150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Voo Doo Blue3trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Oldman-TriGlide4jmhenrieHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Voo Doo Blue3rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Voo Doo Blue3Voo Doo BlueNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Mykneesbehurtin10rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20207trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207Marc HNew Member Introduct...New Member
Mykneesbehurtin1019jmanHarley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20207Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20207ZammyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20207rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5seniorsgtHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5NotgrownupHonda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot53W-loneriderHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Trampas3PanheadSteveHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Trampas3SeaweedHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5cycle7447Honda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot5tourmanHonda TrikesFront tire?
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Trampas3TrampasHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207Geep2020New Member Introduct...New Member
Oldman-TriGlide4NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Oldman-TriGlide4ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Noodles1073BrokenBackJackHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Oldman-TriGlide4Oldman-TriGlideHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
RedOregon13Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Papa Zook239SullyNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
SaltBushBill11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SaltBushBill11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Likes Likes:  19
Thanks Thanks:  0
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Triking the west in style on my DCT/CSC Trike

  1. #1
    300+ Posts paid4c4's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Crestview Hills, KY, USA
    Posts
    344
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Triking the west in style on my DCT/CSC Trike

    In March of this year a bought a GW DCT California Sidecar Trike after selling my 2012 GW CSC Trike. Due to arthritis it was go to a DCT or quit riding motorcycles. Our spring here in Kentucky wasn't good for riding so I only got 7 or 800 miles on my DCT before my recent two week, 4700 mile tour of the west. I am glad to say that any reservations I had about the newly designed GW's or the DCT transmission were eliminated on my trip. The GW/DCT operated like the world class machine it truly is and performed accordingly. I found that I used the Sports Mode most of the time on my trip. When traveling through Kansas where the speed limit is 80 we would run out a complete tank of fuel at 85 mph in 95 degree heat. The DCT allowed me to keep up with the group using the transmission gearing instead of lugging the engine. I found the same transmission gearing and engine compression braking worked well when riding the Rocky Mountains. Please keep in mind I am riding a trike and have more weight than a regular GW so the Sports gearing works well for my requirements. The DCT made riding curvy twisty roads enjoyable. I found it amazing how intuitive the DCT is about knowing which gear you needed to be in. The DCT on my trike was tacking 3K RPM's at 80 MPH and would cruise all day without ever moving the temp gauge even in that heat. I checked the engine oil a number of times with no consumption and much to my surprise still looks clean after 5K miles since changing. My overall feeling is Honda hit a home run with the new design and the DCT. If you are on the fence about buying a GW with a DCT go ahead I think you'll enjoy it.

    Bill

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMG_1494.jpg 
Views:	115 
Size:	986.5 KB 
ID:	101361

  2. #2
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Thumbs up

    Good report, it seems you may be having too much fun

    Enjoy your ride
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  3. #3
    99000 + Posts
    Gold Club Member
    rhino 2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Utopia New Jersey USA..
    Posts
    99,329
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by paid4c4 View Post
    In March of this year a bought a GW DCT California Sidecar Trike after selling my 2012 GW CSC Trike. Due to arthritis it was go to a DCT or quit riding motorcycles. Our spring here in Kentucky wasn't good for riding so I only got 7 or 800 miles on my DCT before my recent two week, 4700 mile tour of the west. I am glad to say that any reservations I had about the newly designed GW's or the DCT transmission were eliminated on my trip. The GW/DCT operated like the world class machine it truly is and performed accordingly. I found that I used the Sports Mode most of the time on my trip. When traveling through Kansas where the speed limit is 80 we would run out a complete tank of fuel at 85 mph in 95 degree heat. The DCT allowed me to keep up with the group using the transmission gearing instead of lugging the engine. I found the same transmission gearing and engine compression braking worked well when riding the Rocky Mountains. Please keep in mind I am riding a trike and have more weight than a regular GW so the Sports gearing works well for my requirements. The DCT made riding curvy twisty roads enjoyable. I found it amazing how intuitive the DCT is about knowing which gear you needed to be in. The DCT on my trike was tacking 3K RPM's at 80 MPH and would cruise all day without ever moving the temp gauge even in that heat. I checked the engine oil a number of times with no consumption and much to my surprise still looks clean after 5K miles since changing. My overall feeling is Honda hit a home run with the new design and the DCT. If you are on the fence about buying a GW with a DCT go ahead I think you'll enjoy it.

