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great tip Max…thank you…perfect timing for me as i’m probably going to install the fender extension…once the front fender portion is off, there’s 4 bolts holding the rear portion on ?…any issues with that coming off or going back on ?….my thought process here, is if it’s not too difficult to get the rear portion off, i’d install the extension with that part off of the bike…hold the extension in place, mark the inside of the fender with an awl and drill the holes from the inside of the fender so they’re perfectly aligned…thx in advance
thank god. i cant tell you how many times i have went to adjust my mirror and they pop off in my hand. ridiculous. I don't even touch them while riding anymore.
At 1:20 you can see that the owner installed the peg so that it folds up at a 90 degree angle to the motorcycle. Of course it would take a huge hit when it dragged. Shouldn't it be angled back like all factory foot pegs so when it drags it can have a chance to fold backwards instead of catching and transmitting the full force of the impact to the peg and associated mounting hardware? I blame whomever installed the pegs for this very dangerous issue.
Love the idea and great location, but I have no way to install it and don’t know of anyone around here who can. That unfortunately is a showstopper, so I mounted mine on my handlebar for now.
Say it like it is. I like to buy AMARICAN MADE, AMERICAN ENGEINNERED. I think the quality is better and the equipment is better. I wont complain about the price, I will just save up my pennies and do what I have always done and buy it when I can. Keep it up Max.
When you deal with the public, this is what happens. Glad you tell it like it is.
Hey Max, got my Axxion Camera Mount kit yesterday. It's not installed yet but it's a beautiful design and quality product. Looking forward to getting it installed this weekend. Thanks.
Scratches are memories......
Thanks Chuck! I mean Max. 👍 Great advice
My 1200 is missing a center stand spring and it's backbreaking to get it up on the center stand and back down. Makes every other bike feel easy though.
I'll wait for the free pieces
NICE LOOK ... IM ORDERING ! THNX
shut up , your a 🤡
Have mine installed 2 weeks after I got my wing, absolutely love this plate, and removing during an oil changes takes about 1 minute.
I had to watch this again and I love your say, 'don't be an idiot when tightening the Allen screws.LMAO
He put it in the Middle of the marks.not a bad thiught
It's easy on a G/Wing, electric preload on rear shock needs to be set to max, notice he never mentions this important fact, bike sag is virtually non existent then, hence it's piss easy to hoist bike onto centre stand ... why he's fannying around putting 2 guys on the bike is beyond me.
2016 fat boy lo. 10k miles, new to me and me to riding. pulls to the left. Didn't really notice until 2 weeks later, but it's a decent pull. Gonna be tiring on long trips. Dammit.
Check rear wheel alignment.
Like you much better when you are not so angry. I may be sending business your way soon!
I'll try to be happy er.
Appreciate your R&D and subsequent amazing products. Will be ordering the engine guard this week!
Thank you!
We all understand your frustration, but, don’t worry about the few people who will complain about everything & anything….YOU know you’re doing quality work and quality costs money…you get what you pay for…those of us who appreciate your dedication to quality will be customers for life….ride safe
Thank you!
Mobil one Vtwin is a really good oil for air cooled engines
Did you watch this video?
Thanks for the video on freeing seized chuck, very helpful. Tried your method of heating screw on my Draper Storm Force but a lot of popping and banging and still didn't work. In the end I cut the end of the chuck off with a grinder just after the screw so I could get heat directly on it. Worked a treat. Trying to find a geared chuck as these Cheap Chines keyless are a pain - keep loosening.
I sit on the bike and rock it forward to get off the center stand….
That works too.
I agree, I was looking , but thanks , so know I will stick to my hard plastic cases 😊
Max, furthering my previous comment regarding a wall mounted storage rack, I'd also be grateful to see a full scale template for relocating the rear speakers to the saddle bags.
There is a shape already defined on the back side of the painted part. You can find the installation instructions at Hondaline Accessories .com
Max, I think that as a bonus to this ingenious kit would be a wall mounting bracket for safely storing the trunk when not in use. Failing that, would you consider providing a drawing/sketch so we could make our own? Thanks, Mike
I would find a couple of L shaped hooks at Home Depot you can screw to studs. You could slide the two front holes of the subframe onto them and hang it that way.
Can Honda make it more complicated to change the oil & filter on a GW? Three drain plugs to remove the oil. And let’s not use simple oil-rings to seal the drain plugs, well use single use aluminum crush washers instead. And for adding/checking the oil level…one hole to add oil, and another hole for the dipstick. And of course we want these two holes on different sides of the engine. Without a center stand you balance the bike in an upright position while removing and reinserting the dipstick. But first, run the engine for a while, turn it off, wait 2-3 minutes, then perform that upright balancing act while sitting on the bike. Some manufacturers have figured out how to allow you to check your engine oil while on the side stand. And most have also figured out how to place a single drain plug in the block at its lowest point so there’s no need to have multiple drain holes. And I still have not figured why Honda thought having separate holes for adding and checking the oil was a good idea. Guess the new GW engines are designed by committee…and those committees all work from home and no longer comprehend the practicality of what they design. Now, let’s talk about the simplest of tasks, changing the air filter…
Oh yeah...
Will the stock Honda plastic cover fit over your bridge without cutting it like Heli Bar?
No, there is no way to move the bars and use the stock cover. We don't like cutting it up, it just looks like crap. Our part is awesome looking, we use no cover. We have caps to cover the silver tie rod nuts and black stainless hardware.
