test drove one during the local Harley dealer test drive day. They first made us drive a bit in the parking lot but since i have already had trike experience (sort of - spyder and t-rex) it was easy for me to get the hang of things quickly and never had the idea of putting my feet down when coming to a stop. Loved it and would purchase one if it was not so expensive here in Canada. Will probably have to stick to my idea of triking my FatBob. The spyder was a bit easier to ride than the Harley as it has a power assist but the steering was very similar just a bit harder.
Harley Freewheeler Trike Owners Thread
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do you still have the back rest and is it driver or passenger
I have the passenger backrest only, attached to sissy bar. I wish I had the driver backrest but will have to wait. My daughter (the lady in the picture) loves it. We rode about 175 miles the other day and she had no problem with comfort.
ok thanks she already has that, thanks anyway
ronc4424
20+ Posts
not impressed
I traded my vtx 1800 trike w/Motortrike kit for a superior blue one on 7/3/15. I put 74 miles on it to my home. Got up on Sat. morning and adjusted the front & rear shifters. Took it down the road to check the shifting. It was perfect. As I was pulling into my driveway the engine sounde like it had a hung lifter.
Called the dlrshp and they were closed until Tues. Needless to say my long holiday wknd s##ked. I trailered itto the dlrshp on Tue. and they said they have had a batch of bad lifters in the Free.
I left it there and they would call me when they found out anything. Got a call on Wed. and was told they were going to change out the lifters.
I called them back and asked if I could upgrade to the Screaming Eagle lifters and they said no problem if I would pay the difference of $121.00. I said go for it. I received a call later that afternoon and was told the motor was junk ( metal bits ) and they have to send it back to the factory and they would transfer my vin #'s to new engine and ship it back.
The dealer called me yesterday and said I'm all set. I am going out of town until the first week of august so I told them to just put it in the corner and I will see you when I get back. I've had 2 harleys ( problems ) up to 1980 and then I had a Kawi and then 3 Hondas which all were bullet proof.
I'm pushing 72 and figured what the hell, I'll make my last ride a H-D. Needless to say I'm not a happy camper.Twenty seven and change ( trunk guard & windshield plus freight )I really expected more from the Motor Company.....RonC...
I traded my vtx 1800 trike w/Motortrike kit for a superior blue one on 7/3/15. I put 74 miles on it to my home. Got up on Sat. morning and adjusted the front & rear shifters. Took it down the road to check the shifting. It was perfect. As I was pulling into my driveway the engine sounde like it had a hung lifter.
Called the dlrshp and they were closed until Tues. Needless to say my long holiday wknd s##ked. I trailered itto the dlrshp on Tue. and they said they have had a batch of bad lifters in the Free.
I left it there and they would call me when they found out anything. Got a call on Wed. and was told they were going to change out the lifters.
I called them back and asked if I could upgrade to the Screaming Eagle lifters and they said no problem if I would pay the difference of $121.00. I said go for it. I received a call later that afternoon and was told the motor was junk ( metal bits ) and they have to send it back to the factory and they would transfer my vin #'s to new engine and ship it back.
The dealer called me yesterday and said I'm all set. I am going out of town until the first week of august so I told them to just put it in the corner and I will see you when I get back. I've had 2 harleys ( problems ) up to 1980 and then I had a Kawi and then 3 Hondas which all were bullet proof.
I'm pushing 72 and figured what the hell, I'll make my last ride a H-D. Needless to say I'm not a happy camper.Twenty seven and change ( trunk guard & windshield plus freight )I really expected more from the Motor Company.....RonC...
Sorry to hear that, Ron. I guess with every product you're going to have failures and that really sucks. I can almost understand on your pre '80 Harley's, but I'd be willing to bet the problems are fewer with the newer bikes. I'm a past & present Honda owner too and totally agree on the bullet proof bikes that Honda makes. But for some reason, my current 2014 CB1100 doesn't stir my blood like my Harley Freewheeler does. (I actually have not had it out of the garage yet this year except for a Spring refresher ride!)
Good luck with things from this point forward, it sounds like you've got a good dealer, and between them and the MOCO they are getting things sorted out. (Of course for your problems though, I think they could have thrown in those Screaming Eagle lifters!)
Ride safe!
~FLRT
Good luck with things from this point forward, it sounds like you've got a good dealer, and between them and the MOCO they are getting things sorted out. (Of course for your problems though, I think they could have thrown in those Screaming Eagle lifters!)
Ride safe!
