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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeRoe
Riding the new FLHRXS, was like saying hello to an old friend……forgot how nimble this bike is (having owned a 2019). For now, keeping it simple on the mods…..extending the floorboards, shift/brake lever, taller bars with new grips. Also, I happen to really like the paint, so I’m going to get it ceramic coated. future calls for stage 1 intake, change headers/exhaust…..probably all FuelMoto with a PV. Time and the economy (Thanks, Brandon!) will be the limiting factors.
Nimble? I came off my 2018 RKS because I didn't like how top heavy it was. Awesome in a straight line and comfortable for sure. But top heavy like a big Sportster.

How was your Indian Challenger? I just watched a video online and the guy who owns a Harley Road Glide was raving about the Indian Challenger and how well balanced and light it felt compared to his Harely RG.
 
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Originally Posted by Zakk13
Nimble? I came off my 2018 RKS because I didn't like how top heavy it was. Awesome in a straight line and comfortable for sure. But top heavy like a big Sportster.

How was your Indian Challenger? I just watched a video online and the guy who owns a Harley Road Glide was raving about the Indian Challenger and how well balanced and light it felt compared to his Harely RG.
I'll say this. It is without a doubt, right out of the box a comfortable ride (I'm 6'3", 220lbs) as far as the suspension is concerned. The motor noise takes a bit to get used to (sounds like a sewing machine on start up) and is top end noisy at idle. Once you start going, it's a high revving engine and likes to cruise at 80mph/3100RPM in 6th. I had to make adjustments to the engine (flash tuned), added exhaust, and removed the catalytic converter. This was all personal preference. Also had to add a long-reach seat because the stock seat pushed me right on top of the tank. still comfy, but.......I dunno, just felt weird.

Took a trip to the mountains of east TN/west NC. the bike is a bit top heavy, but in the twisties, it almost likes to hug-down like a sport bike. Have to really be conscious of counter-steering on some of the better roads. Throttle response with stock cams is good, but again, you have to keep it at high revs to really appreciate it. When it's rolling, it is a good bike, but I think it's happier on the super-slab. Tight turns and up and down the hills takes a bit of work.......on one road we went up a steep hill only to find a dead end. Trying to turn this 900lb. bike around on a narrow, inclined road was a b!tch to say the least. Overall, it's good bike. Just too many technical/electronic glitches and it's also not an easy bike to work on. I'd give it a solid 7 out of 10 overall. Ride, 9/10. Performance 8/10. Form/fit/finish, 6/10. Electronics, 5/10 Availability and cost of parts, 3/10.

I had it for a year. Put on a LOT of miles. It's a unique bike with a lot of advancements, BUT, it wasn't a Harley........and I guess my teeny brain just couldn't get used to the feel, noise, weird engineering......and I dunno......I guess I just got black and orange in my blood. I don't regret the Indian time I had, but at my age I feel better about being on something I know. Guess that's why I never cheated on my wife
 
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