Roadwing shock is amazing!

[sycloneman]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jason (smokescreens) and have him install a Roadwing shock on my 06 Roadstar. It was a quick install and even more so because it turns out my bike has a lowering kit on it which helped with ease of install. I was not aware of this but would help explain he issues with bottoming out I have been having compared to my V-star 650. I am still tinkering with the RAP to see if I can live with the lowering kit. I may have to find a stock setup if I can’t. It’s only 1.5” but it’s enough to be cautious in turns.

Thanks again for for the quick and amazing work. Also for all the other information you shared.

Thanks!
Matthew
sycloneman

[SKWEARpeg]

He’s a pretty good guy. He’s really stepped up and stuck with the Roadwing thingie.

[Rollinalong00]

Sharp...

[SKWEARpeg]

Thanks

[Doc_V]

Yep Jason is one of the good ones and the Roadwing is a must on every R*.

[Jaybo]

I highly recommend the Race Tech Springs in front, set for your weight. I would also go for the Gold Valve emulators too, Everything I've read those will make a huge difference as well. Springs and an oil change are pretty easy and a perfect time to check out your neck bearings as well.

[dennishiggins]

Dude, you make your Roadie look like a mini-bike...lol you might need to try a strat on for size!

[Horsehammerr]

I highly recommend the Race Tech Springs in front, set for your weight. I would also go for the Gold Valve emulators too, Everything I've read those will make a huge difference as well. Springs and an oil change are pretty easy and a perfect time to check out your neck bearings as well.

Sure works for my '01 and I have my Roadwing connected to my Flipped Relay Arm for a comfortable 1 1/2" lowered ride. and 15wt oil in the front.

[Aussie John]

I was looking on a Goldwing site a few days back and the discussion was about how their rear shock was underrated for the weight of the Goldwing

[BubbaKahuna]

Stock GL1800 Goldwings are also a 900# bike. Quite a bit more than the average Roadstar.

[Smokescreens]

Thank you guys for the complements. I hope to continue helping people as time comtinues.

Im glad to hear youyou still love it. Did you take the lady for a ride yet?

[sycloneman]

Actually no. We’re going to Pine Knob tonight to see Zombie so we’ll see what she thinks.

[2time]

What those guys said Jason. Thanks so much for transforming my bike.

[Frazdogg]

I still need to install mine. Everyone says it’s easy, but I still refer to all the parts of my bike as thingys, dohickeys, and “that thing right there”. So, it might be a challenge for me.

[Smokescreens]

You have a pretty fair amount of members in texas. Maybe they can help you out if you put it out there

[jakeUSAF]

Jason Woody AKA Smokescreens is a very close friend of mine and I love my Roadwings I’ve gotten from him as well. Jason seems to put people first. You won’t ever hear me complain about Jason.. glad you like your Roadwing set-up.

[Smokescreens]

Jason Woody AKA Smokescreens is a very close friend of mine and I love my Roadwings I’ve gotten from him as well. Jason seems to put people first. You won’t ever hear me complain about Jason.. glad you like your Roadwing set-up.

thank you jake. i do my best to get people the right stuff int the right time frame for a fair price and normally people are pretty happy with it.

im just mad that i cant still sell them for $150 like i did at the start. but after all i stopped counting after 300 shocks so pickings are a bit slimmer than before

[Tacoman37]

Has anyone had any contact with smokescreen lately to pick up one of these sweet roadwings?

[LUV4RS]

im just mad that i cant still sell them for $150 like i did at the start. but after all i stopped counting after 300 shocks so pickings are a bit slimmer than before

Ive seen you mention that you’re having more difficulty finding parts. So what are you selling them for now?

[Smokescreens]

i can give you a price but im really at the mercy of what slim pickings i have

[LUV4RS]

Hey there smokescreens... tried to pm you but was not able to send.

[Lug Nut]

I just got a very very good deal.... 5k mile GL1800 shock from a 2012 trike conversion.... $64.50 shipped. Complete with collar ready to convert. I been looking for 2 years for them.... First one I found under 100..hell under 200..

[Doc_V]

Quick tip: I was *just* out in the garage putting my shock back together, after having it rebuilt, and I noticed that when Jason drilled the new holes on the bottom fork, he drilled one larger than the other, so the dogbone bolt only goes through one way. I mention this, because if I didn't know any better and was making my own Roadwing, I'd probably drill both the same size.

[Shores]

Has anyone had any contact with smokescreen lately to pick up one of these sweet roadwings?

Do you live in tacoma?

[Jaybo]

or does he like Taco's?

[Tacoman37]

Lol I drive a couple Tacomas. Michigan for me!

[Sharpman66]

I'm looking at installing the Roadwing as well...good to hear!

[moespeeds]

Can you get these roadwing shocks ready to just drop in? My AZ Roadstar needs a new rear shock, but I don't have the time or tools out there to modify the shock. Need something that I can take out of the box, and put right into the bike. Otherwise was looking at a Progressive.

[DEEPHATE]

https://www.roadstarclinic.com/forum...-for-sale-rw02

[DEEPHATE]

If it is a "Roadwing" that is the name given to the already modified Goldwing shock. It can be installed alone or with a pump or RAP to adjust preload. A Roadwing is bolt on ready.

[DEEPHATE]

Also you can contact Smokescreens

[Pauli466]

how many clicks are you guys turning the (RAP) after just starting to feel the fluid push, just curious to see where others are comfortable, i usually have it at 4 turns (clicks) for 1 up im 200lbs and 6 turns for 2 up

[BubbaKahuna]

That's going to depend on which RAP you use. There is no 'standard' RAP to use for reference.