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Top Ten RoadGlide Do's and Don'ts

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#1 ·
Is there a compilation on do's and don'ts for us new owners of the RG?
 
#2 ·
Do:

Spend time on this forum learning about the RG and formulating a plan for what you want to do with it.

Don't:

Assume that HD assembled and prepped your bike correctly. I've found several things that should have been caught. Key fob not programmed, fuses missing, ABS brakes not working properly, etc.
 
#6 ·
I fully agree with the don't tell your with part. She'd have a COW if she even had a clue of how much I've spent. So, DON'T do that.

DO, learn how to work on your own bike. Its much more rewarding, less expensive, and handy when something goes wrong.
 
#8 ·
In addition to the service manual the "fix my hog" DVD series will help the confidence.

Dont's: do not over tighten your clutch cable to the transmission side cover. Ask me how I know.:mad::mad:
 
#9 ·
I'll add another real one because you only have two small oval contact points:

DO check front and REAR tires often for:
- proper air pressure
- visual inspection of tread for wear and road debris (nails, tacks, etc)
- while you're down there check the sidewalls for cracking or other weird issues.

Why the CAPS on REAR? The front tire is easy to check...rear tire takes more effort.
 
#10 · (Edited)
Don't.....buy the HD Windsplitter windshield or HD heated handgrips, cuz many say they both suck. :mad:

Do.....Degut the headpipe or do a full stage 1 right away, to get rid of the catalytic converter and the terrible 103 engine heat issue on your legs. :eek:
 
#11 ·
Don't: Ask about about what mods you should do unless you have a very large checkbook ....we love to help others spend as much as we did on mods thereby justifying that what we spent "wasn't that much!"

Do: Ride very defensively and safely. After a few months on here you start to feel like everyone is family and we wouldn't want to lose a family member.

Do: Take your wife riding with you as often as she'll go - life is short, enjoy it together.
 
#21 ·
+1 on that one. (especially if the better half loves to ride!)
 
#29 ·
Do: Treat it like family and do be afraid of the wife to make it yours Buy her a gift the night before you order something

Don't: Tell her that you spent five times as much on the bike then those chunks of butter you gave her
 
#34 ·
Do: realize you just purchased a money pit. The mods never stop.

Don't: think you'll ever be done modding. Once you start you just can't stop!!
 
#38 ·
Do: Research and learn everything you can about your bike, including the limits of traction, lean angle, acceleration, and safety features. Learning at the time you need it isn't a very good idea.
Don't: buy something ”like” what you want because it's cheaper or easier. You'll just end up buying the ”right” one later and spending more time, effort, and money in the long run.
 
#39 ·
Do learn to ride in the rain and cold if you live in the Pacifice Northwest. Otherwise, the bike will be parked 8 - 9 months of the year. Oh yeah, rain gear helps too.
 
#40 ·
+1 but instead of rain gear get the best leather pants you can... you are on a Road Glide. The shark rides through the rain drops... the pants help tons in the cold too. it was said above get the heated gear and spring for a thermostat as soon as you can..... elements get HOT if you don't. learned that in sub 30's in Alaska
 
#41 ·
Do check your well nuts


DON"T Forget check your well nuts


REF:: Thread; Wind screen blew off
 
#42 ·
Do get a half dozen extra well nuts, screws and plastic washers. Seems like I always need one every time I take the windshield/outer fairing off.

Do use a battery tender when your not riding on a regular basis or over the winter.
 
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