Ok. Thanks!
Thanks. Will take care of that before it becomes an issue.
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Mine arrives in about an hour! Can't wait to get it all applied, as a solution this seems way superior to having to put big ugly crash bars around my pretty wing. Thanks Max for bringing these improvements to us.
I agree. Crash bars just look awful. Doesn't matter who makes them or what they cost.
I will be ordering one when the first of July gets here.
You guys are so innovative !!!!….any idea shipping cost to Ontario, Canada ??
We can use a US Postal Small Flat Rate Box, and a lot of our small products will fit in it. You could get: Dipstick extender, Kickstand Pad, Centerstand Anti-slip patch, Emergency Key Assist Tab, Axxion Camera Mount, Super Seat Bolt, Steering Safety Pin, Battery Terminal Extender, and Glow in the Dark Horn Button all in that small box!
ok….would I need to call you then instead of doing it online so we make sure it gets shipped that way ?
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Is there an easy way to quick detach the backrest?
Not that I know of.
So...has Honda resolved the steering stem issue as of 2023? Is Traxxion Dynamics safety pin still relevant? I'm considering the purchase, that's why I ask.
No, same spindle as 2018. They changed the torque on the crown nut in 2019 to avoid damaging it. The pin is just a backup. Cheap insurance. And now been awarded a US Utility Patent.
Shame on Honda. Guess that comes with my next order. Ha
try a BMW K 1200LT
No problem. Read the title of the video.
Shouldn't you put the bike in gear when taking it off the center stand so that it won't roll forward and potentially off the kick stand?
You should absolutely, positively NEVER have the sidestand down when rolling the bike off the centerstand. Depending on the load on the bike it can drop onto the stand and tip the bike over to the right and pull it right out of your hands. You can also crush your foot possibly.
Thanks Max. I managed to install the folding mirrors successfully. I referred to this video when it came to making the connections. Worked like a charm. First try even. lol
Glad it helped!
Sounds like a job for Traxxion Dynamics! 😂
Hi Max - Thanks for your informative video - For the removal of the screw, if I can add to the discussion: I found the best method was to use the small Makita rattle gun that you showed in the Video but I used a hex end Magnetic Extension Socket Bit Holder fitted to the driver and to fit the appropriate sized "Hardened" flat screw driver bit to it - Then insert the holder and flat blade into the chuck and hand tighten the chuck onto the round section of the bit holder - but not so tight as to prevent it from spinning - then set the driver to the "Right" as you mentioned - The main benefit is that you have the screw driver bit automatically centred on the screw, the ability to easily apply pressure onto the screw head and then the rattle gun effect to loosen the screw.
That sounds like another good method. I hope people see your comment!
Can you come and do mine?! It’s stuck solid and I don’t have a rattle gun.
Very nice video. Nothing worse than warped, heavy/thick, T&G. Another tip to add to your arsenal would be a wedge.. Screw down a 2x on an angle; cut a piece of T&G on the same angle, keeping the groove side to slide along the tongue of the board you're trying to tighten up.. Works well on removing any gaps. Keep up the great work. I am a little jealous - at 70 yrs I can no longer bend my knees and hips as you do. Don't get me wrong. I'm still pretty agile but I remember those days even at 50 yrs diving for outfield balls. If I would give you 1 piece of advice - Ask any man that you see wearing knee pads when they started wearing them; before or after their knees started to hurt.. I can tell you their answer! 😉
That wedge is a pretty good idea, I like that! I have my lower 3 vertebrae in my spine are fused, and my spine is fused to my pelvis. I can't bend over like a normal person, so I don't use knee pads much when working on a floor or below floor level because I just can't bend down into it and the knee pads lift me further away! I would like to use them more when I can. I got some "Pro Knees" now, they are expensive but awesome comfort.
First...thank you, thank you, thank you! (For all 3 parts) I am a fan and supporter of your products! My new '23 dct was delivered to me this week with more than a quart too much oil! People need to check and recheck like the "manual says"! And don't believe your dealer when he says "no problem". It's a problem! The dipstick extender is awesome. Saved a lot of aggravation checking and rechecking until my level was finally siphoned down to normal range. Grrr.
Good save!
On a coastline road in California with wife and i,and pulling my trailer with my 1800,hit a pothole and bottomed out on a smooth rock,bike bounsed hard,i checked it right away,had your guard on,nothing happened,the only thing i had to change was my attitude and my underwear 😅 thanks
It's like a helmet, you hope you never need it!
I have a scooe,use it to check my aircleaner,untill that thing is filthy it ain't coming out,by the way use factory airfilters and not [email protected] cant tell as easy.,put new one in at 36000 miles and it was like new.2003 1800.have 55,000 on now and scoped it looks like new.
There's almost no real reason to ever change it. You couldn't measure 1hp on a dyno.
I just looked at mine,mine is non abs,but it is in in reverse, thank goodness the dealership didit,i called one of the owners ,he said bring it in, apologizing profusely.the teck is a 40 year bike mechanic,it can happen to anyone.
Installed mine this week.
Thank you!
thank you !!
You're welcome!
But I am concerned about his bolding your skid plate to the engine itself that could possibly crack the engine. Why does it have to be mounted to the engine? Would love to hear your response please Chuck.
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Would you recommend still using a Step Drill Bit to open the hole already in the box? If so, it looks like you'll have to remove the pocket and drill from the outside.
I do like step drills. I would try and find a way to avoid taking the bike way apart, unless you just have the time.