First observations

[Keystone]

I have yet to be able to ride my FLRT. But I have already been able to notice some needed changes over my First Generation 2009 Tri-Glide. Keep in mind that all of my comparisons are coming from 60,000 miles on a Tri Glide.

Clutch. Never thought that the 09 clutch was any problem. But this new hydraulic clutch is light. And finding Neutral. That was a PITA in the past on new bikes (and some old). Not now. Real easy. First time, every time.


Reverse. HOLY COW! Significantly more powerful than the one on my TG. No idea what they did different but I do not believe I will have to be pushed up the ramp of my trailer now.


Parking break. My opinion of the p break on my 09 was that it there in name only. Only thing it seemed to do was wear out the rear pads faster than one would expect. I applied the break on my new FLRT and was unable to move the trike forward (did not try and give it more throttle than one would normally use ).

With the Sundowner the 20" windshield is just about perfect (might remove an inch after I have a few hundred miles on it.). Also immediately noticed the fact that I sat allot different on it as compared to the TG. More of a straight up position which for me is better.

I look forward to getting this on the road in five weeks. Already know that the front end will feel allot lighter with out the Batwing. I expect the breaking to be a big improvement as well as the larger forks and triple trees. I expect the ride to be similar.

[Sunman]

You will like it even more when you get it on the road! Due to bad weather I only have 650 miles on mine so far but sun is out and supposed to be in the 60s and 70s over the next few days so hope to get some more miles on. The parking brake is plenty strong, I have killed the motor a couple of times when I forgot to release it. My main complaint is there is a lot more wind turbulence on the FLRT than my previous last few bikes as they all had fairings and lowers. The FLRT is like going back to my Road King. 20" windshield is about 1 or 2 inches too short for me. Hopefully will be able to find a flip windshield that will kick more of the wind over my head. I also get a lot of wind coming up around the gas tank. Going to try a set of fork mounted wind deflectors (P/N 57400146A). Had some on my Road King and they helped a lot.

Hope the next 5 weeks pass quickly for you so you can hit the road!

Sunman

[psychogramps]

You will like it even more when you get it on the road! Due to bad weather I only have 650 miles on mine so far but sun is out and supposed to be in the 60s and 70s over the next few days so hope to get some more miles on. The parking brake is plenty strong, I have killed the motor a couple of times when I forgot to release it. My main complaint is there is a lot more wind turbulence on the FLRT than my previous last few bikes as they all had fairings and lowers. The FLRT is like going back to my Road King. 20" windshield is about 1 or 2 inches too short for me. Hopefully will be able to find a flip windshield that will kick more of the wind over my head. I also get a lot of wind coming up around the gas tank. Going to try a set of fork mounted wind deflectors (P/N 57400146A). Had some on my Road King and they helped a lot.

Hope the next 5 weeks pass quickly for you so you can hit the road!

Sunman

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the RK deflectors will fit. I have the 20" OEM windshield and a Klocks werks 20". Can't tell a difference. Willy

[Sunman]

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the RK deflectors will fit. I have the 20" OEM windshield and a Klocks werks 20". Can't tell a difference. Willy

I am not sure if they will fit either but the Road King windshield fits. On my next trip to the dealer I am going to check it out.

Sunman

[screwball]

Just topped 3,000 on my 'Free and I'm happy as a clam. Did a 100 mile round trip to the Ventura Harbor with friends for Mexican lunch and a tour of the 'tall ships' Sunday did another 100 miles, but this time East onto the high desert for breakfast and a run through the canyons.

Wife rides a '14 Tri-Glide. When we had the '09 and '11 we could CB back and forth. I had to dig out the pre-Tri-Glide Sena communicators. Now we can talk, and the units Bluetooth to MP3 players for tunes. People in cars just can't grasp the concept. Need to get my GoPro mounted and take some pictures.