Harley Freewheeler Trike Owners Thread

[dirt]

Dan

Spokane WA

Amber Whiskey

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It's orange and black and loves to bounce in some of the Spokane roads. Unfortunately left and right. Suspension is currently at 20 but that doesn't stop it from being unsettling on the right then left then right holes and bumps.

On most roads it is great, but on a crappy road one or two wheels is gonna catch the bumps.

[jdogg]

It's orange and black and loves to bounce in some of the Spokane roads. Unfortunately left and right. Suspension is currently at 20 but that doesn't stop it from being unsettling on the right then left then right holes and bumps.

On most roads it is great, but on a crappy road one or two wheels is gonna catch the bumps.

I thought it was just me. A couple of times I went a little airborne! Seems very shaky on rough roads here in So. Cal. There are many freeways in this area and unless you have the roads/freeways memorized for potholes, it's a crapshoot.

[dirt]

If anybody has advise on handling the potholes on a three wheeler, it will be much appreciated.

[emskee]

Hey,

Been waiting for accessories to arrive before I posted a pic but ain't happened yet. Sissy bar, backrest, armrests, wife, luggage rack and a dog carrier with a dog's head sticking out of it. Wife and dog I got.

(I did take my wife out for a spin the other day on that stock seat, she white knuckling the hand grips the whole time. She was underwhelmed.)

So use your imagination because I'm posting a pic of a trike you've see a million times.

So far all I have added is gas, insect protoplasm and dirt.

emskee

[HoppR]

Hey,

Been waiting for accessories to arrive before I posted a pic but ain't happened yet. Sissy bar, backrest, armrests, wife, luggage rack and a dog carrier with a dog's head sticking out of it. Wife and dog I got.

(I did take my wife out for a spin the other day on that stock seat, she white knuckling the hand grips the whole time. She was underwhelmed.)

So use your imagination because I'm posting a pic of a trike you've see a million times.

So far all I have added is gas, insect protoplasm and dirt.

emskee

She'll be happy once you put the sissy-bar on. I promise! My buddy's girlfriend says the difference is like night and day. She will actually ride with me instead of him on his Breakout.LOL

[emskee]

She'll be happy once you put the sissy-bar on. I promise! My buddy's girlfriend says the difference is like night and day. She will actually ride with me instead of him on his Breakout.LOL

Dropping off the bike tonight to get the luggage rack installed. While it's there, they'll be putting on the sissybar.

We'll be checking it out tomorrow!

Thanks!!

[emskee]

Boom.

Windshield, sissy bar with pad, luggage rack.

The wife and I went out and she was very pleased with the ride.

The windshield is the best for me. No more backache due to me hanging on like some action hero.

[Tinkwiz]

I'm 5'9 165 running 26lbs rear 36 lbs front 16lbs Shocks.
Now I lowered my shock setting to 11 lbs and it is equally stable and more comfortable. It handles better because of less bounce back. You have to adjust on the low side of the chart in the manual for the freewheeler because the settings are for the Tri glide also- 200lbs bigger bike.

[HDB0B]

Try 20 - 22 psi in your rear tires for a much softer ride. I run 22 psi in my TriGlide - 38 psi shocks (2-up @ 300 lbs).

26 psi is the minimum listed pressure by the Tire & Rim Association for AUTOMOBILES. That's what Harley lawyers put in your manual to cover their butts.

Lehman trikes has a write up on this!

Shock pressures have a lot to do with your riding environment and weight. If you are bottoming out ... add more air.

Bob

[KCM]

Purchased our 2015 Freewheeler vivid black in October 2014. We have put less than 500 miles on it due to an injury. I find the Freewheeler puts out an incredible amount of heat on the engines right side. Certainly do not want to wear shorts when riding. Considering on putting on a highway bar so I can extend my feet forward to escape the excessive heat. The trike ride is very smooth and has more than enough power. At highway speeds over 60 mph there seems to be a lot of wind even with the tall windshield. I can not imagine going on a long trip on a highway. The wind would beat me up. Not sure if this is something I will keep long term or possibly move toward the full size Triglide.

[KCM]

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Thought I would bring this over here from H-D Forums.

Hey just thought I'd start a little thread for those who have purchased, and want to register here, their ownership of Harley's new Freewheeler model. Participation is up to you, I think it would be fun to see who has the lowest VIN number out there and what percentage are Vivid Black, Superior Blue, and Amber Whiskey. (Has anyone seen an Amber Whiskey in the wild yet?) Let's try to stay on topic of 1) Name (or forum name if you wish), 2) City or state you reside in, 3) Color, and 4) VIN number (last six digits only). I'll start below.



