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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin' Eagle® Electra Glide® => Topic started by: naitram on August 28, 2003, 02:33:32 PM
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04 FLHTCSE
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#3, after the shop owner and one other; figure delivery in November. Orange and Black, to go with my FXR4.
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Selling my 98 FLHTC, Only one FLHTCSE coming to our local dealer and it is mine. Coming in November Blue & Black. Glad to see a discussion group for them
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Minglewood,nsrider
welcome to the site. i'm curious how you both found this site so quickly after the announcement of the FLHTCSE.
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Just googled flhtcse
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That's how I found it too (i.e., Google flhtcse).
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Hey guys. I just found this board searching on yahoo.
I have my name at about 10 different dealers in my area for a FLHTCSE. I guess I was a little late in deciding weather I wanted one or not. My local dealer is jacking the price $4500. He doesn't have me on the list.
I have a 2001 FLHTCUI now, and I ordered and 04 Road Glide that will be in January. If I don't get the call for the SE, I guess I'll have to settle for something less.
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What's your color choice? I can keep my ears open up here. Last year, lots of folks gave up their spots when it came time to purchasing the 03 SERK. Perhaps these skoots will be different.
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don't settle for a bike, if you really want the CVO give it a chance each dealer should get between 3-5 electra glides depending on how big they are. i saw some 03 FLHRSEI2 bikes still available last month
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Over the weekend I called and told them to keep the 04 Road Glide I ordered and all I want is the FLHTCSE, either color. They said no problem.
Now 2 different places have $500 of mine and my name is on the waiting list at another 4 places. The first dealer that calls is the winner.
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With the way California emission BS is, I think it would be a hassle to buy out of state. I did think about Oregon or Nevada with no state sales tax. But decided not to mess with it.
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Darn - didn't think of the emissions thing. Glad to hear one should be available for you in-state.
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ok, dumb question time. does the factory make the bike california leagle, or does the dealer do it as part of the delivery prep?
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I'm pretty sure the Cal emission comes from the factory. The HD web site lists 2 prices, California and everyone else. Its an extra $200 bucks.
It just ain't fare.
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One of the dealers I'm working with quoted a $600 bike setup fee.
What are you guys getting charged???
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One of the dealers I'm working with quoted a $600 bike setup fee.
What are you guys getting charged???
for my 02 i paid msrp plus $500 setup
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I called every dealer in town as soon as I returned from Milwaukee. I was able to get the first one from one of the local shops. It is scheduled to ship on September 16th (today) from Harley. Does anyone know if these scheduled ship dates from Harley are very accurate?
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The set-up fee will pale in comparison to what the dealer will ask for over MSRP. How much are you prepared to pay over MSRP , is the real question. For me, I'm just not sure. Don't have to decide until the bike is here.
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I found some places are charging over the MSRP and some don't. The 3 (yep 3) dealers that as of today at lunch time have a deposit from me promised nothing over the MSRP that is written on the HD web site. The closest dealer to my house said $33,000 + fees. They do not have any of my money.
Today at lunch time I went down and actually put my name on a Black and Blue one. No date yet. The other 2 dealers have my money but my name is not on a bike yet.
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This has been my experience with fees and delivery dates. My dealer charges me $300 for set up.
As for delivery dates, the ship date from the factory is not the ship date to your dealer. That is the date it is shipped to a regional carrier (trucking outfit.) That carrier will wait until he has a load large enough to make the trip to your local area worth his while. My experience is that the bike may sit with him waiting to get a full load for 2 weeks. Once your dealer gets it, he needs to set it up and it depends on how fast he does that once the bike arrives. Mine ususal takes a week depending on how many other bikes arrive on that same shippment.
I am planning on putting a touring seat on mine as well as having the stock one. It looks like the seat will have to be a Road King seat rather than an Electra Glide one since the tank panel is so long. Anyone know anything about this? Anyone know if the new Comfort Stitch seat is as comfortable as the old Pillow seat?
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As for color of choice, I saw the blue/black yesterday being set up in a dealer. I had my mind made up on the Orange and black, called the dealer where my order was at today and told them I would take whatever color came first. Both are great looking, the Blue and Black in photos does not do the bike justice. As for price. MSRP plus set up. But have seen prices at other dealers ranging up to $5500 over MSRP
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I have a deposit at 3 places, One is MSRP + 600, One is MSRP + 900. Don't know what the last one is. I can deal with getting taken by a few hundred,
On the other hand I have seen anywhere from $1500 to $5000 above MSRP + fees. I refuse to give them any of my money.
I'm trying to find a dealership nearby that has one I can take a look at. I still haven't seen one except the pics.
Once in a while I get this big knot in my stomach for giving HD so much freakin money. Then I go down the list of stuff that comes on this bike and I feel much better. Sound familiar to anyone????? [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Once in a while I get this big knot in my stomach for giving HD so much freakin money. Then I go down the list of stuff that comes on this bike and I feel much better. Sound familiar to anyone????? [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
i was the same way with my SERK
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You guys are lucky. All Harley dealers in the Atlanta area are still able to get a premium on most models. I am having to pay over MSRP for this bike. Luckily they will give me an instore credit on the amount over MSRP after one year. Close to MSRP I guess. One dealer in town is charging $5,500 over MSRP plus a $650 setup. They have already sold their allotment of FLHTCSE for 2004.
I keep thinking I could save alot of money by just buying the Ultra, but I have always wanted something a little different.
I got to see and sit on both colors in Milwaukee during the 100th. Its probably the best looking bike Harley has made in my opinion. Hopefully the high sticker price will be worth it. The dealer called and said I should be able to pick my bike up on Saturday.
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My bike has arrived at the shop [smiley=1syellow1.gif]. The stock pipes look great but are pretty quite. They claim if they bore them out that they will sound terrible. Does anyone have any pipe suggestions? I would kind of like to stick with Harley or Screaming Eagle pipes. I have screaming eagle touring pipes on my road king. They are not very loud but have a nice sound. I have heard the Reinharts. They sound great, but I think they will be to loud for my son when we ride.
They claim I shouldnt have to have it remaped when I do the air flow kit. Is this true with the 103 stroker engine?
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Congrats on getting the bike. I don't even know when mine will be here.
When it does come in I am going to put the Vance and Hines (I think they are called classic slip-on's). They make a nice deep rumble and they are mufflers not the whole pipe set. I'm thinking about adding the power commander, SE air cleaner kit and SE chip but I don't know for sure how much money I will have.
