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Safe travels, Dan. Wishing for picture perfect weather. 

16 hours ago, Tonik said:

You being here to post that is pretty strong evidence that they do a great job.

The Kraut helmet I was wearing saved me. The flat-six stopped the minivan. The air deflectors were pretty good at air management, though. 

Caution: They SUCK at deflecting minivans. 

1 hour ago, durk said:

I’m assuming the wind deflectors allow you to get some air directed at you? I feel like I pretty much ride in dead air even with the windshield vent open. I need to find a way to get more air flowing, especially on my face. 

Both.

Closed: Directs air further away from pilot and passenger.

Open: Redirects air onto pilot and passenger. 

I removed more paneling and the arm rest brackets Amanda said she would never use. Reinstalled the giant wind deflectors, which are hideous but very effective. Changed the oil and filter. Rode it to work yesterday.

Turned 27k on the ride home. Also rides like a dream at 85mph. 

"Click your fingers. It is done. The moon has now eclipsed the sun."

-probably Jim on Monday.  

9 hours ago, mello dude said:

Dunno where they got that data, but its hard to believe Columbus is worse than Detroit... 

There's nothing in Detroit except abandoned buildings. 

7 hours ago, marlboro man said:

four day weekend ? Seems like it would be a long haul even at a four day.

I have a Goldwing. Mileage isn't an issue. Corner speed might be, though.  

39 minutes ago, Tonik said:

 

Coffee my rich friends drink.

Um... it's a macchiatto. 

Oil change. Gear driven cams, FTW. 

I installed a new 12v outlet and built a quick disconnect harness for it. Not sure why BMW put the factory plug behind the rider, but that isn't an ideal spot. Now I have one CANBUS 5v outlet and two 12v direct from battery outlets. Also bought myself a new heated liner and gloves. The desk job is making me soft. 

11 hours ago, Wahoo said:

Does the wing only have 26k on the odometer?   👍

Actual mileage. 

10 hours ago, Tonik said:

Clark Griswold would be very disappointed.

Sorry folks. Wally World is closed for renovations. 

Spent some time pulling more cabinet facing off the Tupperware. Almost there and thought about going all the way, but my fingers started to protest. Two fat blisters on my thumb and index fingers quelled my enthusiasm. Very pleased with the way its looking so far.

Cycle South? 

Assembled the Goldwing and took a short ride to shake down the suspension upgrade. 100% worth the money. Low speed maneuvers and highway handling is most noticeable. It doesn't wallow and 75mph is solid as 45mph. Bumps are smoothed out, too. 

5 hours ago, JustinNck1 said:

Got the FJR out for a little ride today. The roads are far from ideal, but it was nice to enjoy the 60 degree weather in February.

It's been 60-70⁰ all week where I am. Too bad my motorcycle is not where I am. 

I have the FOBO set on the Goldwing. No issues at all last year. Work very well. 

19 minutes ago, Tonik said:

Might also be related to ethanol fuel? Similar to the Ducati tanks a few years ago?

I thought that at first, but ethanol has been an issue longer than these bikes have existed. If it's ethanol causing the concern, then shame on Honda. 

Edit: Jim got me. 

Teste.

Paperwork says it only affects 2018-2019 model years. 

Don't worry, Jim. You can borrow my American-made Goldwing while yours is down for service. 

I did this a while ago, but the forks are back onto the Goldwing. I added a fork brace, too. Shocks came with a spanner, so they're done. (thanks, @Likwid)

I plan to build a marine grade harness for the front fender lights with weatherproof harness termination. Crimped splice joints and electrical tape aren't my style. 

As for the stainless brake lines, I have to remove the fuel tank to access one of the rear brake lines. I need to remove the rear wheel and maybe the swing arm to remove the tank... haven't looked in the service manual yet, but it does slide out the rear of the frame. It currently has 5.5 gallons of 87 octane inside, so that's being shelved until a later date. 

Edit: Checked the manual and the tank clears the swingarm.