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Peeking under Helga's Skirt
Okay ... now the I got your attention.
My first impressions of my new to me Wing, after a week and 200 miles.
1) First and foremost this thing is a runner. I don't remember any of my other wings having this kind of pop. The exhaust is a little louder than I remember, so I'm guessing it's some kind of performance upgrade, although it looks stock. I took her out to the highway (I70) a couple days back. When I hit the on ramp, there was nothing coming and I was in second, so, I got on it (never got over 75 mph, but, I got there quick). I don't think it actually lifted the front end but, it did raise up on the suspension and I was at 75 like now. Seems peppier than my other 1800's, but, I might just be used to the Harley torque and not so much quickness.
2) When installing the seat back rest, I noticed a lot of "Non Stock" wires running around under there. I traced them all out (still need to take all the plastic off over the air cleaner and in the dash area to finish) and as far as I can tell, it looks like the prior owner put an amplifier in the trunk. This entailed running wires from the speaker inputs, back to the amp in the trunk and then all the way back to the speakers. In the trunk was a capped off wire that turned out to be a switched hot lead. I did some cleanup, mostly soldering connections and shrink wrapping them. I made a decision to check the air cleaner this winter and while I have her naked, I'll verify what I think and put it back to stock.
3) While I was installing the Memphis Shades vented windshield, I found a few missing fasteners in the front faring area. and lots of the rubber covers were installed incorrectly. Fixed what I could get to. Reaffirmed that this winter or spring, I need to strip her down and check her out before I go out on a meandering trip.
4) I installed an auxiliary fuse box that gives me 6 switched circuits. I powered my GPS with one, my charging station in the trunk with one and have 4 for future use. This fuse box is directly powered from the battery via a relay. First time I actually wired a bike right ... LOL. Usually, I have 5 feeds coming off the battery and have to disconnect the GPS and whatever I'm charging when I switch the bike off. I hate wiring, but, after seeing the jury rig the prior owner did when he disconnected his amp, I decided to do it right this time. I still have my electric gear directly wired to the battery as recommended by Gerbing. Also, the battery tender lead is connected directly to the battery as well.
5) Gas mileage was only 30.3 the first tank. Part of that maybe that the dealer didn't fully fill it like I did. I think a bigger part maybe that I'm really enjoying the smooth power generation and doing more rapid starts and riding it a little harder than I'm used too.
6) There is a broken stud on the right side cover, very common. I've ordered a repair set of studs, thought I had some, but can't find them, so I will fix it when they get here. I was very surprised that all the grommets are in good shape on all the side covers.
All in all, she's a great bike. The things I've found to date are very minor and easily fixed. My heart really wants to ride her to Texas, but, I think my mind will prevail and I'll take the truck. Next year, after my knees are both good ... I'll be all over the place on her. Who knows if I survive Texas this trip, I might do it again.
Originally Posted by BillR