Vance and Hines suggests the power commander but you don't need it for the pipes.
naitram has a 2002 FLHRSE that I believe has the pipes I am suggesting, maybe he will let us know how he likes them.
You should be able to get them through your dealer.
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The dealer just called and said the bike already has the SE air flow kit and the SE chip installed. They currently do not know how to remap the FLHTCSE for different pipes yet. They want me to wait for new pipes until they get a chance to get clear directions from Harley on what kind of remapping if any needs to be done based on different pipes. They are having a conference call with techs from Harley tomorrow. I guess I'll learn more then.
So I guess I will pick it up stock (except some highway pegs and light trim rings) and break it in first then decide what to do about the exhaust system.
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Yesterday I saw a black one at the local dealer for the first time. I really like it. I'm jealous. What color is yours?
I can't freakin wait.
The bikes don't need much. But there is a some room to personalize it.
Did it come with the Chip and air cleaner kit, or did you pay extra?
When do you pick it up? Some of the dealers around here will hold back from telling you so they can have it in their showroom a couple of extra days.
I am off work in an hour and heading to Reno, NV. for Street Vibrations over the weekend. I wish I had an FLHTCSE to show off. Owe well maybe next year.
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i do have the vance and hines slipons, wouldnt trade them for anything. sound good but not too loud. if you do the air kit you will need to remap most likey they can use the same mapping as flhrsei2 which also has the 103CI motor
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524447507071&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302319503&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302319503&bmUID=1064530639108&bmLocale=en_US
but make sure they find out. when the flhrsei first came out my dealer put the wrong code in......
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Hey Kingsalmon, where did you order yours from? and where did you see the blue one at? I would like to go see it.
I ordered a Orange/black one from Vallejo. They have no idea when it will be in.
Thx Darren
P.S. on my way to Reno also.
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Dealer tells me Orange won't be painted until they've built all the blue - first ship date will be after the new year.
Anyone hear the same?
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I am getting the vivid black and cobalt. According to the dealer the SE air flow and SE chip are stock on the bike. I guess I will find out more tomorrow when I pick it up.
I will pick it up stock and see how it sounds. I am going to a party at a dealer tomorrow night, good chance to show off the bike. If I dont like the sound from the stock pipes, I guess I'll buy some Vance Hines. Everything tomorrow during the party is 20% off. Will be a good time to buy them.
I dont think they wanted me to pick the bike up so soon. But I knew the bike shipped, I have been calling every day to see if it was in yet.
My plan is to pick it up as early as possible tomorrow. I would like to ride a few hundred miles before the concert at the other dealership.
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i got the same story from my dealer 2 years ago. the SERK had screamin eagle mufflers but they were not performance mufflers the were stock flowing. also to meet EPA egulations the bike did not have high-flow air kit and and so it had no need to be remapped from the factory. when the parts guys started doing their homework when i ordered pipes they found out that i didnt have the air kit. i would suggest that you call another dealer and get a second opinion on wether or not the bike came with the air kit and mapping
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I have heard from two other dealers the same thing, at least February delivery on Orange.
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Man Feb. for my orange one. I want it yesterday. I guess that will give me time to sell my 2002 Road King.
Thx for the info. If anyone has thier bike yet maybe you could post some pictures.
Darren
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Well the big day finally arrived. I got on my Road King for the last time and road out to the dealership. When I pulled up to the dealership the bike was waiting for me out front. It looks great. I agree with the other person that said that the pictures doesnt do it justice. It looked great.
I said my final goodbyes to my 2000 Road King. I traded it in on the new bike. They gave me a fair price considering it needed two tires and was due for major service.
After 3 hours of waiting, paperwork, negotiations, and having a last minute adjustment to the gear shift. I pulled out on my new ride.
It was very responsive compared to the 88. I was dying to crank it up. The FLHTSCE sits almost a whole inch lower then my Road King. Being 6,4" I was worried that this would be a problem. But actually the bike road a lot better, it seemed the center of gravity was a little lower. Road great!!
The stereo has the weather band on it. While I was listening to the weather, I learned I was heading straight for a thunderstorm and small hail was reported. I was still 40 miles from home. New bike and hail storms dont go together. I decided to keep driving until I got to the other dealership that was having the concert. It started to sprinkle a little before I got there. Luckily the FLHTCSE comes with a cover. Its designed for indoor use, but I didnt have a choice. As soon as I pulled in I covered it up and the bottom let loose from the heavens. It rained for an hour. After the rain stopped, I uncovered the bike. It got a lot of attention by the 300 other people waiting for the concert.
My only complaints so far:
The seat is like seating on pavement. Its very hard, maybe it just needs some breaking in. That will be the first thing to be changed out.
I was in some stop and go traffic on the way home. You could cook an egg on my right thigh, the heat was so high. I thought maybe it was the asfault, but my left leg felt fine.
Is this heat normal for the electra glide or is it the 103? My Road King never had this kind of heat from the right side.
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Hey Liketoride,
The bike looks great, How does it sound???
Biggmon,
I saw the bike on display at Walnut Creek HD. Vallejo HD is one of the places that has a deposit of mine. That deposit doesn't reserve me a bike, it puts me on the list.
Fremont HD has my name on a bike.
Everyone else,
I saw the Blue one at Steet Vibrations outside in the sun. It is one bad ass bike.
I also spoke to the factory rep, he said if you have a blue one coming you should get it before Xmas. Orange ones will start coming in January.
As for the Air cleaner and chip. He beat around the bush with his BS, but it sounded to me like if you want it, you will need to add it. Not recommended by factory.
I am assuming it is the same with all the other HD's.
I will have an another extra set of pipes, a box with a stock air cleaner and and empty chip package in my garage.
I wonder if the chip that is in my "88" is the same chip as the "103"
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It sounds better then a regular stock harley, but I will have to do something to get a better sound. Not for sure what to do yet. I will break it in and take sometime to decide the best pipe solution. The dealership seemed a little wishy washy on doing anything just yet.
The stock air flow cover has 4 openings, which I think is two more then the rest of the 88s. One on each side.
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Keep us posted on that right-side high heat situation. I'm not a mechanic, nor mechanically inclined, but I wonder if it might have something to do with the oil cooler (like perhaps it wasn't functioning properly). This bike should not get uncomfortably hot. Might want to post in the SERK forum.
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The Blue and Black is sharp, just does not pop in photos the way orange does. Was at my dealership Saturday and they are telling me October 20th on mine. Hopefully enough time to break it in before snow flies!
