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Simple install with the supplemental instructions. As many others have said, keep all bolts loose until you have all of them started. I went a little further and tightened them in stages as when I was tightening some of them I noticed things shifting. I did not have the alignment issue with the front bolts as noted in some evaluations and the instructions so maybe the tolerances in manufacturing a getting better. While aligning the H bracket I found that it was difficult to get all four lined up. Here is how I overcame it. I left the upper brackets so the frame could move along the upper cross bracket. I put the upper bolts in the H bracket and the small original bolts in the middle tabs as explained. By having the front bolts already started and the upper bracket loose I was able to pivot the side brackets on the middle bolts until lined up. After having all four H bracket bolts in I put the upper cross bracket mount on. |
| Of everything I have added to my bike myself, this installation made me the most nervous. You get one shot at placing these exactly where you want them because the adhesive tape does not allow for any adjustment once it comes in contact with your beautiful paint. I made several test fits and planned my approach thoroughly before attempting the final installation. Although not perfect, I managed to get them placed within an acceptable, tolerable, nearly immeasurable position from perfect. They look great and are exactly the slight touch of bling; not too overstated, that I wanted on the front of the bike. I highly recommend these to all Goldwing owners. |
| Why not? They're cheap and they look good. These calm that anxiety you get when you want to purchase something for your Goldwing even though you really don't need anything because you've already spent about a million dollars on your bike and seven bucks isn't enough to feed your family or educate your children anyway. Installation is very simple. They can pop off from the slightest touch just like the original ones, so either use an adhesive or don't touch them. I recommend these to all Goldwing owners. |
| If you want the best look, these are a must when you install new footpegs. You need a good allen wrench to remove the old brackets because those things are really torqued on, otherwise, installation is very straight forward and simple. I highly recommend these brackets. |
| These are easy to install, they look great as expected, and they are comfortable. You have to use your existing spring, pin, and mounting bracket (a good looking separate item you should also purchase). Be sure to pay attention to the position of the spring as you remove the old footpegs. This will make it easier for you during reassembly. I highly recommend these if you are into Kuryakyn products. |
| Wow, how can you improve on perfection? The Goldwing has a smooth enough ride right off the showroom floor, but add these to your Goldwing and do the glass full of water test! My GL1800 glides down the road like it's on ice skates. You really can't see the Centramatic Balancers unless you look for them because they are small enough to hide behind the rotors. The stainless steel model is the way to go unless you prefer black. Yes, I recommend these to all Goldwing riders. I only wish now that they would make these for automobiles. |
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I added Dyna Beads on my 09 at about 5,000 miles in the oem tires. This bike has TMPS. Put the bike on the center stand, rotate wheels so the valves are NOT at 6 oclock. Deflate tires and remove the valve spring core. I used the supplied applicator tube on the valve stem, stuck it on the stem and poured some beads in. The other end of the tube, I had my compressor ready with an air blowgun and proper sized nozzle to fit in the tube and gave it a quick shot of air to blow the beads in, add more beads from the bottle and blow in some more, takes just seconds to get all the beads in. Put the valve spring core back in and set air pressure. Some people get a longer applicator tube at a hardware store and just pour in all the beads at onceinto the applicator tube, shoot beads into the tire with short bursts of air. I now have 13,400 on the oem tires. |
| Overall not a terrible install. Like others have said, keep everything loose until all bolts are in to assist in the lineup process. Be real careful putting the bolts in that go just forward of the saddlebags. I had the unfortunate luck of cross threading and snapping the bolt off into the frame. The repair involved removal of both saddlebags to allow me to move the frame out of the way. The only real issue I see with this hitch is that the bolts for the H bracket actually push against the center of the center fender piece and it sticks out about a 1/8th of an inch more than it does without the hitch. Not sure how this will work out in time, but I fear it may break the fender piece from the vibration. I did use both the flat washer and lock washer provided on all the bolts so removal of those may fix that. 4 Stars only because of the fender issue. |
| i got these horns on the bike when i bought it in summer 2008. by spring 2009 they didn't work anymore. like a previous posting stated, i think the compressor is bad. and i don't see where to get a compressor. |
| Like so many others have said, "these things work!" I recently changed from D250s to E3s and so decided to have the Centramatic Wheel Balancers installed at the same time. Note, I have the full Traxxion upgrade on my bike, including a fork brace so I didn't experience any tire cupping or uneven wear on the stock tires. I got 22,650 miles out the rear tire and 16,691 miles out of the front tire before the wear bars started to show. Anyhow, I thought the bike rode pretty smoothly before the Centramatic installation. Was I ever mistaken! The bike now rides like it is on a rail! The change in responsiveness is dramatic and immediate. I'm sure the combination of new tires and the wheel balancers has enhanced the effect, but I'll take it! In my opinion the wheel balancers are a "must have" upgrade. |
| I replaced the stock stems with these. Now the stem braces that Honda installed are no longer needed (since the front brace failed to stay in place). Definitely a more substantial stem. |
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Although the first can I bought was at the Stealership for $20 (thnx to WingStuff on their great prices), I must say, this does actually work to take the fine-lines out of the windshield or helmet shields. I am convinced, just after the first use on my "Show Chrome windshield - swept back style" which scratches easilly. A mechanic buddy of mine borrowed it to shine up his GL1100 windshield and tupperware and the results were excellent. It actually does what it says it will do, no hype. |