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    Hi Everyone! Roadsmith Trikes is here to help with answers to questions or anything else you might need for your Roadsmith Trike. We will be checking this forum regularly and promise to get back to you as quickly as we can. If you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to call the main factory number 800-331-0705! Thanks and we look forward to chatting with you!

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    Thanks RS, that's good news. Guess my first question, differential oil check and change..... How often should it be checked and/or changed? I'm aware there are different methods for checking the level for certain years, but can't remember what it was. Mine is a 2012 conversion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    Thanks RS, that's good news. Guess my first question, differential oil check and change..... How often should it be checked and/or changed? I'm aware there are different methods for checking the level for certain years, but can't remember what it was. Mine is a 2012 conversion.
    Good question!

    Also interested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmrc51 View Post
    Good question!

    Also interested.
    Hi guys - the differentials should be filled with 1 quart (only) of 80/90. Do not overfill, as that will cause excess fluid to escape through the vent-hole, causing a big 'ol mess.

    We recommend checking the level at the beginning of the season, and periodically throughout the year, especially before a long trip. You should feel confident with the level if there is no evidence of a leak/weap. Otherwise, there is nowhere for the oil to go.....

    To check level:

    1. The fluid level should be 1" below fill-plug threads
    2. Find an Allen wrench with the short end of the "L" measuring an inch or more
    3. Remove fill plug
    4. Insert the Allen wrench into the fill hole with the end pointing down
    5. Remove Allen wrench and measure/check level


    You can certainly change the fluid as often as you would like. We don't recommend having to worry about it until at least 50,000 miles.

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    Thanks RS. One for the file and future reference.

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    Can the tour pak on a Gold Wing Trike be relocated back approx. 2 in. to add more space for the passenger?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hopefullysoon View Post
    Can the tour pak on a Gold Wing Trike be relocated back approx. 2 in. to add more space for the passenger?
    The tour pack doesn't have a lot to do with the trike kit to be honest. I located the tour pack on my GL1500A back about 3 inches. Honda doesn't make it easy.
    I used two pieces of steel... about 3 inches wide and about a foot long and about 3/16" thick and drilled holes for mounting the truck rather than mounting to the mount points on the body and used some rubber washers and fender washers to take care of vibration. Used holes in the new brackets to mount the trunk and mounted the brackets to the old mount points. You have to take off the bottom part of the trunk and work with it. Main issue is wiring harness as they don't give you much extra wire. I needed to disconnect and re-route some wiring harness as I recall. Once the trunk is back, it opens up seating and your passenger isn't sitting on top of you!

    I am surprised Honda didn't make it a bit easier to adjust location of the tour pack... I had a Kaw Voyager and the tour pack on it sat on rails with slots and you just loosened the locking nuts and slid it up or back wherever seemed good to you as I recall. For a luxury touring bike, wasn't much point in making it so cramped when adjustability engineered in would have been sooooo easy.
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    Good morning WiredGeorge, Thank you for your prompt and detailed response. Was not for sure if the tour pak was actually affected by the trike kit, or not. Your response covers that issue. I had relocated the tour pak on an Aspencade years ago, so that will be my plan for the GL1800 Roadsmith, when I find one that suites our preferences. We are still on a 2 wheeler but searching and searching.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hopefullysoon View Post
    Good morning WiredGeorge, Thank you for your prompt and detailed response. Was not for sure if the tour pak was actually affected by the trike kit, or not. Your response covers that issue. I had relocated the tour pak on an Aspencade years ago, so that will be my plan for the GL1800 Roadsmith, when I find one that suites our preferences. We are still on a 2 wheeler but searching and searching.

    Take Care!
    I think that buying an already converted trike makes more sense to me (I am cheeeeep). The conversion kit costs $10-15K regardless of type of true conversion and options. Suggest you check out goldwingdocs.com and look at the "Classifieds" that appear right on the banner. This will give you a search engine for Goldwings so plug in "trike" as the search term. I am always astounded at what great deals are out there. The search seems to be performed on a variety of different selling sites but mainly CL.