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FLRT
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Superior Blue
852012

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2015 Freewheeler
Vivid Black
Winter Garden, Fl
852485

[slyguy43]

Ryan
Indio, CA
858928

[Papa Zook]

It's orange and black and loves to bounce in some of the Spokane roads. Unfortunately left and right. Suspension is currently at 20 but that doesn't stop it from being unsettling on the right then left then right holes and bumps.

On most roads it is great, but on a crappy road one or two wheels is gonna catch the bumps.

I thought it was just me. A couple of times I went a little airborne! Seems very shaky on rough roads here in So. Cal. There are many freeways in this area and unless you have the roads/freeways memorized for potholes, it's a crapshoot.

Some owners lower the air pressure in the rear tires. That seems to smooth things out a bit. Not sure what the best numbers are for the Freewheeler but someone maybe will read this post and chime in.

[capefeariverat]

So glad to find this forum and so many other happy FW riders! Hey - any recommendations on rider (not passenger) backrests...... Thanks!

changed seat to sundowner and dealer can help hd has adjustable on the fly rider back rest

[0pini0nated]

changed seat to sundowner and dealer can help hd has adjustable on the fly rider back rest

Welcome to TrikeTalk Walk over to New Members Introductions and meet the usual suspects

[78shovel]

Purchased our 2015 Freewheeler vivid black in October 2014. We have put less than 500 miles on it due to an injury. I find the Freewheeler puts out an incredible amount of heat on the engines right side. Certainly do not want to wear shorts when riding. Considering on putting on a highway bar so I can extend my feet forward to escape the excessive heat. The trike ride is very smooth and has more than enough power. At highway speeds over 60 mph there seems to be a lot of wind even with the tall windshield. I can not imagine going on a long trip on a highway. The wind would beat me up. Not sure if this is something I will keep long term or possibly move toward the full size Triglide.

just had a 4000 mile trip to Sturgis and back over all kinds of roads and yes some times over rought roads it jumps around like a bucking bull, what a rush.

[dirtdobber]

The flrt is considered a performance trike. This is why it doesn't ride as smothe as the tri glide. It does out perform it on the curves. The DK comfort lift helps some.
Over all it is a good ride, fun for sure.
We took a short ride, 350 miles one way. The wind/noise was almost too much for my old ears

[jdogg]

just had a 4000 mile trip to Sturgis and back over all kinds of roads and yes some times over rought roads it jumps around like a bucking bull, what a rush.

I originally was a little unhappy about the cornering and bucking over railroad tracks, potholes, and manhole covers, but our online friends told me to quit bitchin' (in a polite way) and put some miles on that FREEWHEELER. I followed that advice and have since deleted my mental memory of riding a 2-wheeled bagger and have NEVER had so much fun! I have been through mountain, coastal and some pretty rough terrain and once I became one with the FREE, I will never consider going back to 2-wheels. Besides, I'm too old.

Oh, and my wife loves the "no destination" rides!

[jdogg]

Purchased our 2015 Freewheeler vivid black in October 2014. We have put less than 500 miles on it due to an injury. I find the Freewheeler puts out an incredible amount of heat on the engines right side. Certainly do not want to wear shorts when riding. Considering on putting on a highway bar so I can extend my feet forward to escape the excessive heat. The trike ride is very smooth and has more than enough power. At highway speeds over 60 mph there seems to be a lot of wind even with the tall windshield. I can not imagine going on a long trip on a highway. The wind would beat me up. Not sure if this is something I will keep long term or possibly move toward the full size Triglide.

Hello KCM!
We all experience the heat issue. It's an air-cooled Harley that runs hot. I purchased and installed some bushings that push my floorboards out away from the bike 3/4". It's amazing what that small distance does for the thigh heat. Harley and Kuryakyn also have mid-frame heat deflectors that also work very well. I also bought and installed a Lindby Magnumbar Highway Bar for my Freewheeler. It really helps. The Magnumbar is a little tricky to install, but I was able to "git er done", so anyone can. Some claim you need an adapter for the steering damper, but that's not necessary or the case. It's a straight bolt on. Hope this helps.

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard and glad you saw fit to give it a chance. Ride safe