What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler Today?

[Jack Klarich]

I never shifted like that with my 17. I'm a little more of a rever. It didn't seem to hurt my mpg.

I consistently got 39.5 mpg. In combined riding.

With the Power Vision logging my MPG on the 17 I was getting 41 city and 44.7 Hiway

I used the cruise control most of the time

The 114 is going to be harder on gas, I have not checked it yet but will after the break in miles are done

 

[MDO]

With the Power Vision logging my MPG on the 17 I was getting 41 city and 44.7 Hiway

I used the cruise control most of the time

The 114 is going to be harder on gas, I have not checked it yet but will after the break in miles are done

I guess me keeping the revs up hurt my milage, but I never has a tune either.

Unless I was going to be on the highway for a few minutes, I kept it in 5th.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I guess me keeping the revs up hurt my milage, but I never has a tune either.

Unless I was going to be on the highway for a few minutes, I kept it in 5th.

Everyone has a different way of riding. The only thing important is arrive alive

 

[priell3]

My wife and I met up with some friends today for a scenic ride and lunch. That's my bald head in the back across from my Freewheeling honey. We had a good weather, ride, food and fun.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Piling up the miles on my 21 Freewheeler

100 miles to go to be @ 500, I probably will be changing the primary and tranny oil

 

[MDO]

Piling up the miles on my 21 Freewheeler

100 miles to go to be @ 500, I probably will be changing the primary and tranny oil

You could wait to 1,000. What are you going to run in each hole & for the record, you started this oil thread, so don't be blaming on me.

 

[Jack Klarich]

You could wait to 1,000. What are you going to run in each hole & for the record, you started this oil thread, so don't be blaming on me.

I almost always change all the fluids@500 miles. The oil and filter again @1K

I have not decided what engine oil yet

The primary and tranny will both get Redline

 

[Jack Klarich]

Today I finished up the 500 mile break in on my 21 Freewheeler

I will be changing the primary and tranny fluid tomorrow, I have Redline in stock, I am pretty sure there is Formula + in the primary and tranny now

In the mail today Hog sent me a $50.00 gift card for being a life member. The card is good for 1 year ,good @ any dealer for any purchase.

 

[MDO]

I almost always change all the fluids@500 miles. The oil and filter again @1K

I have not decided what engine oil yet

The primary and tranny will both get Redline

I remember when you were always told to change the oil/filter at 500-1,000 miles on a new engine. I always did that and the oil looked terrible. These new cars, the dealer tells me you no longer need to do that. It may be a waste of money, but I just went over 1,000 miles and I want to change it. On my 2004 Honda Element at 2,500 I changed it to full synthetic & then changed it once a year, but I only drove 7,000 miles a year, as I drove the bike/trike.

I bought 5 quarts of Mobile I 0w-16 oil and a Mobil I filter.

I'm just having a hard time with leaving oil/filter on a new car engine in for 10,000 miles. I guess I should not sweat it, as it has a lifetime warranty.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I remember when you were always told to change the oil/filter at 500-1,000 miles on a new engine. I always did that and the oil looked terrible. These new cars, the dealer tells me you no longer need to do that. It may be a waste of money, but I just went over 1,000 miles and I want to change it. On my 2004 Honda Element at 2,500 I changed it to full synthetic & then changed it once a year, but I only drove 7,000 miles a year, as I drove the bike/trike.

I bought 5 quarts of Mobile I 0w-16 oil and a Mobil I filter.

I'm just having a hard time with leaving oil/filter on a new car engine in for 10,000 miles. I guess I should not sweat it, as it has a lifetime warranty.

My dad, the best true mechanic taught me early on to keep the oil clean.

I still do it. I do not care what the owners manual says, I do not believe the non sense of going as long as most state. Heat, short drives, and dirty intake air all affect the oils health.

Keep the air filter clean is a must, but I fear too many slack on this one also. JMO

 

[kwkride]

I installed my DK Customs convertible lift kit on my 2020 Freewheeler. Thanks molokaimike. Those shock bolts were a pain because of the paint in the threads. I haven’t had a chance to ride it yet after the change.

 

[USMC Old Dog]

Blacked out leds

Changed taillights to blacked out leds. They flash three times before going solid brake light Also much brighter and look better. Had to add load equalizers to stop computer codes. All are working as they should. I used the ones from Eagle Lights.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Today @ 560 miles I changed my primary fluid( filthy) and Tranny fluid

I can confirm the 21 models have a clutch basket adjustment ( like prior cable clutch models) behind the derby cover. Also the new ( I don't like it) adjustment on the cable.

To me HD outsmarted itself once again and went cheap.

This is supposed to be a better set up ( it is easy, not better IMO for fine tuning the friction zone.)

More miles will prove or disappoint IMO

 

[Jack Klarich]

I changed the primary and tranny to Redline last night.

Big improvement over the Formula+ from the factory

I have some HD 50 weight Dino oil I will use for the finish of the break in miles

It is in the 90s, cooling off to the 70s @ night time now, the 20/ 50 just doesn't cut it in this heat

 

[floridapoolboy]

I installed my DK Customs convertible lift kit on my 2020 Freewheeler. Thanks molokaimike. Those shock bolts were a pain because of the paint in the threads. I haven’t had a chance to ride it yet after the change.

I'm very curious if the lift kit did anything to make your steering easier. I've been thinking of doing that to my Freewheeler, but I won't bother unless it made a big improvement, thanks!

 

[priell3]

Got my wife's all pretty so she can slay bugs with it tomorrow.

 

[kwkride]

I'm very curious if the lift kit did anything to make your steering easier. I've been thinking of doing that to my Freewheeler, but I won't bother unless it made a big improvement, thanks!

I think that it's kind of a personal thing. I didn't notice any difference in the steering when I put the lift kit on my Tri Glide or my Freewheeler. I did notice a better ride. A lot of people do notice a difference in the steering though.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I changed my derby cover screws to chrome button heads, I dunno why the MOCO still goes cheap on these @ the factory, it makes the whole primary cover look bad with the factory torx screws

 

[Teufelhunde]

I think that it's kind of a personal thing. I didn't notice any difference in the steering when I put the lift kit on my Tri Glide or my Freewheeler. I did notice a better ride. A lot of people do notice a difference in the steering though.

I noticed a difference in the steering with the lift kit. I noticed a bigger difference, however with different bars (I put the Harley Reach bars on). All I can figure out is that they place your hands further away from the pivot point, giving you more leverage....

YMMV

Lon

 

[MDO]

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.orag:

 

[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.orag:

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.]

Perfection

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