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Show Low, AZ, US, 85901
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Topkelley
About:
I have been riding since 1962. My wife, since 1969. I've logged in over 500k on Goldwings and BMW's. I wouldn't take back one mile. Can't say that about any other bikes I've owned and there are not many brands I haven't owned! (That�s brag & fact)! Our 1st Wing was a new yellow 1975 GL1000 and we've been hooked on them ever since.
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Occupation:
Retired Marine
Favorite Quote:
"Not Brag - Just Fact!"
Member Since:
10.21.2006
Bike 1:
Titanium 2006 Honda GL1800
Bike 2:
Black 1968 BMW R69S
Bike 3:
Red 2008 HD Ultra
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Beverage Butler Motorcycle Drink Holder
ITEM CODE: PG02084
12.10.2007
5 Stars
| This is probably the UGLIEST cup on the market! Wouldn’t be without it! One good part, my wife dropped hers while we were doing 70 mph, and it survived with out much damage. It still had most of her drink left in it. In fact it probably did more damage to the road than the road to it! The 32 oz. is somewhat too large for us, so we use the 20 oz. The lids are very tight when new but loosen up a little after being dropped at 70 mph. |
K&N High Flow Lifetime Air Filter for GL1800, F6B
ITEM CODE: KNHA1801, SKU: KNHA1801
12.10.2007
5 Stars
| I can’t add much of anything above and beyond that which has been previously stated by the other people before me. The tree pollen and dust up here in the White Mountains of Arizona require me to clean and charge every 12000 – 15000 miles. A stock filter will only get around as much and no more mileage. So, in terms of dollars and cents it makes more sense to go with K&M. |
ITEM: ME2158100
12.09.2007
5 Stars
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I have run Metzeler tires on many bikes and have had a few bad ones. However I have had bad tires from every manufacture I have ever tried in the last 600,000 plus miles! The stock Dunlop tires on my GL1800 lasted 6000 miles before they vibrated though every minor turn. My replacement Metzeler have 12,000 and are still going strong. If the next set give out at 4000 miles, then I guess I just buy new tires and they will be Metzeler, Dunlap’s, or Michelin if they come out with something different. I have had fairly good luck with Bridgestone’s but have had some really bad one there as well! Pirelli is about the only tire I will never own again! Which is the best tire? That really depends on the rider/operator’s willingness to keep them at proper inflation pressures and the way that rider...well... rides! Every tire company is going to turn out an occasional bad tire or even a series of tires. What can you do? Try to go with the best that is here and now, and forget brand loyalty. The Metzeler tires are good, give them a try and most likely you be more than satisfied with them. |
ITEM: PG01049
12.09.2007
5 Stars
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I’ve been running these since the winter of 2006 and they work! I choose the light gray because I thought that they would blend in with the color of my Titanium paint. They do, to the point that you don’t even notice them on the bike. Installation is a no-brainer and removal for cleaning around the immediate area is easy. Down side is that they are made of very thin material. All the same I would replace them, if needed, with the same item. |
Factory Honda CB Antenna for GL1800
ITEM CODE: HO08E96MCA100C, SKU: HO08E96MCA100C
12.09.2007
5 Stars
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I tried brand “X”! Seemed a better deal and had doodads I could adjust= WOW! It is now part of the growing litter problem along I-40 near Winslow, AZ. It broke of in the wind. So now I have this little item and it is far better made than “Brand X”! The real bad point is that it cost what 5, 10 bucks more, and no doodads to mess with= Darn! |
Kuryakyn Chrome Luggage Rack w/Rubber Inlay for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7151, SKU: KU7151
12.09.2007
5 Stars
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Great Rack and extremely well made! Before you install it make sure that you can live with the height or I should say space between the trunk top and the bottom of the rack. Why? Two reasons: 1. unless you have very small hands you are going to have a problem cleaning and waxing the top of your trunk. 2. If you also buy the part number KU7154 Kuryakyn Rack Risers that problem is mostly solved. But you might not like that much height. Figure out which way you want it first, BEFORE you drill the holes in your trunk. If you goof, and install the rack and then later want the risers, (or vicea-versa), the holes ARE NOT GOING TO MATCH UP. If you try to bend the rack or stretch the rack to fit the holes, or maybe just elongate the holes... well,... think what your trunk lid is going to look like with CRACKS!!! With the risers you also have better load distribution on the trunk lid. The rack is made for around a 5 pound load. Most people I know push that up to more like 25 – 30 pounds, with out damaging their trunk lid. That is, unless they got the holes wrong. Still, after you have installed this, try to keep the weight down. If for no more than safety! |
Factory Service Manual for GL1800 2006-2010
ITEM CODE: HO61MCA55, SKU: HO61MCA55
12.09.2007
5 Stars
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Good head work! If you read and heed before you take off a part you’re not familiar with, then maybe you won’t break a part that costs twice as much as this manual! Or break a part that puts your bike down on a beautiful spring day with that mountain road you’ve been planning to investigate all winter long. Ever wonder how in the devil that connector or fitting comes apart –or- maybe the engine? Here’s the answer. Downside: Not exactly a pocket book! It weights around 10 pounds. Maybe even more. |
Factory OEM LED Lighted Trunk Spoiler for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: PG00029
12.12.2006
5 Stars
| This was the first accessory I put on my 2006 Wing. The reason; I have observed the brake lights on Wings both with and without these installed. In my opinion, for safety reasons, this one item that should be part of the basic bike. With over half a million miles behind me I have been rear ended three times. Each time I was told that |
ITEM: PG00202
12.12.2006
5 Stars
| They are easy to install and adjust. You will have to check and set the torque on all of the screws which is normal for any adjustable air deflector. The overall benefit for me is that they give me the ability to ride in temperatures twenty to thirty degrees colder than with out them down to 5 degrees F. When used with the lower deflectors they deflect the wind away from the passenger. If I had known how good these would be I would have purchased them long before I did. If you are a winter rider you |
ITEM: PG01761
12.12.2006
5 Stars
| I use these with the uppers so I can |
ITEM: KU4064
12.12.2006
5 Stars
| The heel flip out supports are real nice and might prevent you from kicking yourself in the back of the head. They lock your boots in place and prevent them from slipping off. Something to think about if you put a lot of miles up on trips. The only thing I found that could be improved was the roll pins that lock the pivot points in place. Solid pins would work better if you later wanted to change position on the pedals. Other than that they work great, are comfortable, and very high quality units. |
GL1800 Honda Fog Lights w/ or w/o AIR BAG
ITEM CODE: PG00065
12.10.2006
5 Stars
| I would not be without these! I believe that Honda should provide these as part of the basic package if for no other reason than safety. I ride a lot at night in the White Mountains area of Arizona, which means lots of turns. You never want to out drive your lights but you can |
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