What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler Today?

[MDO]

Got a nice ride in today, about 70 miles. About 55° with sun, but windy. My FW is running great.

We have some nasty weather coming in Sat. night, into Sunday, with rain & cold.

This spring is nuts.

 

[MDO]

Just an update...I hope everyone is safe. There were deaths in Texas from tornado damage.

Here in STL, there were 50-60mph winds, with downed trees & power outages.

I had an outage for a short time, but luckily , it's back on now.

 

[Dante221]

Banana Boards and...

Today I installed a set of Cyclesmiths Banana Boards on the trike and liked 'em

so much , I ordered the matching passenger set .

A few days ago I had the oil cooler shroud painted and installed...so far...so good.

Dante

PS I would have liked to show you the pictures BUT I absolutely cannot figure out

why this site is so difficult to upload stuff, in spite of printing out the directions .

I easily uploaded the same on the TriGlide and Freewheeler section of The

Harley Davidson Forum if you would like to see the pictures. I guess

I am a Techno-Munchkin...sorry

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Banana Boards and...

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Just finished installing front Cyclesmiths Banana boards...so impressed that I ordered the matching passenger boards.

Also had the oil cooler shroud painted and re-installed. So far...so good

Dante

 

[RKplus10]

Today I installed a set of Cyclesmiths Banana Boards on the trike and liked 'em

so much , I ordered the matching passenger set .

A few days ago I had the oil cooler shroud painted and installed...so far...so good.

Dante

PS I would have liked to show you the pictures BUT I absolutely cannot figure out

why this site is so difficult to upload stuff, in spite of printing out the directions .

I easily uploaded the same on the TriGlide and Freewheeler section of The

Harley Davidson Forum if you would like to see the pictures. I guess

I am a Techno-Munchkin...sorry

That looks great! With the new passenger boards, it'll be even better.

 

[Sugarbear]

Sissy Bar Update Photos

After bending the stock bar an installing a wrap around arm rest setup ... I have made arrangements have the bar extended about 18" up for cosmetic appearance ... This will also give " Sweety" and hand hold for climbing on an off - I will post photos once done.

Well - I got it all done today - Came out better than I hoped

 

[Jack Klarich]

Yesterday I changed plugs and wires on my 17 M8 Freewheeler

It took about an hour to do

 

[Free Bird]

Today I installed a set of Cyclesmiths Banana Boards on the trike

Very nice! I love mine. You might want to look into an extended Brake and shifter arm next. They really put the pedals where they should be for a comfortable ride. Let us know how the passenger board covers work for you. I went a different route on the passenger boards.

 

[Tucci]

Spark plugs

Yesterday I changed plugs and wires on my 17 M8 Freewheeler

It took about an hour to do

condition

Do you use the factory hd plugs?

 

[Tucci]

Plugs

condition

Do you use the factory hd plugs?

I

Just checked "google" and back in 2013 on this site a discussion on plugs was ongoing. Seems plug choice is just as bad as oil choice. One thing kept being restated -- almost everyone ran a colder plug with one touting this one "NGK plug DPR9EVX-9" ????

 

[Jack Klarich]

condition

Do you use the factory hd plugs?

YES

 

[Jack Klarich]

I

Just checked "google" and back in 2013 on this site a discussion on plugs was ongoing. Seems plug choice is just as bad as oil choice. One thing kept being restated -- almost everyone ran a colder plug with one touting this one "NGK plug DPR9EVX-9" ????

You are right about spark plug choices

The info you saw dealt with the Twin Cams that needed alot of help as they ran too HOT IMO tho I have used NGK plugs in the past with good results

 

[Jack Klarich]

I

Just checked "google" and back in 2013 on this site a discussion on plugs was ongoing. Seems plug choice is just as bad as oil choice. One thing kept being restated -- almost everyone ran a colder plug with one touting this one "NGK plug DPR9EVX-9" ????

Joe, a colder plug will transfer the heat faster than a stock or hotter plug

Keeping in mind a spark plug lives a hard life

It seals compression, lights the fire and transfers heat

For 9 out of 10 riders a stock plug is fine IMO

Too many have changed to some exotic plugs and set ups only to be mis led by manufactures about gains of horse power and so on JMHO

 

[Saammi]

Switched out an extended toe shifter lever for a shorter extended toe shifter lever. Now all is right with the world.

 

[MDO]

Pouring rain here in STL since midnight, but I did manage to stand at the DMV office & get new plates for the FW.

$30 for 2 years. I can live with that.

Missouri finally got smart & moved the motorcycle registration month from April to June, so we get an extra 2 months for free. We also get nice, new bicentennial plates. Life is good!

 

[Jack Klarich]

Switched out an extended toe shifter lever for a shorter extended toe shifter lever. Now all is right with the world.

I put this on from J&P for 10 bucks

 

[MDO]

Nice Jack. How much longer is that than the OEM 1?

 

[MDO]

Finally, the sky's have parted & the weather is beautiful.

I will install my new plate & give her the old Lucas Speed Wax treatment, getting ready for my ride tomorrow.

When you can get a 70 mile ride in on a beautiful day, coupled with a family dinner, it's a great day.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Nice Jack. How much longer is that than the OEM 1?

1 1/4 inches longer

 

[Saammi]

I put this on from J&P for 10 bucks

Nice. I have similar size with chrome on heel and toe levers.

 

[priell3]

The skies cleared this afternoon so we took trike to the high school parking lot so my wife could start practicing again. Her first time out since last October. Weather permitting, we are going out again tomorrow.