~FLRT
New to 3 wheels
I just bought a 2015 black Freewheeler . I traded my 2014 Ultra limited in for it. Went on a ride this weekend and found a lot of stuff i need to change. Different windshield , air cleaner and exhust system , and tuner. I knew I was going to do it but not this quickly and all at once. I guess that what gets me excited about it.
I just bought a 2015 black Freewheeler . I traded my 2014 Ultra limited in for it. Went on a ride this weekend and found a lot of stuff i need to change. Different windshield , air cleaner and exhust system , and tuner. I knew I was going to do it but not this quickly and all at once. I guess that what gets me excited about it.
Most of us may be old but a whole bunch of us are still serious gearheads. We love custom & modified trikes!
Welcome aboard! Nice to see another Texas trike rider on the site.
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I really like my Freewheeler it rides like a sport bike, and gets me riding again. The only thing that
I miss is the wind protection it feels a little windy compared to bikes with a fairing.
I really like my Freewheeler it rides like a sport bike, and gets me riding again. The only thing that
I miss is the wind protection it feels a little windy compared to bikes with a fairing.
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Very nice Freewheeler you have there! Like the wheels!
Peter A.
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New trike
Congrats.......enjoy the ride and how about some input as you RACK UP those miles!
I always like to hear new owners impressions.
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Congrats.......enjoy the ride and how about some input as you RACK UP those miles!
I always like to hear new owners impressions.
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I've lurked here for awhile. Years ago, I had a VW based trike, and I've had several 2 wheeled Harleys over the years. A central nervous system autoimmune condition kept me off of motorcycles in general for several years until the docs finally made some progress last year and I got my legs and balance back to a point.
But to a point it was, and I realized that "pretty sure my legs would hold up the bike at a stop light" wasn't really good enough. Traded my trusty Dyna for a Freewheeler.
Anyway, it's great to be back on the road, and the Freewheeler is a blast to ride. Not the same as it was on two, but just as fun.
I've had the Freewheeler for several months, and my wife and I have put on a fair number of miles in the East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Western Virginia, East Kentucky area. The heat that I've experienced with the Freewheeler is considerably worse than it was with other Harleys I've had, but between adding the Wards cooling fans, footboard extenders and a Captain Itch Crotch Cooler, that problem is pretty well resolved.
Anyway, just wanted to say Hey to everybody. The Freewheeler really handles great, and it's great to be back in the saddle. Living where I do in the heart of the Blue Ridge/Smokies doesn't hurt either. Lots of great roads to ride!
But to a point it was, and I realized that "pretty sure my legs would hold up the bike at a stop light" wasn't really good enough. Traded my trusty Dyna for a Freewheeler.
Anyway, it's great to be back on the road, and the Freewheeler is a blast to ride. Not the same as it was on two, but just as fun.
I've had the Freewheeler for several months, and my wife and I have put on a fair number of miles in the East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Western Virginia, East Kentucky area. The heat that I've experienced with the Freewheeler is considerably worse than it was with other Harleys I've had, but between adding the Wards cooling fans, footboard extenders and a Captain Itch Crotch Cooler, that problem is pretty well resolved.
Anyway, just wanted to say Hey to everybody. The Freewheeler really handles great, and it's great to be back in the saddle. Living where I do in the heart of the Blue Ridge/Smokies doesn't hurt either. Lots of great roads to ride!
Awesome, welcome. Nice rig!
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Had my class this weekend, this using your hands to clutch and power tripped me up, but I got it.... themps down here in the lovely tampa area + the long sleave jacket rule brought on some heat issues, second day I almost fell out. BUT I passed the test so I am Trike endorsed!!! Got to ride mine for a little bit tonight, I love my tall boy seat MUCH more comfortable and over all a better and easier ride.... lovin it.... only a couple side streets so far top speed just over 30mph I am living wild
epper: But seriously I had the joker grin I am hooked.
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hang in there take your time and get it right Enjoy
New freewheeler
Hello all,
I have my freewheeler a week now. Put on 300 miles and switched to synthetic oil, runs a bit cooler and holds up far better. I have a Lenale fan and a harley temp gauge dip stick. Runs great. Most comfortable bike I ever rode coming from an Electra glide. Bought tall wind shield, Crome rear bumper, and engine bars for protection/ mounting soft lower covers in winter. I love this ride!!! The stock seat, handle bars, feet position, suspension is great. I'm 5'9 165 running 26lbs rear 36 lbs front 16lbs rear shocks.