    As far as a GL1500 vs a GL1800 trike, well, get the newer one if that is within your budget. Keep an eye on early GL1800s (2001-2003) for frame cracking behind left passenger board... I have seen several cracked and it is always tempting to buy an early GL1800 because of cost. I think Honda whipped the frame issue in the 2003 run. A local fella was trying to sell his GL1800 with cracked and repaired frame (he did the welding) for REALLY cheap as he was an honest guy. Not sure I cared for the repair but it was probably fine... BTW: I love riding a trike and still ride a Triumph America and old KZ900 and KZ1000 solo... all trike riding is 2-up with missus.
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    Hope I'm not hijacking the thread. Do I need a special wrench/tool to adjust the coil over shocks? I just got my new HTS this Wednesday and I think I need to tighten the suspension so it doesn't feel like the body is rolling to the outside in a curve, It's on the low setting, I was going to bump it up to the middle step, unless those with experience think I should put it on the high step, I also have the adjustable suspension pre-load and I have it set on 12 right now riding one up.

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    Pull the wheel and a spanner will do the job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    Pull the wheel and a spanner will do the job.
    I'll go to O'Reillys to see if they have one in their loaner tools. Thanks for the reply.

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    No problem, glad to help when I know what I'm talking about. If you have the time, e-mail taylor young at Road Smith, bet he will send you one free. Pretty good people at Bear Lake.

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    I had a spanner that came with the same kind of shocks that I put on my 74 Bug but can't find it, I was hoping I could improvise. Should I put them on the middle or high setting?

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    I ride two up, some miles of mountain roads, I'm at the softest setting and still feels tight, but for some reason there's progressive shocks which are some shorter than the OEMs, that makes for a 'tighter' ride. I'm the second owner, so I suspet the first guys did the progressives. Your question, if it was me, I'd start somewhere in the middle and go from there. Maybe someone else will give you some more info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    Your question, if it was me, I'd start somewhere in the middle and go from there. Maybe someone else will give you some more info.
    I've gotten a few more miles under my belt and I'm feeling more comfortable in the twisties and I love the ride of the Roadsmith, I couldn't be any more pleased that I went with Roadsmith so I think I will leave the shocks where they are for a while and maybe decide to change them later. BTW, I found my spanner.

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    Took the trike to Heartland Honda to get a couple small issues fixed and I had their trike installer move the shocks up one notch, and he gave me a spanner tool if I need to change them. The ride is a small bit stiffer but not bad, but it feels better in the curves. My hat off to the folks at Heartland.

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    You can get a thin piece of wood, some padding and some black vinyl from Hobby Lobby and cover the area from top to bottom behind the passenger backrest. It makes the gap look less noticeable.
    wiredgeorge Mico, TX.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadsmith Trikes View Post
    Hi Everyone! Roadsmith Trikes is here to help with answers to questions or anything else you might need for your Roadsmith Trike. We will be checking this forum regularly and promise to get back to you as quickly as we can. If you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to call the main factory number 800-331-0705! Thanks and we look forward to chatting with you!

    Hi Roadsmith,

    Last year I had my 2002 Honda Valkyrie converted to a trike with one of your kits and have been impressed with the overall quality of your product. I do have one concern though and it's with the tail lights.

    During the daylight hours both are not very bright. I tried to correct this problem by changing the bulbs to L.E.D's which helped a little. Can you pass along any suggestions for increasing the brightness of the lights?

    Thanks.
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    Hi Jagjeep,

    We are in the process of identifying options available to you for brighter taillights on your Roadsmith Valkyrie trike. We will get back to you via your personal email as well as posting a response in this thread. Please stand by....

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    Quote Originally Posted by jagjeep View Post
    Hi Roadsmith,

    Last year I had my 2002 Honda Valkyrie converted to a trike with one of your kits and have been impressed with the overall quality of your product. I do have one concern though and it's with the tail lights.

