Harley Freewheeler Trike Owners Thread

[Cindy]

freewheeler freedom

I"m new to trikes and this site. *I ordered a 2016 sunglo red and will pick it up the end of June 2016 when *in MN. as we are full time RV ers. * I hate to say bye to my 02 Indian scout, but at 68 by time I pick up the FW,,, I feel I would feel more confident on a trike. I hope Im right,,,,, Are there any other women buying the FW ? *This is a great forum, thanks for all the info...

I have a 2015 blue FW and I'm loving it. You will not be disappointed

 

[screwball]

Once I was stopped at a red light and a guy next to me said 'You get that because you're old?'

Had some jerk at a stop light tell me "I'd quit riding before I'd get a tricycle"

Told him, "tell me that when you are 70 a**Hole." Thought the girl on the back of his bike was going to fall off she was laughing so hard.

 

[Mcmister]

Once I was stopped at a red light and a guy next to me said 'You get that because you're old?'

Had some jerk at a stop light tell me "I'd quit riding before I'd get a tricycle"

Told him, "tell me that when you are 70 a**Hole." Thought the girl on the back of his bike was going to fall off she was laughing so hard.

yea, I'm 64 and can relate... with age and prosthetic leg, you get all kinds of comments... but usually they're kind comments.

 

[Mcmister]

FW seat

Hi

I'm looking for a new seat for my 2016 FW. Is there one that seats you more towards the rear?

The one on mine, seems to "capture" you ...confine you... more than I would prefer. It would be nice to be able to scoot around a little and be more rearward.

Thanks

KB

 

[stroker103cuin]

RE: check in thread

"Dennis" Stroker103cuin@aol.com Broomfield, Colo. Superior Blue, vin. FB854670

 

[stroker103cuin]

Re: low speed head shake

I bought my Freewheeler a year ago and get a little head shake at low speeds, I tried changing tire pressure, keep an eye on my suspension air pressure and it still does it, anyone experiencing the same problem? I have done a couple changes to make it look the way I wanted it to and most likely do seat and bars as well, I added a road Glide fairing to my Freewheeler and love it been riding fix fairing bikes 1984 and really like them, also I bought my trike because I now walk with arm canes and just didn't feel comfortable holding up my Road Glide anymore. I absolutely love my new bike

 

[Cindy]

I had the dealership check out the balance on the front tire. Fixed the low speed shake

 

[FleshWound]

Some strange looks, too.

I am a disabled (Leg amputee) rider and was previously driving a Fatboy - loved it but my right knee was starting to hurt. Got a Freewheeler last July and I'm in love with it. Thought I was going to have to give up riding.

Once I was stopped at a red light and a guy next to me said 'You get that because you're old?'

My only response was lifting my pant leg off my prosthesis. I never seen someone's eyes bug out so fast. I also ride with shorts and get some weird looks as well.

Know what you mean! I haven't been able to use a prosthesis (right A/K amputee) so people on my right side often do a double-take. Riding a motorcycle with one leg? Was actually stopped by a police officer. He just said, "Sorry to bother you, but I just had to ask." So I showed him how the RIDE-ABLE system operated the rear brakes. He had a few more questions about the Freewheeler ( most of you know how that goes). Couple weeks later, pulled up to our local Harley dealership. A "real biker" asked if I was too old to ride a motorcycle (he was on my left side). As I swung the stump over the seat, I replied, "Sometimes life doesn't leave you a lot of choices." Just ignored him as he tried to apologize.

 

[Mcmister]

speedometer and tach

Hi

I find a tach just as important, if not more, than a speedometer. Does anyone else find the FW lacking in this respect?

Thanks

McMister

 

[sparkysteph50]

I"m new to trikes and this site. *I ordered a 2016 sunglo red and will pick it up the end of June 2016 when *in MN. as we are full time RV ers. * I hate to say bye to my 02 Indian scout, but at 68 by time I pick up the FW,,, I feel I would feel more confident on a trike. I hope Im right,,,,, Are there any other women buying the FW ? *This is a great forum, thanks for all the info...

