repair. They say the entire rear end Springs, and axles will be need to be removed. So I need someone who can take on a major job like that. I have two homes. One in Colorado one in the panhandle of Texas. So looking for someone around there. Or would it be better to take it to Minnesota ?������[/QUOTE]
You may have hit the nail on the head Phil. I was told by Roadsmith when I was talking with them about converting my 2015 that their chassis if basically the same as the original design so one would expect any qualified Roadsmith dealer should be able to do the job. The problem is that many of them really are just installers and not maintenance guys so they refuse to do repairs of this magnitude.
I would suggest you call Roadsmith and talk directly with them on the issues you are having and the work the dealers say you need done. At the very least I would think they could steer you to the best qualified wrenches.
I installed my own kit and aside from removing the body that chassis should be pretty easy to work on. Sounds like an interesting winter project if you have room and tools.. :xszpv: :xszpv:
[QUOTE=Gold Rush;374620]You may have hit the nail on the head Phil. I was told by Roadsmith when I was talking with them about converting my 2015 that their chassis if basically the same as the original design so one would expect any qualified Roadsmith dealer should be able to do the job. The problem is that many of them really are just installers and not maintenance guys so they refuse to do repairs of this magnitude.
I would suggest you call Roadsmith and talk directly with them on the issues you are having and the work the dealers say you need done. At the very least I would think they could steer you to the best qualified wrenches.
I installed my own kit and aside from removing the body that chassis should be pretty easy to work on. Sounds like an interesting winter project if you have room and tools.. :xszpv: :xszpv:[/QUOTE]
Agree. Start with a call to Roadsmith for something this major. They may be able to help connect you with someone closer then hauling it back to the factory. If it were mine I would seriously consider taking it directly to Roadsmith.
[QUOTE=guatdoc;374607]I have been told by two dealers the rear bushings on 2001 GL 1800 Roadsmith (early trike shop) conversion are almost totally worn out. The dealers in Colorado will not touch the repair. They say the entire rear end Springs, and axles will be need to be removed. So I need someone who can take on a major job like that. I have two homes. One in Colorado one in the panhandle of Texas. So looking for someone around there. Or would it be better to take it to Minnesota ?😂😂😂[/QUOTE]
Call Cut and Shoot in Texas. Ask for ZOOK. Aka; Bazooka on this forum
Give me a call at 334-648-0157.
[QUOTE=Bazooka;374701]Give me a call at 334-648-0157.[/QUOTE]
I wish you lived closer, could you please move to Massachusetts???
please, please please!!!
Ronnie
Call the Chief (ZOOK) bet he can HELP. Let us know how this comes out. GOOD LUCK
[QUOTE=Gold Rush;374620] The problem is that many of them really are just installers and not maintenance guys so they refuse to do repairs of this magnitude.
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"Just installers" is mostly true around here too. Most won't do valve adjustments, rear axle bearings, or even pinion seals. Basically, they're mechanical skill level is about equal to an accessory installer found at Goldwing rally. However, there are some shops with skilled mechanics very willing to take on that level of work.
If someone such as Bazooka is willing to, that's usually a good sign.
[QUOTE=GoldWingrGreg;422053]"Just installers" is mostly true around here too. Most won't do valve adjustments, rear axle bearings, or even pinion seals. Basically, they're mechanical skill level is about equal to an accessory installer found at Goldwing rally. However, there are some shops with skilled mechanics very willing to take on that level of work.
If someone such as Bazooka is willing to, that's usually a good sign.[/QUOTE]
FYI Greg.... you'd probably get a lot more responses to your posts if you changed your avatar. Major distraction...;)
[QUOTE=Bazooka;422370]FYI Greg.... you'd probably get a lot more responses to your posts if you changed your avatar. Major distraction...;)[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean ... she's a distraction to me !!!
[QUOTE=Burnerboy;422034]I wish you lived closer, could you please move to Massachusetts???
please, please please!!!
Ronnie[/QUOTE]
ronnie what is it you need ???
perhaps we can help you out...
do a lot of one off trike conversions, sidecar installations etc...
welding is my trade
stace
[QUOTE=stacebg;422452]ronnie what is it you need ???
perhaps we can help you out...
do a lot of one off trike conversions, sidecar installations etc...
welding is my trade
stace[/QUOTE]
Aaaa Stace,
I at this point don't need anything, as I have not ever even rode a trike, It's now being built in New Hampshire (Roadsmith/Goldwing) but if you send me your address, I'd love to use you/if when the time comes.
Please send me your address:
[B]Rmcclem291@aol.com
[/B]I see your from Conn. very close to Spfld. :clapping:
Do you also service Goldwings??
thank you
Ronnie
[QUOTE=Burnerboy;422622]Aaaa Stace,
I at this point don't need anything, as I have not ever even rode a trike, It's now being built in New Hampshire (Roadsmith/Goldwing) but if you send me your address, I'd love to use you/if when the time comes.
Please send me your address:
[B]Rmcclem291@aol.com
[/B]I see your from Conn. very close to Spfld. :clapping:
Do you also service Goldwings??
thank you
Ronnie[/QUOTE]
I received your address and tele#, I will stop in an introduce myself, I will hopefully b able to send some work your way.. See you this spring, once weather warms up a bit.. thanks for the e mail...
Ronnie