    During the daylight hours both are not very bright. I tried to correct this problem by changing the bulbs to L.E.D's which helped a little. Can you pass along any suggestions for increasing the brightness of the lights?

    Thanks.
    Jagjeep


    Hi Jagjeep,

    A brighter LED bulb option for the tail light on that model is made by a company called Radiantz. Make sure to use the multi direction LED's.
    Radiantz p/n 3701-17 and they sell for $39.99 each.

    Hopefully that helps. Thanks for rockin' a Roadsmith!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadsmith Trikes View Post
    Hi Jagjeep,

    A brighter LED bulb option for the tail light on that model is made by a company called Radiantz. Make sure to use the multi direction LED's.
    Radiantz p/n 3701-17 and they sell for $39.99 each.

    Hopefully that helps. Thanks for rockin' a Roadsmith!
    ROADSMITH...
    Thanks a million for your "rapid response" to my tail light question!
    Jagjeep

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadsmith Trikes View Post
    Hi Jagjeep,

    A brighter LED bulb option for the tail light on that model is made by a company called Radiantz. Make sure to use the multi direction LED's.
    Radiantz p/n 3701-17 and they sell for $39.99 each.

    Hopefully that helps. Thanks for rockin' a Roadsmith!
    Roadsmith re: Taylor Young:

    Thanks a million for the suggestion of changing my tail light bulbs from the standard 1157 base bulbs to LED's sold by Radiantz. After contacting Radiantz, and running my problem by their engineering dept., it was recommended that I use the Z-Towerz LED, red in color bulbs. The cost was $39.99 each and the result of this change was incredible for running tail lights, turn signals and brake lights. The brightness of the lights have been increased 100% by this change.

    Everyone: I highly recommend dealing with both the Roadsmith and Radiantz folks. They were most helpful and offered excellent customer service.
    Jagjeep

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    How do I get the Roadsmith decal for the Honda GL1800 HTS. For some reason it was not included with the kit.

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    I believe Road Smith monitors this thread and will respond to your request.

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    How do I get the Roadsmith decal for the Honda GL1800 HTS. For some reason it was not included with the kit.
    Hi Dirtdobber,

    Please call the factory at 800-331-0705 and ask for Taylor Young. He will be happy to get a Roadsmith decal out to you by mail.

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    ...just like clockwork. Thanks Kirk Rush & Roadsmith!

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    That was quick, it's on it's way. Thank you Roadsmith

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadsmith Trikes View Post
    Hi Everyone! Roadsmith Trikes is here to help with answers to questions or anything else you might need for your Roadsmith Trike. We will be checking this forum regularly and promise to get back to you as quickly as we can. If you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to call the main factory number 800-331-0705! Thanks and we look forward to chatting with you!
    Well, help is what I need. Just bought a 2003 GW/Roadsmith 11,000 miles:
    1.Looks like the rear tire/wheel size has been altered from thew 15" listed in the manual. Trike currently is equipped with 215/45R17 87H Ventus HRII. Is that normal? What ranges of air pressures would you suggest?
    2. Aux fuel tank > no lights working fuse or relay in circuit & where?
    3. Is FI warning light similar to check engine light on cars?
    4. Has some Prev Owners decided not to use aux tank, if so how are they handled?
    5. How can I find serial # of conversion or date of conversion?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hocky View Post
    Well, help is what I need. Just bought a 2003 GW/Roadsmith 11,000 miles:
    1.Looks like the rear tire/wheel size has been altered from thew 15" listed in the manual. Trike currently is equipped with 215/45R17 87H Ventus HRII. Is that normal? What ranges of air pressures would you suggest?
    2. Aux fuel tank > no lights working fuse or relay in circuit & where?
    3. Is FI warning light similar to check engine light on cars?
    4. Has some Prev Owners decided not to use aux tank, if so how are they handled?
    5. How can I find serial # of conversion or date of conversion?
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    Hockey you were given the phone number. I'd sure give them a call and get the interaction going..