Hi Sue! I joined this forum a couple of years ago, while thinking about buying a Freewheeler. Yes, its a great forum! I ended up purchasing a two-wheeler. Due to worsening joint issues in the past year, I'm trading that two-wheeler in on a Freewheeler! I'll be picking it up this week if all goes well. In hindsight, should have done that back then..but! It doesn't matter. I'm excited for this new experience and adventure. I know I'll feel much more confident! You most likely will, too. Looking forward to seeing you post pics and reading how it all goes for you.
(a little about me: I'll be 62 soon, am retired, currently live in the San Francisco Bay area but am relocating back to northeastern New Mexico soon. Oh! and I picked Black Quartz, though that sunglo red is beautiful!).
Steph

 

[LinDIVA]

Question: Does anyone know why Harley did not opt for the heat deflectors under the seat on the Freewheeler? Deb's only complaint after driving it 85 miles down I95 was the heat coming up around the back of the tank and front of the seat.

I just ordered these with the blue sapphire stones. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Trik...ash=item1ea6f5b48a:g:MOYAAOSwa-dWnl4J&vxp=mtr
They match my blue Freewheeler.

 

[LinDIVA]

I found it. Thanks.

I realize I will always LOOK cool on my Freewheeler, but I will not BE cool in Texas during the summer. That won't stop me.

I ordered these and they are sitting out on the bike waiting for my guy to install them. The blue sapphire studs really look good with my blue Freewheeler! We will see how well they work on the next ride.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Trike...dWnl4J&vxp=mtr

 

[sparkysteph50]

Yay, I did it!

Took delivery today of a 2016, Black Quartz. I'm happy and excited...took it out for a spin this afternoon in the business park behind where I live, and a parking lot for practice. I live in a very congested area, so have to work on confidence to get out there, into the traffic and the world beyond.
So far: windshield, windshield pouch, bumper, rack, sissy bar and pad, Vance & Hines slip-ons, heat deflectors; I think that's it for now. I may upgrade the seat eventually. I'm sure there'll be more.
I only have one cell pic after delivery but will take more over the weekend and post soon.
I have scoured these threads over the past days, and am very grateful to have access to so much info.

 

[sparkysteph50]

Got mine!

2016, Black Quartz, delivered this afternoon after going over everything at the dealership. Couldn't ride it off the lot as I had my car, but as soon as it arrived, I was on my way to practice on nearby quiet streets and a parking lot. I'm very happy, and know the FW is gonna be so much fun! Just have to spend some time building up confidence.
Only one cell pic today, will take more soon.

 

[clint44]

Welcome to the trike family,Steph! You're gonna love your new ride.
Black Quartz is a neat color.

 

[screwball]

Welcome! I bought the first Freewheeler delivered to Antelope Valley Harley Davidson 3 weeks before it was delivered. Saw preview pictures of it on the web and decided I had to have it. Switched from 2 wheel Harleys to 3 in 2011. Tri-Glides are OK, but the 'Free' is like my old Dyna. No fairings, lights or gages to distract you from the fun. Wife still rides her Tri

 

[sparkysteph50]

Welcome to the trike family,Steph! You're gonna love your new ride.
Black Quartz is a neat color.

Thank you, Clint! Happy to be part of the family. Yes, I think its pretty neat, too (obviously!)

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Welcome! I bought the first Freewheeler delivered to Antelope Valley Harley Davidson 3 weeks before it was delivered. Saw preview pictures of it on the web and decided I had to have it. Switched from 2 wheel Harleys to 3 in 2011. Tri-Glides are OK, but the 'Free' is like my old Dyna. No fairings, lights or gages to distract you from the fun. Wife still rides her Tri

Thank you, Steve! I joined the forum in Sept. '14, so have been following your posts. I like the "Free" for the same reasons.

 

[Papa Zook]

Are you excited Steph? You'll be scraping the bugs outta your teeth for a while!

 

[Zammy]

Nice looking free Staphanie, congrats!

 

[sparkysteph50]

Nice looking free Staphanie, congrats!

Thank you so much, Zammy!