Worst upgrade you ever made
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
I had a tough time figuring out the buffeting. I tried different shields but never got it right. I'm sure eventually I would have figured it out. I just really enjoy being able to take the shield off the RK on hot summer days and just cruise. Interestingly enough the RK without a shield was more comfortable than the SG buffeting. I still like the SG and if I were to buy a bike with a faring, that would be the one. But I'd have to have a second bike for my cruising.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
I had a tough time figuring out the buffeting. I tried different shields but never got it right. I'm sure eventually I would have figured it out. I just really enjoy being able to take the shield off the RK on hot summer days and just cruise. Interestingly enough the RK without a shield was more comfortable than the SG buffeting. I still like the SG and if I were to buy a bike with a faring, that would be the one. But I'd have to have a second bike for my cruising.
Stage I
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Columbus Ohio
I really appreciate everyone sharing all of their mistakes, it will same me some money for sure.
As far as the wife thing goes, my first one was a serious nut job and my current one told me to buy my 2013 Anv ultra limited instead of a classic.
Thanks again
As far as the wife thing goes, my first one was a serious nut job and my current one told me to buy my 2013 Anv ultra limited instead of a classic.
Thanks again
Novice
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Upstate NY
First Mistake: Paying $279+tax for the Road King Classic Saddlebag Lock Kit (P/N 46316-04). Thought it would make me feel better when leaving leathers, etc. in the bags while away from the bike. Doesn't, especially when it only takes 10 seconds to pop the whole bag off from the outside and walk away with it (provided the thief is out of handgun range).
Second Mistake: Having the $tealer install said locks. It took the tech FOUR HOURS at $60 per hour to finish the job. To his credit, they came out fantastic, but he had never installed them before, so I paid for his OJT. It would have taken me twice as long, and I would have messed something up. But it should have only taken a tech two hours, tops.
Total Cost of Worthless Add-On: $519+tax.
Partial Redemption: Brukus SaddlebagSecure kit. At least my bags might stay on the bike now....
Second Mistake: Having the $tealer install said locks. It took the tech FOUR HOURS at $60 per hour to finish the job. To his credit, they came out fantastic, but he had never installed them before, so I paid for his OJT. It would have taken me twice as long, and I would have messed something up. But it should have only taken a tech two hours, tops.
Total Cost of Worthless Add-On: $519+tax.
Partial Redemption: Brukus SaddlebagSecure kit. At least my bags might stay on the bike now....
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 56
From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
First Mistake: Paying $279+tax for the Road King Classic Saddlebag Lock Kit (P/N 46316-04). Thought it would make me feel better when leaving leathers, etc. in the bags while away from the bike. Doesn't, especially when it only takes 10 seconds to pop the whole bag off from the outside and walk away with it (provided the thief is out of handgun range).
Second Mistake: Having the $tealer install said locks. It took the tech FOUR HOURS at $60 per hour to finish the job. To his credit, they came out fantastic, but he had never installed them before, so I paid for his OJT. It would have taken me twice as long, and I would have messed something up. But it should have only taken a tech two hours, tops.
Total Cost of Worthless Add-On: $519+tax.
Partial Redemption: Brukus SaddlebagSecure kit. At least my bags might stay on the bike now....
Second Mistake: Having the $tealer install said locks. It took the tech FOUR HOURS at $60 per hour to finish the job. To his credit, they came out fantastic, but he had never installed them before, so I paid for his OJT. It would have taken me twice as long, and I would have messed something up. But it should have only taken a tech two hours, tops.
Total Cost of Worthless Add-On: $519+tax.
Partial Redemption: Brukus SaddlebagSecure kit. At least my bags might stay on the bike now....
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,535
Likes: 15
From: Salem, Va.
Worse upgrade for me was XM radio. Too expensive, Bad customer relations, nightmare to discontinue service and nobody there speaks English.
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Novice
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Upstate NY
I considered complaining to the owner, but didn't think I'd get very far. So I decided to simply never have any more work done on my bike there (which is a shame, since I bought my bike there and really like the dealership as a whole and the sales staff in particular). Fortunately there are two other dealerships that are roughly the same distance for me, so I'm not limited to just one option.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 867
Likes: 224
From: Pa
hidden biketronics antenna. total waste of time on my part. radio reception just totally sucked. I live about 40 miles from the station and here in western Pa. riding the hills and back roads the hidden antenna was worthless.