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I have an '02 Ultra and get cooked thighs in hot weather if I am stuck in traffic. Maybe the nature of the beast I guess. I wonder if the 103, bewing stroked, is any taller than the 88. That might make you feel the heat more??
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Just got an email from Zylstrahd.com. They have an FLHTCSE in stock for the small price of $34,999. Suprisingly no one has bought it yet. This is the highest price I have seen anywhere.
You guys who are getting the bike for MSRP, should thank your lucky stars.
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That price is nuts, unless someone's willing to pay it. Saw two on ebay. Highest bid was $29.9.
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Guess I'm Crazy..Im paying 35k and my bike will be in Monday! Fell in love with the bike at Sturgis. Every dealer charging less in my area has sold theie whole allotment.
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Just received word from my dealer that my bike is being built on Nov 4th, shipped on the 7th and should be here on the 14th, YAHOO !. MSRP price in Canada is $42600 cdn (approx. $32K US) and this is what I'll be paying. Still haven't sold my 98 FLHTC so if anyone knows of a buyer let me know. Asking $19.5 cdn or $14.5 US, Great shape, 83K km (50K miles).
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[smiley=beerchug.gif] Regardless what you pay, you will love the bike. It gets attention everywhere I go, and better yet its a blast to ride.
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Congradulations on getting the call. I am still waiting for a date. They said it will be a Blue one so it should be here before January. I will most likely be selling my 01 Ultra when the new one comes in.
How is the weather where you are??
You can send the bike down to me and I will break it in for you if you want. I promise no burnouts or wheelys for the first 100 miles.
Let me know if you need my help
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my bike just came in last week,blue also, just waiting for the damn map program to come in so it can be remapped to the new pipes and high flow air cleaner. glad to here from liketoride that the seat is hard becuse my wife made me by the mustang seat. she said I could only buy the bike if she would be as comfortabel as she was on our classic. Had to make her happy since she's helping pay for it and she wasn't real happy when I explained that it was only a myth that you had to eat everyday.
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Just wondering why you didn't get a Classic or Road King seat since your wife liked the Classic seat. I ask because my wife put the same demand on me!
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I liked the look of this seat a little better and with the full length console on the bike you have to buy a seat that will fit the roadking. I'll let you know how she likes it hopefully next week if she doesn't I'll be looking for a new seat.
http--www.mustangseats.com-roadking97-roadking97_
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this link seems to actually work
http://www.mustangseats.com/roadking97/roadking97_75464.htm
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Kingsalmon - Thanks but no thanks on the break in offer. If the weather is good for a few days in late November, early December I will get it broken in. Weather here has been good, mid teens Celsius (low 50's Fahrenheit). Just got out for a little 150 mile toot yesterday. Don't usually put the bike away until the snow flies and then only because they start using salt on the roads. Climate here very similar to coastal Pacific northwest lots of fog & rain in the winter not a lot of snow.
Steve
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Starvin,
Which pipes did you put on?
I guess that explains why they wouldnt put pipes on mine or the high airflow kit, they didnt have the mapping for it yet.
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I put on the screamin eagle performance pipes with turn out end caps, I talked to dealer this weekend and he was sure it would be in early this week. It's starting to snow right now so getting it home might be a challenge but I'll feel better having it sit in my garage.
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Well, Mine was to be in today but the computer says it is still being built.
Pipes.. I'm thinking of putting the Reinhart true duals on the bike. Anyone have any thoughts on that?
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Finally got the mustang seat, it fits but the hole for the seat didn't line up perfectly I had to really push on it to get the screw in, Seats about 1/4 in. to long. If nothing else I can always file the hole on the seat. The seat looks good on the bike but the stock backrest does not work very well due to the seat being higher. I'm still waiting for my tour pack to come in. My wife said it was every bit as comfortable as the classic and will work good for long trips, I thouhgt it was more comfortable than the stock seat however it does raise the riding position by and inch or so.
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which mustang did you buy? The Solo mustang was tight but not a 1/4" off.
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the one piece touring seat for the roadking. according to the directions the console is adjustable on the roadking, i don't see any way to adjust the length on the electra qlide
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I spoke to one of the dealers that has a deposit of mine and he said my bike was not going to come in for a couple of months due to delays in the CVO plant. Has to do with paint on the 03's. He said mine would still be a blue one.
The factory guy at Street Vibrations said if I am getting a bike before the first of the year it would be blue, after the first it would be an orange one.
I don't know if the dealer is BS ing me or what. Has anyone heard any stories like this ??
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I have a guy that is supposed to let me know when they start the painting of the Orange. I have equipment in the Tomahawk Plant and was planning on doing a sales call in the plant when the orange started. You know check over my equipment and get a glance at the orange once they start painting it. The bike I have a deposit on is Orange. I will let you know if I hear any dates on the switch to Orange if that helps you out at all.
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New to this site guys.....waitin' on my Cobalt Blue. Found out about this site just a few minutes ago from Vtwinforum.com
Looks like I'll be spending a lot of time here.
Any of you guys driving a Harley truck when you're not on your bike?
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Hey rugbyprop,
Please let me know if you hear anything about the orange coming out. Like I mentioned earlier, The factory guy said any FLHTCSE shipped after Jan 1, 04 will be orange. I would like to know if that hase changed.
Hey JCZ,
Are you doing business with Sac HD??
They are one of the 3 places that have a deposit from me. Michelle took my money and put me on a list. I don't even know if I am getting one from them or not. I really would like to do business with them.
Vallejo HD did the same for me.
Fremont HD says I am getting a Blue one, but don't know when. They said at least a couple of months which conflicts with what I heard from the factory rep that displayed a blue one at Street Vibrations. I don't care what color I get. They both look good.
As far as the HD truck goes. They don't make an HD 4x4 so I had to settle on an 02 Lariet Crew Cab 4x4. Then I put PIPES, CHIP, and AIR CLEANER KIT on it. Sounds exactly like my 01 FLHTCUI, and close to what I will do with the FLHTCSE. I think I am setting a pattern here. I may do the above and put a power commander in the FLHTCSE.
Fred
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Kingsalmon I think I met you on another site. I was talking to Michelle on Sat. and yes, I've been doing business at HD of Sacramento for the past twenty three years.
They do make a Harley truck in 4x4! The 04 model is either an F-250 or F-350 (your choice) Superduty, 4x4 only, short bed or long bed (your choice). And in case you end up with the Harley Davidson Orange and Vivid Black FLHTCSE you better get down to the Ford dealership and order your Harley Davidson Orange and Vivid Black Harley Edition 4x4. Yep, they're in Dark Shadow Grey, Black or Orange and Black.
