Harley Freewheeler Trike Owners Thread

[Springman2007]

OK, I am interested in seeing and test riding an FLRT; but, calls to numerous dealerships here in OH have found that none are about (??)

I live near Cleveland, anyone know of a dealership within 200 miles that actually has one? I mean actually has it?

Springman2007

[monks]

There are a few around the Pittsburgh pa dealers. New castle has one and so does Hot Metal and Z&M cycle.

[GARYD]

Writers should HAVE to ride for over 500 miles to make comments on Trike handling. They REALLY have no clue as to how a trike can corner and how a trike can brake while in a corner. "Lifting a wheel, upending, hanging off" are not something we trikers do on a regular basis. We are not all old farts with medical conditions!! We are cool trikers that love our rides!!

Bob

I agree with you 100%.
To make a long story short, this past summer I was riding the Cherohala Skyway and decided to ride behind 6 rice rockets. I stayed with them for 7 miles before they turned off. When I mentioned this on another Harley forum, I was chastised that that was impossible. They said either those riders were inexperienced or they were not riding fast - both untrue. I told them that I'd bet them $100 that I could go around a corner faster then them without drifting into the farthest lane. No response from them other then to say that can't be done. Even the members of my HOG chapter are amazed at how quickly I can change lanes or take a turn.
You can't do this right after buying a trike, but after a few hundred miles you can. Just need confidence and a little guts.

I love the come backs these non riders say when asked if they have ever ridden a trike and they say they have at some dealer demo days or that they are mechanics and have ridden some of their customers trike after doing a repair job - well big f*&^%ing deal - that's not enough time to evaluate anything let alone a trike.

Never lifted a wheel, never upended one, but did hang off a couple times on a sharp turn just for giggles and to psych out the riders behind me.

I have laid down a few feet of rubber when I got enthusiastic with the throttle a few times.
I do not have any medical condition that requires me to ride a trike. I just love riding one and want to be able to keep riding when I'm in my 80's (I'm 70 now).

I tell people that I started life riding a trike and will go out riding a trike.

[DocnLou]

Right on GaryD! Couldnt say it better!

[FLRT]

New here guys, just got my Superior Blue Freewheeler yesterday. It's at the dealer until tomorrow having my GPS mount installed, chrome front end kit, heated contour rubber & chrome handgrips, LED tail lights, air wing rack w/LED light. Also have front LED turns, 20" wind shield, tallboy seat, and detachable sissy bar w/backrest. Wooh! Can you say non-sufficient funds?

[rap47]

New here guys, just got my Superior Blue Freewheeler yesterday. It's at the dealer until tomorrow having my GPS mount installed, chrome front end kit, heated contour rubber & chrome handgrips, LED tail lights, air wing rack w/LED light. Also have front LED turns, 20" wind shield, tallboy seat, and detachable sissy bar w/backrest. Wooh! Can you say non-sufficient funds?

Sweet looking ride for sure. Would like to see some photos when you get all those goodies on.

[FLRT]

Sweet looking ride for sure. Would like to see some photos when you get all those goodies on.

Thanks rap, will do!

[Gorilla]

Congrats shes a beauty

[Springman2007]

Just bought one today - vivid black

more when I pick her up.

Springman2007

[Gorilla]

Just bought one today - vivid black

more when I pick her up.

Springman2007

congrats also

[FLRT]

Thanks Gorilla! And congratulations Springman. I'm sure you'll love yours as much as I do mine!

[Springman2007]

Thanks Guys!

Springman2007

[TainoBlanco]

Hello everyone! I purchased my FLRT a week ago, chose BLACK and added on a few accessories, the usual front shield, signature sieries seat with back rest, sissy bar, trunk rack and SAC leather eagle grips and soon to add the rear chrome bumper. Now as for the ride I rode a Heritage Classic for several years and will say I am very happy with my trike. I have put 600 miles on it so far and can say I am very content , it performs exactly how I want it, changing lanes is smooth and reactive to my commands, breaking despite current technology is on the dime and as far as comfort 600 miles in a week should say it all , oh and my wife has riden with me 500 of these miles and she never has ridden with me before.

The trike does have a couple of short comings which of none are related to performance rather cosmetic and what is standard for instance all bikes should come with LED, the bike color options should be more than just three and the speedometer well lets just say it is blah but all-in-all "I Likes it" and have but one thing to say to HD good job

[HDB0B]

Change the tail lamps to Radiantz strobe LED units and you will be very happy.
I got mine from http://www.fastlightsleds.com/ at Laconia NH Bike Week.

Bob

[Gorilla]

Test rode a freewheeler today. Very impressive. I second screwball this is a great trike. If the road king style is what you like this trike is right up your alley. Stock it runs super. I can only speculate what it would be with the cat removed a stage one cleaner and a tuner would do to it. Throw a windshield on it and you can just about go anywhere. Lots of storage in the trunk.

I did my test ride a Space Coast HD in Palm Bay Fl. Been there several times great dealer. The sales manager from Petersons HD South has taken the same position at Space Coast. Tony is great to work with.

Very competitive dealer. So if you are looking check them out. They had at least 8 Freewheelers on the floor along with 8 to 10 Tri-Glides.

[DocnLou]

Cant go wrong on a Freewheeler! Nearly 3000 miles and still impressed every ride! Absolutely love it!
Motor company hit a home run for sure!

[kubotajim]

I say right on man,, I have done the same,, I feel I can ride with the best of them, And after riding the Freewheelers I chose to stick with mine, And then I added the stage 4 kit.. what a difference,, eat my dust and no way is it collecting rust

I agree with you 100%.
To make a long story short, this past summer I was riding the Cherohala Skyway and decided to ride behind 6 rice rockets. I stayed with them for 7 miles before they turned off. When I mentioned this on another Harley forum, I was chastised that that was impossible. They said either those riders were inexperienced or they were not riding fast - both untrue. I told them that I'd bet them $100 that I could go around a corner faster then them without drifting into the farthest lane. No response from them other then to say that can't be done. Even the members of my HOG chapter are amazed at how quickly I can change lanes or take a turn.
You can't do this right after buying a trike, but after a few hundred miles you can. Just need confidence and a little guts.

I love the come backs these non riders say when asked if they have ever ridden a trike and they say they have at some dealer demo days or that they are mechanics and have ridden some of their customers trike after doing a repair job - well big f*&^%ing deal - that's not enough time to evaluate anything let alone a trike.

Never lifted a wheel, never upended one, but did hang off a couple times on a sharp turn just for giggles and to psych out the riders behind me.

I have laid down a few feet of rubber when I got enthusiastic with the throttle a few times.
I do not have any medical condition that requires me to ride a trike. I just love riding one and want to be able to keep riding when I'm in my 80's (I'm 70 now).

I tell people that I started life riding a trike and will go out riding a trike.

[HDB0B]

Kubotajim .... I can relate! YES I am very into firearms as well.

[Springman2007]

The trike does have a couple of short comings... the speedometer well lets just say it is blah.....

I have to admit that I would consider replacing mine, if another with all the indicators to fit were available. I like HD's analog tack and digital speedo combo unit, but it does not fit the trikes - no p brake, reverse, reverse trip, or cruise indicators on it as I under stand. But, something like it would be great, it seems easy to read and that is something that I would like to have and I sort of find that LQD appealing as well.

[psychogramps]

Got a black FW today. Awesome! For all you Fla guys, Lakeland HD is the place to buy. Got an '11 TG and a '13 TG from them. They did an even swap on the Fw with my '13 TG with 43000 miles. No tax, fees reg or anything. Put 350 miles on it today.