What did you do to your bagger today?
#2811
11-24-2012, 08:26 PM
Yesterday I wore Cold Under Armor, long sleeve T-shirt, Polar Fleece Jacket, Leather Jacket, good gloves, jeans, chaps, non-insulated boots with heavy socks, 1/2 balaclava, and a modular helmet. And of course, heated grips and seat:-) I have the 10" Wind Splitter Windshield, it gives me a nice calm pocket to sit in. There was 9 of us on the annual "Day after Thanksgiving" HOG ride out of Holstein HD in Omaha. Hope to add a heated jacket liner and gloves next week and I picked up some flannel lined jeans today. It supposed to get cold around here in the next few weeks:-)
Now that's a TRUE rider. Congrats man that's nuts lol. I live in north central Iowa ( Fort Dodge ). I did ride mine to a buddies funeral today with just a hoodie, heavy leather jacket, beanie stocking cap, and medium gloves and I was COLD lol but sucked it up cause he was a great dude and loved to ride! I don't have all the proper gear nor the heated seats/grips or I could definitely see myself doing it. Perhaps as I acquire the gear!
#2812
11-25-2012, 11:52 AM
Stage IV
Winter is coming.
Nothing today but yesterday I rode my 94 Ultra 30 miles in high 30 degree weather. Put sea foam in the tank for the remaining fuel. Then rode the wife's 07 883 for the same and treated her fuel as well. We were supposed to get snow today but as of yet...none. Trying to get the bikes ready for winter.
#2813
11-25-2012, 12:15 PM
Just finished putting the tank back on after running wires for my rockford fosgate PBR 300x4 amp. I still have a few very minor things left to do but, 1. It's our Anniversary, 2. have Christmas lights to find and put them up, 3. maybe football today?... dam, you guys are making me think about getting snivel gear again for cold weather riding.... time to do some research again on what i want for Christmas.
#2814
11-25-2012, 06:28 PM
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Baker Drivetrain Plus+1 oil pan
Broke mine recently. Stripped the tranny oil plug in my 1996 FLHTCI just before Veterans Day. Ordered a Baker Drivetrain Plus+1 oil pan as a replacement for my OEM 4 qt. My labor and $500.00 or back to the same with the 'drip in on the the intake' OEM pan for the same cost with their labor.
Little back ground. on my third engine. Orig OEM last to 55K till a bad trip across a Potomac River bridge and a thigh burning cage wreck burnt my OEM 'Buck and a piece' INA bearing. Local in DC said 'don't worry' about the OIL red light if you did not run it far. Same Local MD HD rebuilt mine to save money; $3500.00 without an oil pump and the lowest guy on the pole getting his practical factors on my bike.
Left me stranded in Branson, MO after 1100 miles. (not that it mattered to anyone else, but this was the week my Dad got his teminal Stage 4 diagnosis, and the delay to get back to INDY, get my trailer, return and get it back for a slap and tickle took a bit). The compensator nut jarred loose.... Local in Indianapolis dropped a Re man @ $4500.00 in and 22K later my plug did not survice my last attempt at self maintenance.
Now, a new Baker Plus+1 will give me the additional 1 qt, a better oil heat dispersion oil pick up spot, the chance to add the OIL TEMP guage to replace the 'Do you know how hot it is somewhere on the bike' guage.
Long story short... I really am dissapointed with the longevity of the HD product. We are invested to the tune of 3 HDs and seriously am looking for someone to tell us a straight story about the MoCo's belief that if you keep it long enough, it will be Hundreds of Dollars.
They knowbout the Twin Cam chain tensioner failure rate pre 35K and nowhere is it a service interval check , the cheap INA EVO cam bearing, and ther BAD workmanship on service...
My rebuild at an HD had a 30 DAY warranty. The reman ain't no shake either. INA OEM.
My next money goes into a replacement power train, non HD. Don't want a new bike, just one that won't let me down.
Little back ground. on my third engine. Orig OEM last to 55K till a bad trip across a Potomac River bridge and a thigh burning cage wreck burnt my OEM 'Buck and a piece' INA bearing. Local in DC said 'don't worry' about the OIL red light if you did not run it far. Same Local MD HD rebuilt mine to save money; $3500.00 without an oil pump and the lowest guy on the pole getting his practical factors on my bike.
Left me stranded in Branson, MO after 1100 miles. (not that it mattered to anyone else, but this was the week my Dad got his teminal Stage 4 diagnosis, and the delay to get back to INDY, get my trailer, return and get it back for a slap and tickle took a bit). The compensator nut jarred loose.... Local in Indianapolis dropped a Re man @ $4500.00 in and 22K later my plug did not survice my last attempt at self maintenance.
Now, a new Baker Plus+1 will give me the additional 1 qt, a better oil heat dispersion oil pick up spot, the chance to add the OIL TEMP guage to replace the 'Do you know how hot it is somewhere on the bike' guage.
Long story short... I really am dissapointed with the longevity of the HD product. We are invested to the tune of 3 HDs and seriously am looking for someone to tell us a straight story about the MoCo's belief that if you keep it long enough, it will be Hundreds of Dollars.
They knowbout the Twin Cam chain tensioner failure rate pre 35K and nowhere is it a service interval check , the cheap INA EVO cam bearing, and ther BAD workmanship on service...
