Hey Hutch - sorry it took a day or so to respond. If you have already talked with Zook, he's probably got this all squared away (knowing him!!). If you haven't talked with Zook, there are two things to look at that could cause what you are experiencing. One is a pinched vent hose, and the other is changing the way you fill. Easiest to talk you through these if you could give a call at 800-331-0705.
Thanks! Jim
Hello Doug,
I just converted my 2010 Goldwing to a Roadsmith trike............love it/first and only time riding on 3
Ok my question: I'm reading that the driveshaft, does not need to be grease'd and it's a sealed unit....Well just before putting her away for the winter season, I jacked it up and found 2 or 3 grease zirks on the shaft, and put a grease gun to it , squirting one/maybe two pumps in each zirk.....Did the builder put an older conversion unit on my bike instead of a new model?? If it is suppose be a sealed unit, then why the gease zirks?? I've ridden it maybe 4,000'ish miles this season before winter storage time...I also would love an owners hard cover manual, if available still.............Thank you very much!
Ronnie
Springfield, Massachusetts
This question has been kicked around for a while. Last I heard, the zerks are there for show I suppose, the joints are sealed, no need for lube unless you want to 'feel good' and give them a squirt. I do that gently every 20K miles or so, no harsh forcing, could damage the seal. Anyway, right or wrong that's my take.
Zook, you have a simple fix for this? Share here.... In
Denny - do you know which body style you have? If not, send a pic and I'll let you know what we can do. You can post to the forum, or shoot me an email at jim@roadsmithtrikes.com.
Jim
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Guess there have been no questions for Road Smith, last post on the RS thread was four months ago. Come on folks, does anyone ride Road Smiths and have questions, guess that includes me. Maybe they have discovered an easy way go change rear diff oil, and why oh why did they close the Daytona Beach shop, big mistake. Another biz decision I suppose, the founder retired, then the Anne the daughter, nobody to run the shop. But come on folks, that was the original RS shop, that means something. OK, all done.
Yep, still looking on the forum. My Roadsmith is in the shop with a no power situation. Lots of battery and has 3-4 volts running thru ground on metal on the bike when just sitting with key off. And it's always riding season in South Florida. Hope the issues are resolved soon!
Those electrical probs are no fun at all, difficult to trouble shoot especially for a person that has no idea where to start. A volt/ohm meter is a help, but even then, some background is required. You might give a post over on the 'gl1800riders' forum. There a lot of 'eyes' there and some good tech folks. Dealers have a way of not being real interested in electrical problems.
Bill,
Rossmeyer's Harley Davidson at Destination Daytona is one of Roadsmith's biggest and best dealers so they are still well represented in that market and they have multiple dealers in the area and all over Florida that convert the Honda, Harley and Indian lines, so closing the Daytona shop probably just makes good business sense for them since Dick has retired. Finding managers and staff that will run your business like you would is difficult if not impossible. It sounds like a smart business move to me.
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Zook, that puts the Daytona Beach closing in much better perspective, thanks for the insight. So I'm guessing that RS is still doing many of the Harley conversions for Rossmeyers Destination Daytona. With HD doing their factory trikes, I would think that would chisel into the RS business. I also suspect there's still someone in the Daytona area doing the RS conversion for Rossmeyer's, Daytona. Thanks again for taking the time.
I'm only good for one down & up off the floor, so could someone please tell me how to adjust the "park brake", and what tool is required.. I've checked the owners (online) manual and find no mention of it...
I have logged about 200 miles so far, and trying really hard to enjoy this new experience, but not there yet... Wife really likes it .
Good morning RS (all),
I will be picking up my new-to-me '07 GL1800 with a new HTS1800 Trike Conversion this coming Friday, 20 July 2018. Since I am from Fredericksburg, VA, it is likely that I won't be back to see Kevin for service (except maybe for a visit if I'm ever within a 100 miles or so). I can't seem to locate any Roadsmith builders or full service shops in my part of VA. Where is the nearest to Fredericksburg, VA, Roadsmith Service Center, or recommended independent shop?
I look forward to many miles of smiles with the Roadsmith Trike.
Thanx in advance,
Dave Calahan
Goldwing:
A real butt kicking, wheel popping, tire burning old man's bike.
MIKE W.
Hey Bill - sorry I didn't notice your post earlier. Zook is right about Destination being a great place to buy a Roadsmith. They sell the Roadsmith against the TriGlide as as a premium product, as the trikes they carry from us are all super high-end units, installed on some of HD most expensive motorcycles.
We replaced our Daytona store with All Out Powersports. They are located literally across the parking lot from our old store on Beach St. The people there are fantastic - good sales people and even better techs. We have enjoyed working with them. And of course, Dick is enjoying his retirement!!
