What did you do to your Wing today ?

[cowboy45]

brianinpa » Yesterday, 9:48 am[/url]":3otea38q]

wedoo2 » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:46 am[/url]":3otea38q]
A while back I put blue LEDs in the dash and I love they way they look, and the way they work, both night and day.

But they were creating a big blue glare on the windshield. Looked like a couple of blue boobs and impossible to ignore. I put on some metal sheets below the hood to extend it out and the glare is gone.

Need to find some molding material to edge the metal since it is pretty sharp.

That looks good. I might have to try that on the 87 to match the accent lights I have underneath it.

Hi Brian what part number for the led bulbs did you use! I like how it looks and want to upgrade also.

Thanks in advanced for the info!

Ben

 

[wedoo2]

D-50Dave » February 22nd, 2018, 7:42 am[/url]":1xnj18c5]

wedoo2 » Yesterday, 8:46 am[/url]":1xnj18c5]
A while back I put blue LEDs in the dash and I love they way they look, and the way they work, both night and day.

I'm replacing many bulbs on my bike with LEDs but the 2 gauges abd indicator cluster looked to daunting. How did you access those bulbs and how involved was that. I already have the windshield off for replacement. Thanx, Dave

All of the speedo/tach lights, and the gas and temp gauges are easy to get to. I didn't try to change the lights in the middle row because they are different colors and indicate a problem, or about the bright light switch. I screwed up the neutral light a while back changing something in the water pump. That doo-dad that controls the light is touchy and I messed it up. Will fix that some day. I can find neutral without a light.

Just a couple of nuts will remove the plastic case behind, and over the cluster. And you can unbolt the gauges pretty easily and change the lights. So much easier with the windshield off. I went blue but any new color can be done, even white, which is what I first considered. Got mine at superbrightleds.com and they were cheap. One of the coolest things I've done to the bike.

BTW I found some cheap molding to wrap around the metal I put over the gauges to block the glare on the windshield. And you will probably have that glare. This solution works and looks great. Couple of bucks.

The new radio I put in this winter has a blue face too. Nice

 

[D-50Dave]

cowboy45 » February 23rd, 2018, 1:27 pm[/url]":2jco3uhh]

brianinpa » Yesterday, 9:48 am[/url]":2jco3uhh]

wedoo2 » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:46 am[/url]":2jco3uhh]
A while back I put blue LEDs in the dash and I love they way they look, and the way they work, both night and day.

But they were creating a big blue glare on the windshield. Looked like a couple of blue boobs and impossible to ignore. I put on some metal sheets below the hood to extend it out and the glare is gone.

Need to find some molding material to edge the metal since it is pretty sharp.

That looks good. I might have to try that on the 87 to match the accent lights I have underneath it.

Hi Brian what part number for the led bulbs did you use! I like how it looks and want to upgrade also.

Thanks in advanced for the info!

Ben

X2 I just pulled the bulbs out and they say "Stanley 12V3.4W JAPAN SN" What bulb # is that? :headscratch: Thanx, Dave

 

[cowboy45]

D-50Dave » 10 minutes ago[/url]":1os8oui5]

cowboy45 » February 23rd, 2018, 1:27 pm[/url]":1os8oui5]

brianinpa » Yesterday, 9:48 am[/url]":1os8oui5]

wedoo2 » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:46 am[/url]":1os8oui5]
A while back I put blue LEDs in the dash and I love they way they look, and the way they work, both night and day.

But they were creating a big blue glare on the windshield. Looked like a couple of blue boobs and impossible to ignore. I put on some metal sheets below the hood to extend it out and the glare is gone.

Need to find some molding material to edge the metal since it is pretty sharp.

That looks good. I might have to try that on the 87 to match the accent lights I have underneath it.

Hi Brian what part number for the led bulbs did you use! I like how it looks and want to upgrade also.

Thanks in advanced for the info!

Ben

X2 I just pulled the bulbs out and they say "Stanley 12V3.4W JAPAN SN" What bulb # is that? :headscratch: Thanx, Dave

:headscratch:

 

[D-50Dave]

I found a pack of old bulbs in my basement that read "53". That led me to this at SuperBrightLeds.com.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinf ... ar-bulb/4/

I've ordered 2 and am hoping for the best. :beg:

 

[brianinpa]

I moved them closer together in the garage... I am being forced to go to Orlando tomorrow and suffer through some 80 temperatures at the end of February. :mrgreen:

I don’t trust my wife driving in/out of my garage while I am away, so I gave her as much room as I can. Someone please say a prayer for my bikes while I am gone. :beg:

 

