New Low Rider S
So, ridden 253 miles so far, what are your thoughts on the oem exhaust.
I am thinking about Kromework slipons, but not sure at the moment.
The standard exhaust is quiet when in low revs, but when you open the bike up above 3000 revs they do sound ok.
For the first time on a Harley I am thinking about keeping this baby stock.
Its at the dealership for a fettle on the sidemount plate which I had fitted, folding back at speed.
I have asked them to look at this to stop it happening.
Dee
I am thinking about Kromework slipons, but not sure at the moment.
The standard exhaust is quiet when in low revs, but when you open the bike up above 3000 revs they do sound ok.
For the first time on a Harley I am thinking about keeping this baby stock.
Its at the dealership for a fettle on the sidemount plate which I had fitted, folding back at speed.
I have asked them to look at this to stop it happening.
Dee
The Bike runs hot and has a lot to do with the stock exhaust system because of the catalytic converters, its the main reason I changed the exhaust. Its running a lot cooler now and the Engine Temp system has not kicked in anymore while waiting in traffic. It also added about 10% of power which is awesome.
I actually kinda like the look...I think the heat shields cover all the welds and the springs add a garage built vibe to it. The opposite of something uber sleek like a V&H.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 2
From: Oregon
Hello, and I just posted in the new guys thread. Just got my new bike. I kept lurking as a guest and thanks to the reviews and info on this thread it sealed the deal for me on what bike to get.
The issue on the brakes was interesting. My dealer had 2 bikes. One with a much better feeling front brake than the other. That bike had 19 miles and had about 1/8 of an inch more clearance from lever to the grip than the other bike, mine. Mine had 6 miles on it and what I mean to say is the front brake lever came closer to the grip by about 1/8 an inch plus was a little on the spongy side in its travel to that point. This my first day, as I ride it seems to be getting better in both of those areas. It seems to stop the bike just fine though. I'm really happy with it though, and am sure this will sort out. If not I'm thinking of changing out the front brake lines.
My dealer was great to deal with. The reason I didn't get the other one was it was it had forward mounted pegs on it, which I wasn't interested in having at least not at this time.
Here is a pic, thanks and I'm happy to be a member!
The issue on the brakes was interesting. My dealer had 2 bikes. One with a much better feeling front brake than the other. That bike had 19 miles and had about 1/8 of an inch more clearance from lever to the grip than the other bike, mine. Mine had 6 miles on it and what I mean to say is the front brake lever came closer to the grip by about 1/8 an inch plus was a little on the spongy side in its travel to that point. This my first day, as I ride it seems to be getting better in both of those areas. It seems to stop the bike just fine though. I'm really happy with it though, and am sure this will sort out. If not I'm thinking of changing out the front brake lines.
My dealer was great to deal with. The reason I didn't get the other one was it was it had forward mounted pegs on it, which I wasn't interested in having at least not at this time.
Here is a pic, thanks and I'm happy to be a member!
Hello, and I just posted in the new guys thread. Just got my new bike. I kept lurking as a guest and thanks to the reviews and info on this thread it sealed the deal for me on what bike to get.
The issue on the brakes was interesting. My dealer had 2 bikes. One with a much better feeling front brake than the other. That bike had 19 miles and had about 1/8 of an inch more clearance from lever to the grip than the other bike, mine. Mine had 6 miles on it and what I mean to say is the front brake lever came closer to the grip by about 1/8 an inch plus was a little on the spongy side in its travel to that point. This my first day, as I ride it seems to be getting better in both of those areas. It seems to stop the bike just fine though. I'm really happy with it though, and am sure this will sort out. If not I'm thinking of changing out the front brake lines.
My dealer was great to deal with. The reason I didn't get the other one was it was it had forward mounted pegs on it, which I wasn't interested in having at least not at this time.
Here is a pic, thanks and I'm happy to be a member!
The issue on the brakes was interesting. My dealer had 2 bikes. One with a much better feeling front brake than the other. That bike had 19 miles and had about 1/8 of an inch more clearance from lever to the grip than the other bike, mine. Mine had 6 miles on it and what I mean to say is the front brake lever came closer to the grip by about 1/8 an inch plus was a little on the spongy side in its travel to that point. This my first day, as I ride it seems to be getting better in both of those areas. It seems to stop the bike just fine though. I'm really happy with it though, and am sure this will sort out. If not I'm thinking of changing out the front brake lines.
My dealer was great to deal with. The reason I didn't get the other one was it was it had forward mounted pegs on it, which I wasn't interested in having at least not at this time.
Here is a pic, thanks and I'm happy to be a member!
I must've gotten one of the good ones, because my front brakes inspire nothing short of confidence, between the dual discs and zero fork dive.
Welcome!! You couldn't have picked a better bike.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 366
Likes: 143
From: Peoria, Az
Yeah I feel pretty lucky that they got me into a new one rather than make me wait on an engine replacement. I have to say the dealership went way above what they had to do. I could have had the bike the very next day but I was out of town turkey hunting so they held it for me. So far I have 200 miles on it and it runs great. Now I just need to get an exhaust and a tune in it and it'll be plenty strong for awhile anyway.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 64
Likes: 9
From: Spokanistan WA
Brake lines!
Ok, I see a couple of guys have swapped to a taller handlebar. Can someone please give me some info on what front brake line they used? My local dealership wants $380 for a longer front line and they are saying its 3 pieces (1 from master cylinder to dist block, and 2 from dist block to front brakes). The stock FXDLS front line is 1 piece (master cylinder to ABS distribution block to front brakes).
My indy mechanic is saying he can get just the upper line lengthened at a hose shop, but Id rather not do that!
Tried PM'ing some guys with taller bars, but nobody wanted to respond.
Thanks!
My indy mechanic is saying he can get just the upper line lengthened at a hose shop, but Id rather not do that!
Tried PM'ing some guys with taller bars, but nobody wanted to respond.
Thanks!
Ok, I see a couple of guys have swapped to a taller handlebar. Can someone please give me some info on what front brake line they used? My local dealership wants $380 for a longer front line and they are saying its 3 pieces (1 from master cylinder to dist block, and 2 from dist block to front brakes). The stock FXDLS front line is 1 piece (master cylinder to ABS distribution block to front brakes).
My indy mechanic is saying he can get just the upper line lengthened at a hose shop, but Id rather not do that!
Tried PM'ing some guys with taller bars, but nobody wanted to respond.
Thanks!
My indy mechanic is saying he can get just the upper line lengthened at a hose shop, but Id rather not do that!
Tried PM'ing some guys with taller bars, but nobody wanted to respond.
Thanks!
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From: SWFL
Ok, I see a couple of guys have swapped to a taller handlebar. Can someone please give me some info on what front brake line they used? My local dealership wants $380 for a longer front line and they are saying its 3 pieces (1 from master cylinder to dist block, and 2 from dist block to front brakes). The stock FXDLS front line is 1 piece (master cylinder to ABS distribution block to front brakes).
My indy mechanic is saying he can get just the upper line lengthened at a hose shop, but Id rather not do that!
Tried PM'ing some guys with taller bars, but nobody wanted to respond.
Thanks!
My indy mechanic is saying he can get just the upper line lengthened at a hose shop, but Id rather not do that!
Tried PM'ing some guys with taller bars, but nobody wanted to respond.
Thanks!
Last edited by Mchad; May 7, 2016 at 08:30 PM.