CANT WAIT update August 5th

[Robert]

1200 miles and some tweeks, some installs that I am still waiting to ride every day. 

That looks great!  Not much of a bagger type guy, but those bags looking very seamless...great design....said you did you're 'oil changes' already....How many in 1200 miles? What kind of oil are you running now?

I have done 2 changes the first I looked in the bottom of the oil drain pan and wondered if I had a problem because of the luminescence of the stuff in the oil, the second change was much better. The third and final until the next scheduled oil change of 6k will be soon. I have done the first at 500 the second at 1000 the last will be 1500. My fears about the oil were laid to rest because the guys on the wing sights said the same thing about the luminescence of the oil. They also have many miles on their bikes and some followed this same procedure. Of course some did not and did not have any adverse effects either way. Its a difference of opinion on to change or not to change because  some say Honda uses a break in oil. I'm glad I did the change like I did after seeing what came out. Another benefit was the shifting was much better and engine was smoother and quieter. I use the Mobile One 10/40 motorcycle oil with the Purolator Pure one filter 14610. Its the longer one and no you don't have to remove the cowl to change it. Oil changes take about 10 minutes and most of that is to wait for the oil to drain. It costs me 54$ to buy the oil and filter and takes 10 minutes so its no big deal. I basically did this with my 01 Valk also and that thing runs really good with no problems at all. Some say dont run synthetic on break in, when in reality even Honda says after 300 miles you are pretty much done with break in. I have again never found a problem and most cars today come with synthetic oil from day one from the factory. The only other oil I may try is the Redline but that I have to order instead of buying it locally which is a pain.

[AdrianR]

I did my first oil change at around 600 miles...second at around 1400...I now have 2K+ and will be changing the oil shortly...and this time going to full synthetic....Right now I am running Valvoline's 10/40w petrol based motorcycle oil...seems very smooth...I cannot wait to get the full synthetic in there...I am expecting it to run even smoother, quieter, and with better acceleration...

[Robert]

I looked at the bottom of the Bags today and thought about why they don't have more room. First Corbin did an excellent job on the bags and the mountings. But its seems a bit old school, if they had just mounted them from the sides like Champion does it they could have extended the bottom of the bags down another 2 to 3 inches and taken out the step on the inside of the bag. It would go along way to getting quite a bit more room. The brackets go underneath the bags and that is where the room could be extended to if side mounted. The bags are super strong and I doubt it would take any design changes but it would make a big difference. I may in the future take this on myself if Corbin does not. You would not have to touch the side appearance of the bag at all but would require rewelding the mounting brackets. Another thought would be to make the bracket adjustable. The bags fit very nicely to the mounting frame and the bike but it would be nice if the bag mounting bolts instead of bolting flush to the bags used a threaded rod and a nut to position the bag in and out on the rod. This way you could use the nut as the shoulder for the bag and it would be adjustable in and out then you use the inside nut with the bag in between to lock it in place. This would mean alignment and closeness to the bike would be assured even if there were differences in the fender width or positioning. Used to work around a boat yard and it really would not be hard to cut out the bottom of the bag from an inch in from the side and from the front of the bag to about 2 inches from the back of the bag and just cut above the bottom of the bag on the inside of the bag closest to the tire. Basically a 90 degree wedge from the front to 2 inches from the rear. This also means it would not be seen at all. It would give approximately 20 square inches of extra space. If they were worried about strength after the mod they could use a flat thin gauge metal to go from the side bend at 90 go under the bag and secure with small bolts.

[Robert]

I did my first oil change at around 600 miles...second at around 1400...I now have 2K+ and will be changing the oil shortly...and this time going to full synthetic....Right now I am running Valvoline's 10/40w petrol based motorcycle oil...seems very smooth...I cannot wait to get the full synthetic in there...I am expecting it to run even smoother, quieter, and with better acceleration...

Valvoline is a good oil and at 500 miles the oil will be at its best so the difference may not be all that great. Let us know.  Are you going to use the pl14610 or the pl14612?

[AdrianR]

I did my first oil change at around 600 miles...second at around 1400...I now have 2K+ and will be changing the oil shortly...and this time going to full synthetic....Right now I am running Valvoline's 10/40w petrol based motorcycle oil...seems very smooth...I cannot wait to get the full synthetic in there...I am expecting it to run even smoother, quieter, and with better acceleration...

Valvoline is a good oil and at 500 miles the oil will be at its best so the difference may not be all that great. Let us know.  Are you going to use the pl14610 or the pl14612?

I think the 612...at least that is what I put on there last time...Meijer had it and the oil....perks...10%...off etc...The oil change cost like $18.00

[Robert]

The pl14610 is basically the same filter except its longer by 3/4 of an inch and has more filter media. Check it out.

