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Look towards the rear of the bike at the top of the inner primary case to insure it has the primary vent installed. If the bike was built after May 2018 it came from the factory with it installed. If not there was a Tech Bulletin for the dealers to install it.
I had an FXLR built at the end of May 2018 and it came installed from the factory.
Look towards the rear of the bike at the top of the inner primary case to insure it has the primary vent installed. If the bike was built after May 2018 it came from the factory with it installed. If not there was a Tech Bulletin for the dealers to install it.
I had an FXLR built at the end of May 2018 and it came installed from the factory.
how can you tell what month by the Vin? I know mine is 79768 production number but can't understand what month
I'm going to check out a low mileage(~6K miles) 2018 low rider at the dealer this weekend.
Anything on the 2018s that I need to pay particular attention to?
I noticed that the 2019+ low riders come with the narrow profile primary cover. Is that a big deal? I'm 5'9" with 30" inseam so don't think I'll need the added clearance but not sure?
Amy other tips y'all can give me when I check this thing out at the dealer?
Thanks
I didn't know there was a difference in primary covers between the 2018 and 2019 Low Riders. Learn something new every day. LOL
With that said, I have a 2018 Low Rider and I'm 5'10". I have no problems with it.
Was able to work out a deal for this 2018 so I brought it home with me.
Having some issues already, doh!
The bike has a feuling vented dipstick and I think the dealer overfilled the oil so it was puking oil out the vent. Oil got all over the muffler and rear caliper when I got home(didn’t notice during short test ride).
The front brake makes a squealing sound sometimes as the bike is almost stopped. Sounds like a dump truck.
Nice looking bike, I have a 2020 FXLR. You're all set with the windshield and sissy bar-rack, nice set up. My brakes have never been noisy but have read on here about others whose are. Will be a great bike for ya once you get the oil thing sorted out.
Was able to work out a deal for this 2018 so I brought it home with me.
Having some issues already, doh!
The bike has a feuling vented dipstick and I think the dealer overfilled the oil so it was puking oil out the vent. Oil got all over the muffler and rear caliper when I got home(didnt notice during short test ride).
The front brake makes a squealing sound sometimes as the bike is almost stopped. Sounds like a dump truck.
Learn to check your own oil, I keep the level at 1/2 on the dip stick. The front brake noise might just go away with use.
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