What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler Today?

[JTJersey]

Took my Memphis Shades fairing off my '21 Freewheeler this evening and went for a ride. Got about three miles, turned around and put it back on. The wind noise was so bad I couldn't hear the exhaust or the motor. Had no idea what gear I was in unless I looked at the readout on the speedo. At 55 mph the wind to the mid section felt like somebody trying to push me off the trike. I remembered why I dropped several hundred dollars on that batwing fairing setup after just two months of ownership. I've been on street motorcycles since I was 16. Through 3 Triumphs, 2 other Harley's and 1 Ducati and never used so much as a windshield, even on my to trip from NJ to Key West. There's just something about the configuration of the Freewheeler that the fairing and windshield is a must for me anyway. Very strange.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Took my Memphis Shades fairing off my '21 Freewheeler this evening and went for a ride. Got about three miles, turned around and put it back on. The wind noise was so bad I couldn't hear the exhaust or the motor. Had no idea what gear I was in unless I looked at the readout on the speedo. At 55 mph the wind to the mid section felt like somebody trying to push me off the trike. I remembered why I dropped several hundred dollars on that batwing fairing setup after just two months of ownership. I've been on street motorcycles since I was 16. Through 3 Triumphs, 2 other Harley's and 1 Ducati and never used so much as a windshield, even on my to trip from NJ to Key West. There's just something about the configuration of the Freewheeler that the fairing and windshield is a must for me anyway. Very strange.

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I hear ya, I rode my Streetbob from Jax Florida to Sturgis with no windshield, I had one on when I returned

 

[priell3]

I rode with a group of friends Saturday for lunch and ice cream. I tallied 250 miles.

 

[priell3]

I took my trike in to an indy shop today to have all three fluids and the filter changed. Lucas oils. $175. I had my state inspection done and an overall checkup at the same time. I put on almost 5K since I bought it in November of last year, used with 2110 miles. Unknown service history but now it has fresh blood and a clean bill of health.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I took my trike in to an indy shop today to have all three fluids and the filter changed. Lucas oils. $175. I had my state inspection done and an overall checkup at the same time. I put on almost 5K since I bought it in November of last year, used with 2110 miles. Unknown service history but now it has fresh blood and a clean bill of health.

Now you have good records, keep a ledger and you are good to go:clapping:

 

[priell3]

A few pictures from today's 123 mile cruise.

 

[JTJersey]

A few pictures from today's 123 mile cruise.

As usual some beautiful pics. I could take a picture of most any back road in a 50 miles radius of me and it would look like every other back road in South Jersey.

 

[priell3]

As usual some beautiful pics. I could take a picture of most any back road in a 50 miles radius of me and it would look like every other back road in South Jersey.

I drove through South Jersey more than a few times. I know what you mean.

Come up this way, I'll take you on some good roads.

 

[priell3]

A few from today's 121 mile excursion.

 

[JTJersey]

Just got back from a 65 mile lunch ride to the world famous Pic-A-Lilly Inn on Rt. 206 Shamong Twp NJ. About 20 miles between nothing and nowhere in the Pine Barrens. I get there when they open at 11AM.



This is what it looks like at Noon.



This pic doesn't do it justice. That line of cars/trucks stretches 100' in both directions. There are two side parking lots. The one on the right was full. Good place to stop if your in South Jersey.

 

[JTJersey]

Just got back from a 10 day trip to Jacksonville FL. (Jack, I'll PM you later with my apologies.) Was one step ahead of some nasty weather the entire trip, but was beautiful most of the time. Stopped for lunch in Roanoke VA at a Logans Roadhouse I like. Went from there to Lanexa VA. About 20 miles from Williamsburg to visit my daughter.

(This is an error. Lanexa VA was the first stop then Roanoke VA on down Rt.81 to TN.)



Then on to Mount Carmel TN to visit my brother. Stopped south of Orangeburg SC to hang with a long time friend for a bit then on to Jacksonville.



Spent three days with my Granddaughter who's been after me to come down for months and I finally made. Parked the trike and secured it and an hour later the rain cut loose complete with right there lightning strikes and a tornado touch down at Jacksonville Beach where my granddaughter works. Real mess. Didn't stop until about 9PM. Thought for sure the trike was going to hate me because I never got to put the cover on. It was still too hot when I parked her. Was going to do it when we got back from dinner, but didn't make it. The trike didn't blink an eye, though. Started right up and never gave me a minutes worth of trouble.

Had to stop in NC on Rt. 26 coming back and take a couple pics. That stretch of hwy is gorgeous.



Continued to reverse the trip and had to stop for breakfast at Hornes Restaurant in Port Royal VA.



If it weren't for those pesky bills I've got to pay I could have kept going while I was in FL. I have friends and family scattered throughout the state. The Freewheeler ran like a swiss watch the whole time. All in all a 2400 mile trip covering 9 states. Loved it.

