Finally back from servicing

[rmrc51]

Brought her home yesterday from a complete end-to-end servicing and just got back from the maiden ride. She runs like a dream! Only one issue that still needs to be addressed. The stock seat is definitely not one for a long ride!! :AGGHH: Not comfortable at all. Looks like I might be contacting Russell seats a bit sooner than I had planned.

In any event, here's a few photos as I had promised after the morning ride. ThumbUp

Love the carbon fiber dash panel! :10:

 

[FrostBite]

Looks nice

 

[Nana]

She is beautiful, Rich!

 

[saab9k]

look very very nice

 

[americanbadass]

Really nice looking trike you got there!!!!!ThumbUp I like the color- but would have to pimp it out with some pinstripe splashes-not flames or decals. pepperpepper

 

[maestro319]

What a gorgeous ride!!! Now I'm jealous!!

 

[bustedwing]

What a beautiful ride, I would be as proud as a peacock.

 

[msocko3]

Nice ride, I hear you about the stock seat. I'm planing to have Russel rework the seat on my 12 this winter, I can't get more than 60 miles before the old tail bone is on fire.

 

[Chazzman]

Great looking Ryde Rich... I ordered my 5th Diamond seat for my new GL1800, check out Diamond, their seats are all made on a steel pan and made custom for your height, weight and any physical issues.

They specialize in Goldwings, pricing is right there with most great seats. The owner is Mark and he really knows his stuff.

 

[Gorilla]

yep thats a winner

 

[rmrc51]

Great looking Ryde Rich... I ordered my 5th Diamond seat for my new GL1800, check out Diamond, their seats are all made on a steel pan and made custom for your height, weight and any physical issues.

They specialize in Goldwings, pricing is right there with most great seats. The owner is Mark and he really knows his stuff.

I will also look at Diamond seats as well as Russell. It should be an interesting comparison.

 

[Gold Rush]

GREAT Looking ride Rich!!! That dark gray lends itself to a lot of trim options. It's dark enough that chrome really pops but light enough that pinstriping shows very nice also...

Did you get a chance to evaluate the peg repositioning hardware? I was wondering if the benefit justifies the cost..

Enjoy the miles!!!!!

 

[Rick Kay]

Great looking trike, Rich! Its a very elegant machine - top shelf! Congratulations!

 

[Konrad]

Our bikes are almost twins except for those super floor boards. I also have the right-hand "throttle-rocker" wrist rest - do you have the exact mate to that for the clutch hand-grip? I haven't been able to find it anywhere! If you have it - please tell us where you found it.

 

[rmrc51]

GREAT Looking ride Rich!!! That dark gray lends itself to a lot of trim options. It's dark enough that chrome really pops but light enough that pinstriping shows very nice also...

Did you get a chance to evaluate the peg repositioning hardware? I was wondering if the benefit justifies the cost..

Enjoy the miles!!!!!

Jerry,

For a person such as myself who clearly prefers the 'foot forward' posture the Harley's have, these Comfort Controls Roadsmith offers are the next best thing if your choice regarding the bike happens to be a GoldWing. As compared to the stock position, with the comfort controls in place your feet are now further down and forward. I believe I've previously mentioned it as a more 'natural' sitting position rather then having your legs tucked in or a crouched position. At least that's how I feel with the standard sitting position on a Wing. If you're asking me if it was worth the expense, for me its a definite Yes! Especially for long rides! I want this trike to be as comfortable as possible. The only other option left to that end is to replace the stock seats with either Russell, Ultimate or Diamond. I'm researching all of them presently.

And a big thanks to all who have responded to this thread with such great compliments!ThumbUp

 

[rmrc51]

Our bikes are almost twins except for those super floor boards. I also have the right-hand "throttle-rocker" wrist rest - do you have the exact mate to that for the clutch hand-grip? I haven't been able to find it anywhere! If you have it - please tell us where you found it.

Konrad,

I bought both of mine on WingStuff. You can order either the right or left hand side from the drop down ordering box on the page. (I placed 2 orders, one for each side) See link below;

Grip Countoured ISO Throttle Boss - Honda Gold Wing Parts & Accessories by WingStuff.com

 

[WILDBILLPHIN]

Rich, love the color, great looking machine ! RIDE ON....

 

[rmrc51]

Rich, love the color, great looking machine ! RIDE ON....

Thanks Bill. ThumbUp

How are you and when will you be up this way again?

 

[WILDBILLPHIN]

Rich I'm about as good as i'm going to get. Back in the saddle and riding a bunch. Hope to get up your way soon.

 

[Ozarkryder]

If you call Diamond - excellent seats, we had one on the GL1500 Motor Trike - also ask about Hartco seats. Same person does both Hartco and Diamond.