Topic: WFP gets a Candy Concord SESG (Read 8065 times)

WFP · « **on:** August 28, 2009, 07:18:18 AM »

As I posted in my poll, I too have joined the ranks of SESG owners. Picked it up yesterday afternoon and have about 100 miles on it right now after riding it to work. My first impressions:

1. Having owned CUSEs since 2006, I forgot how light and nimble this type of bike can feel. Better than the 2004 SEEG from what I recall.
2. The gauges seem brighter than the 2008 CUSE...but the Dakota Digital would be so sweet!
3. I miss the power locks.
4. Felt some heat on the right side of the seat as expected...
5. The Floorboards to seat height seems shorter...my knees feel higher than the CUSE.
6. Need a rider backrest...I have grown accustomed to this.
7. The rear end is Sweet...need to add the saddlebag spoilers!
8. The mustache bar is hard to use as highway pegs...too narrow, need to add some pegs.
9. The color is fantastic...wish HD added some of the pale gold to the front fender and fairing...they seem a little plain.
10. Need to add the Garage Door Opener....I am spoiled.

All in all, this bike will be perfect for it's intended use....weekend trips, commuter vehicle, dinner etc. I don't have plans for a tourpac but have ordered the stealth rack so that I can use my T-bags for weekend trips.

/Bill

Moodman · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2009, 07:26:22 AM »

Congrats! You're going to love it. I've got over 1000 miles on mine after coming off 4 yrs on an 06 SEUC. It's quite refreshing!!!
Moodman

WFP · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2009, 07:27:38 AM »

Quote from: Moodman on August 28, 2009, 07:26:22 AM

Congrats! You're going to love it. I've got over 1000 miles on mine after coming off 4 yrs on an 06 SEUC. It's quite refreshing!!!
Moodman

Was at Curly's for dinner last night...we have to meet up at some point!

/Bill

mjb765 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2009, 07:28:52 AM »

Congrats on the new bike.....I bought the same color and love it. Have about 700 on mine so far.

Moodman · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2009, 07:39:12 AM »

Bill
I'm only 8 miles from Curly's. I'm 1.5 miles N of the Swansea Mall on Rt 118. Love to meet ya. Name the time and place.
Moodman

sgchick · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2009, 07:42:40 AM »

Congrats on the new scoot!!!! Definitely my favorite color!!

ccr · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2009, 08:23:58 AM »

Wow, congratulations Bill. Great addition to your stable.

Boatman · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2009, 08:38:20 AM »

Quote from: Mrs.We on August 28, 2009, 08:23:58 AM

Wow, congratulations Bill. Great addition to your stable.

Yes, it is very nice-again congrats. Regarding the rider's backrest, that would be the last addition I would take off my bike.

Happy to see that some of you fellow CVOer's are keeping the economy going.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:18:15 AM »

Quote from: WFP on August 28, 2009, 07:18:18 AM

3. I miss the power locks.
5. The Floorboards to seat height seems shorter...my knees feel higher than the CUSE.

Making an assumption without the foundation of actually having looked here Bill. The old frame had three up and down mounting positions for the footboard brackets to the frame. If the new frame continued that your brackets might be in one of the upper positions.

The power locks can be added. Harley makes a kit. I rolled my own for the red bike before Harley released theirs. You can do it that way for quite a bit less than their kit price. But you'll need to build your own wiring harness for it. Simple harness though. I've got the schematic if you feel salty some weekend.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:19:03 AM »

Oh, and congrats on the new bike. She's a beaut!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:34:29 AM »

She's is one fine ride!

JW

Buy early · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:41:51 AM »

Congrats on the new ride! Beautiful scoot.

naitram · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:44:26 AM »

cant wait to see it in person

WFP · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2009, 12:26:28 PM »

It was supposed to be sunny for most of today!

Oh well...it was going to get wet sometime.

Quote from: Twolanerider on August 28, 2009, 11:18:15 AM

Making an assumption without the foundation of actually having looked here Bill. The old frame had three up and down mounting positions for the footboard brackets to the frame. If the new frame continued that your brackets might be in one of the upper positions.

The power locks can be added. Harley makes a kit. I rolled my own for the red bike before Harley released theirs. You can do it that way for quite a bit less than their kit price. But you'll need to build your own wiring harness for it. Simple harness though. I've got the schematic if you feel salty some weekend.

