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Norman, OK, US, 73069
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Retired from university administration. I ride about 20,000 miles per year. Watch for me in the Oklahoma hills.
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RETIRED!!! Yes!!!!
Favorite Quote:
Work your fingers to the bone, whadayuh get? Boney fingers. Boney fingers.
Member Since:
08.06.2009
Bike 1:
Candy Dark Cherry 2009 Honda Goldwing
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Kuryakyn Passenger Transformer Floorboards for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7006, SKU: KU7006
05.11.2013
Great product!
| I just bought a 2nd set of these boards, for a new 2012 wing. My rider is 5'0" and loves the transformer function. She never gets on unless the extensions are up. |
Utopia Driver Backrest for GL1800 2001-2017
ITEM CODE: UT18MC12, SKU: UT18MC12
11.03.2012
Essential addition
| I agree with Kent, Englewood, CO. The backrest is essential on a touring bike. My girlfriend selected the Utopia from my wish list as a birthday present 2 years ago. The backrest looks like it was intended for the 2009 Goldwing. I did the installation myself-- about 2 very careful hours. I have about 50k miles since, and am grateful every mile. 5 stars, for sure. |
Kuryakyn Chrome Floorboards w/Heel Shifter
ITEM CODE: KU4038, SKU: KU4038
11.03.2012
Boards sit back a little, but comfortable
| I don't like the stock pegs on the Wing. My old feet like the full length rest. I traded a VTX1800 for the Wing, so was spoiled to floorboards and heel/toe shifter. I put these on my Wing the first day, 70,000 miles ago, and have been very satisfied. WARNING---- DO NOT TIGHTEN the mounting bolt for the shifter. Some play is required in order for the shifter to work. LocTite, as noted below, would be a singularly bad plan. I have not scraped the boards while turning, but I ride conservatively. Boards are not for everyone, but I like them a lot. |
Chrome Wide Kickstand for Gold Wing
ITEM CODE: KU7104, SKU: KU7104
11.03.2012
Very nice kickstand
| This was one of the first additions to my 2009 Wing. The stock kickstand d seems flimsy, and is ugly as a mud fence. The Khury chrome stand has a bigger footnote clean lines, and looks so much better on the bike. 30 minute install, at most. It has been in use for 3 years, 70 000 miles with no change to the finish. Some Khury parts rust, but thus one is good, so far. Excellent addition. |
Deluxe Luggage Rack Bag w/Rain Cover
ITEM CODE: WSRACKBAG, SKU: WSRACKBAG
11.03.2012
Good bag; easy on/off
| This is a good quality bag. The zipper could be better with bigger teeth, but I've had no problems after 2 long trips. The little shoe-shaped side pockets look better than they perform, though. They are too small for shoes, and the shape makes then unhandy for just about everything else. Perfect fit for the Khury trunk rack. 5 stars. |
Kuryakyn Chrome Luggage Rack w/Rubber Inlay for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7151, SKU: KU7151
11.03.2012
So far, so good...
| I've had this rack installed for about 18 months. Finish is still ok. I keep the Wing in the garage when not on the road. We have made 2 long trips, and things look good, so far. My only complaint is the cost. This is a pricey little piece of pot metal. It is very handy, though, for the extra bag. Glad I have it. 3 stars at this price. 5 stars at $100...... |
Luggage Rack Risers for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7154, SKU: KU7154
11.03.2012
Necessary addition with trunk rack, but.....
| As others have noted, you cannot install these in holes drilled for the Khury trunk rack. Adding the feet changes the angle of the rack legs. I bought these with the rack and still screwed up the install. Thankfully, the large feet cover my mistakes. Good product--take your time with the install, and don't try to use as an add-on to an existing rack. |
All Balls Steering Bearings for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: TR416233, SKU: TR416233
11.03.2012
Another OEM necessity--it's like a different (better) bike
| All Balls is yet another necessity that should be installed at the factory. What a difference. No more low speed wobble, which had become a nightmare for me. Steering is more positive, riding much more confident. This is another MUST-HAVE product. If you don't have them yet, don't wait. Expensive install at the stealership, but I didn't want to try it myself. |
12V DC GL1800 Fairing Power Socket
ITEM CODE: HO08U55MCA101, SKU: HO08U55MCA101
11.03.2012
ATTN: DEALERS--make this a standard installation
| Honda is too cheap to include this as a standard--inexplicably. Dealers should add one to every Goldwing sold, as a service. Good grief. The product is foolproof, and very handy. There is simply no excuse for Honda to wire for this, but not to include it as standard equipment. There is even less justification for a dealer not to install. HELLO, FOLKS----we are dropping more than $25,000 on your business. You can afford a $30 accessory. |
All Balls Steering Bearings for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: TR416233, SKU: TR416233
09.05.2011
5 Stars
| No Goldwing should ever leave a dealership with OEM steering bearings. In fact, Honda should wake up, smell the coffee, and recognize that the Goldwing is a different machine with AllBalls. Maybe an inexperienced rider won't notice the difference, but why continue to use a product that is so obviously inferior? My front end started to shake at 40 mph after 7,000 miles. New tires and more torque on the OEM steering bearing helped some, then I had the AllBalls installed. It is a different, and WAY better, bike. If you haven't gone with AllBalls yet, now is a good time. No Goldwing should be without this product. |
Kuryakyn Passenger Transformer Floorboards for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7006, SKU: KU7006
05.04.2011
4 Stars
| I agree with JoeD, Fred, Mark, and Roger. For this price, you would think the part would come ready to install. However, once I recovered the tiny ball after it rolled across the garage floor, installation was relatively simple. I, too, had to replace one of the little rubber strips after a very short use period, but I used a better adhesive. Excellent idea and the floorboards work very well. Passenger is able to show off her cute boots to good advantage. |
Handlebar Power Plug Cigarette Lighter Power Point Handlebar Kit
ITEM CODE: KU1483, SKU: KU1483
05.04.2011
5 Stars
| This is a pricey little gizmo. And I have two of them, one on the front, one on the back, primarily for use in connecting my XM SkyDock. Great product. Looks good. Easy install. Easily adapted. I have used the front one for more than a year with no ill effects. I do keep the plastic parts well-coated with Armor-All, but everything works very well, so far. |
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