    Bill

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMG_1494.jpg 
Views:	115 
Size:	986.5 KB 
ID:	101361
    .......................
    Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
    2019 Tri-Glide.......

  4. #4
    Senior Moderator
    Gold Club Member
    Gorilla's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Key Largo. Fl,. USA
    Posts
    15,112
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Default

    Cool ride. Just for info even at those speeds what was your MPG?
    Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide

  5. #5
    750+ Posts jjvw's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Jenison, MI
    Posts
    745
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    You can show off that bike at Maggie Valley!

    Jan & John

    https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...mp-Signup-Page

  6. #6
    300+ Posts paid4c4's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Crestview Hills, KY, USA
    Posts
    344
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Gorilla View Post
    Cool ride. Just for info even at those speeds what was your MPG?
    Actually I thought my mileage was pretty good with my luggage, Woodford, cigars and my muscular carcass. When the speed was set between 80-85 I averaged 36 MPG using "Sport" mode and 7th gear on my DCT. My average MPG at 70-75 MPH was 39 MPG. I was able to fill with fuel at one stop which was pure gasoline without alcohol and got almost 10% better mileage. I was glad my GW uses regular unleaded as my friends on Harley's had to sometimes hunt for 93 octane which was in short supply out west.

    Bill

  7. #7
    300+ Posts paid4c4's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Crestview Hills, KY, USA
    Posts
    344
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jjvw View Post
    You can show off that bike at Maggie Valley!

    Jan & John

    https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...mp-Signup-Page
    I have reservations and hope to be there to meet everyone.

    Bill

  8. #8
    2500+ Posts
    Gold Club Member
    cScjhb's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2020
    Location
    Mesa, Arid-Zone-A
    Posts
    2,627
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by paid4c4 View Post
    Actually I thought my mileage was pretty good with my luggage, Woodford, cigars and my muscular carcass. When the speed was set between 80-85 I averaged 36 MPG using "Sport" mode and 7th gear on my DCT. My average MPG at 70-75 MPH was 39 MPG. I was able to fill with fuel at one stop which was pure gasoline without alcohol and got almost 10% better mileage. I was glad my GW uses regular unleaded as my friends on Harley's had to sometimes hunt for 93 octane which was in short supply out west.

    Bill
    Impressive! That is about 10 MPG better that our "old" wings get. I AM jealous and my bank account is starting to get nervous..... Jim
    2005 Premium Mustang Convertible
    2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
    2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD

    Semper Fi

  9. #9
    300+ Posts paid4c4's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Crestview Hills, KY, USA
    Posts
    344
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by cScjhb View Post
    Impressive! That is about 10 MPG better that our "old" wings get. I AM jealous and my bank account is starting to get nervous..... Jim
    Jim, my bank account was nervous also. Then I had a long discussion with Randy at Cut'n shoots and realized just how reasonable a new DCT/CSC could be purchased. Then Randy displayed my DCT/CSC and I thought that is a nice ride. I then put my 2012 GW/CSC for sale and it sold the next day for asking price and the rest is history. I am really glad with my choice and decision.

    Bill

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 7
    Last Post: 08-06-2021, 07:25 PM
  2. New CSC Encore Goldwing DCT
    By Papa Zook in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 04-03-2021, 09:24 AM
  3. CSC Encore Goldwing DCT Video
    By Cut N Shoot Customs in forum Cut N Shoot Customs
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-01-2020, 06:20 PM
  4. CSC Encore DCT "kerchunk"
    By Wingman08$ in forum California Sidecar Trikes
    Owners Forum
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 08-21-2020, 03:25 PM
  5. Go west old man go west
    By Phill Griggs in forum Trike Travel
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-30-2015, 08:56 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •