I've been curious as how you were liking the Austone. Your experience and thoughts mirror my own. I switched my front tire to a radial when I added the Austone to the rear. Although the Austone works very well with a bias tire, the handling really comes alive when it is matched with a radial front. ...

After a few years and 35,000 miles, my Austone was finally getting close to the wear bars. Because I'm contemplating selling my GW, I figured I'd go back to a MC tire. What a world of difference-and not in a good way! I saw others here post about how they like their Shinko tires, so I thought what t...

hap2 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:02 am

Will the dryer sheet remain potent?

Two or three balled up together and stuck in the end of the exhaust will last for the winter

A dryer sheet stuffed in the end of the muffler will do the same...and it doesn't smell as bad.

It's shaping up nicely!

The issue with synthetic oil causing leaks has been a non-issue for years. If it's not leaking too badly, just keep cleaning it off and keep an eye on the oil level, until you can change the seals. My money would be that they're worn and no amount of leak sealer of any kind would fix it. Just slap a...

Besides being the most informative site on the web, I appreciate the personal touch of our Admin. If you experience an issue, he's available and willing to take the time to look into it.

DaveO430 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:58 am

Did anyone notice this thread is going on 10 years old?

I saw this post and almost choked laughing!

I'm surprised no one suggested changing -or at least checking-your fuel filter. Eliminate one thing at a time. Gas cap, fuel filter,Fuel itself, fuel pump pressure. If all are good, move to the next item. Timing, spark, etc. If all is good there, it's time to tear into it a little further and check ...

Reminds me of the news story here in upstate New York some years ago when a big anti-helmet protest ride was staged. One rider, not paying attention, and either hit or almost hit the bike in front of him, went down and hit his head on the curb. It of course, killed him. It made that whole 'protest' ...

.....But you know? You have to be watching every second. If you don't, you're gonna get it. Guaranteed!....... I love to ride. I've been riding for over 40 years. But I'm seriously thinking about packing it in. Anyone else thinking that way? Packing it in??? The thought never crosses my mind. I jus...

tamathumper wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:28 am

Reflective tape is required in NY?

IIRC, it's supposed to be four square inches on each side.(1"wide x 4"long)

The brand of tires will also play a huge part in how the machine handles. All brands are not created equal.

At least they're wearing their boots and helmets.

Here, in NY state, we have to wear a helmet. What gets me, though, are to people who do the absolute bare minimum. You know the kind-the flat black salad bowl. Actually, if the LEOs would take the time to read the law, they'd realize that those are illegal also, unless they have the required reflect...

Next time add your beads before sealing the last bead on the tire. I'm not trying to be a smart@ss, but it works.

Well, it's taken a couple of years, but I'm ready for a new rear tire. I'm currently running an Austone and it is finally getting close enough to the wear bars for me to start thinking of replacement. There's still a fair amount of tread left, but I never run to the wear bars- or beyond. I've gotten...

Modify that inner shield a bit, pump up the rear shocks and go for it! I'd be more concerned with the width.

Check with your local mortician. They have sprays that doesn't just cover up odors, but destroys it.

I chose putting an Austone on my GL1500. I got tired of paying upwards of $200 for a tire and not getting a season of riding out of it. I now have over 35K miles on it and still going strong. I liked the fact that it was a six ply radial. I also changed the front tire to a radial and the combination...

If you're happy, it was well worth it. If it looks half as good in person as in the pictures, it's great!

Pick up a shop manual-not just a Clymer. Between that, and the how-to section and helpful community on this site, if you know which end of a screwdriver to hold, you should have no problems.

At least it looks like the Goldwing survived!

The wiring looks bad, but it's an easy repair. Trace back each bad wire, and spice in a new piece using good connectors- no soldering or taping required. I just came across some low temp solder connectors with shrink ends that will work with a hairdryer/heatgun. None of what you describe is earth sh...

Often overlooked by many when doing maintenance. I'll bet a lot of owners have no idea where it is.