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New to this site guys.....waitin' on my Cobalt Blue.
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Oh John did I PM you over there on vtwin to tell you about this site?
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No but I wish you would have [smiley=1syellow1.gif] Actually found this site via a google search. Nice place to come and talk about our CVO's! [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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Hey KingSalmon, I know you said keep you posted on what I heard on Orange and Black. I was told to check back in a month. By January 15th or so they are supposed to be gearing up to full production on the Orange/Black paint. The words I have heard is March to April on the first ones. Middle on January is when dealers should be seeing them hit their order sheets with ship dates.
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Thanks for the info, I guess the dealer wasn't BSing me.
I went and picked up a Blue one the other day. I guess the guy ahead of me spent too much money on xmas and couldn't afford it now. Bad for him, great for me. I got myself a bad ass bike for myself for xmas.
Very impressed with everything about this bike.
You will love it.
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Congratulations on the new ride Kingsalmon.....we expect to be able to see it at the Easyriders bike show at the convention center here in Sac. in Feb.
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By the way.......have you SEEG owners (and waiters) noticed that this particular forum for SEEGs has had more hits and more activity than all the other forums on this site.
Interesting fact, considering that the Road King and Road Glide and Deuce have been out for awhile. Are you guys contacting all the other CVO owners and informing them of this site? I do it in person and on the internet, at the other sites.
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Hey everything I see say easy rider show is Jan 17th, hope its not in Feb.
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Jan 17th not Feb. Hey, but I'm pleadin "not guilty" due to I'm gettin old and I got the early stages of althizmers sitting in....NOT GUILTY! :-/
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Just wanted to make sure I didn't have a bad date for the show. As far as getting old as long as you can swing a leg, and twist a wrist your Ok. [smiley=1syellow1.gif] And yes we seem to have the hot bike(or will have soon for us waiting on orange& black) on this site. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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120mph At 4700+ (I was watching traffic and it was dark) rpms and still had more left but I caught up to traffic and had to shut her down (don't tell the wife!). Simple burn outs are no problem..almost too easy. This bike is a blast...worth every penny!
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Thanks for the report Cabo. Have you done a dyno on your bike yet? How many miles on it now?
Also, be sure to let me know if you decide to go to Sturgis.
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I'm up to 700 miles now..the weather in DFW has been outstanding. I have not dyno'ed the bike yet, debating if I'm gonna do it. I pretty much have spent all I can afford right now and the onlything a dyno would do is make me spend money on something to improve the results.
Sturgis..still trying to coordinate with my buddies to see if their going..will let you know soon.
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Cabo if the tech knows what he's doing on the dyno and the bike, he can squeeze another 10 hp and another 10 or 12 lb-ft torque out of what you already have.......no more money spent (other than they dyno tune).
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thanks for the suggestion
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break in is done turn 550, keep rev,s up ,didn,t feel safe going that slow glad thats behind me. bike has great responce stock i don,t ride two up so i don,t have that drag if ya-know what i mean. enjoying bike on the quite side----more cities are putting out the unwelcome mat for loud pipes cops know the fix-it ticket going to cost you big bucks and there glad to put it to ya, fishermans worfe,capitola,niles canyon to name a few..called chicago hd(20% no sales tax) orderer se silp/ons -k/n filter. going to store parts and keep riding stock for awhile can always break window with my ultra if i want to hear my pipes, this o4 is everthing i ever wanted in a bike. 3500 folks will know what i mean --------ak
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Actually only 2750 of us will know what it is like at least those are the numbers that I have heard, and sitting here waiting on orange & black I'm greeen with envy. Congradulations
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good the fewer the better and i got mine. i always felt 2002 roadking with multi red paint job was the best paint of all screamin e,s, i had deposit down on o4 before hd disclosed which models for o4.-----when i saw color on web the blue made me nervous,but after seeing in reno up close gotta tell ya it,s #1 regards ak
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good the fewer the better and i got mine.
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Actually only 2750 of us will know what it is like at least those are the numbers that I have heard,
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/CVOP/en/04_history.asp
and click on the model
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Thanks you guys, I'm appreciating this, big time!
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No problem where here to help each other.
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We're going to have one truely "limited edition" bike! Especially if they go back to the Road Glide again next year. Wooooohhooooooo I'm lovin this!!
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JCZ......was it a random statement or do you know something when you said "especially if they go back to the RoadGlide next year". I must know....I must I must I must [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif].
On a rumor note...I had seen apost in here somewhere where it was stated that Harley will not be putting the Revolution engine in any other bikes......talked to my handy dandy dealer and he said yes and could be in a year. Maybe that would be the next Screaming Eagle bike? A Revolution powered bagger.
He also told me you will start to see the mild versions of the 95 and 103 inchers as standard engines in coming years (as most of you probably already knew)
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return I don't know what they're going to do next year.....just rumor (and wishful thinking).
As for the revolution in any current model.....I was in Rapid City during the Sturgis rally in Aug. 2001 when Willy G first uncovered the new V-Rod. At that time he said that that bike, motor and all was a new member to the Harley Davidson family. And like any family, one member does not replace another but go through life together, side by side. He went on to say that the V-twin as we know it, will generally stay what it is......that it will continue to be refined but will not be replaced by a liquid cooled motor or any version of the V-Rod. That was only two years ago......I'd find it hard to believe that they changed their minds that quick. JMHO
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As quiet as they kept the V Rod you never really know what HD is up to. I have heard rumors that 06 is the last year for a carb and that a water cooled touring bike is in the works as well (emissions regs) but don't quote me.
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I see water-cooled in Harley's future--all bikes eventually. To keep up with the Jones', they'll need more performance-more heat-more efficient cooling. Has anyone heard the V-rod? Does it have the Harley rumble sound?
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Sounds like a stock HD a little weak, but hay those aftermarket people make lots of pipes to liven it up. And it is fairly impressive out of the box to ride.
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Fellow Bikers:
I have been reading all these posted write-ups regarding the Screamin
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Fellow Bikers:
I see that I
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OK...so I was bored today and wondering what to do while the kids took naps and the wife ran to the store
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return2mow (where did that user name come from?) that's a very interesting post that I've wondered about several times.
The manager of our local dealership told me that they did this, too and the bike can't be built for what it sells for.
You would get several K back from selling the 88" motor that you would replace with buying the 103" but then you'd have to add the labor, too. And.........side by side identical, the "built" bike isn't going to have the same value or warranty that the stock limited edition bike will have.