My rebuild at an HD had a 30 DAY warranty. The reman ain't no shake either. INA OEM.
My next money goes into a replacement power train, non HD. Don't want a new bike, just one that won't let me down.
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#2815
11-25-2012, 07:08 PM
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Broke mine recently. Stripped the tranny oil plug in my 1996 FLHTCI just before Veterans Day. Ordered a Baker Drivetrain Plus+1 oil pan as a replacement for my OEM 4 qt. My labor and $500.00 or back to the same with the 'drip in on the the intake' OEM pan for the same cost with their labor.
Little back ground. on my third engine. Orig OEM last to 55K till a bad trip across a Potomac River bridge and a thigh burning cage wreck burnt my OEM 'Buck and a piece' INA bearing. Local in DC said 'don't worry' about the OIL red light if you did not run it far. Same Local MD HD rebuilt mine to save money; $3500.00 without an oil pump and the lowest guy on the pole getting his practical factors on my bike.
Left me stranded in Branson, MO after 1100 miles. (not that it mattered to anyone else, but this was the week my Dad got his teminal Stage 4 diagnosis, and the delay to get back to INDY, get my trailer, return and get it back for a slap and tickle took a bit). The compensator nut jarred loose.... Local in Indianapolis dropped a Re man @ $4500.00 in and 22K later my plug did not survice my last attempt at self maintenance.
Now, a new Baker Plus+1 will give me the additional 1 qt, a better oil heat dispersion oil pick up spot, the chance to add the OIL TEMP guage to replace the 'Do you know how hot it is somewhere on the bike' guage.
Long story short... I really am dissapointed with the longevity of the HD product. We are invested to the tune of 3 HDs and seriously am looking for someone to tell us a straight story about the MoCo's belief that if you keep it long enough, it will be Hundreds of Dollars.
They knowbout the Twin Cam chain tensioner failure rate pre 35K and nowhere is it a service interval check , the cheap INA EVO cam bearing, and ther BAD workmanship on service...
My rebuild at an HD had a 30 DAY warranty. The reman ain't no shake either. INA OEM.
My next money goes into a replacement power train, non HD. Don't want a new bike, just one that won't let me down.
Little back ground. on my third engine. Orig OEM last to 55K till a bad trip across a Potomac River bridge and a thigh burning cage wreck burnt my OEM 'Buck and a piece' INA bearing. Local in DC said 'don't worry' about the OIL red light if you did not run it far. Same Local MD HD rebuilt mine to save money; $3500.00 without an oil pump and the lowest guy on the pole getting his practical factors on my bike.
Left me stranded in Branson, MO after 1100 miles. (not that it mattered to anyone else, but this was the week my Dad got his teminal Stage 4 diagnosis, and the delay to get back to INDY, get my trailer, return and get it back for a slap and tickle took a bit). The compensator nut jarred loose.... Local in Indianapolis dropped a Re man @ $4500.00 in and 22K later my plug did not survice my last attempt at self maintenance.
Now, a new Baker Plus+1 will give me the additional 1 qt, a better oil heat dispersion oil pick up spot, the chance to add the OIL TEMP guage to replace the 'Do you know how hot it is somewhere on the bike' guage.
Long story short... I really am dissapointed with the longevity of the HD product. We are invested to the tune of 3 HDs and seriously am looking for someone to tell us a straight story about the MoCo's belief that if you keep it long enough, it will be Hundreds of Dollars.
They knowbout the Twin Cam chain tensioner failure rate pre 35K and nowhere is it a service interval check , the cheap INA EVO cam bearing, and ther BAD workmanship on service...
My rebuild at an HD had a 30 DAY warranty. The reman ain't no shake either. INA OEM.
My next money goes into a replacement power train, non HD. Don't want a new bike, just one that won't let me down.
Sad story man.
My last bike ('02 heritage softail) had 82K before my tensioner let go. Thankful it happened in my driveway on startup. I had 86K on that bike when I sold it. Only thing that ever happened that cost me money. I don't know if I was lucky or my religious 1,500 mile oil changes paid off...
On a side note, I had purchased the extended service plan, Harley picked up my bike and replaced the tensioner, oil pump, and cams at no additional cost to me!
Dodged a bullet on that one!
#2817
11-25-2012, 07:26 PM
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Sad story man.
My last bike ('02 heritage softail) had 82K before my tensioner let go. Thankful it happened in my driveway on startup. I had 86K on that bike when I sold it. Only thing that ever happened that cost me money. I don't know if I was lucky or my religious 1,500 mile oil changes paid off...
On a side note, I had purchased the extended service plan, Harley picked up my bike and replaced the tensioner, oil pump, and cams at no additional cost to me!
Dodged a bullet on that one!
My last bike ('02 heritage softail) had 82K before my tensioner let go. Thankful it happened in my driveway on startup. I had 86K on that bike when I sold it. Only thing that ever happened that cost me money. I don't know if I was lucky or my religious 1,500 mile oil changes paid off...
On a side note, I had purchased the extended service plan, Harley picked up my bike and replaced the tensioner, oil pump, and cams at no additional cost to me!
Dodged a bullet on that one!
We enjoy the touring, not the trepidation of will it get back. Too many of our HD friends have similar stories on new and reconditioned rides.
Last edited by FLGEEZ; 11-25-2012 at 11:12 PM.
