What did you do to your bike today?

[jwhughes3]

Damn I don't think my compressor goes high enough....

John

[trbig]

I'm 240lbs so I'm thinkin more air!

I'm at @ 250 and keep mine at @ 40psi and the damper on 4. Seems to act pretty good either loaded or empty on that. I'm just going off memory, but I think the max was 57.. better check me on that though.

[kjohnson]

I'm at @ 250 and keep mine at @ 40psi and the damper on 4. Seems to act pretty good either loaded or empty on that. I'm just going off memory, but I think the max was 57.. better check me on that though.

When I get my bike back together, I might have to try those settings. I had mine at 17psi on #2 and thought that was reasonable with my 250#. I was planning on trying higher anyway.

[trbig]

When I get my bike back together, I might have to try those settings. I had mine at 17psi on #2 and thought that was reasonable with my 250#. I was planning on trying higher anyway.

This setting I use does NOT promote a nice bump-absorbing, cushy Goldwing/Cadilac smooth ride. It firms things up and gives me a nice responsive ride that won't bottom out on those bad spots in the road we can't always miss. It just suits my riding style and won't be for everyone, I'm sure.

[Mullineaux]

This setting I use does NOT promote a nice bump-absorbing, cushy Goldwing/Cadilac smooth ride. It firms things up and gives me a nice responsive ride that won't bottom out on those bad spots in the road we can't always miss. It just suits my riding style and won't be for everyone, I'm sure.

I tried it and it wasn't bad at all. Felt better than the stock shocks anyways. Feels a little floatier when you hit a bump and feels tighter on corners. With the progressive fork springs and these shocks, the bike rides real nice compared to when I got it. I'm really starting to enjoy riding this bike.

[trbig]

Maybe an occasional going-over of wiring is in order. I haven't checked this since we did an alternator swap in a hotel parking lot. I was going to swap alternator covers today and found this. Surprised it was still working...








Looks like I'll be making an order to Tony at http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/

[trbig]

Well crap... Looks like Tony is out of stock on all the connectors!?!? Anyone know where else to get these at?

[BA80]

I think Doc got his from Geezer. Doc might have the one you need. He has a lot of extras.

[jwhughes3]

Maybe an occasional going-over of wiring is in order. I haven't checked this since we did an alternator swap in a hotel parking lot. I was going to swap alternator covers today and found this. Surprised it was still working..

Was that back at the Arkansas Rally 2 years ago after a speed run back to Tulsa?

John

[BA80]

Yup, and you stole my damn bed at the motel so I was pumping up my air mattress at 3 am after a 260mile flying trip in the dark.

Those twisties near ES are interesting at that time of morning in the dark.

[jetmechmarty]

Well crap... Looks like Tony is out of stock on all the connectors!?!? Anyone know where else to get these at?

Mike's XS may have what you need. Scroll down to the bottom.

[trbig]

Thanks, Marty. What do you think about these? They're the bullet style pins instead of the flat pins. I've had half a dozen of these flat pin connectors melt over the years. Do you think the bullet connectors would do any better?

http://www.mikesxs.net/product/12-0629.html

[jetmechmarty]

Tod,

I don't believe the round pins will make any difference. The important part is crimping the pins to the wire properly. The connection should last from now on if you protect it with some dielectric grease. The meltdown happens when corrosion gets started.

[trbig]

I've had it happen on properly crimped pins and even soldered pins with so much dielectric grease that it squishes out the back of the plugs when put together. I just haven't had a lot of luck with those spade type connectors. Since I don't plan on unplugging the alternator a lot, I thought of just using a butt connector that has the heat shrink and epoxy that seals it up when you heat it up.

[jetmechmarty]

I've had it happen on properly crimped pins and even soldered pins with so much dielectric grease that it squishes out the back of the plugs when put together. I just haven't had a lot of luck with those spade type connectors. Since I don't plan on unplugging the alternator a lot, I thought of just using a butt connector that has the heat shrink and epoxy that seals it up when you heat it up.

That sounds like a good option. I believe that's the fix for the failed GoldWing stator.

Is it possible one or more of your spade connectors is damaged? I had one a bit twisted in a car and it was causing nightmares up until its discovery.