The Everything 2018+ Heritage Thread
#1581
06-17-2019, 04:33 AM
Road Master
Water in left saddle bag.
What i discovered: When raining or during washing, the water runs down the outside wall (framesite) of the left-hand saddle bag and goes under the riveted leather cover
directed. If sufficient water has accumulated between the plastic wall or plastic floor and leather cover, the water penetrates
via the drain hole in the bottom of the saddle bag.
.
Anyone had this problem too?
What i discovered: When raining or during washing, the water runs down the outside wall (framesite) of the left-hand saddle bag and goes under the riveted leather cover
directed. If sufficient water has accumulated between the plastic wall or plastic floor and leather cover, the water penetrates
via the drain hole in the bottom of the saddle bag.
.
Anyone had this problem too?
#1582
06-17-2019, 06:15 AM
Tourer
Well my long weekend of riding has been put on hold due to the suspension adjuster mounting bolt shearing off and lodging the adjuster between the shock and fender. Shock and fender will need to be replaced. Should be covered under the warranty. The dealership said it’s the second one they’ve had come in in the last month. I asked what may have caused it and they said they’re unsure, may be that it’s mounted too high and constantly hitting the seat might break it off.
#1586
06-17-2019, 02:00 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
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#1587
06-17-2019, 03:24 PM
Road Master
Only had mine for a little over a week and no real miles with it yet. I am 195 lbs. Will let you know.
#1588
06-17-2019, 03:33 PM
Road Master
Removed my pillion pad to go with the solo look. The adhesive on that protective film. Takes a lot of time and elbow grease to remove it. Since the pillion was gone I removed the passenger foot pegs. It took a breaker bar to break the bolts loose that hold the brackets in place. Afterwards there was a tremendous amount of friction in removing the bolts. Almost like they were cross threaded. They used some kind of extremely strong grey thread locker and a lot of it. As hot as those bolts got I am surprised one or the other did not break off. My suggestion, after the fact, is to leave them. Or go extremely slow and use a lot of penetrating oil.
#1589
06-17-2019, 04:14 PM
Road Warrior
Haven't had that issue with mine. Call the folks at Grasshopper. They seem very willing to help
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#1590
06-20-2019, 06:06 PM
Road Warrior
Yes if you lean back hard. Others have also reported the same.
If you can weld, or maybe know of someone that can do welding for you, the slip in plate can be reinforced with a piece of bar or rod. Need to be careful to protect the backrest part. A little wire brush clean up and some good quality spray paint and it wont even be noticable.
If you can weld, or maybe know of someone that can do welding for you, the slip in plate can be reinforced with a piece of bar or rod. Need to be careful to protect the backrest part. A little wire brush clean up and some good quality spray paint and it wont even be noticable.