I picked up a set of the ScalaRider Q1 bluetooth headset/microphone. The intention of this particular package is for rider to passenger intercom, music streaming, FM channel reception and smart phone integration. In my case I use an Apple iPhone 6 Plus model.
The music quality is comparable to the J&M headsets I have for my Bell helmets. They are wired to the GL1800 cable connections. I had a pair of Sony headphones that I haven’t used for years and used them in place of the stock version. The size is much larger and has a rear enclosure that adds depth.
I’m going to try this setup for awhile and see if the reduced ear area space causes too much discomfort.
My wifey took a photo of me posing next to the Goldwing. This was taken on Shore Drive, Pacific Grove California. I used a software program called Tonality Pro to modify the photo.
Wifey and I took the new Goldwing (to us) for its first weekend outing. The original plan was to head North but we ended up heading South along the coast. I took this shot somewhere along the coastline.
I tried riding around with the Kuryakn floorboards but them to be constricting and less foot position movement in the vertical angles. I like to stretch my toe downward on long rides and the footpegs allow more ability to do this. I’ll proly sell the floorboards but keep the brake pedal as it does add a cosmetic improvement.
I’ll leave the floorboards to my HD Roadglide where the heel and toe shifting is more natural.
I’m now an owner of a 2007 GL1800 Crucible Orange Goldwing. This has a ton more features than my 2005 30 year anniversary edition. It has the comfort package, navigation package, premium audio package, CB setup.
The previous owner Mike took very good care of the bike and none of the typical wear is shown. I do need to get used to the floorboards and use of the heel toe shifter. The way it is currently setup you can’t switch gears up by inserting toe under the foot shift lever due to the boot clearance. This may be able to adjust later or I may try to get used to the floorboards.
I’ve been looking around the past few months at used GL1800 or commonly known as the Goldwing. This is Honda Corporatation luxury liner. The land yacht as I like to call it.
Wifey and I took a ride out to gold country to a place called Auburn to check out a 2007 Goldwing I spotted on Craigslist. The owner sounded like a nice fellow and willing to work with the asking price.
The color itself is probably the rarest of this particular year. I don’t see to many around for whatever reason.
got stuck this morning. Because of the traffic jam going South on I-5. It caused a traffic jam in the surrounding surface streets. It took me a half hour longer to get on the freeway which normally takes five minutes.
It’s Mothers Day and one of the presents for the wifey was to get her BMW 330ci detailed inside and out. The guy who did the work has 18 years experience and is very good. He spent about 5 hours getting it all done.
I also had work done on my Porsche for the finalizing “cut and buff” process. This is where all the swirls, scratches, bubbles etc. are removed. The photo below was taken today and processed through HDR software for the look I wanted.
saw this on my way in from work this morning. I would have pulled over but this particular stretch doesn’t have a safe shoulder to park. With the amount of 18 wheelers hauling down that stretch of the road I figured.. nah.