[slabghost]

brianinpa » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:59 pm[/url]":2uhlesua]
I moved them closer together in the garage... I am being forced to go to Orlando tomorrow and suffer through some 80 temperatures at the end of February. :mrgreen:

I don’t trust my wife driving in/out of my garage while I am away, so I gave her as much room as I can. Someone please say a prayer for my bikes while I am gone. :beg:

:beg: :beg: :beg: For ya bro! At least mine isn't there anymore to get in the way. Thanks again btw.
:good: :good:

 

[brianinpa]

slabghost » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:27 pm[/url]":35xntfu2]

brianinpa » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:59 pm[/url]":35xntfu2]
I moved them closer together in the garage... I am being forced to go to Orlando tomorrow and suffer through some 80 temperatures at the end of February. :mrgreen:

I don’t trust my wife driving in/out of my garage while I am away, so I gave her as much room as I can. Someone please say a prayer for my bikes while I am gone. :beg:

:beg: :beg: :beg: For ya bro! At least mine isn't there anymore to get in the way. Thanks again btw.
:good: :good:

Anytime :hi:

 

[Rednaxs60]

Weather is getting good again, tipping the plus deg C scale to be above 0 deg C and sunny. Unfortunately I am doing an upgrade to the electrical system on the bike here in Victoria.

Taking these male/female connectors off (bit better quality ones were used) - too many of these in one area does look cluttered, and these do come loose and when the bike doesn't start the expletives start:

and using OEM style connectors like:

. Using the 1/4" connectors, in hindsight would recommend the smaller 2.8 mm connectors.

Installed a circuit just for the low power devices such as USB, GPS, cigarette lighter connection. What I have done is using a larger 10 amp fuse at the fuse block but have split the circuit at the front of the bike into three separately fused circuits using a Metripack 280 fuse holder:

This unit allows me to use the OEM recommended fuse size for each device and still have a single circuit supply.

I will be adding a relay to the fan circuit so to take the fan load, comes in at about 3 to 4 amps, off the ignition circuit. Have a few extra fuses to add to the system as well using a Metripack 280 30 amp fuse holder:

I like these products because you can tailor your wiring to suit without using extra splices in the wires.

Cheers

 

[slabghost]

Pumped up the rear tire and took off to work! I love that ATF in the fuel! fired right off and carbs seem to be just right still.

 

[D-50Dave]

:yahoo:

 

[julimike54]

+1 ^^ATF^^ won't be running without it!

 

[slabghost]

Still pretty chilly but I rode her to work and did some shopping on the way home. Seems I'll be parking it again soon though.

 

[desertrefugee]

Tweaked the Webers and road tested it. Looks like I'll be doing a lot of that.

 

[Tom_Charlton]

Bought new tires for the 84 Interstate - Back tire was 2003 and front was 2008. Ordered the tire changing setup from Harbor freight. Once that comes in, will spend time and effort changing the tires out. :builder:

 

[Rednaxs60]

Finished up the wiring upgrade yesterday. Removed a lot of the male/female crimp terminals - get loose over time:

and replaced with OEM style connectors:

Upgraded the circuit for the GPS, USB and 12 VDC receptacle. Have these 3 devices on a 10 amp circuit that I split into 3 individually fused circuits using a 3 fuse holder that I installed in the right fairing pocket. I got this holder from Eastern Beaver - the owner is a CDN ex-pat. Here are some pictures of the install and part:

Have to get the mount plug to finish off the install. Great product to split a fused circuit into several smaller fused circuits.

Cheers

 

[Rednaxs60]

To finish off the wiring upgrade, installed a Powerlet surface mount connector for the battery tender and heated clothing. Read a post on another forum that mentioned that we have great looking bikes then we hang these cords off them, doesn't look the best. This Powerlet Connector can be mounted anywhere, I mounted mine in the left fairing pocket - couldn't make myself drill into the plastic shelter or side panels. I also bought the connector to SAE extension that makes connecting the accessories very easy. can also connect the battery tender accessories such as the USB and system voltage units. Here are some pictures of the install and device:

Cheers

 

[Ohara]

I took the Aspencade for a ride.

 

[Daeouse]

Gave it another wash after all the pollen and rain over the past week. Still a huge amount of work to do on it, but at least it's clean!

 

[cowboy45]

hello to all goldwingers! On the weekend I replaced the final drive flange (that is how is described in the manual). Back in October when I replaced the tires I notice that the flange was worn out very bad and since I have a trip planned on the 24th I replaced the part. I got one from fleabay for about $28 and it was in very great shape! Next time I will try to show some pics!