Jack Klarich
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What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler Today?
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Went about 50 miles with my oldest son on his very customized 2016 Road Glide Special. I do not think this beast has 1 OEM part on it. My FW ran great & we are having a beautiful 80, sunny day here in STL.
Here is a pic...
Here is a pic...
Michael, your son's motorcycle is beautiful.
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His RG battery is working, but struggling to turn that beast over & I suggested to him to order the
I tested his battery & it was charging fine, but dropped below 10VDC when trying to start, so it's time for a new one.
YuasaGYZ32HL. It is very well constructed with 32ah, 500 CCA & I have found it for $128 with free shipping. These are also USA made. They have them at
That will give me a chance to hone my battery changing skills before I need to do mine.
Chaparral Motorsports
That will give me a chance to hone my battery changing skills before I need to do mine.
I tested his battery & it was charging fine, but dropped below 10VDC when trying to start, so it's time for a new one.
Very, Very nice RG. A bike like that could trick me into going back to 2 wheels! :laugh:
Sunman
Sunman
RedOregon
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Okay, it was Saturday, not today... but I finally got around to doing the rear fenders with Plastidip. Pretty damn happy with the results. Going to let them cure for a couple days, then touch up a couple rough edges, rub off a bit of overspray, etc....
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Thanks for sharing, but I need more details. Can you list the exact product you used? Do you just tape it off & spray it on? I'm looking to do something with the bottom part of the fenders.
RedOregon
300+ Posts
Plastidip. That's the product. Bought it in a rattlecan at Ace Hardware. Yup, tape it off and spray it on. About the only advice (outside of normal rattlecan practice like several light coats, not one heavy coat) is to pull the tape when the last coat is still wet. Otherwise you might not get a clean separation. Search on plastidip here and you'll find several threads. Search on the 'net and you'll find *many* threads!
That looks AWESOME Red!
Hope you are planning on coming up to Kerrville again this year to show it off!
Hope you are planning on coming up to Kerrville again this year to show it off!
RedOregon
300+ Posts
Thanks, but weekdays are tough...
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I finally got around to polishing my FW. I used the HD can of polish, which works on all surfaces.
After over 2 years, the can is almost empty.
It's about time to break out the [FONT="]Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner and Polish.
I have been looking forward to trying it. It gets great reviews.[/FONT]
After over 2 years, the can is almost empty.
It's about time to break out the [FONT="]Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner and Polish.
I have been looking forward to trying it. It gets great reviews.[/FONT]
OHHHH,,,, DAN-EEEE!!! Now you’ve done it!
No Black Forest Cheesecake for you when you get to Kerrville!!
You might be excused if you just bring the spirits in the plain brown paper bag! :clapping:
OHHHH,,,, DAN-EEEE!!! Now you’ve done it! No Black Forest Cheesecake for you when you get to Kerrville!!
No Cheesecake? I take it all back!
Sunman
I saw your Freewheeler parked on the main drag in Fredericksburg one weekend. There were so many people in town that I knew if I stopped I would never find you and your wife so I didn't. I was hoping to see you both in Kerrville.
Your trike looks great.
RedOregon
300+ Posts
Thanks! Always a possibility that we could possibly make it, but pretty slim.
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I have had a busy week of this & that & it has not included riding my FW. The poor girl has been in the garage for days, all alone on the Battery Tender. I know I'm riding Sunday to my Granddaughters Birthday party, but may try for a Saturday ride also.
HEY!!! I can FINALLY post to this thread MDO!!!
Went for a 100+ mile RIDE today on the Free-Chopper... it was a beautiful day for it. Went out into the Missouri river area in Calhoun County Illinois and just burned up some gas getting to know my long time coming trike.
The new cam (Woods x22) is great. Lots of torque through 90% of the RPM range. The Progressive shocks handles potholes and rough pavement much better than the stock shocks. 19" rise apes were a non-issue on the twisty turny roads.
The new saddle is thinner in the drivers seat so you sit lower so the backrest from the "hump" style seat has as good an effect as my OEM backrest had.
I did have to keep the MPH at 60 or below or the fenders (that are still on the trike) start to get nervous... but that is ok by me 60 MPH is fine until winter
All in all a great re-acquaintance ride.
Went for a 100+ mile RIDE today on the Free-Chopper... it was a beautiful day for it. Went out into the Missouri river area in Calhoun County Illinois and just burned up some gas getting to know my long time coming trike.
The new cam (Woods x22) is great. Lots of torque through 90% of the RPM range. The Progressive shocks handles potholes and rough pavement much better than the stock shocks. 19" rise apes were a non-issue on the twisty turny roads.
The new saddle is thinner in the drivers seat so you sit lower so the backrest from the "hump" style seat has as good an effect as my OEM backrest had.
I did have to keep the MPH at 60 or below or the fenders (that are still on the trike) start to get nervous... but that is ok by me 60 MPH is fine until winter
All in all a great re-acquaintance ride.
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Good to hear you got out for a ride on the beautiful day. Watch out for the stunt riders in town this weekend. I'm staying away from downtown roads.
Jack Klarich
Gold Member
I bet that ride felt good:clapping:
May God bless you with better health so you can make up for this season soon.
All I have done the last week is go to the garage and look at my FW. My "on again, off again" back is giving me fits again and I have been unable to ride. Hope it clears up in time for the Kerrville gathering. Been looking forward to that for months but not looking too good right now. Curses!
Sunman
Sunman
Danny, I hope you are able to ride to Kerrville. Take care of yourself.
Dann-eee.... You’re just thinking there might not be enough Black Forest Cheesecake this year.... Hhhmmm ..... would hate for you to miss THAT!
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I will be getting a 75 mile round trip ride in to my youngest sons house for my grandaughters birthday party. She is 10.
I love combining fun rides & family.I am hoping not to encounter any of the riders that have invaded STL this weekend.
She is a avid reader and I got her a set of 8 books.
"Ann of Green Gables"I love combining fun rides & family.I am hoping not to encounter any of the riders that have invaded STL this weekend.
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I'm a bad Grandpa. I had time & turned my 35 mile ride to my sons into a 60 mile ride.All total, 95 miles.
My Freewheeler is 15 miles shy of 12,000 miles & running great!
All total, 95 miles.My Freewheeler is 15 miles shy of 12,000 miles & running great!
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