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On Sunday, In great 75 sunny temps, I got a nice 75 mile ride in to my sons house for BBQ.
It was my 1st test of the new extended toe shifter peg & extended heel shift arm & they worked great.
I now have full use of the floorboard & slide my foot back to upshift & no longer have to search for the toe shifter to downshift. Life is good.
What could be better than seeing my granddaughters & riding to do it, along with a free meal.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I greased my shifter shaft, then rode to the Dr for blood work
It is hot and humid here today
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Glad you got a ride in. Could you please explain exactly how you grease it?Originally Posted by Jack Klarich
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Sure, just like all the older baggers came from the factory with a grease fitting.
Where the sifter shaft goes thru the primary cover boss there used to be a grease fitting, I drilled and tapped mine and put in a fittingI did the same to my rear brake pedal, I know you replaced yours already and you now have a grease fitting?
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Thanks Jack. I think that entire shift mechanism is better designed on the M8, but all moving parts benefit from lubrication.Sure, just like all the older baggers came from the factory with a grease fitting.
Where the sifter shaft goes thru the primary cover boss there used to be a grease fitting, I drilled and tapped mine and put in a fitting
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
So true...
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” ...Gene Takovic
I went to my STL dealer of choice, Doc's HD to have my speedometer unit replaced, under warranty, due to condensation covering the digital display.
The new unit was installed in under 45 minutes, they checked my tire pressure, lubed all pivot points/hinges & adjusted my parking brake, all at N/C. I declined the wash as it's drizzling outside today & did on me all the way home.
This is a quality dealership with superior customer service, and I highly recommend them.
If anyone is interested, the new speedo unit was $283.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
My wife and I hopped on her trike and went to the parking lot for her to practice.
Then I took over the trike and we took a nice ride on the back road twisties and stopped for ice cream before heading home.
MikeP
2017 Billet Silver FLRT - Wife's
2022 Vivid Black FXST - Mine
I bet that was fun for both of you.
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 was a good boy today, played in the yard all day & got my mower running, after pulling the plug out of the carb & cleaning the jet. I think I need to add a gas filter.
The whole time, I was thinking about riding the FW. I'm gonna clean it up & check everything, then gas it up & go riding.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I got a nice ride in today, not far, but I had a great time. I checked the fluids & polished it really well using official HD spray polish. Checked all tire pressures as well as the air shocks & all is well.
I gassed it up & reset the new speedo, which seems to be working well after a weird incident.
The "B" trip meter would not reset, then I noticed it was actually counting backwards. It started at about 10 miles & counted down to 0.0, then started working properly.
It was very strange, but it's working now & counting up as it should. The big thing is no condensation.
I also bought a new helmet, my 1st. modular in the brightest hi-viz yellow I have ever seen.
I switched to a yellow helmet 15 years ago & it decreased people turning in front of me by 90%.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I replaced the front fan on my Mighty Mites
Big Thank You to Papa Zook for the warranty on the fan
These are so simple in design, the fan is held in with a snap ring. Pop it off un do the wire connector , reverse to put in the new fan.
That is it. These are by far the easiest to work on and IMO the BEST bang for your buck
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Sure are easy to switch out all part of the thought process in design excellent product. Travel safe FredI replaced the front fan on my Mighty Mites
Big Thank You to Papa Zook for the warranty on the fan
These are so simple in design, the fan is held in with a snap ring. Pop it off un do the wire connector , reverse to put in the new fan.
That is it. These are by far the easiest to work on and IMO the BEST bang for your buck
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
I will get a ride in to go see my granddaughter perform a gymnastic routine with her class.
Before I got the Freewheeer, I was upset when my son moved from my city to about 30 miles out, but now I enjoy the trip
The weather here has gone from rainy & cool to 90° today..
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I just washed mine, it is filthy from riding in the rain
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
I changed the primary fluid using Harley heavy duty primary/transmission oil. Fluid viscosity is 80w/140.
Nice. I have been using HD Formula + in the primary because I had some to use up, but I will be switching to all Redline products at the next primary change.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Report on how this works out
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
How many of y'all rinse out your oil cooler fan?
Mine gets pretty dirty
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
I just used a soft brush & water on the fins, but I haven't touched the fan.
How do you do that, get to it?
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
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