We are going to be riding a very special motorcycle! Not a Jesse James or OCC but a genuine HD limited edition and .........the comfort that JJ or OCC can't offer up.
I read an article the other day that talked about the softail platform was the most widely popular and sold bike in HD's history but now it's the touring platform. I'm not surprised.
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Yah my dealer has sold all the touring bikes he is suppose to get in the first month. He has lots of other bikes but no touring models.
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Warm fuzzy, I do think we are getting some good "Bang for the Buck" with this bike!!! Cheers to us all! [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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First try at this. [smiley=confused5.gif] I am the origonal owner or a 2000 FXR4 and have always loved this bike. I have put 12,000 great miles on it since new from New York on Sept 11 to Gatlenberg TN. for the best riding I have ever been on (Deals Gap). This is the perfect bike around town or long hauls for me but my lovely wife has started going on my rides ever more. Not all bad but need we need more room. I dont know if I should sell or keep it. The local dealer say to keep it. It will be worth alot some day? My question is why keep it 20 years??? just to sell it later. I cant justify having 2 $20,000 plus bikes. any help on the this would be great from the bike I think I would better fit my needs.
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ttk1 welcome to the site, we appreciate having you join us. Pull up a chair and a [smiley=drink.gif] and join us for awhile.
Your dilema......hmmmmm?? If you're not sure go rent an Ultra Classic and a Road Glide for a day each. But to save you some time, go ahead and buy your "For Sale" sign before you go for your ride. Soon as you return, your only question will be "which model?".
Then I suggest that you make it one of the CVO editions....either one of the SEEGs, that you see here or the Road Glide model. You will not be sorry......I guarantee it! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Hey Thanks for the invite.
Ive have rode both an ultra and also both roadkings out of the touring family. The main problem I am having is do I want to get a second bike (cost!!!)or sell it for a new one. The stock bikes cant compare to the cutoms and I do not think I can still get the custom with out paying for it. ahh decisions, decisions.
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OK ttk you've had about 24 hours to figure it out.....what have you decided? LOL [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]
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Greetings
I found this web site with a few extra pics of an '04 orange and black SEEG, for those of us who do not have one yet. Just something else for us to look at until the magical day. If anyone knows of any other sites with more than just the standard HD released pics we all see everywhere let me know.
http://www.hcsmotor.com/pages/harley/newhdimg/2004/flhtcse/photo.html
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I posted some more pictures this evening, on my homepage, of the Cobalt blue 04 SEEG that I took in Milwaukee and some of the 04 Harley F-250 4x4 truck that I took at our sponsors showroom.
Go to the top right hand corner and click on "Homepage" and then click on JCZ.
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Well I went to the local dealer to see if it was still posible to get a and they thougt I was pretty funny so I looked at new stanards and classics. $20k for the standards and $23K for the classics out the door. So for now I think I will keep my FXR4 and see what CVO does next year. Oh I think they wanted 10%down on top of that. Well at least I still riding.
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ttk1 the SEEG (Screamin Eagle Electra Glide) will be out again next year. Can't tell you what it will look like or have on it but if you want one, have your deposit ready as soon as the dealer's show is over in Aug (that's where they announce the following years models).
Sacramento HD gets six for the whole year and all six were spoken for within a week or two.
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jcz ;got me going on extended warrenty so i,ve shoped around so far i,m at 12% reduction , last inquirey told me to make sure 103in is included under warrenty program and to get it in writting,got me thinking about group buying power how maNY K/N FILTERS ARE WE GOING TO BUY,SE HIGH FLOW SLIP ON MUFFLERS,RE-MAPS (WE CAN BUY PACKAGE REMAPS 5OR 10 AT A TIME) I,D BE HAPPAY TO ACT AS A CLEARING HOUSE, I RENT TO U.S.POST OFFICE. THEY PAY ME EACH MONTH,OR SOME ONE OUT SIDE OF CALIFORNIA ,GET A BETTER DEAL WATTA-YA-THINK---------AK
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JUST WONDERING DID MY JOKE GET PULLED.-AK
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jcz ;got me going on extended warrenty so i,ve shoped around so far i,m at 12% reduction , last inquirey told me to make sure 103in is included under warrenty program and to get it in writting,got me thinking about group buying power how maNY K/N FILTERS ARE WE GOING TO BUY,SE HIGH FLOW SLIP ON MUFFLERS,RE-MAPS (WE CAN BUY PACKAGE REMAPS 5OR 10 AT A TIME) I,D BE HAPPAY TO ACT AS A CLEARING HOUSE, I RENT TO U.S.POST OFFICE. THEY PAY ME EACH MONTH,OR SOME ONE OUT SIDE OF CALIFORNIA
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sorry jcz may have frazed my post wrong,i can,t type,or spell --------------- up shot . shop extended warrenty,group buying. just an fyi-----ak
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I'm just wanting to know how cheap we're going to get the extended 7 year warranty and from who? ;)
On a group buy, I'm interested in the SE air cleaner, Race Tuner so far, as far as the higher priced stuff goes.
I'm not sure yet, which exhaust I'll be going with......holdin out for some dyno numbers from different sites.
Thanks for steppin up on this thow, AK! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Anybody else interested in group buys??
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I just got my Tour pak...Do I have to buy something in order to attach the antenna? I thought that it would have at least some way to attach it to the pak? Anyone know?
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yup... antenna relocation kit page 413, looks like harley just made another hundred bucks. install it yourself its not hard.
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Has anyone tried the Drag Speciality antenna that mounts inside the faring? I've been told that it works great.
Black Dog
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Have a couple of buddy that have them, They say they work great and it gets rid of the eye poker.
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http://www.jpcycles.com/shop/group.asp?GPID=10884
here is one!
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Just a great big fat thanks to AK. He let me put about 40 miles on his SEEG last night. It was great and this is going to be one long month for me!
Thanks again AK! I really appreciated that!
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HOT TIP on antenna-thanks ----ak
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As long as you are talking about antennas, anyone know anything about those short, thick ones you can put on to replace the stock long whip? Do they work as well?
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Cabo do you run this antenna?
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I had one of the little short thick one on my 2000 Road Glide and it did OK with FM but AM and the weather had very poor reception.
Black Dog
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I have a shorty from Advance Auto Parts...around 7 bucks. It works well in FM/Weather band. Haven't tried it AM yet. I will have to look into the fairing antenna.
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I'm really upset...anyone yet have ideas or solutions to the holes in the tour pak when you install the fairing antenna? I am having a mental block on what to do to seal that up. Thanks
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I'm really upset...anyone yet have ideas or solutions to the holes in the tour pak when you install the fairing antenna?
