Harley Lingo
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Road Master
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From: Old Bridge, NJ
Harley Lingo
Coming from a Vulcan Voyager I am new to a lot of the terminology I see here as I try to learn about my new ride. Specifically FP3 and decat? Hope someone can help me out. Thanks in advance.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Near St. Louis Mo.
FP3 is the latest version of Vance and Hines Fuel Pack - a plug in tuner that allows the owner to tune the bike when making mods, exhaust, air intake, head pipes, and cams. Once used FP3s are locked to the bike.
I have a decatted head pipe and an FP3...
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Arizona
Welcome to the Harley family! There is a lot of slang/lingo to learn, I'll chime in with a few terms I can think of off hand.
TC = Twin cam engine
M8 = Milwaukee 8 (the newest engine)
Bagger = Basically a touring model with saddle bags
Oil change in all 3 holes = Change oil in the engine, primary, and transmission. Each compartment is separate on a Harley. Most imports are all lubricated with the same oil.
Batwing = Fork mounted fairing (i.e. Streetglide, Ultra & Limited)
Shark fairing = Fixed mount fairing (i.e. Roadglides)
There are lots more that I'm sure others will chime in with
TC = Twin cam engine
M8 = Milwaukee 8 (the newest engine)
Bagger = Basically a touring model with saddle bags
Oil change in all 3 holes = Change oil in the engine, primary, and transmission. Each compartment is separate on a Harley. Most imports are all lubricated with the same oil.
Batwing = Fork mounted fairing (i.e. Streetglide, Ultra & Limited)
Shark fairing = Fixed mount fairing (i.e. Roadglides)
There are lots more that I'm sure others will chime in with
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From: Syracuse NY
HD stands for "huna dollar" because everything costs at least a hundred dollars. Also the "Harley Tax". You buy a Harley and you spend $3-4k in accessories, i.e. the tax. Ask me, I KNOW! Someone stop me!
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I traded in a 2007 Nomad for my 2014 Limited. There's one terminology that you will understand and that is the smile you experience when you ride. Love mine, yes Harley needs to improve on some things but overall I and the wife love it!
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Road Master
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From: Old Bridge, NJ
Welcome to the Harley family! There is a lot of slang/lingo to learn, I'll chime in with a few terms I can think of off hand.
TC = Twin cam engine
M8 = Milwaukee 8 (the newest engine)
Bagger = Basically a touring model with saddle bags
Oil change in all 3 holes = Change oil in the engine, primary, and transmission. Each compartment is separate on a Harley. Most imports are all lubricated with the same oil.
Batwing = Fork mounted fairing (i.e. Streetglide, Ultra & Limited)
Shark fairing = Fixed mount fairing (i.e. Roadglides)
There are lots more that I'm sure others will chime in with
TC = Twin cam engine
M8 = Milwaukee 8 (the newest engine)
Bagger = Basically a touring model with saddle bags
Oil change in all 3 holes = Change oil in the engine, primary, and transmission. Each compartment is separate on a Harley. Most imports are all lubricated with the same oil.
Batwing = Fork mounted fairing (i.e. Streetglide, Ultra & Limited)
Shark fairing = Fixed mount fairing (i.e. Roadglides)
There are lots more that I'm sure others will chime in with
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Road Master
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From: Old Bridge, NJ
I hear ya!