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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 10:10 AM
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Sounds like what I was experiencing, my dealer found the cause by accident. They first thought that putting on a new belt and front sprocket would fix it, but when they went to install the new front sprocket, the senior tech thought that there was slightly too much play in the spindle. So, they ordered new transmission output shaft bearings, installed them, noticed normal amount of play, and the noise was gone and never returned.

Originally Posted by rico1969
Any one have had or have a noise on their bike when coming to a stop. I am having a hard time pinpointing it. It happens in all different operations...braking...just clutch disengaged...or just rolling in neutral to a stop ...I was thinking clutch at one point then brake ..then maybe wrap disc. Dealer is informed and looking at it on my 1000 mile check up.
 
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Old May 1, 2019 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by LTBiker
I have a basically brand-new Motherwell solo rack, gloss black, with fender rear bolt/screw. Don't need it any longer. Save you a lot of money over buying a new one. PM me if interested.
PM sent.
 
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Old May 1, 2019 | 01:25 PM
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Have the Grasshopper rider backrest on my wife's Freewheeler; will be looking to add one to my Heritage.
 
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Old May 8, 2019 | 06:13 AM
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Do any of you guys have experience of the Motherwell rack and the HD one (for comparison)?

The reason I ask is I’m looking at an FXBB and would want to run a solo rack and a sissy bar (probably the HD tall one unless you guys have a better suggestion?).

The Motherwell rack uses the 3 x seat mounting points whereas the HD one uses the same mounting points as the sissy bar. I think in either case both racks will work fine with the sissy bar (as they are narrower than the fender so it won’t matter if the sissy bar and rack overlap a bit - if you see what I mean) so I’m curious as to which is the ‘best’.

Any thoughts gratefully received.

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Just installed these this morning, hats off to Capt.Itch really nice heavy duty bib.
The Motherwell rack is top notch also.





 
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Old May 12, 2019 | 08:09 AM
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Any of you guys running Short Shots on your Heritage? Curious how they would look (and sound).

Cheers!
 
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Old May 13, 2019 | 06:26 AM
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Did my 1000 mile check up and the tech felt my belt was too tight and said that HD came out with new specs. They also did something to my brake pads which I wish they didn't do because if it solves it I won't know which one it was for real. I really don't think it was the pads though. I'll keep this updated when I can get a long ride in. Weather is not agreeing with biking lately.
 
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Old May 13, 2019 | 06:53 AM
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have a few things I installed and took off, within a week

Harley-Davidson brand 12 inch fat apes

Harley brand fat apes riser

Harley extreme flow heavy breather

Tried a few different things with feel, and I'm going 16 inch with a extreme flow round filter.
If anyone is keen on the above items, please pm
 
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Old May 14, 2019 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by paulmj
Any of you guys running Short Shots on your Heritage? Curious how they would look (and sound).

Cheers!
A Heritage owner in Scotland has V&H Short Shots on his 2018 Heritage. check out his youtube video


I was only trying to attach a video address not the video itself. Sorry if this is not allowed
 

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Originally Posted by harlot
have a few things I installed and took off, within a week

Harley-Davidson brand 12 inch fat apes

Harley brand fat apes riser

Harley extreme flow heavy breather

Tried a few different things with feel, and I'm going 16 inch with a extreme flow round filter.
If anyone is keen on the above items, please pm
PM sent.
 
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Old May 16, 2019 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rico1969
Did my 1000 mile check up and the tech felt my belt was too tight and said that HD came out with new specs. They also did something to my brake pads which I wish they didn't do because if it solves it I won't know which one it was for real. I really don't think it was the pads though. I'll keep this updated when I can get a long ride in. Weather is not agreeing with biking lately.
Was this the first 1000 miles? Shouldn't need pads at 1K, should you?
 
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