Anyone else FXDL think the high beam switch is too sensitive and easily switches back to low beam with the slightest touch?

Also why do these new bikes shut the headlight off in the ACC ignition position? Not good for parking with engine off at night.

 

You guys have been lucky as the riding weather in the UK, at least where I live, hasn't been the best. After the issues caused by water when I was in Ireland last month I have decided my LR is best in the garage whilst we have a bit of rain. As you can see from the "grab" below from my dash-cam the roads are a bit wet! This was Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 14:00hrs.

 

Going to have to buy yourself a dirt bike.

 

I have not actually used my high beam yet. Have not ridden at night.

 

New FXDL owner here.
I love my 2014.5 FXDL but hate the clunk into 1st and 2nd gear, so I did internet search and changed oils from 3 holes to RedLine oils for specific holes. I think the RedLine primary oil is thinner than stock, so it helps separating clutch disks quicker, but still downshifting into 2nd makes loud clunk. I really hate this, but the dealer says it's normal. This is my first Harley.

Also, I hear some knocking noise when cold coming from the primary case after changing to RedLine. Is this a possibility that thinner primary oil causing some knocking noise when cold? It goes away in the first 1-2 miles. Since the improvement in clunk is minimal, I would rather get rid of this cold knocking. Which primary oil do I have to use?

Thanks and May the car drivers be away with you all the time.

Dan from MD

 

dh4kim harleys are some of the loudest engines out there. some of it is that they are an old design with pushrods and what not, some of that other noise is the automatic primay chain tensioner. i too run redline best stuff on the market! followd by amsoil.

 

Was thinking a hovercraft may be more fun

 

You have to love "old school" to even own a Harley Davidson. If not, go buy a new ninja super-crotch rocket - it will be smoother but won't have the charisma or the pick-up-chickability of a Harley.

 

yea i know i rode my buddys rocket and it was fast but too quiet and smooth didnt even know it was running

 

I don't like Japanese bikes and cars. Don't ask me why, I just don't like them. I will walk if all left for me is a Japanese bike. Charisma enuf?

Anyway, not all the Harley's have shifting clunk. I want to achieve that.

How?