 

[rhino 2]

Just got back from a 10 day trip to Jacksonville FL. (Jack, I'll PM you later with my apologies.) Was one step ahead of some nasty weather the entire trip, but was beautiful most of the time. Stopped for lunch in Roanoke VA at a Logans Roadhouse I like. Went from there to Lanexa VA. About 20 miles from Williamsburg to visit my daughter.

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Then on to Mount Carmel TN to visit my brother. Stopped south of Orangeburg SC to hang with a long time friend for a bit then on to Jacksonville.

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Spent three days with my Granddaughter who's been after me to come down for months and I finally made. Parked the trike and secured it and an hour later the rain cut loose complete with right there lightning strikes and a tornado touch down at Jacksonville Beach where my granddaughter works. Real mess. Didn't stop until about 9PM. Thought for sure the trike was going to hate me because I never got to put the cover on. It was still too hot when I parked her. Was going to do it when we got back from dinner, but didn't make it. The trike didn't blink an eye, though. Started right up and never gave me a minutes worth of trouble.

Had to stop in NC on Rt. 26 coming back and take a couple pics. That stretch of hwy is gorgeous.

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Continued to reverse the trip and had to stop for breakfast at Hornes Restaurant in Port Royal VA.

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If it weren't for those pesky bills I've got to pay I could have kept going while I was in FL. I have friends and family scattered throughout the state. The Freewheeler ran like a swiss watch the whole time. All in all a 2400 mile trip covering 9 states. Loved it.

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[Zammy]

Nice pics John, sounds like a great trip for you.

 

[JTJersey]

Other than two nice days since I've been back from FL the weathers been rain and general crappiness. So if I can't ride I can spend time in my favorite room.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Other than two nice days since I've been back from FL the weathers been rain and general crappiness. So if I can't ride I can spend time in my favorite room.

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Funny u talk about the rain, as u know your trip here was pretty rainy, Today was the first day since that it has been sunny, I took advantage of that with a ride to St Augustine

 

[BillR]

John. too bad I didn't know you were in the area. We could have met up for coffee or a beer and talked Panheads. I'm about a half hour from Lanexa.

 

[JTJersey]

John. too bad I didn't know you were in the area. We could have met up for coffee or a beer and talked Panheads. I'm about a half hour from Lanexa.

Just the fact that you know where Lanexa VA is makes me want to buy you a beer next time I'm down there.

 

[BillR]

Just the fact that you know where Lanexa VA is makes me want to buy you a beer next time I'm down there.

:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping:

Yeah, been to a few Bluegrass Festivals at Rockahock campground.

 

[JTJersey]

Put my Cobra 909-Twins Slip-on mufflers on. :laugh: Changed the whole feel of the ride. I'll be cruising at 55mph and think I'm in 5th gear only to realize I'm in 4th. All the way through the gear shifts it seems that speeds that I've been used to shifting at are now comfortable at 5 - 10mph faster. Not sure why that would be, but I'm liking it. There doesn't seem to be any point in shifting to 6th until I'm at 75+. Oh, and it sounds like a Harley now. :clapping:

 

[Kneesinbreeze]

I installed a Road King windshield on my Free tonight. I can see the big gap around the headlight people are talking about but I needed the brackets so I can get a Freedom Shields re-curve from John. Was gonna take it for a test drive but I discovered The Steering damper bracket is loose. Gonna have to torque it to specs.

 

[PosseRider]

Got my gutted pipe & all new brakes today. Won't be installed till we return from the AZ Gathering.

Dam, wrong forum.. Sorry

 

[LadyonaMission]

Got my gutted pipe & all new brakes today. Won't be installed till we return from the AZ Gathering.

Dam, wrong forum.. Sorry

You could have just deleted that line and typed in "I admired several Freewheelers today" then skipped the apology.

 

[PosseRider]

You could have just deleted that line and typed in "I admired several Freewheelers today" then skipped the apology.

Didn't see any FW's :laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[JTJersey]

Go rid of the HD "pop-up" gas cap because it refused to pop up one time too many. Replaced it with a black cap off a 2022 Harley something. Forget what the parts guy said it's for, but it's the same as the Freewheelers chrome one just black. You barely notice it and I can open it and actually put gas in the trike. The flush mount pop-up cap really looked nice, but just got to be too big a pain in the butt. Kept the blacked out LED gas gauge. Love that thing. Has worked great for me for the last 3 1/2 months and 7,000 miles. Forgot to post a pic. Pics are always good.

 

[Kneesinbreeze]

Installed a engine guard today.

 

[Kneesinbreeze]

Today I installed 1" footboard extensions. More to come as finances allow.

 

[JTJersey]

Today I installed 1" footboard extensions. More to come as finances allows.

Well worth the effort. Love mine.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Well worth the effort. Love mine.

:Agree:

 

[rhino 2]

:Agree:

I put them on my 2017 Triglide but for some reason I don’t feel I need them on my 2019 Triglide ??..

 

[LadyonaMission]

I put them on my 2015 Freewheeler, took them off and put them on my 2020. I do have long legs, so I love them.