What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler Today?

My ongoing Saga is almost done

The battery fiasco is coming to and end Today

I shorted the battery to ground when I removed the battery , I had a small fire, burned my thumb, The warden ( Denise my stand up wife) is gona watch while I set the battery back up today, and get the FLRT on the road again.

Mucho thanks to all here @ The Best Forum around:clapping:
 
Changed my fluids yesterday

I changed oil in all three holes and have a couple of observations. I believe that the correct oil level in the primary is more important than the type of oil. Secondly, when you drain that Redline from the transmission, it sure leaves a powerful aroma in your shop.
 
The battery fiasco is coming to and end Today

I shorted the battery to ground when I removed the battery , I had a small fire, burned my thumb, The warden ( Denise my stand up wife) is gona watch while I set the battery back up today, and get the FLRT on the road again.

Mucho thanks to all here @ The Best Forum around:clapping:

I'm really glad that your ok digital buddy :) My kids had a new baby this week (our second grandchild, a little girl) so I have been off the grid a bit. I was sorry to read about your battery event. I'm glad it seems to be over. I hope you feel better.
 
64° and sunny in south jersey, so went for another 80 mile run to burn up the last of the gas from November and get some fresh stuff. Decided to install my NOCO battery port on my battery when I got back. Had to do it twice, of course, because the cover wouldn't go back on the way I had the connections routed the first time. Second time worked fine and everything fired up. After reading Jacks burning battery inferno post I guess I should count my blessings. Hope I never need that connector, but it's there if I do.

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Better Safe Than Sorry

Went to install DK Custom Convertible Comfort Lift Kit, only to find previous owner had already done the same.

If anyone interested in a kit, will give a good deal.

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May sound silly ... but ... these are the stock brackets that come with the Trike. Just making sure because I also thought that previous owner had installed a Lift Kit already ... the lift kit bracket has 4 mounting holes and the factory kit has only 3 but looks in shape and finish to be the same. They are not. Just a double check



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Measure Twice, Cut Once Theory

May sound silly ... but ... these are the stock brackets that come with the Trike. Just making sure because I also thought that previous owner had installed a Lift Kit already ... the lift kit bracket has 4 mounting holes and the factory kit has only 3 but looks in shape and finish to be the same. They are not. Just a double check

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Factory Stock Brackets

Yep, double checked. Even had wife verify bracket style.
 
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I got my 2021 Black Freewheeler to work when the weather allows it. Some nights its been pretty frigid here in Lincoln, but over all as long as its above 35 degrees and clear, I will ride to work. I installed my new 4" slip on pipes last weekend, and I'm awaiting my new 12" apes to complete my new installations for this year.

Ya I know there's always things to add to our rides, but I have other toys and my beautiful wife has multiple things she'd like me to get done around the house before I retire in a couple of years, so my cash is rather limited for this year. But to be honest, having my wife join me on my rides and support me in my "hobbies" is the greatest reward I have in enjoying the activities I'm involved in

The past couple of weekends its been pretty cool and I've had some projects to work on at the house, but I am so ready for warmer weather to "stay" so I can get out and ride.

Hope everyone has a great week, keep the wind to your back and your sunny side up.
 
Mine is running great, my rear exhaust heat shield broke one of the mounting tabs so I took it off

My local dealer can order one, BUT, they only come in pairs and are way spendy
 
85° and sunny in South Jersey. Just got back from a 70 mile lunch ride. Was SUPPOSED to be in freakin' Virginia. But no. North East weathers dropping 25° tonight with a maybe high of 62. Then it gets better. Rain for the next 5 days. So I'm amusing myself by sitting in my tent out back and complaining.

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I took possession of a 2024 10 days ago, so far I've installed a 16" windshield, engine bar, SE Elite air filter, Rinehart slip ons, luggage rack, sissy bar with the small pad. A 6 outlet fuse panel under the seat to accommodate a GPS, 2 heated vest, and power in the trunk, and the Daylong Saddle from my 08 Ultra ended up being the same pan, or at least it fit perfect. Thinking after heated grips, I'll be good for a while. Have 400 miles on it so far, really like it, plan to run the wheels of it!

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I took possession of a 2024 10 days ago, so far I've installed a 16" windshield, engine bar, SE Elite air filter, Rinehart slip ons, luggage rack, sissy bar with the small pad. A 6 outlet fuse panel under the seat to accommodate a GPS, 2 heated vest, and power in the trunk, and the Daylong Saddle from my 08 Ultra ended up being the same pan, or at least it fit perfect. Thinking after heated grips, I'll be good for a while. Have 400 miles on it so far, really like it, plan to run the wheels of it!

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Nice ride! I'm liking that color.

Going forward I am going to use a Fuse block rather than running multiple wires straight to the battery. Cleaner, easier to work on.

Enjoy your New Ride!

Kevin
 
LOL, HD likes it when we are test mules for a blank canvas

Hey, when you’re the only game in town, you can get away a lot of stuff. I think Polaris missed the boat big time by not keeping the victory line and lessening the Ness father and son asinine designs..(IE’ The Emperor has no clothes)And not making a Trike. I don’t know how The Indian line is doing but I never see any on the road. ..I had a Victory I miss that bike (Gunner)..But I had to get off two wheels..
 

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