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2006 GL1800 RoadSmith trike. Cruising down the interstate at 70 mph and the front MPA tire went flat. Tire had only 10,000 miles on it with some minor cupping. The problem turned out to be the metal valve stem leaking at the rubber grommet. I have been riding bikes for 68 years and this is my...

I love my Roadsmith 5 gal. auxiliary gas tank! Having said that, I have a question for others with a similar setup: Is it safe to fill the tank with the full five gallons in hot weather or is it likely to expand to the point of overflow through the filler cap? I've been wary of that and...

I've done a lot of wondering, weighing pros and cons and wasted a lot of time trying to decide which was most important to me: not having a flat or having my tires continuously balanced. Last year I wanted to ride through several western states, far from any support services so flat-prevention...

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We've all experienced the dangerous blind spot, especially when moving into the passing lane. Our original equipment mirrors just don't have enough of a viewing angle. Accepted practice is to turn your head and look over your shoulder behind you. In tight traffic that's dangerous - your bike...

In a large, filled parking lot it is sometimes difficult to remember exactly which row you parked your trike in. Fortunately the antennas on the GL1800 are pretty tall and if they were not so thin would be an easy location aid. Other than the usual tennis ball stuck on the tip, does anyone...

That button has stopped working for me - just goes to the first message (Windows 7). Anyone out there a computer genius with a fix???:(

1. I have ordered an F4 +2 windshield and somewhere I read something about using 2" tape instead of 1", but now I can't find that article. Can someone enlighten me as to the advantage?<br /> <br /> 2. I understand that the tape will be visible, unlike with the OEM shield which is tinted on the...

Scenario: I changed the filter and oil using Mobil One Motorcycle oil. I then took a 5,299 mile trip through 13 Western states. Upon return to KY I was a Qt low and added Mobil One. Rode for another couple hundred miles. The dip stick shows it is still almost all clear. 1. I check the oil...

I really didn’t want the parking hassle of pulling a trailer but still wanted more storage area for a long trip with my 2006 GL1800 Roadsmith trike. I took a long look at the pretty commercial products available and thought about $$$. I needed to make my own and being totally mechanically...

When your GPS (expensive little gadget) is mounted on your bike it would really be a bummer to have it stolen while you enjoy your Happy Meal or are gassing up and visiting the facilities. Sure, you can unmount the thing, unhook it and stick it in your pocket - and then a few minutes later...

I want to attach a RAM mount to the inside of my GL1800 windscreen without drilling and bolting and am wondering what glue, epoxy, or "weld" to use. The purpose is to mount a Garmin GPS directly over the speedo dial and high enough it will be easy to see without turning my head and looking...

I've been thinking about mounting a RAM ball on the dashboard directly over the central speedometer of my 2006 GL1800, for the purpose of holding a GPS. 1. Has anyone done this? 2. Do you think the dashboard is strong enough to hold the mount? (with a lightweight Garmin 1390T.) 3. How would...

The built-in GPS on my 2006 GL1800 is out-dated and difficult to operate and I much prefer my Garmin 1390T which I have mounted with a cradle and RAM mount on the left handlebar. The problem, of course, is that the Garmin is not weatherproof. Besides covering it with a baggie does anyone have...

Just had the 25K maintenance done on my '06 GL1800 Roadsmith trike. The mechanic saved the old air filter to show me that mice had chewed up about half of it! I keep the trike in my attached garage and I suspect those cute little critters did the damage last winter as I have been riding almost...

I just got new hearing aids and immediately began hearing a high-pitched whining sound when riding my 2006 GL1800 Roadsmith trike. Having never heard that sound before I was certain something was seriously out of whack. Off to the trike-builder who specializes in Honda conversions and service...

I have not seen this mentioned and learned it from a friend: once cruise control is set and operational you can increase your set speed by tapping the accelerate button. One tap = +1mph, two taps = +2mph, etc. The same is true for decreasing speed by tapping the decelerate button. Makes...

I was out on a ride today and my main tank signalled it was about to run dry so I flicked the switch for the aux. tank to refill the main tank. Then a few minutes later I spotted a Pilot station with a good price so stopped in and filled the aux. tank. A couple of miles down the interstate the...

When changing the oil I got tired of getting my hands covered with the stuff so I started looking for an alternative other than going to the dealer. I came across a product called <font color="Red">"Quik Valve"</font> which requires merely unseating a lever from a lock position and turning to...

When coming out of a store with a sack full of groceries, has anyone figured out how to open the RoadSmith trunk one-handed?