Cup Holder
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: New Jersey
I bought the Kruzer Caddy and on checking the instructions and hardware, it had nothing like what is pictured on page 1, simply 2 rings that mounted to the handlebar. There must be a new model that attaches to the perch as you show in your photo. That is how the Kuryakyn holder that I bought attaches.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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You got that right. I drink coffee before heading to work and like you said i can just grab my water bottle out of the bags if i need to drink. Ironically i've never been much concerned with drinking when riding. Towns around here are rarely 50 miles apart. Even traveling cross country you rarely have a 100 miles that does not have a stop. These MC cupholders are outrageous from a price perspective.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2005
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slowrollin, I'd like to know more about the components used for your setup if you don't mind sharing. And where did you buy the parts? Thanks.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,069
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From: Kansas
And btw if any Limited owners were thinking of this: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/rider-cup-holder Forget it. HD was selling them as compatible w/ the '14 Limited's but have since stopped (as noted in the reviews section). I tried it and after much pain and anguish did get it mounted to the down tube but it didn't sit right. Kept hitting my ankle and rubbed on the lowers. There is one member here who got it mounted and liked it (can't remember his handle) but I did not. Just an FYI for any future cup holder searchers.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 905
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From: New Jersey
Actually bought it at Rolling Thunder in DC last year. Some guy at a booth was selling them. Since then, I've seen him at Roar to the Shore and the International Motorcycle Shows. It's just one of those cheap quick release cup holders you can buy at just about any shop or show. They cost about $15 bucks. I had been using one of those for a couple of years without issue, but the bracket that attaches it to the handlebar didn't look very good. This guy simply removed that bracket and replaced it with a 1 inch Ram Mount Ball with a female end going into a Ram Double Socket Short Composite Arm for 1 inch Ram Mount Ball at the top, and then a 1 in Ram Mount Ball with a male end at that bottom of that. That male in goes through the third hole of the perch mounting bracket and has a cap nut on the back of it. I didn't see the perch on Ram's site, but I don't think it would be hard to find. It's shaped like a triangle and has three holes. 2 holes for the clutch screws and one for the ball I mentioned. There are also two barrel spacers needed. They go between the perch mount and the clutch housing. You need that cause the clutch housing isn't flat. The picture with the cup is just to show you what the perch mount looks like. It looks like that, minus that cup. Also, those silver spaces you see are black on mine. The pictures of the ***** may not be the exact ones, but that gives you an idea of what you need. I carry two cups. I have a 21 oz Hydro Flask for cold stuff. It keeps ice water cold for a full day. Seriously, in 100 degree weather, you'll still have ice in this thing after 5 or 6 hours and the water will still be cold long after that. I bought a different 16 oz model of the HydroFlask for hot drinks so I can have my coffee when I want it. One is wider than the other, but they both fit in this setup like a glove and they don't vibrate or anything.
Last edited by slowrollin; Jan 15, 2017 at 08:27 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,614
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From: Toms River, NJ
Try this link www.glassact.com
Have used this for 9 years with no issues
Comes in 2 sizes. Very durable
Jim
Have used this for 9 years with no issues
Comes in 2 sizes. Very durable
Jim
I have to agree... Best cup I have found, keep ice in drinks all day... well made.
Be Safe JIM
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 191
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From: Dallas
Definitely THE best and take the top off and the jumbo Yeti or Rtic cup slips right in, but no need for either with this, as stated even in Texas heat lasts all day long. On road trips when I tell my baby bride I gonna only have one cocktail this sippy cup is the best.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 158
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From: San Antone, TX
Just put the Kuryakyn Universal Cup Holder on my '14 FLHTK. It attaches to the clutch/brake perches. Good quality, saved $11 by ordering from Amazon. Sits at kind of a jaunty angle compared to the $100 BMW Cup Holder on my K12LT (got spoiled by that one!). I think I can get used to it, came with a stainless thermal cup. Looked at the Kruzer Caddy, but didn't think it would work with the hard brake/hydraulic lines. Good Luck!
