Hartco & Diamond are the same company (kinda) Same place & people - different designs slightly I have a Diamond on my GL1800 With an upgraded version of the passenger backrest it give more room to the co-rider while also allowing a slightly pushed back seating position for the rider driver. Talk to ...

Might be a bit too much money --- But I stayed here in June of 2019 -- It was excellent -- North end of the Dragon Back Holiday Inn Express 180 Clay Dr, Pounding Mill, VA 24637 Eat at Cuz's http://www.cuzs.com/ Don't ask -- just DO ! The Back is great - 32 miles of smiles - It CAN cause a problem fo...

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This is so on my "want to" list for next year .

Well I will be honest here. When I buy a new or used bike, I will check the oil lever a time or two. And I have never had one that used oil, so after I never check it again, I just change it every 2 - 3000 miles. Over the course of having several Goldwings I only found ONE that used a little oil be...

The BACK of the Dragon from Tazewell to Marion is a GREAT road - 32 miles of twistys ranging from sweepers to switchbacks ;) I have ridden it 3 times in the past 2 years - twice on my Goldwing and once on my 850 - Plan on eating at Cuzz's -- just do it -- It is a once in a lifetime experience. I wou...

Just an aside --
If you have an older Zumo 550 and want it tuned up -- (I have 2 right now)
Brought up to current - new buttons, digitizer, etc..

http://www.palmdr.com/cart/index.php?ma ... d=zumo+550

High mileage tires can be a false economy- I have had great longevity with Avon Cobra tires on my 1800 -- about 15,500 mile But they cupped at 11,000 miles so the ride was conmpromised - My riding buddy has used the E4s and reports the rear is worn out at 10,000 miles - he rides 2 up and pulls a tra...

Try to reset the ECM - Disconnect the battery and let it sit for a while as the capacitors discharge Then re-connect the battery an d start the bike - DO NOT REV the engine - Just let it idle until the fans come on - then shut it down - Wait for it to cool off a bit and re-start the bike and go for ...

I think the '06 is the same as my '02 and my sons '03 The 'bridge' piece from the audio unit to the display panel (meter panel) has a plug that connects the bridge to the bike and the display I think those buttons are controlled through that plug - If they disconnected it for some reason ..and forgo...

Sierra Electronics -
https://www.sierra-mc.com/

The previous owner of my bike had stripped out the threads in my frame where one of the rear crash bars bolts into place. The way they "fixed" it was to fasten the crash bar in place with a zip tie!!! :shock: And...to make matters worse, this is the same bolt used to hold my aftermarket trailer hit...

I went about 12,000 miles in the OEM position - then bought the Risers that lifted and spread the bars -- for about 12,000 miles Then changed to the risers that lifted and stayed the same space for about 12,000 miles. This past week I went back to OEM -- I remember the way the bike handled and drove...

Mine was a bit buggered up -- but I chased it with the correct tap and cleaned it up
There was still some meat in the hole so it worked OK -- the last (first?) 3 turns are missing so it acts like a pilot hole .
Tighter isn't always better -- some people are really heavy handed on fasteners...

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The Harley guys should be able to figure out that you're accelerating based on the fact that you're getting smaller in the distance.

THIS...!!

Personally - my opinion - Once a tire is cupped it still is safe to ride - However it is an uncomfortable feeling -- For ME - I can feel the scallops especially at low speed - The effect of the cupping does not seem to cause poor traction that I have noticed As of right now I have put on an extra a...

My experience indicates the following : I am really consistent about checking tire pressures and run Centramatic balancers on every wheel - I have run the 709/704 Bridgestone combo - 2 sets already - I average 9000 miles of use but they are really good - sticky, and quiet and did not cup - good in ...

Is he so Conservative that he refuses to go 'Left"...? :lol: Anti Dive zero chance of affecting steering in this manner. Any of the cables leading off the handlebars sticking, or a bad stem bearing are the likeliest of causes. Start calling your friend Tippy? I can agree that there is a lot of valu...

I was cleaning the garage and found the OEM backrest I took off when I bought my Diamond seat - This backrest was on the bike for 25,000 miles and then placed in a box in the corner - It is really in good shape -- If you can use it... ? I would take $100 shipped to you in the lower 48 Or make an off...

Worth doing My sons 1980 was a beast until we got eh carbs synched properly (which took several trials) But once it was done -- more power, better MPG , easy cold starts , ran great -- I wish we still had that bike - but he sold it to upgrade to a 1500 ; which he sold and upgraded to an 1800 now -- ...

Darkside Austone update! Just installed my Austone on my 1500 and took it for the first ride. It handles and corners GREAT! But it's rubbing something under the fender when I hit bumps. I've read of others having this problem, so I kind of expected it. So far, I can't see where it's rubbing. Anyone...

Look into a side trip to the Back Of The Dragon. IMHO, much better than the Tail. Unfortunately, I'm already booked for another rally the same week in Cooperstown,NY. THIS -- is true wisdom - The Back is Better -- Marion to Tazewell -- Made a short video of a run we did last year ;) [youtube] rboB_...

Like I said ... too many good roads to do in just a few days.
I have been there 4 times already in the past 7+/- years -- and still much to see and do

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The guy who suggested the American Elite bias says that a bias will last longer. He showed me his rear tire with 17K on an 07, and it's still in pretty good shape. I'm used to getting 10-12K out of the Avon's on my 1500 for years, and would like to do better with the 1800. The 1800 is a notorious t...