What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler Today?

[rhino 2]

Here is an update to me selling my trike to Durango HD.

They received my FW and where very happy with it's condition, setup and accessories.

It sold the next day to a lady so she could ride with her husband & his Triglide.

She was very happy.

Sweet........And a little bittersweet at the same time...But there's times when you have to do what you have to do....

[Jack Klarich]

Put another 100 miles on my 21 Freewheeler today

The new suspension is a different than the old air shocks, I think it rides better

It is harder on gas than my 17

[Jack Klarich]

I got stuck in a down pour today

Now that I and the trike are wet I will wash and wax it

I hate washing and waxing

[Zammy]

A necessary evil Jack, just think how 'purty' she will look.

[PosseRider]

Rode to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon today. !05* on the way back to Page.

Whoops wrong section. O well hot & tired, sue me.

[Jack Klarich]

I must have been born under a bad sign, got caught in a downpour again today

For the most part I do not mind the rain, it is the lightning that scares me

Plus, I just washed and waxed it from yesterdays downpour, I really hate washing and waxing

[Peter A.]

Jack, practice makes perfect......... BUT than RIDE’N does tooooo

[Jack Klarich]

Jack, practice makes perfect......... BUT than RIDE’N does tooooo

I ride every day, I don't own a car and havent for over 24 years

I just wanna ride, I would even consider paying to have my trike detailed

[DK Custom Products]

I must have been born under a bad sign, got caught in a downpour again today

For the most part I do not mind the rain, it is the lightning that scares me

Plus, I just washed and waxed it from yesterdays downpour, I really hate washing and waxing

Yep, rain is fine, especially when it's hot....it's the lightning that is a bugger.

Have you thought about ceramic coating? It is a PITA, but you only have to do it once. After that, everything is easier.

Like you, I'd much rather be riding than washing and waxing.

Kevin

[Jack Klarich]

Today I beat the rain out and about running some errands

I had a green turn arrow, some jerk coming the other way decides to make a U turn, I got on the brakes( anti lock kicked in) stopping short

I kind of like anti lock on my 21 Freewheeler

[Jack Klarich]

Today @820 miles I changed my oil and filter



I had a gift card @ my dealer so I used it for straight 50 weight dino oil for the finish up of the break in miles ( I like straight weight oil in the summer months)

I cut the old fiter apart, I am not very impressed with the New and improved M8 longer filter

Any way, the rain has passed and I will do some more miles later when it is cooler outside

I am undecided if I will switch to synthetic on this engine, time will tell

[PosseRider]

Today @820 miles I changed my oil and filter



I had a gift card @ my dealer so I used it for straight 50 weight dino oil for the finish up of the break in miles ( I like straight weight oil in the summer months)

I cut the old fiter apart, I am not very impressed with the New and improved M8 longer filter

Any way, the rain has passed and I will do some more miles later when it is cooler outside

I am undecided if I will switch to synthetic on this engine, time will tell

More info on the filter please. I am using up the old style,1 more to go.. Thinking of these filters Hiflofiltro Black 2 Pack HF170BRC-2

Premium Racing Oil Filter,

I started using this oil after a lot of reading. Liqui Moly 2024 Synthoil Race Tech GT1 10W-60 Motor Oil My temps dropped after use.

Any thoughts??

[Jack Klarich]

Bill, I think the Liquid Molly oil will serve you well

I have a friend in Phoenix that has been using it and puts a lot of miles on even in the desert heat, he swears by that oil

Now for the HD filters. I was expecting more filter media than I found in the NEW ( bigger) HD filters

I feel Harley could have had their supplier do better JMO

I think your choice of filters for your next change will be a good one, I hear good things about that filter

[PosseRider]

Bill, I think the Liquid Molly oil will serve you well

I have a friend in Phoenix that has been using it and puts a lot of miles on even in the desert heat, he swears by that oil

Now for the HD filters. I was expecting more filter media than I found in the NEW ( bigger) HD filters

I feel Harley could have had their supplier do better JMO

I think your choice of filters for your next change will be a good one, I hear good things about that filter

Thanks Jack

[ultrafxr]

Bill, I think the Liquid Molly oil will serve you well

I have a friend in Phoenix that has been using it and puts a lot of miles on even in the desert heat, he swears by that oil

Now for the HD filters. I was expecting more filter media than I found in the NEW ( bigger) HD filters

I feel Harley could have had their supplier do better JMO

I think your choice of filters for your next change will be a good one, I hear good things about that filter

Last year when doing a service I went to the local dealer and asked for the new M8 filter. When he brought it out it was not in a box as they were just becoming available and they were starting to get them in bulk for the service department. Anyway he handed it to me and we heard a noise. The filter media did not fill the can and you could hear it hit the end when you moved the filter back and forth / up and down. We both thought it was a longer can with the same media as the shorter filter. I said 'no thanks' and bought the standard old filter introduced with the TC back in '99. Don't think I'll be changing. May check out the filter you mentioned Bill but honestly I'm a bit 'gun shy' about not using a H-D filter what with warranty / ESP. Hate to have a problem and something for them to point a finger at.

[PosseRider]

Last year when doing a service I went to the local dealer and asked for the new M8 filter. When he brought it out it was not in a box as they were just becoming available and they were starting to get them in bulk for the service department. Anyway he handed it to me and we heard a noise. The filter media did not fill the can and you could hear it hit the end when you moved the filter back and forth / up and down. We both thought it was a longer can with the same media as the shorter filter. I said 'no thanks' and bought the standard old filter introduced with the TC back in '99. Don't think I'll be changing. May check out the filter you mentioned Bill but honestly I'm a bit 'gun shy' about not using a H-D filter what with warranty / ESP. Hate to have a problem and something for them to point a finger at.

Maybe was just my dealer,but from first change ,I was using Mobil1 filters & oil never an issue.

[Red sport.]

Added license plate Bracket (#67900187) to Right fender, My group riders was making me ride in the rear said I was throwing rock at them. My goal is finding mud flips (pow) that will fit. Can't find those red bolds with wing nut on back like the L side, still looking. Had dealer order it & put it on a little over a 100$.

Up Date: HD Dealer has the red bolts with wing nuts.

[Jack Klarich]

Grocery shopping between rain storms

Keeping an eye on the tropics this week end, looks like Florida will be under the gun

I am alo noticing less felt heat and rocker arm noise with the Straight 50 weight HD dino oil I put in @ 820 miles, the break in oil was pretty dirty, drain plug magnet hat a bit of fuzz.

I dunno if I will stay with HD dino oil, may switch over to a full synthetic 50 weight

[MDO]

Grocery shopping between rain storms

Keeping an eye on the tropics this week end, looks like Florida will be under the gun

I am alo noticing less felt heat and rocker arm noise with the Straight 50 weight HD dino oil I put in @ 820 miles, the break in oil was pretty dirty, drain plug magnet hat a bit of fuzz.

I dunno if I will stay with HD dino oil, may switch over to a full synthetic 50 weight

I your climate Jack, this would be the way to go in my opinion, especially during the summer months.

As far as filters, The Mobil 1 & K&N performed excellent for me & tested well with the oil sample I had analyzed after 2,100 miles.

https://lucasoil.com/products/motorc...sae-50w-mc-oil

[JTJersey]

Took off the passenger floorboards. Wife can't ride anymore and I'd just as soon not carry a passenger anyway. Filled the 4 bolt holes with 5/16" hole plugs from Lowes. Eventually going to install a standard set of black rubber passenger pegs from Harley just in case somebody really, really wants to go for a ride.