What did you do to your Trike this week?

[John Luciano]

Y do this ? You Had guys are always modifying something !

 

[EnjoyingTheRyde]

Y do this ? You Had guys are always modifying something !

Because I can...

 

[Rosy]

Will the lift kit help the ride for you and the passenger? More travel before it "bottoms out", by raising the shock? I also did that on my trike, had the shocks made stiffer so it wouldn't bottom out. It sure helped the ride.

Rosy

 

[Doug D.]

Last week, had the rear suspension clocked up a notch to stiffen it up and make the ride more palletable when carrying a passenger. The change also improved the cornering, which was an unexpected benefit.

This week, after riding the guts out of her last weekend, I adjusted the valves, set the points and put in a new speedo clutch.

 

[bikerbillone]

Had EBC brake pads installed on my RS on Wednesday. Seems to grab better, old ones were glazed over, maybe that was a problem.

 

[Rosy]

Now it will stop on a dime, correct!
Time to head home from NM and do PM on my Donkey Trailer to get it ready for the NETT Rally in two weeks. I am going to pack the bearings, try and do that every couple of years. It sits all winter long, so it isn't hard to pack them, that way it will be ready.
Also, while the "rug" and the backrest are off the seat, take the seat off and check my radio's output to see if I have one of the good ones which do not require AMP upgrade. If so, then I will put new front speakers to the winter time list to do, if I have a bad radio, then use the OEM speakers. If good, then a set of Polk 501s will get installed.
Hope you are having a great weekend, ride safe!

Rosy

 

[tom w]

installing a AIM 480Lb clutch spring. Will I need more air in the shocks ? (just kidding) been having a slipping problem about 3000 rpm . if Im running about 3000 rpm and get physical with it ,it slips. should finish this afternoon , and give it a try.

 

[Rosy]

Well, how is it! Still slipping? Hope not.
I wonder what Honda uses for spring pressure on the GL 1800s?

Rosy

 

[tom w]

got it done . clutch still easy enough to pull. it rained just before I finished so really testing it was out. but I did all I could with wet roads to get it to slip and couldn't . we have a bug spot ride this week end. I will know more after that.

BIG CAUTION!
the bolts on the retaining ring in a harley torque at 8 ft lbs. I broke one off and was lucky enough to be able to get it out with out much trouble.

 

[msocko3]

got it done . clutch still easy enough to pull. it rained just before I finished so really testing it was out. but I did all I could with wet roads to get it to slip and couldn't . we have a bug spot ride this week end. I will know more after that.

BIG CAUTION!
the bolts on the retaining ring in a harley torque at 8 ft lbs. I broke one off and was lucky enough to be able to get it out with out much trouble.

You have to watch the torque on those bolts, I had one strip on me at 100 in/lbs which is still short of the max torque on my 06 Ultra. I ended up replacing the inner clutch hub, which I then decided to change the clutch basket and primary gearing while I was at it.

 

[Rosy]

Well, made it back to NH from NM, 5000+ miles in our car today. Went to see how my baby is coming along and here is what I found! Hope the picture goes through.

Rosy

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More pictures.

 

[Rosy]

Here she is back together again. Need to order a new tail light assembly, corner cracked.

 

[DTR 11TG]

Hey Rosy, I like that light brown seat on black bike, but it looks a little lumpy! :xszpv:

 

[Rosy]

Had to fight for the color match, but, just like a down pillow, it is comfy! LOL
I do have a sheep skin from one of my old wings that was brown, maybe I'll try that, but I will have to do it while Janice isn't looking or else, KAAPOW, on the side of the head, or that funny look, like what is wrong with you! Naw..I will leave the one that's on it right now! LOL

Rosy

 

[Rosy]

The Donkey trailer's bearings are ready to roll to the NETT Rally in West Dover, VT. Pictures below show the start to finish. Painted the rims also.

Rosy

 

[John Luciano]

Good job I should do mine too. Bike looks fantastic. I can barely see the chip in the light. See you soon.

 

[87Trike1200]

Rosy - bring the grease - - you can get additional practice on my trailer. :laugh:

 

[tom w]

got it done . clutch still easy enough to pull. it rained just before I finished so really testing it was out. but I did all I could with wet roads to get it to slip and couldn't . we have a bug spot ride this week end. I will know more after that.

BIG CAUTION!
the bolts on the retaining ring in a harley torque at 8 ft lbs. I broke one off and was lucky enough to be able to get it out with out much trouble.

well, it is better . still wants to slip about 4300 when I hit it hard. may just be time for clutch plates. I don't normally ride that hard any way. the changing the fluids was a good idea . shifts a little harder but it is quiet and feels a lot better.

 

[Rosy]

Warren, I am a good teacher, so, I will sit on the cooler and give you hints as to how to repackage your bearings on your trailer! LOL
What do you say?
I tell you what, let me know if you want me to bring you some clean rags so you can wipe your greasy hands!
See, we can have lots of fun at the Rally!

Rosy

 

[John Luciano]

Got it back together. Could not imagine driving all the way to VT with a 96db air horn blaring or with out a horn at all . The relay was buried under the front fairing. So far we are still coming. Looks like it might rain any min. now should be past us by Thurs afternoon.