    Talk is often better then trying to guess what someone really meant in print.

    Hope we you get the answers you seek.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hocky View Post
    Well, help is what I need. Just bought a 2003 GW/Roadsmith 11,000 miles:
    1.Looks like the rear tire/wheel size has been altered from thew 15" listed in the manual. Trike currently is equipped with 215/45R17 87H Ventus HRII. Is that normal? What ranges of air pressures would you suggest?
    2. Aux fuel tank > no lights working fuse or relay in circuit & where?
    3. Is FI warning light similar to check engine light on cars?
    4. Has some Prev Owners decided not to use aux tank, if so how are they handled?
    5. How can I find serial # of conversion or date of conversion?
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    Hi Hocky - if you could, please forward a picture of your "new to you" trike to the following email address jim_mcgurran@roadsmithtrikes.com. The pictures will tell me quite a bit about your trike.

    Please include your telephone number and I will give you a ring so we can walk through your specific questions. Once all figured out, I will post a reply to the 5 issues listed above.

    Thanks!!

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    Interesting turn to this thread. I have a RS aux gas tank installed on my HT1500 conversion and there are no lights and I surely didn't understand the question regarding the FI light... the bike has carbs doesn't it? My aux tank has a switch between main tank and aux tank and both show their respective fuel level on the factory gas gauge. If there is no fuel at all in the aux tank, it would just show an empty tank and not affect the operation of the bike except not to have gas in that tank.

    My tires are 215/65-16 and I would think that the height would affect speedo accuracy but that would be about it. I forget what type but they are an off-brand I think (not Goodyear or Firestone etc).
    wiredgeorge Mico, TX.

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    Thanks for the response> the 1800 has fuel injection. And you're right, the speedo is off. I'm going to check with The Trike Shop about the aux tank procedures. Ron

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    I was thinking you had a 1500 trike. Sorry. The aux tank should be the same kit for either a 1500 or 1800... maybe RS will straighten this out this week. Their customer support has been top notch since I bought mine. I would like them to comment on a locking gas cap. That cap of mine sits on my left rear fender and looks inviting when gas prices are high hehe I did find someone has loosened it once when parking in a motel lot and not sure if they siphoned any gas...
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    Quote Originally Posted by wiredgeorge View Post
    I was thinking you had a 1500 trike. Sorry. The aux tank should be the same kit for either a 1500 or 1800... maybe RS will straighten this out this week. Their customer support has been top notch since I bought mine. I would like them to comment on a locking gas cap. That cap of mine sits on my left rear fender and looks inviting when gas prices are high hehe I did find someone has loosened it once when parking in a motel lot and not sure if they siphoned any gas...
    Thanks for the reply, just bought the 1800 last month.
    Ron

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    Quote Originally Posted by wiredgeorge View Post
    I was thinking you had a 1500 trike. Sorry. The aux tank should be the same kit for either a 1500 or 1800... maybe RS will straighten this out this week. Their customer support has been top notch since I bought mine. I would like them to comment on a locking gas cap. That cap of mine sits on my left rear fender and looks inviting when gas prices are high hehe I did find someone has loosened it once when parking in a motel lot and not sure if they siphoned any gas...
    Not a bad idea on the gas cap, but I'm thinking another key for me to loose?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    Not a bad idea on the gas cap, but I'm thinking another key for me to loose?
    True, but I'd be more concerned with someone putting something "IN" the tank. Safer to cover the bike when an overnight is required.

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    Default Try a half cover, for trips

    I got a half cover .... just covers the faring to the back of the trunk ... seat tank etc. is out of sight. Cheap too about $40 bucks, takes up much less room than a full trike cover.
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    on that half cover, way less hassle in every way.

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    I second the half cover. I really like mine. RIDE SAFE

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