I got the RAM mount installed. I mounted it on the left side about 1/3 of the way down & after playing with several spots, using the U-bolt. What's nice is that it's easy to move if after a road trip I'm not happy with the location.
I though I would really like the perch/control mount, but I just didn't want to mess with it, as it's set perfect for me & does not come loose.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
I'm heading out on a 75 mile ride to visit my grandkids, but I think I'm done messing with my FW for a while.
UPDATE: Great ride and my FW is running fantastic & the RAM phone mount worked great. I have a separate small GPS unit & it will also hold it. I'm pleased with the product.
When I return from the 4 Corners Rally in Durango, It will be time for the 10,000 mile service, which is 1/2 done already.
In the fall, I will be doing a oil/filter change, using Redline 20W/50 and my remaining HD filter. After that it's all K&N's, as I have 3. I'm planning on alternating between Lucus & Redline, as I have a lot of each, and I know Jack wanted me to mention what oil I use to trigger a discussion.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Well I fetched my trike from the dealers this morning. But not before paying them £700 for fixing my school boy error damages.
So so nice to have it back. I treated myself to a nice ride in the rare British sun shine we are having.
hi Jack
i managed to get the pads but not the discs. As I’ve only done a few miles on them they are perfectly fine. It’s a crazy policy.
ill just use them when these new ones need swapping over.
I installed the newly rebuilt reverse motor in the wifes 15 FW. And went over the reverse dos and don'ts. Again. I dont think she'll be backing up 100' ever again. This boner cost her 349.00 total. But it beat 1300.00 plus labor. My labor charge is cheap. Ice cream.
No riding today as it's raining here in STL. After today, we have 5 days of mid-80's & low humidity.
Have a 100 mile ride planned for tomorrow for lunch & to plan our Durango, CO trip.
I love multi-tasking.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
If she's like my wife. The minute she's comfortable with it. She'll be non stop. My wife does all her running around on it. Even just running to the market for a few things. Out of nowhere she showed up at my job with her trunk stuffed with things from the market. I'm 30 miles from the house. And 15 miles from where she shopped. After today I believe she'll be at 1000 miles on her own in the 2 months she's been on the trike.
My lunch ride went from a 100 mile trip to 150 miles. It was so nice out we went another 25 miles to the next town for lunch & ended up in Hermann, MO, in the heart of Missouri wine country.
Great ride & great food. When I got home, I installed Jack's favorite oil, Quicksilver 20W50 full synthetic motorcycle oil. I picked it up on sale for $4 a quart. After using this, I'm down to 8 quarts each of Lucas & Redline 20W50. I have never had so much oil on hand in my life, I always just bought it as needed.
I have a hard time turning down good deals & I never turn down free.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Finished up the stereo install. Got the speaker grills and had to modify the hell out of them. They were are .25" to big on the OD to fit. Have gringer, will fit. Some light sanding. 3 coats of black and they're in. Now waiting on my Factory 47s. Been 2 weeks. Said 2 to 3. When I ordered them they said they were in process already. I'm hoping that was chroming not fabricating.
I got a nice 50 mile ride in. The temp here in STL is creeping up a little & its about 87°.
I have asked an indy shop & my chosen dealer how much to change my front tire & everybody says $60.
I'm planning on getting it done early next year. If I remove it, Cycle Gear will do it for $25, but I'm getting lazy in my old age.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).