Jim
No problem Jim, and thanks for taking time time, I had most of it sorted out. Dick was a interesting guy to talk with and would gladly share his time about the early development of the Road Smith.
I’ve had my RS trike for 3years and wife and I love it. We wished we would have done it sooner.
My question is, when bleeding the rear brakes is their a sequence to bleeding them? Mine have started to have to be pumped 2-3times for them to feel right and stop the trike like it should be.
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My Question. I have Rushmore ultra limited 2014. This is the first one built by road smith. When I put it in reverse even in neutral the horn sounds. What should I check.
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I'm sorry, But every time i see the title of this thread,
All i can think of is.....
I'm from the Government and i'm here to help you........
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
It might be a safety feature. Below is from their website:
Electric Reverse
A unique and cool option we have developed is our Electric Reverse System. This electric motor is not just a starter motor, but rather an extremely high torque 12V motor that goes through a gear reduction to produce huge torque. To operate the reverse, simply lift the lever on the left side to engage the electric motor's gear directly into the front of the belt's sprocket. One you've engaged the motor simply push and hold the bike's horn button down to back you up. When done, put the engagement lever back down and the horn button will be a horn button again.There is a safety built in so if you put the bike in gear while the lever is up, the horn sounds! You'll probably only do that once.
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Hmmm, when was this quote dated, and no, they don't seem to be around even though they are a sponsor. Sure, pick up the phone and call, then it's not shared with the forum and that's what the forum is for. I read a lot here lately about Harley, and that's fine, but there are other three wheelers in the mix. They were a no show at Americade, closed the original trike shop in Daytona, jus sayin'. Maybe it's all economics. Wait, I saw the OP first post, wow, that goes back a few years.
Sorry I was not clear, was referring to Road Smith.
Doing some read back on this thread, and I found that the original 'trike store' was replaced by All Out Power Sports, whose folks now do RS fix and conversion, so I didn't want to leave the impression that they are no longer in Daytona. If I did, apologies all around.
Roadsmith is alive and well.
They are a big sponsor on TrikeTalk. If you will click on Forums, then look to your right you will see their advertisement.
Click on it and you will be in on their website with all kinds of information - including phone numbers you can call to make inquiries directly to them.
I didn’t look at their specific hours of operation but possibly they don’t respond on weekends.
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The founder, Dick Lindholm retired several years ago and he ran the Daytona location, but they are anything but getting out of the game. The owner's son, Dough Lindholm and his business partner Jim McGurren are running the business and are busier than they have ever been.
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Good morning All!
I'm not an owner yet, but just turned 65 and very interested in the GL1800 RS conversions. Looking for some general comments and feedback from existing owners of GL1800 RS Owners. As best I can tell, everyone loves their GL1800 and RS conversion.
Don't think I want to spend the money for new, so in the market for a used conversion, but unsure as to the GL1800 itself-- model year, etc. -- as I believe that I read somewhere to go with 2008 or later due to Direct injection.
On the RS conversion itself, can a person easily/low cost add the Auxiliary fuel tank? Any/all comments would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Press55
My rear suspension felt squishy or tippy. I added preload on my Wing and that did not help. The dealer “adjusted the shocks” and that fixed the issue. Yay! I just wonder what the installer meant by that. Can you tell me what adjustments can be made to the rear shocks/springs on the Roadsmith trike? Thank you.
RHi, I have a 2016 goldwing Roasdsmith Trike, currently has 4700 miles. I purchased it in the beginning of February this year with 2950 miles on the odo. My question/concern is I think the front tire is scrubbing, because I’m constantly applying more pressure with my right hand to keep the trike to track straight.
Yes, I understand the crown of the road and the crown within the lane especially on older blacktop roads. What I noticed is just taking pressure off of the handlebars, theres a little slight snap to the right and of course the trike will go right. If I had to guess it’s small about 1/4 inch snap and I’ll have to immediately secure the handle bar to keep it straight. I have the front tire pressure at 40 and the rears at 26.
I even tried the rears with 4 psi more in the right tire, but it doesn’t help. I’ve tested in the left lane with a crown and the bike will track straight pretty good and will slowly start to wander to the right, but it will take a bit to do so. So, the reason I’m thinking that the tire is scrubbing is, right after a ride of about 50 miles or so, with the temperature only around 80-82 degrees as of late, primarily just cruising on rural roads with top speed of 50 mph.
I get back from the ride, I touched the tread of the front tire, and it felt pretty hot, so I went and hit with a laser thermometer and it read 129 degrees. I hit the rear tires, and it was around 95 degrees. The front calipers are never hot, so there’s no drag.
Does anyone have any thoughts? my trike has the independent rear suspension and with less that 5000 miles, there are no irregular wear marks on the rear tires. If this is normal, then I can put my mind at ease and not be so concerned. Looking forward to some responses. Robert