I will have to check the bracket...the locks do not come up as an option on HD website for this bike...They do specify 2008.

/Bill

Sapper6 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2009, 02:19:00 PM »

Congratulations bill, on the new ride. I like the grape.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2009, 02:32:28 PM »

Quote from: WFP on August 28, 2009, 12:26:28 PM

I will have to check the bracket...the locks do not come up as an option on HD website for this bike...They do specify 2008.

/Bill

The mount you'll see is just three holes one above the other that the bolts in to the footboard brackets go through.

If Harley doesn't do a power lock accessory option and you want to pursue it let me know. The harness I made up ties in to no existing harness so can be added to any bike with hard bags and the old standard saddlebag locks.

BAKRDS · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:43:56 PM »

Picked up my SESG in blue Thursday.Rolled around the floor at the dealership with a tech trying to figure how to lower the floorboards.No way.Think the out & foreward extensions will help.Felt like I was on a mini bike first time I rode it .Doesn't bother me so much after a couple hundred miles.Could of done better than those POS mirrors.Had a riders backrest with my '04 SEEG why not this one ???Also would expect passenger floorboards instead of pegs on a touring frame bike.Garage door opener $200 installed.If I keep this one 5 years & ride 3-5 times a week 6 months a year That's pretty cheap per open & close.Overall I like the bike.Handles great.Told me to keep it under 50 for 50 miles,but didn't say in what gear.

WFP · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:31:56 PM »

Got wet riding home on Friday...why wait until it is broken in to christen it...better than snow I guess.

On Sunday I wired the Zumo Power at the same time as the power for the Garage Door Opener (which was still programmed to the receiver

) and installed the Chrome covers for the mirrors and a couple of other chrome trim pieces.

Added the Heated Gear pigtails. Found out the bike did come with the siren...ooops.

Wish it had the smart siren II but haven't checked and assume not...

...since this will not be my long distance tourer...it won't be remaining stock for long...watching all the threads of others but I am not sure what I am looking for yet in terms of performance. I think I would like it to be more of a mid range performer instead of stump-puller or a top speed dragster.

WFP · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:11:45 PM »

I think I need a bigger garage!

SBB · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:23:03 PM »

Quote from: WFP on September 07, 2009, 09:11:45 PM

I think I need a bigger garage!

WhooHoo!

I see plenty of room for stuff on the ceiling!

SBB

laylonlor · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:24:32 PM »

surprised ....no siren on the alarm, thats a bummer, more cost to us

mjb765 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:51:08 PM »

Mine had a siren--it did not have the smart siren II which will also signal the pager.

Invisible68 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2009, 02:55:24 AM »

Quote from: mjb765 on September 07, 2009, 10:51:08 PM

Mine had a siren--it did not have the smart siren II which will also signal the pager.

what a cheaper siren... not the siren II.... bastards.....

ccr · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2009, 05:57:47 AM »

Quote from: WFP on September 07, 2009, 09:11:45 PM

I think I need a bigger garage!

Bill I can keep your trailer in my garage if it helps you out.

;-)

But seriously, can't you put that and maybe one of the bikes in your trailer for storage?

Talon · « **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2009, 01:41:23 PM »

Nice bike Bill, I got to ride one last weekend at Thunder in the Rockies, HD had their test rides setup, didn't really get to ride, just a 10 mile loop with the HD guys leading us, but the bike rode nice, I could feel the heat on the right leg. This would be my next bike if I could talk Vicki into it!!!!!

Craig

WFP · « **Reply #25 on:** September 09, 2009, 11:41:33 AM »

Quote from: Mrs.We on September 08, 2009, 05:57:47 AM

Bill I can keep your trailer in my garage if it helps you out.

;-)

But seriously, can't you put that and maybe one of the bikes in your trailer for storage?

It doesn't match the

!

Yeah, the Bushtec Trailer is stored in the Thule 8.5x14' Trailer for the winter along with the 1986 Honda Rebel 250...unless that gets traded to my friend (plus some cash) for his 1999 Sea Doo...got a lot of convincing (Anne) to make that happen! But since she never rides the Rebel...it sounds like a deal!