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Cabo do you run this antenna?
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http://www.dakotadigital.com/Detail.cfm/-/Category=118/PartNumber=ANT-2000/product.htm
This is the antenna mfg.
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Doc,
You will have to let us know how that fairing mounted hidden antenna works.
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ordered mine today, Although bike is not here yet, I will be ready to install the day it gets here and if temp does not change soon, the 2-3 ft of snow we have will not be gone. I can sit in the garage and tell you how my reception is! [smiley=drink.gif]
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Doc, call "Paintworks" (815)633-3698 in Loves Park, IL they are a world class shop. They did some patch and paint work for me last year and I am very happy with there work.
Black Dog
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You must be talking about Craig...yes, I've met him and heard praise for him, but haven't yet had any work done...thanks bro...I didn't think about it.
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The tour pak shouldn't have holes in it other than for the back rest. [smiley=confused5.gif] What holes are you filling. I used black silicone on the extra mounting holes in the bottom of the tour pak on my road king, makes it look like a rubber plug if you get on your hands and knees and look.
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The tour pak shouldn't have holes in it other than for the back rest. [smiley=confused5.gif]
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Just a clarification on pre-drilled holes for the antenna mount. The standard tour pack comes predrilled and the chopped tour pack does not.
Black Dog
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Thanks...that makes more sense
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Just a clarification on pre-drilled holes for the antenna mount.
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Thats news to me when I ordered the one for my road king it was not drilled for the antenna, but it doen't have a radio niether. Glad you guys got your first you will have it figured out by the time mine gets here thanks. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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Anyone hear a chirping kind of squeak while riding the SEEG? I'm almost at my 50 mile initial break-in period, but have been hearing a chirping or high-pitched squeaking when idling. Upon throttling up, it goes away. Seems like something may be a bit loose near the engine, and when it is chugging away at idle, it shakes something enough to squeak it.
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I don't here any squeaking or chirping. When I first got mine I had what sounded like lifter noise, real bad.
I took the air cleaner off and put it back on and the problem went away. The air cleaner wasn't mounted correctly. I thought one of my saddle bags was loose cause when I hit a bump it made a noise. It was my tool bag bouncing in the saddle bad that made the noise.
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OK Thanks. I'll have to have it checked.
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Doc have them take a look at your top motor mount, also. I don't have my SEEG yet (it ships Monday) but I've had that chirp that sounds similar to what you describe, on my Ultra Classic and it was the top motormount.
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Ahhhh...that sounds more likely then. That is about what I would expect to hear if I knew it was loose. Thanks guys!!
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I didn't know where to post my good news so decided to post here.
Fremont HD told me the part is in and I should have my bike dyno tuned before the weekend. It is not suppose to rain this weekend so I should be able to pick the bike up. I will post the numbers here on the dyno page. I got an email notice from UPS saying 63 lbs of stuff is coming from Chicago HD. I'm thinking, Corbin seat w/heater, and back rests, chopped tour pack, mounting bracket, and the antenna relocating kit.
I will post some pics when it is done.
OK what am I doin wrong, the smilies don't work when I click them anymore???
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OK what am I doin wrong, the smilies don't work when I click them anymore???
Looks like it worked, to me. lol
I'm really anxious to see the before and after (as I recall, you're getting both?), especially after what Santa Cruz told AK (personally, I think they were trying to sell him more than he was wanting to buy......I think they call it up selling).
KS be sure to ask them to do an air/fuel reading on both of them, and to print it out with they dyno sheet. I'm happy for you, but not pleased with them and the way they've done you.
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Here is one for you guys. My bike was in the shop last week for the dyno and now my alarm doesn't work. I haven't read the book yet and I'm going to call the dealer this morning when they open but figured I'd see if anyone has heard of this happening
BTW, has anyone got a speeding ticket yet? I was ridin last night and noticed at 70 I feel like I'm going 40. This is not good when riding around town.
Am I the only one having trouble with the smilies ??
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Kingsalmon you have me busting up.
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Fellow SEEG owners:
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Fellow SEEG owners:
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I am really hoping that as more people actually get their bikes that this area will pick up in comments. I have learned a bunch, but am really interested in functional and styling ideas that people have come up with for the SEEG. Anyone have any ideas on things that they just had to have/do to customize their SEEG? Performance is OK, and necessary, but I want functional/aesthetic also. Burning off a rear tire is not my forte. Haa. Thanks.
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Well the bike is at the shop now getting the chopped tour pak installed, antenna relocated. I decided to go with the tour pak mounted kit instead of the hidden antenna. Mostly cause of the holes that come pre drilled in the chopped tour pak.
Also getting the Corbin Dual Tour seat w/heater installed. Then I think I am done for a while. I will post some pics as soon as I can, I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet but one of the best things this bike comes with is the automatic garage door opener. With the other bikes I fumble in my pocket for the clicker. With this bike I can pull up and hit the hi, lo beam and I'm in.
I said I'm done for a while, I'm lyin, I need a luggage rack for the tour pack. That will be next.
Life is good.
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First thing I did was open the garage door with the handheld remote...pulled in and my wife came out to the garage and before she could say anything, I had her go to the wall where my existing receiver (for the Deuce) was located...had her press and hold the button, flashed the his' and BAM, it was programmed before I even shut down the bike.
/Bill
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Hey...good point. I love it! What kind of range do you get with it tho? Mine seems kinda short-range. Maybe I have to mess with it.
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My garage door opener I mean...Hardee har har
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Range is marginal at best...the receiver is located on a side wall about 7 feet from the Garage door. It seems to be about 100' range at most...I have a 350' driveway and the Genie remote usually works at about 300' but sometimes right at the road...
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by the way...for sale in OH.
http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/pre_owned_detail.asp?PreOwnedVehicleCode=85066
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Before I set up mine, my truck worked about 200 ft, now the bike opener works at 200 ft but the truck only has a 50 ft range.
I have too many toys for the truck to fit anyway.
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I just installed the touring trim rings to the headlight and side lamps what a difference it made on the fron end, I also instaled the EFI fitting cover that fits our bikes and that really looks nice on the left side.
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I just installed the touring trim rings to the headlight and side lamps what a difference it made on the fron end, I also instaled the EFI fitting cover that fits our bikes and that really looks nice on the left side.
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I have the Trim Rings installed also...
(http://home.comcast.net/~dixie_lee/images/FLHTCSE02.jpg)
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I also changed the air cleaner to match my 2003 Deuce...
