Rode from Lafayette La. To Cowboy Harley-Davidson and participated in the Highway of Honor Veterans Memorial Ride. From Beaumont back to Cajun Harley-Davidson in Scott Louisiana. Included a Ride thru parade at the Veterans Home in Jennings LA. Don't know the count but it was over 200 bikes. Some say 400.
What did you do to your Road Glide Today?
I've seen these threads on other forums, and they can go on forever. Just some place to post what you might have done in any particular day.
I'll start with this past weekend. I went out Sunday morning intending to ride down the road, any road. When the first 40mph gust of wind hit me, I changed my mind and headed over to Iron Pony instead. It being early Sunday, and the service dept was open, I decided to get the new tires I was needing. So, a few dollars later I ended up with two new Dunlop American Elites and new pads on the front brakes. They were out of the Metzler ME880's, but these are new model Dunlops, and it appears they only make two sizes so far, both just happen to fit my bike. Web site says more sizes coming in 2011. Only have about 300 miles on them, but so far they seem to be good tires. Holds the wind well
(Sunday was VERY windy, almost got blown over getting off the bike)
Next up, Progressive 940's are on the way.
I'll start with this past weekend. I went out Sunday morning intending to ride down the road, any road. When the first 40mph gust of wind hit me, I changed my mind and headed over to Iron Pony instead. It being early Sunday, and the service dept was open, I decided to get the new tires I was needing. So, a few dollars later I ended up with two new Dunlop American Elites and new pads on the front brakes. They were out of the Metzler ME880's, but these are new model Dunlops, and it appears they only make two sizes so far, both just happen to fit my bike. Web site says more sizes coming in 2011. Only have about 300 miles on them, but so far they seem to be good tires. Holds the wind well
(Sunday was VERY windy, almost got blown over getting off the bike)Next up, Progressive 940's are on the way.
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Ofcourse they are taking deposits on the first arrivals, which I told the sales mgr, with HD's track record Iam not buying anything I haven't twisted the grip on.
I was told late August/Oct to test ride one. Which I reminded the sales mgr, that Ive bought 3 bikes from, and I expect to pay less than MRSP. He said, we'll take care of you.
The store mgr stopped and said hello to me, I told her I was interested in a test ride and possible purchasing the new Sportster S, to which she told Birdie to get my info (Iam in the system) So hopefully I'll be the first one to try and break it!
She knows how much I've dropped in her store
Today had another ride, misting as I rolled the bike out of the garage.....decisions
Took off at 8AM into a light rain. Radar showed most of the storm was out to sea, so I went to the meetup spot.
Went from light rain to heavy rain, to the sun trying to burn thru. Only 8 showed up
Morning turned to overcast and dry.....but the roads were a mess.
Some off the bridges had big timbers stuck in the guardrails!!! The water must have been 2 ft over the bridge, during last night's storms.
But with a group, I couldn't stop and take a picture. Kinda wish I did now.....
251 miles today and put my weekly miles at a tad over 700. Most riding I've done since the accident, in a week, which felt pretty good. Only rained on us 4 times😂
Oh and 3 Roadies today😁
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Here we're thinking if it worth trying today
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Nice stop for lunch. To hungry to even think about snapping a pic😅
I had a great BLT
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Forgot to add, I put the test to the wet weather traction control. Couldn't even get a wiggle out of the bike and I tried to get the tires to break loose. 3rd gear @ 3900rpm in turns, I'd wack the throttle and the bike would just pull thru the turns. Sluggest, but steady...bike felt like someone (ha) was holding the bike back.
Well Done Harley and welcome to the 21st century 👍
Took off at 8AM into a light rain. Radar showed most of the storm was out to sea, so I went to the meetup spot.
Went from light rain to heavy rain, to the sun trying to burn thru. Only 8 showed up
Morning turned to overcast and dry.....but the roads were a mess.
Some off the bridges had big timbers stuck in the guardrails!!! The water must have been 2 ft over the bridge, during last night's storms.
But with a group, I couldn't stop and take a picture. Kinda wish I did now.....
251 miles today and put my weekly miles at a tad over 700. Most riding I've done since the accident, in a week, which felt pretty good. Only rained on us 4 times😂
Oh and 3 Roadies today😁
Here we're thinking if it worth trying today
Nice stop for lunch. To hungry to even think about snapping a pic😅
I had a great BLT
Forgot to add, I put the test to the wet weather traction control. Couldn't even get a wiggle out of the bike and I tried to get the tires to break loose. 3rd gear @ 3900rpm in turns, I'd wack the throttle and the bike would just pull thru the turns. Sluggest, but steady...bike felt like someone (ha) was holding the bike back.
Well Done Harley and welcome to the 21st century 👍
I know the fk’ing feeling! She’s always saying I’d look better with this or perform better with that...
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Got my recently painted fairing installed and the new Alloy Art turn signals. Just in time to put the bike on the trailer and move back south to my home state.
I had the factory stripe removed and the whole fairing repainted Midnight pearl to match. The same guy who did my tank did the fairing.
Originally wanted chrome Alloy Art turn signals, to accentuate the front of the bike however they were all sold out so all I could get was black but I’m glad I did because it blends in more and you can hardly even see the turn signals there until you turn the bike on!
Due to the copious amounts of rain here in Georgia the past two days, the bike is under cover in the garage because there is no sunshine. I will get a better picture of the faring in the sunlight here soon. Until then…
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I had the factory stripe removed and the whole fairing repainted Midnight pearl to match. The same guy who did my tank did the fairing.
Originally wanted chrome Alloy Art turn signals, to accentuate the front of the bike however they were all sold out so all I could get was black but I’m glad I did because it blends in more and you can hardly even see the turn signals there until you turn the bike on!
Due to the copious amounts of rain here in Georgia the past two days, the bike is under cover in the garage because there is no sunshine. I will get a better picture of the faring in the sunlight here soon. Until then…
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OK, a few weeks ago (but I forgot to post it here), but I installed the iRIDE suspension on the bike. Full write-up with pictures in the suspension forums.
iRIDE Installation and Review
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iRIDE Installation and Review
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