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    George

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    Beavercreek, United States

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    Beavercreek

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  • Interests
    Baseball Umpire, Star Rider & GO DUCKS!!!!
  • Bike Year and Model
    99 RSV / 03 GW Motor Trike
  1. StarUmp
    Count us into the mix. 2003 GW with a 2007 Motor Trike conversion. Also, still have my 99 RSV, but it's not getting much road time. The trike is just too comfortable and my wife feels much safer on 3 over 2 wheels.
  2. StarUmp
    OK, I gave up and went to an independent shop that only works on Goldwings. From what the owner says there is a ground under the seat that got fried. From what he told me this particular ground point is known for this problem. Anyway, left it on Friday afternoon and picked it up Saturday morning, all fixed and ready to ride.
  3. StarUmp
    I went with the HF Tag-a-Long and I can only tell you it does everything I need it to do and then some. For the price it can't be beat, unless you really want to spend thousands, it is the way to go. I'd upgrade the lights to LEDs and take off the second leaf spring, but other than that mine is stock and working well behind both our bikes. Oh yes, I tow it almost every day being in outside sales I carry my samples in it so I can leave the cage at home until the rain returns. Good investment and yes, don't forget the 20% off coupon.
  4. StarUmp
    Disconnected the trailer wiring and still have the problem. It has to be a ground, but where? I was thinking about taking off the bike trunk to see if anything was routed between the two trunks. But before I do has anyone heard of wires being routed between the trunks? If not there is a Motor Trike Dealer about an hour from me I can always run up the white flag and take it to them next week. I just hate to not be able to figure it out. Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
  5. StarUmp
    Thanks for the input! I phoned the Honda Dealer where I bought it and their trike guy was gone for the long weekend, but the mechanic I spoke with said he would start there too. I'll get under it and see what I find and let y'all know the outcome. George
  6. StarUmp
    I just got our "new" 2003 GW with 2007 Motor Trike Conversion home. What a fantastic 2700 mile ride! Love our RSV, but the GW trike is just that step above. Now the problem; when I use the turn signals both of them flash on the dash board like the emergency flashers are on. The front turn signals are fine the correct side flashes, but the entire back is messed up. Everything flashes, the volume of light put out by the rear lights is almost un-seeable and when apply the breaks the turn indicators on the dash light up. I've jacked up the bike and looked under it to see if I could see anything obvious (I know never that easy). The bike wasn't ridden much for about a year before I got it. I first thought of dirty contacts letting voltage through both sides of the switch, but now with the break lighting them up I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?
  7. StarUmp
    Don't know how old the battery is as it was installed when I got her and that's been three years. So most likely time to replace it. We've been setting rain fall records here in the Portland area, maybe something did get wet. So it looks like new battery, starter relay and check all of the connections on the lower part of the frame. Not to mention a few sunny days to do the work! Thanks to each of you for your advise and suggestions. If y'all are ever coming to the Portland,Oregon area let me know. Always looking for friends to ride with. George
  8. StarUmp
    Everything tests fine, very puzzling! After going through my checks I hit the start switch again and she fired right up. Just like nothing was wrong! I'm wondering if, as suggested, it may be the starter relay beginning to go bad? I shut her down and restarted her about a dozen times and she started perfectly each time.
  9. StarUmp
    I just put in new plugs, fuel filter, adjusted the carbs and took her out for a couple of long runs 120+ miles both times. Everything was just fine including turning her off and restarting. The rains came and she sat for a week. When I went out to go for another trip I hit the starter the entire bike went dead. I turned the key off waited a minute and turned it back on and all the lights etc. come on just like she's ready to start , but she won't start. I get a click coming from what sounds like under the bike on the right side. If it was a car I'd think the starter was out, but before I start taking off/replacing parts...Anybody have any ideas or suggestions what it might be or where I might start looking? Thanks George
  10. StarUmp
    What's the old saying "You can't cure stupid" The worst part of all of this discussion is that Ma and Pa Jones see a rider on the back wheel or doing other stupid stuff and it gives all of us a black eye! So the next time the legislature wants to pass yet another restrictive motorcycle law all The Jones want to do is vote yes to restrict the hoodlums that ride motorcycles. David good for you! I don't think I would have been as understanding as you.
  11. StarUmp
    Golf & Venture How about we team up for Washington and Oregon. If someone in Northern California could meet us in Ashland, OR or somewhere down there we can hand it off. We could be the Pacific Coast Team.
  12. StarUmp
    I haven't ridden your proposed route, but we drove it in our motor-home and had no issues keeping fuel in the tank. There are enough stations along the way, but remember an ounce of prevention....if you're at a half tank and come to a town with a fuel stop...fill up. Have a great trip. We still have to get together and do the around Mt. Rainier down through The Gorge and into Portland once the weather clears. George
  13. StarUmp
    Has anyone heard of the ISRA, been involved with or maybe be a member?
  14. StarUmp
    Interested all dependent on where and when.
  15. StarUmp
    CSF you may have already made a decision and if you went with a Star you made the right decision. Mine is a 99 RSV and whines like a bear, but I don't notice it once I get on the road and as far as the carbs go if you keep them in sync there's not a problem. It loves to get on the road and run. Join VR as the people on this site are a wealth of information and more than willing to help with information for you. Oh, in the ego boost category mine gets more attention when I park it at events than any of the Harley's around it and that attention comes from Harley riders who love the look over their rides.
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