Quote from: SBB on September 07, 2009, 09:23:03 PM

WhooHoo!

I see plenty of room for stuff on the ceiling!

SBB

But that is where I hang the Jeep's Hardtop in the summer normally...

The cardboard box on top of the rightmost wall cabinet is a N.I.B. tank for the SED since I took a rock that not only chipped the tank but dented it. I put some polish on the ding but then never installed the new tank for fear it would get dinged...yes, pathetic!

/Bill

WFP · « **Reply #26 on:** September 09, 2009, 12:04:17 PM »

I have also been told that the stock backrest is too (watch it Bill) low for Anne.

Looks like a new seat is in order...maybe I will try a Corbin dual tour with backrests.

kb · « **Reply #27 on:** September 09, 2009, 03:33:18 PM »

Congratulations on you're new bike.It is one beautiful machine. I was trying to get a look at the one Ocean State had, but it had already been sold. I would love to get a peek at it someday before the snow flies. It's a easy ride from the State of Corruption to Taxachusetts. Best of luck. Kevin

Moodman · « **Reply #28 on:** September 09, 2009, 04:45:16 PM »

kb,
I'm over in Rehoboth, drop me a PM to stop by anytime if you want to see one.

Moodman

Moodman · « **Reply #29 on:** September 09, 2009, 05:03:47 PM »

kb,

PS: I was over at Minuteman Harley in Dartmouth this past Saturday. They have a Spiced Rum on the floor. It's been there for 2 weeks, no wonder they're asking 4k over MSRP

Moodman

kb · « **Reply #30 on:** September 09, 2009, 05:24:50 PM »

I agree, My brother in law bought a Road King from them just after the currant owner bought the dealership. It was a nightmare . The salesman and owner both promised him a passenger backrest. That was about a year ago and he still waiting for it. I would be reluctant to by anything from them because of that. I firmly believe in backing up you're promises. KB

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 09, 2009, 05:36:32 PM »

Nice bike, Bill. Kelley's had one, it's my favorite.

WFP · « **Reply #32 on:** September 09, 2009, 09:10:48 PM »

Quote from: Moodman on September 09, 2009, 05:03:47 PM

kb,

PS: I was over at Minuteman Harley in Dartmouth this past Saturday. They have a Spiced Rum on the floor. It's been there for 2 weeks, no wonder they're asking 4k over MSRP

Moodman

We walked away from it a few weeks ago...I offered cash at MSRP...

WFP · « **Reply #33 on:** September 09, 2009, 09:11:33 PM »

Quote from: Moodman on September 09, 2009, 04:45:16 PM

kb,
I'm over in Rehoboth, drop me a PM to stop by anytime if you want to see one.

Moodman

Let's give Kevin Double Vision!

Moodman · « **Reply #34 on:** September 10, 2009, 07:24:56 AM »

Sounds great to me but........aren't you afraid he'll go blind? LOL
Moodman

sws · « **Reply #35 on:** November 26, 2009, 07:58:54 PM »

I met you at a bar around Williamsburg Va. I work at the York Pa Harley plant and rode a 04 orange seeg. Do you remeber? Wonder If I could get your phone # or call me at 717 246 0787 between 5pm & 10 pm . I'd like to tell you something that I'd rather not say here. Hope to hear from you. SWS

Fired00d · « **Reply #36 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:05:52 PM »

Quote from: sws on November 26, 2009, 07:58:54 PM

I met you at a bar around Williamsburg Va. I work at the York Pa Harley plant and rode a 04 orange seeg. Do you remeber? Wonder If I could get your phone # or call me at 717 246 0787 between 5pm & 10 pm . I'd like to tell you something that I'd rather not say here. Hope to hear from you. SWS

Not sure who you are intending this for since you didn't quote anyone, but if you click on their screen name it will take you to their profile and you can send them a personal message (PM) and they can reply that way... just a suggestion.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

kb · « **Reply #37 on:** November 26, 2009, 11:29:57 PM »

Quote from: Moodman on September 10, 2009, 07:24:56 AM

Sounds great to me but........aren't you afraid he'll go blind? LOL
Moodman

It's odd that this was said. I'm sure the is no connection but I have had eye surgery three times since Sept. kb

Author Topic: WFP gets a Candy Concord SESG (Read 8065 times)