Hello all,
I have my freewheeler a week now. Put on 300 miles and switched to synthetic oil, runs a bit cooler and holds up far better. I have a Lenale fan and a harley temp gauge dip stick. Runs great. Most comfortable bike I ever rode coming from an Electra glide. Bought tall wind shield, Crome rear bumper, and engine bars for protection/ mounting soft lower covers in winter. I love this ride!!! The stock seat, handle bars, feet position, suspension is great. I'm 5'9 165 running 26lbs rear 36 lbs front 16lbs rear shocks.
1st Post: 2015 FLRT
I got my 2015 Superior Blue FLRT in Feb. VIN:854861. Moved from my 10 Heritage Softail after right leg stopped cooperating reliably. (Back surgery, etc.). Took a while to get the feel for the Trike, but now I have put in more miles in a season then I every have before. I am now up to 3550! I started out on a 06 Sportster in 2008.
Enjoying all the posts. Thanks.
I got my 2015 Superior Blue FLRT in Feb. VIN:854861. Moved from my 10 Heritage Softail after right leg stopped cooperating reliably. (Back surgery, etc.). Took a while to get the feel for the Trike, but now I have put in more miles in a season then I every have before. I am now up to 3550! I started out on a 06 Sportster in 2008.
Enjoying all the posts. Thanks.
Hello FLRT folks! Traded in my Road King for a new Vivid Black Freewheeler. I am still getting used to it obviously, but it is fun to ride for sure. I seem to feel it is a little unstable in certain situations, but maybe that's the nature of the beast. I'm a tall guy at 6'7" and had to make a few mods right out of the box.
Took her up some winding mountain roads last weekend and still not sure how fast I can make those curves. I was pulling over quite a bit to let others pass of course. I just felt like she was going to tip. Right turns are a breeze as I push and lock my left arm, left turns is a little trickier as during that right hand push, the throttle comes into play.
Any tips from those who have experienced the "instability" and turning issues, I would certainly appreciate.
Took her up some winding mountain roads last weekend and still not sure how fast I can make those curves. I was pulling over quite a bit to let others pass of course. I just felt like she was going to tip. Right turns are a breeze as I push and lock my left arm, left turns is a little trickier as during that right hand push, the throttle comes into play.
Any tips from those who have experienced the "instability" and turning issues, I would certainly appreciate.
Another first post!
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Practice, practice, practice. More you ride it the more you will become comfortable on it. I can tell you that I can go through tight corners faster than on my FLRT then most two wheel riders can.
Turns and Tipping Over
I traded my Road King for a vivid black Freewheeler and felt a little weird about not leaning into the turns and also experienced the fear of tipping over. I went to the sporting goods store, bought a four pack of little orange cones and took them to the parking lot of a movie theater down the street early one morning. I did some figure 8's and sharp turns around the cones. I even rode around in circles. It helped me because there wasn't any traffic, I didn't have to worry about missing a curve, scraping a rear fender or running off into a ditch. I am sure it can be tipped over but I realized that it is going to take more than a sharp turn on my part.
My Freewheeler is my 5th Harley, first trike so I had to rethink my riding. I told myself I am riding a TRIKE not a MOTORCYCLE. I still have a lot to learn but I am having fun and doing things at my own pace.
Ride safe and have fun.
I traded my Road King for a vivid black Freewheeler and felt a little weird about not leaning into the turns and also experienced the fear of tipping over. I went to the sporting goods store, bought a four pack of little orange cones and took them to the parking lot of a movie theater down the street early one morning. I did some figure 8's and sharp turns around the cones. I even rode around in circles. It helped me because there wasn't any traffic, I didn't have to worry about missing a curve, scraping a rear fender or running off into a ditch. I am sure it can be tipped over but I realized that it is going to take more than a sharp turn on my part.
My Freewheeler is my 5th Harley, first trike so I had to rethink my riding. I told myself I am riding a TRIKE not a MOTORCYCLE. I still have a lot to learn but I am having fun and doing things at my own pace.
Ride safe and have fun.
Way to go LadyonaMission!
It was very hard for me to move from my Heritage Softtail to my Freewheeler. I have the Rider backrest and it made me think. Make the bike come to me. Pull, not push. I really miss the lean, but that is a small price to pay for stability!
It was very hard for me to move from my Heritage Softtail to my Freewheeler. I have the Rider backrest and it made me think. Make the bike come to me. Pull, not push. I really miss the lean, but that is a small price to pay for stability!
Thanks to all for the helpful advice. Many great folks on this site.
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