Who rides a 2002 or earlier Touring bike
Who rides a 2002 or earlier Touring bike
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
2000 RK standard with a carb. No major issues. I bought it 10 months ago with 2500 on it. Has 8600 on it now (was out of the country for 6 weeks during this period). So, real clean, low miles. Came with a cheap but loud stereo in a bag attached to the windshield, so I use that in the winter. Came with a SE air cleaner.
I have removed the crash bars: rear for my wife's legs, front for looks. Put on a Mustang passenger pad and harley backrest for my wife. Put a Grateful Dead derby cover on when I changed fluids.
Next mod: Wild 1 518's with stainless cables, after that loud pipes (stock now), after that Ohlins #2's, after that Mustang seat for me (sundownder on there now).
If I had a bunch of dough, I would do engine work, but I'll probably do the above and then leave it till it dies or I die.
I have removed the crash bars: rear for my wife's legs, front for looks. Put on a Mustang passenger pad and harley backrest for my wife. Put a Grateful Dead derby cover on when I changed fluids.
Next mod: Wild 1 518's with stainless cables, after that loud pipes (stock now), after that Ohlins #2's, after that Mustang seat for me (sundownder on there now).
If I had a bunch of dough, I would do engine work, but I'll probably do the above and then leave it till it dies or I die.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
2000 FLHTPI.
25,000 miles.
Normal stuff, battery, tires, brakes, stage 1 and Powercommander. Very good bikes.
But if you read too many cam threads, put a couple grand on the side for it and changing chain tensioners.
First used bike I ever bought and my last one was a new 2006 FLHTI, the one before that a new bike I built, stretched wide tire softail, that took a year to build.
Seems I am preferring used.
Too many dollars to make a new bike your own on top on initial cost. Tired of starting over.
25,000 miles.
Normal stuff, battery, tires, brakes, stage 1 and Powercommander. Very good bikes.
But if you read too many cam threads, put a couple grand on the side for it and changing chain tensioners.
First used bike I ever bought and my last one was a new 2006 FLHTI, the one before that a new bike I built, stretched wide tire softail, that took a year to build.
Seems I am preferring used.
Too many dollars to make a new bike your own on top on initial cost. Tired of starting over.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 572
Likes: 110
From: under the bridge on the sunrise side
Me, No real issues. It's a little rough around the edges but it gets me where I want to go, and NEVER fails to put a big old smile on my face. I love to wrench on it as much as I do riding it so I don't worry about any mechanical surprises. Just walked in the house from a couple hours of quality time, removed the exaust and inspected it, found one broken clamp, reinstalled and ready to go again. To bad the salted the crap out of the roads yesterday.
Last edited by ppilotmike; Dec 1, 2011 at 04:57 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,231
Likes: 1
From: Texas
I've got a 2002 FLTR with 114,000 miles on it. I bought it 4 1/2 years ago with 33,000 miles on it. It has the HTCC heads, 10.5 to 1 compression and Andrew 67N cams and the conversion to the late style cam plate and oil pump.
I have had a few issues. I've replaced the charging system twice, inner cam bearing crapped out, and the mainshaft on the the transmission broke.
I bought the extended warranty on the bike, so everything was covered up to 70,000 miles, but I am out for the cam bearings and upgrade, mainshaft and stator and regulator. I have probably spent more on tires than all that combined, though....
I have had a few issues. I've replaced the charging system twice, inner cam bearing crapped out, and the mainshaft on the the transmission broke.
I bought the extended warranty on the bike, so everything was covered up to 70,000 miles, but I am out for the cam bearings and upgrade, mainshaft and stator and regulator. I have probably spent more on tires than all that combined, though....
Very interesting to hear. I just got an 2001 EG Classic. Had 27,400 on the clock. I installed Bright-***-Light (Tail Light), the rear flashers are now red break and run lights. Install a J&M CB radio and a HD Antennia. Got chrome fork lowers, cow bells and chrome air deflector that fits under steering column. I bought a reach seat but I have to send it out to Mean City to place some more padding for the wife. Runs like a dream...had new 2008 Dyna Low Rider but for only six months. It was like riding a Sporty on steriods not good for long hauls. I really enjoy tinkering and pulling my own wrenches almost as much as riding it. Trying to shine up the wheels a bit but I need to take them off so I can do a good job but it's prime time riding season here in South Florida. Weekend forecast is sunny and 78 degrees.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 7
From: Wisconsin
- 2002 FLHRCI
- 22,000 miles (and some change)
- Replaced cam tensioners with gear drives (at 14,000 mi) and put a new battery in it (2009).
- 95" BB kit, S&S 510G cam, Stage 2 heads, V&H dresser duals, AN big sucker, PCIII & plenty of chrome
My '02 bike is rock solid. Its the best bike on earth if you ask me...AND its also a fast one (black)
I wish it was better in snow.
Last edited by equandt; Dec 1, 2011 at 07:37 PM.
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