[R J]

Keys:      Put 99.9% of the keys on a brass belt loop key ring.   It has a snap link for the belt loop on the one end and the key ring(s) on the other end.   I was trying to find an old picture of when I carried my keys that way.     Then you put a quick release on the bike key.    That way you only have 1 key in the bike switch.     That is the way I  carried my keys since I went to work on the CHP.    Even my cruiser keys were on the same setup.      Had 2 of these key holders, 1 for the bike and 1 for the cruiser.   Workrd great.

[Valkman67]

Great looking bike!  I've got the same color, too.  I've got the Corbin dual saddle...should have the driver and passenger backrests next week and the Corbin bags in about a month.  It is an awfully long time to wait for the bags, especially but they look awesome.  It's nice to see them in the dark red!

One thing, I haven't been able to get the windshield completely straight.  The dealer had it slightly crooked.. I tried to straighten it but didn't really get it any better than they had it.  Any trick to it?

Thanks in advance...ride safe!

Valkman67

[rogueleader_92]

Check the brackets to make sure the posts are on the inside of the bracket on the windshield, I had the local honda dealer install mine and they put 1 outside and 3 inside, made the windshield off center. It took me a minute to figure out that was the problem, I thought they just had the mounts goofy on the handle bars and played with them for a while.

[Robert]

Great looking bike!  I've got the same color, too.  I've got the Corbin dual saddle...should have the driver and passenger backrests next week and the Corbin bags in about a month.  It is an awfully long time to wait for the bags, especially but they look awesome.  It's nice to see them in the dark red!

One thing, I haven't been able to get the windshield completely straight.  The dealer had it slightly crooked.. I tried to straighten it but didn't really get it any better than they had it.  Any trick to it?

Thanks in advance...ride safe!

Valkman67

In addition to Rogueleaders comments I have a couple of pics of the windshield mounting on the previous pages so you can see how its mounted. But there are 2 small alignment dots where the handle bars meet the neck clamp. If you look CAREFULLY you should see them in between the neck clamp upper and lower sections that holds the handle bar on. Once that is ok then don't forget you are dealing with multiple angles on the bars. You can slide the windshield side to side or front to back and use a measure like of the brake Reservoir to get a rough even measurement. I used the pin that holds the brake line retainer on the bars as a alignment point. Then its just make sure the brackets are about the same distance away and the same rotation away from that point. Stand back and hopefully all will be good. With the black on the handle bars you can leave the clamps slightly tight but be very careful when changing position like this as you can scratch the bars. A tip don't do much side to side movement like this its more rotational. Black magic marker can be used to cover any slight scratch. Make sure the mounting to the windshield from the brackets has all the proper rubber/ metal bushings and inserts also and that they are aligned in the brackets ok also.


Just a another pic of the bags to let you know how they look. I am waiting for the Corbin seat to come myself. I agree about the wait time though.

[Robert]

Keys:      Put 99.9% of the keys on a brass belt loop key ring.   It has a snap link for the belt loop on the one end and the key ring(s) on the other end.   I was trying to find an old picture of when I carried my keys that way.     Then you put a quick release on the bike key.    That way you only have 1 key in the bike switch.     That is the way I  carried my keys since I went to work on the CHP.    Even my cruiser keys were on the same setup.      Had 2 of these key holders, 1 for the bike and 1 for the cruiser.   Workrd great.

 

[Valkman67]

Thanks so much for the windshield mounting tips, Robert.. I really appreciate it!

The Corbin bags really do look awesome...


Valkman67 (Tom)

[R J]

Keys:      Put 99.9% of the keys on a brass belt loop key ring.   It has a snap link for the belt loop on the one end and the key ring(s) on the other end.   I was trying to find an old picture of when I carried my keys that way.     Then you put a quick release on the bike key.    That way you only have 1 key in the bike switch.     That is the way I  carried my keys since I went to work on the CHP.    Even my cruiser keys were on the same setup.      Had 2 of these key holders, 1 for the bike and 1 for the cruiser.   Workrd great.

 

Too many keys hanging off of the steering wheel ignition key can also raise havoc and cause problems.

[Robert]

Just received my Corbin seat  Wow now I sit like Im supposed to. The stock seat dosent give you the feeling of sitting in the seat like a good chair but the Corbin seat does. Now 2 things left the sheepskin seat cover and the running lights, Oh almost forgot a new backrest from Corbin also.

The windshield is shown after the mod I did to get it more slanted also it shows a better relation to the forks than previous picks.

[R J]

Good lookin unit you have there.

[bscrive]

That is one sweeeeeet ride Robert. 

[Robert]

  thanks guys.

[R J]

That is one sweeeeeet ride Robert. 

Cause ya'll is NORTH of the Mason Dixon Line.

To me you is up theree in God's Country.       Joe thinks it is the state of Tennessee.