(http://home.comcast.net/~dixie_lee/images/FLHTCSE09.JPG)
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I have the Trim Rings installed also...
(http://home.comcast.net/~dixie_lee/images/FLHTCSE02.jpg)
I have those too. They add a lot of class to the front end. [smiley=biggthumpup.gif]
Great picture, by the way. You should post it in the Pictures forum.....along with some others.
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The only downside to the trim rings is the seam...the one I have installed on the Deuce is seamless.
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Has anyone run across any that would fit [smiley=nixweiss.gif]without a seam???
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I had those rings on my Road King Classic...looked great. But I have yet to see how it would look on the SEEG. Any photos yet?
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The only downside to the trim rings is the seam...the one I have installed on the Deuce is seamless.
If you're talking about the gap in the ring where the screw clamps them together.......there is a solution. The foam insulation strip is the problem. You cut three short piecies and put it in 1/3 sections around the ring (instead of putting the whole thing in their). It allows the clamp to be screwed completely together.
Another alternative is to cut a small piece of flat plastic to fit inside the ring where it screws together. Wrap it in foil (shiney side out) and put it inside the ring, where it screws together. As the ring tightens you will have a small 1/8" section that continues with the foil wrapped plastic. I've done it both ways on two different bikes. Nobody notices either of them.
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Anyone interested in a slightly larger windshield that makes the wind hit you about the top of your head, but still looks low...try this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35567&item=2465877314
I have this, and I'm 6'3, so if anyone wanted a bit more wind protection, while still keeping a long low look...try this out. Can't beat the price.
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You can see a photo of mine in the Tour pak graphics thread...if anyone is interested.
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man that is a good price when you consider the HD is over one Hundred Dollars. although my 9" seems perfect for me at 6'-1"
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I just ordered one. At $30 (shipping too) I figure that I can't go wrong. It says that they also have the 9" windshield, too. Wonder how much that one is? I wrote and asked them.
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823 miles on the bike in one week. Take it in Wed for the Vance & Hines Pro Pipe, high flow air cleaner, race tuner, tour pak lid organizer, leg fairing vents, push button fuel door lock, before and after dyno run, highway pegs, etc.
Then I take it next Sat. to Corbin for them to use for their mock up. They'll have it for a week and in return, I get the seat of my choice. You guys can probably guess which one that will be.
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I just ordered one. At $30 (shipping too) I figure that I can't go wrong. It says that they also have the 9" windshield, too. Wonder how much that one is? I wrote and asked them.
I haven't checked in a while, but I thought that they were all similarly priced. Yeah you can't beat it.
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Doc, thanks for the link for the windshield. I've now got one coming my way, too. Here's a question for everyone.... Have any of you thought about, or used, any of the high-temp header wraps (such as Thermo-Tech) to lessen some of the radiant heat from the crossover pipe, or the entire exhaust back to the mufflers. This stuff isn't too expensive, so I've been kicking the idea around. Whaddaya think?
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Anytime, bro...money saved is more money spent on more stuff...
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Anyone having trouble getting the windshield from american thunder? I ordered on from ebay almost 2 weeks ago. They never sent me shipping or payment information. And I have emailed them numerous times and have gotten no response.
I just wanted to know if they have flaked out on anyone besides me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35 567&item=2465877314
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KS the link that you provided is an "invalid item".
AK also ordered one, but did not get it. I got my first one and tried again this past Sat. It would not let me in to the pay section, so I'm assuming that it's no longer an ebay item. I sent them an email yesterday, but have not received a reply. I'll let you know, if I do.
Anyone having trouble getting the windshield from american thunder? I ordered on from ebay almost 2 weeks ago. They never sent me shipping or payment information. And I have emailed them numerous times and have gotten no response.
I just wanted to know if they have flaked out on anyone besides me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35 567&item=2465877314
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Just got mine today. I ordered it about a week and a half ago. I did notice that the auction that the link was pointing to timed out on 3/25. They may not have put another up there yet.
Here is a link to their website so you can see everything they offer but I noticed that the 8" dark smoked and the 9" gray smoked are not there anymore...
http://www.vtwinusa.com/thundershields.htm
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I'm sorry to get this post to you so late, but try www.ceebaileys.com. They are an aircraft windshield manufacturer and produce varying sizes of windshields for harley's. They are not quite an inexpensive as American Thunder, but they are reasonable and the quality is very high. [smiley=drink.gif]
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PCC and 67 I started a thread just for windshields in the "General CVO" forum (because they have shields for Road Glides and Road Kings, also).
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Anyone having trouble getting the windshield from american thunder? I ordered on from ebay almost 2 weeks ago. They never sent me shipping or payment information. And I have emailed them numerous times and have gotten no response.
I just wanted to know if they have flaked out on anyone besides me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35 567&item=2465877314
I got mine in a week... But there was a payment link (anadale) on the auction page I almost missed. Tried to pay with paypal the old way and had no info..went back to the auction page and found the payment link...never got an email from them till it shipped (no request for payment or wining comfirmation)..Sorry it didn't work for you..I think it is a great value at 29.00 (inc ship.)
ps I got the 7" clear( im short)..been to busy out of town to ride with it but it installes with no problem and looks great.
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I finally heard from them last night, This is what he said.
Hello,
Windshields are on ebay and our web site. You can also call us directly
at
775-331-1717 to order.
Sincerely,
Terry Lewis - Internet Sales
775-331-1717
American Thunder / Vtwin USA
http://www.vtwinusa.com
Some of the stuff listed on ebay is not on the web site. Do a search on ebay for (8" DK Smoked Windshield). Then click on "View Sellers other items"
I tried to use that Anadale last night and it didn't recognize my email address as the buyer. I'm going to just call him in a litte while.
This is what I'm ordering.
8" Dark smoked Windshield (not on the web site) $19.95
Chrome windshield molding for FLHT (not on the web site) $24.95
These are both good deals compared to HD.
And as you know,
"HD gets too much of my money"
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To liketoride, i have screaming eagle slash cuts on my 04 seeg, love them,--they have a crisp,sharp sound--that can be heard for a ways--especially if someone is behind me--which by the way is usually where everyone is--lol. I also replaced the seat with a road king seat--its much easier on my tired butt--the original seat sucks--in my opinion. try the slash-cuts--im sure you will like them [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=biggthumpup.gif]
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Ya know...I have actually been really impressed with the stock seat. I have been using it for a while now, and have almost 900 miles on it. I foresee changing the seat out for my 3700 mile trip this summer, but I really actually like how it feels. I wonder if they changed the foam quality, because it is actually pretty darn comfortable for day trips. I know many of you disagree, but I'm glad I kept it.
