Freewheeler Chrome Rear Bumper Installed
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No worries,
I road the Freewheeler right up on them with no problems. I just used a little caution and payed attention to what I was doing.
Ride Safe,
Bill G
New bumper looks good. I agree they should come with one from the Factory. I have ridden my FLRT up on my ramps twice. So far no accidents. Just have to be careful Would be nice if there was a 3 ramp set up so there was one for the front wheel too.
Sunman
Sunman
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Just two in the back for removing the mufflers and installing the bumper.
I have a J&S Jacks Trike lift ordered to be able to lift the hole Trike and even move it around the garage if needed. They have a video on there site showing the lift in action. $519.00 for the lift plus shipping right at $595.00 shipped. They make really good lifts. Check them out on there web page if you get a chance.
Ride Safe,
Bill G
Bumper looks great and I dig on the Blue color.
dirtdobber
Gone But Never Forgotten
That is the first thing I noticed myself.Someone will offer something later I bet.
Funny this came up. Neighbor has a trike (Lehman) and we were talking about ramps. Long story short we bought 3 sets. We split up the 3rd set so we each have 3 ramps. Makes trailer loading very easy. I also only use 2 when working on the trikes, haven't had a need to raise the front end yet.
Been using ramps for trike work since first GW Lehman trike 14 years ago. Found that 2 seem to work out ok, typical only needed one end up at a time. Just finished using 1 for the front end on the FreeWheeler, getting old enough not be be on the ground anymore. Next need to install new mufflers that have been sitting in a box for a couple of weeks, but there is always tomorrow, or next week.
Now I just need my new mufflers to show up UPS and the Freewheeler will be ready to Rock. Well at least I got the bumper installed this morning..
Ride Safe All,
Bill G
I read the install instructions and was wondering about how to remove the carpeting inside the trunk. Is it velcro'd in? Bumper looks good!
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The bottom trunk pad is like a fitted floor mat it just lifts right out. Then you can get right to the bolts.
Ride Safe,
Bill G
Bumper
Where did you find buy your rear bumper at? I've been searching and can't find one that will fit my 2016 FLRT.
Where did you find buy your rear bumper at? I've been searching and can't find one that will fit my 2016 FLRT.
Trunk guard for Freewheeler is Harley Davidson part 49000069 and is $249.95.
Darbuckle55
I purchased my bumper from Boardtracker . . .$208 shipped . . .
I purchased my bumper from Boardtracker . . .$208 shipped . . .
I AGREE !!! $28k and Harley Davidson can't include a rear bumper or a luggage rack and sissy bar ... I've about had it with Harley as a company ... my local dealership is charging 256 frigging dollars for their 'service check' which is basically a oil and filter change ... a total ripoff in my opinion anyway ... I get the same 'service check' done on my car at jiffy lube for 49.99 ... lol
Nice Bumper
Looks good! I put mine on 2 days ago and it fits and mounts easily! I have the DK comfort lift and did it on the garage floor!
Piece of cake! Even for my old Butt!
And Yes it should come with it Stock!
Looks good! I put mine on 2 days ago and it fits and mounts easily! I have the DK comfort lift and did it on the garage floor!
Piece of cake! Even for my old Butt!
And Yes it should come with it Stock!
I hear you!!!!
Mine has everything in writing .... and adds some checks for trikes. After my first 2 negotiated free services I have done the rest myself (now at 27k miles). The service manual / trike supplement / parts manual have all paid for themselves. :laugh:
Bob
My chrome bumper broke
I have the extended service plan so when my Freewheeler shifter arm broke Saturday, out of town, I called the nearest HD shop. They gave me the number of the wrecker service they use so I called them. The service manager told the wrecker driver no one would wait for my trike to be delivered, just drop it off out back and leave the keys under the A/C unit. Of course, I wasn't happy, so the driver said he could take it to their yard and keep in their garage Saturday and Sunday night. I rode along and was very happy about the security of the building where we left it and the care he took loading and unloading it.
Monday morning a different driver picked up my trike to take it to the dealer. He strapped it down using the bumper. When he arrived at the dealership 2 employees took pictures in case of damage. One of the welds on the bumper was broken so they took a few more. They removed the bumper but couldn't sell me a new one because they didn't have one in stock.
Now I have to deal with the wrecker company. They didn't charge my ESP a storage fee or 2 towing fees, but I expect them to bill me when they get my bill for the bumper plus labor to install it. Since the dealer told me to call them and they paid the wrecker I would think they would assist me, but they said it's my problem. They did give me the names of their employees who saw what happened and forwarded pictures to the wrecker company for verification.
I have the extended service plan so when my Freewheeler shifter arm broke Saturday, out of town, I called the nearest HD shop. They gave me the number of the wrecker service they use so I called them. The service manager told the wrecker driver no one would wait for my trike to be delivered, just drop it off out back and leave the keys under the A/C unit. Of course, I wasn't happy, so the driver said he could take it to their yard and keep in their garage Saturday and Sunday night. I rode along and was very happy about the security of the building where we left it and the care he took loading and unloading it.
Monday morning a different driver picked up my trike to take it to the dealer. He strapped it down using the bumper. When he arrived at the dealership 2 employees took pictures in case of damage. One of the welds on the bumper was broken so they took a few more. They removed the bumper but couldn't sell me a new one because they didn't have one in stock.
Now I have to deal with the wrecker company. They didn't charge my ESP a storage fee or 2 towing fees, but I expect them to bill me when they get my bill for the bumper plus labor to install it. Since the dealer told me to call them and they paid the wrecker I would think they would assist me, but they said it's my problem. They did give me the names of their employees who saw what happened and forwarded pictures to the wrecker company for verification.
ALL Spline bolts on the shift linkage require removal and loctite application. This is a very well know issue on all floorboard Harleys. When it fails "most" reach down and move the long connecting linkage rod by hand to shift ... and get home or to a Dealer.
There are rear tie down loops welded on the frame directly under the axle. :xzqxz:
The rear bumper supports brackets should NEVER be used. Several have had cracked welds from just normal use.
I bet they never put it in "trailer mode" and if not .... you are lucky your battery was not also dead.
Boborag:
See ....... no loctite or lock washers from the Factory!!!!!
There are rear tie down loops welded on the frame directly under the axle. :xzqxz:
The rear bumper supports brackets should NEVER be used. Several have had cracked welds from just normal use.
I bet they never put it in "trailer mode" and if not .... you are lucky your battery was not also dead.
Bob
orag:See ....... no loctite or lock washers from the Factory!!!!!
Jack Klarich
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Very nice add on IMO the factory should install them along with the lower air dam, I will either make my own or buy using my points back from my dealer they will not price match Boardtracker HD formerly Kutter so I may swing by on my way to MN
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