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Doc, I agree. It's much more comfortable than I thought it would be. The passenger seat however is a diffferent story according to my wife!
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Same with mine, the stock seat fit me fine. The girlfriend hated it so guess what ? Its off the bike now.
Jay:
I notice one of your toys is a 65 Pan. Is it an Electra Glide ? That was the only year they were made I think.
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Doc, I agree.
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Well guys you all know if they ain't happy [smiley=furious.gif] you sure as h*## aren't going to be. [smiley=oops.gif] Have to make an appointment with Rich's for mine. JCZ did your wife go to Corbin with you and did they fit the seat to your butts. [smiley=confused5.gif]
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Jay:
I notice one of your toys is a 65 Pan. Is it an Electra Glide ? That was the only year they were made I think.
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Yep, it is. Red and white. That model is the last Pan engine and the first Electra Glide. The "Electra" instead of the "Duo" in front of the Glide was for the first 12 volt electrics and first electric start!
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Yes...you guys are correct...my wife hated the back stock seat too...but she's a part-time rider, so oh well. When she wants on for a long trip, I'll put the Mustang on. Thanks guys!
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I can't believe how much I love this bike. Every time I get service done, I take a different loaner from the rental fleet at my dealer. I've had an '04 Fat Boy, an '03 Ultra, and an '04 Ultra so far. These bikes always have windshields, pipes, small extras to make them comfortable. I can't believe how much I want mine back from service. I've never been like that before. I always enjoyed my time riding other bikes. Never again. I never want to give this bike up. That, to me, says a lot about these new bikes. AMAZING!
I also can't believe how gutless the stock 88 feels now. Even a stage II 95 inch on my old Road King now feels wimpy. Makes me think.
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Anyone wanting to get some bang for your buck or butt however you see it. Replace the worthless low profile air shocks with Progressive 440 shocks. It is like having a completely different bike. My wife and I would flinch at any bump in the road and now it's like riding on a cloud. And no more air pressure to check!!!!!!!
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What length Progressive shocks did you get for the SEEG? 11.5" / 12" / 12.5" / 13" / 13.5" ? I think 13" is the standard height for "normal" FLHT.
Did you but direct from Progressive or through another source?
Thanks :)
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Have be looking at them but didn't know anyone that had them. Thanks for the news. [smiley=worthless.gif]
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Anyone wanting to get some bang for your buck or butt however you see it.
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Between the bad seat and the bad shocks, The back warmer is not happy with this bike The seat looks great and for solo its fine but you have to keep them happy also. So if you have any info on the shocks and seat, I will be watching.
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Welcome to the board Iggyjoe3. I might suggest a search for your topics. There are several threads on seats.
Hope you enjoy this forum.
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Hey Bighd, I was wondering about those Progressive 440 shocks. Do you have a part #? Thanks.
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I had the Progressive 440 installed on my seeg about a week ago. It's been raining almost every day so I haven't had much of chance to test them yet. In the one short ride that I did have I noticed a big improvement in the ride, and that dam weave in the ass end in the corners is gone. Worth it for that alone. They are easy to adjust, you just turn the top and the spring in the direction of softer or stiffer, no tools required.
Our bikes have a 12" shock and I used the progressive 12" 440 standard in chrome. They have a heavy duty as well. There is a sizing guide on thier site that has all the part numbers for the different versions of the 440.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/index.html
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Sorry I have been out of town for awhile and not able to respond to some questions. However I went with the 12.5 inch heavy duty because we are usually riding two up. Make sure that if you change the height you have someone help you keep the back tire from dropping to far when you take the shocks off. If you stay with the 12 inch it takes longer to take the seat and hard bags off than it does to replace the shocks. Just take off one shock at a time and its no big deal. I bought the shocks from Custom Chrome because I have a friend that is a dealer. The best online price I found was at direct parts at around $440 and free shipping. List is about $510.
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I was quoted a price of $400 (including shipping) from Krooners www.krooners.com
I'm thinking about changing to the Progressives and was also considering the 12.5" shocks to give a little more travel than the stock 12" shocks. I'm hanging back and seeing what others have to say before I decide for sure :)
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Ask my wife she noticed the most the difference right away and the 12.5 inch don't really change the look at all. $400 is a good deal
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Make sure that if you change the height you have someone help you keep the back tire from dropping to far when you take the shocks off.
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We had the bike on a floor jack and when you take the shocks off the the rear end drops I guess you could lower and raise it with the jack but we had a 2x4 under the tire and raised it up with the board. It's not as difficult as it seems. It might have been that the board was already there because we had to get the rear end up to get the jack under the frame. Hope that helps.
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That does help! Thanks for the clarification.
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This is a thread out of the past. Naitram started this back when the
SEEG was first announced.
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New to this site guys.....waitin' on my Cobalt Blue. Found out about this site just a few minutes ago from Vtwinforum.com
Looks like I'll be spending a lot of time here.
Any of you guys driving a Harley truck when you're not on your bike?
Welcome Jc
Nice to have you join us :2vrolijk_21:
Looking forward to meeting you
MOFO
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Welcome Jc
Nice to have you join us :2vrolijk_21:
Looking forward to meeting you
MOFO
Here we go. :rolleyes3: :stars: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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Man it had to suck back in the day when everyone who liked this thread felt like poor cousins when the FLHTCSE2 came out the next year . :huepfenlol2:
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Would still be the number 1 section if they didn't make the ultra for 7 years running now :nixweiss:
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Would still be the number 1 section if they didn't make the ultra for 7 years running now :nixweiss:
Come to the dark side. Enjoy it you will.
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Come to the dark side. Enjoy it you will.
Can't do it yet, and it probably would not be the ultra
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Who's idea was it to turn on the Way-Back machine today?
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Mr. Peabody's!
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Post whores. ;)
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Post whores. ;)
That from the guy with 8,000 posts! :huepfenjump3:
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That from the guy with 8,000 posts! :huepfenjump3:
Good point!
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Mr Peabody and his time machine :huepfenlol2:
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Come to the dark side. Enjoy it you will.
I could not afford the fuel running the bike back and forth to the dealer having things fixed under warranty :huepfenlol2:
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It is good to see some posting here again.......been dead for about a week :soapbox:
You would think that some would have enough miles on their scoot for new heart transplants.......love surgery pictures....especially when things turn out to the good :2vrolijk_21: