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[FLSTFI Dave]

Well yesterday morning I traded my 2017 CVO Street Glide for a 2018 CVO Road Glide.  Sure glad to have a Road Glide again.  Ended up going with Gunship Gray.  I just love the black chrome exhaust system and many of the subtle details on the bike.

[FLSTFI Dave]

A few more. 

[GregKhougaz]

Congratulations, Dave! My sincerest condolences that you had to spend a whole year on a Street Glide. Sounds like purgatory.

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[YELLOWBIRD]

CONGRATS DAVE!!!!

I had a feeling it was going to be YOU or Mike (PUZZLED) to be the first to get the Battleship Gray!!!!


Congrats and Enjoy.



 


YB

[Mr D]

Big Congrats, Dave 

She's stunning, a true factory custom

MB's on that will look fantastic

Ride Safe,

Tom

[Sea Biscuit]

Here we go again!

Congrats...great looking ride!

[hdbrad03]

Congrats! Are they going to give you a real windshield?

 

  Brad

[DesertHOG]

Great acquisition Dave, she's beautiful. Enjoy the ride and we're all looking forward to a detailed review.

Simon

[DesertHOG]

So, how do I get my hands on two of these badges without spending $45k for a new FLTRXSE ??

DH

[Twolanerider]

So, how do I get my hands on two of these badges without spending $45k for a new FLTRXSE ??

DH

Keep some fishing line in your pocket to quickly cut the two side emblem tape next time you're close to one  .

[DesertHOG]

Keep some fishing line in your pocket to quickly cut the two side emblem tape next time you're close to one  .

 

Maybe Dave will buy a parts manual for it and get me the PN for Left and Right.

[fred786]

LOL

[Fired00d]

Congrats Dave that's one sweeeeeeeet ride!!!  Being a retired Navy guy I can see how that color may appeal to you (nothing wrong w/that at all).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[BUCKNUT GREG]

  That is one stunning color and I bet it is even better in person.
  Congrats 

[Buy early]

So, how do I get my hands on two of these badges without spending $45k for a new FLTRXSE ??

DH

Get the bike's VIN and order a replacement like you own it.

[trwtow]

 

[skratch]

So, how do I get my hands on two of these badges without spending $45k for a new FLTRXSE ??

DH

http://shop.outpostalaska.com/OEMpartfinder.htm#/Harley-Davidson%C2%AE/FLTRXSE_1TCL_CVO_ROAD_GLIDE_(2018)/FUEL_TANK/1TCL//2018/FLTRXSE_1TCL_CVO_ROAD_GLIDE_(2018)//FUEL_TANK

Doesn't show as restricted, but may be

[SDCVO]

Congrats Dave, beautiful!

[DesertHOG]

http://shop.outpostalaska.com/OEMpartfinder.htm#/Harley-Davidson%C2%AE/FLTRXSE_1TCL_CVO_ROAD_GLIDE_(2018)/FUEL_TANK/1TCL//2018/FLTRXSE_1TCL_CVO_ROAD_GLIDE_(2018)//FUEL_TANK

Doesn't show as restricted, but may be

Gracias Mi Amigo. Thanks a ton!

Simon

[FLSTFI Dave]

Congrats! Are they going to give you a real windshield?

 

  Brad

They should, but did not.  That thing from the factory is a Joke.  At 60mph there is so much wind you can not hear the factory sound system.  Had a Klock Werks 14" Sport Flair from my 15 CVO Road Glide Ultra sitting in the garage.  Put that on the bike with 65 miles on the bike.  Huge improvement, can hear the music and wind is almost gone.  Added the back rest from the 17 street glide also. 

I have 100 miles on it so far.  Really liking the ride.  Handles great and powers is nice.  Maybe a slight bit more power than the 114, nothing earth shaking but nice.  Loves the curves.

[Jock]

Most Excellent

[noharley]

Beautiful bike...will be following mods and suggestions closely. Have the same bike coming next month.

[Robmay]

Gorgeous bike Dave! 

[FLSTFI Dave]

First two modifications were done yesterday morning, before I went out and put 260 more miles on it.  Both are purely functional, a Klock Werls 14 Sport Flair so I can hear the sound system and to keep wind off me.  Second a rider back rest for comfort.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Another angle.  I am going to see about having the sticking on the back rest changed to a matching orange that is on the seat.

[CVOSGJoe]

So, how do I get my hands on two of these badges without spending $45k for a new FLTRXSE ??

DH

Here ya go...   Medallion part Numbers


Part #18   14101078   MEDALLION (LEFT) (FOR GUNSHIP GRAY TANKS)   $48.79   

 
Part #19   14101079   MEDALLION (RIGHT) (FOR GUNSHIP GRAY TANKS) $48.79

http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/product/14101078_MEDALLION,LH,FTK,GBLK


http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/product/14101079_MEDALLION,RH,FTK,GBLK

[millertime62]

Maybe you can answer a question. What bars can you put on the CVO road glide? Called HD shop and asked and said none at the moment. They said cause of the heated grips. Told them I thought only the Limited on Ultra CVO's had heated grips. Anyone know the answer.

And that is one sweet looking ride. How do you like the 21" wheel? Any change to the handling with the larger wheel?

[andrejak]

I test rode a 2018 CVO Street Glide and it had heated grips too.  The CVO Road Glide doesn't seem to have them and I'm okay with that.

[DesertHOG]

Another angle.  I am going to see about having the sticking on the back rest changed to a matching orange that is on the seat.

Is the backrest a standard HD backrest or does the custom seat take a different backrest?

[FLSTFI Dave]

Maybe you can answer a question. What bars can you put on the CVO road glide? Called HD shop and asked and said none at the moment. They said cause of the heated grips. Told them I thought only the Limited on Ultra CVO's had heated grips. Anyone know the answer.

And that is one sweet looking ride. How do you like the 21" wheel? Any change to the handling with the larger wheel?

One, the CVO road glide does not have heated grips.  The CVO limited does and the CVO Street glide does.

Two, I have added heated grips to 2 CVO Road Glides with 14" Yaffe bars.  My CVO Road Glide ultra came with heated grips and I added Factory 47  14" bars with no troubles.

That Harley shop is clueless.

I really like the 21" wheel.  It does not seem to change the handling any.  The front may be a little firmer do to very little tire side wall to absorb bumps.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Is the backrest a standard HD backrest or does the custom seat take a different backrest?

The CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide are two piece seats.  HD does not offer a rider bike rest for them.  This is a rider back rest bracket from CVObackrest.com  I then am using a CVO Passenger back rest pad on it.

For me a back rest is a must on 500 plus mile days

[Kmocnyc]

Congrats sir!  Beautiful!  Just curious how so many people can afford to take that 1 yr depreciation on the trade in? Are all HD owners rich these days? Ride safe and sound! 


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[millertime62]

Thanks for the answers. That's the one I'm hoping to get soon. Bars will have to change along with windshield.  And I'll check out the link for the backrest. Do need the backrest for the long rides. Enjoy your new ride!
!

[Puzzled]

Congratulations. Thank you for the pictures. Now I'm getting anxious.

The parts are arriving already for my new ride. I need the bike so I can work on color matching.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I got the passenger footpads removed restored and installed on hwy peg mounts.  I also got the Yaffe Stealth III plate frame on the bike.  Will have to get handle bars ordered now.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Disappointed Harley does not make these grips in a Heated version as I like the collection.  May have to try heat deamons or the grips of the street glide which are not an exact match.

Passanger pegs work good as hwy pegs. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Congrats sir!  Beautiful!  Just curious how so many people can afford to take that 1 yr depreciation on the trade in? Are all HD owners rich these days? Ride safe and sound! 


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Not at all rich.  Normally I trade every two years with 45K miles on the bike I am trading.  I really wanted back on road glide bad.  The local dealer worked well with me on the trade in, which had 21K miles.

[gpopvet]

Great looking bike.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Great looking bike.

Debated hard between the bike you got, which looks great and the one I picked.

[Mr D]

Debated hard between the bike you got, which looks great and the one I picked.

Can't miss with any 3 colors

The nickel finish exhaust sets it off on this one 

[DesertHOG]

Great looking bike.

Classic and yet stunning. Great looking ride.

DH

[Designflaw]

Super sharp Bike! I'm a SG fan, but that is nice. I like the color matched wheels too! I noticed you bought it at Smokey Mountain - Figures they would get one of the 1st. Couple quick questions if its not prying to much - did they do you right on trade and did you pay retail or better? Just curious.

Congrat's on the new new bike!  

[andrejak]

Great looking bike.

I really need to see that Black Earth in person as I know these pictures are probably not doing it justice.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Super sharp Bike! I'm a SG fan, but that is nice. I like the color matched wheels too! I noticed you bought it at Smokey Mountain - Figures they would get one of the 1st. Couple quick questions if its not prying to much - did they do you right on trade and did you pay retail or better? Just curious.

Congrat's on the new new bike!   

I have owned one street glide, the 2017 CVO I traded on this.  I'm a die hard road glide guy.

The color matched wheels are great, really love how it looks with the bike. 

I am one of Smoky Mountains better customers, 14 bikes since 07 between my wife and I.  6 have been CVO.  I feel they did me very well on the trade.  I'm very happy with the deal, they took care of me.  I really can not give the full details, as it would not be fair to them.

I can say, I have brought several friends into the dealership for new bikes.  They have been very happy with how they were treated and the deal.

[Designflaw]

I have owned one street glide, the 2017 CVO I traded on this.  I'm a die hard road glide guy.

The color matched wheels are great, really love how it looks with the bike. 

I am one of Smoky Mountains better customers, 14 bikes since 07 between my wife and I.  6 have been CVO.  I feel they did me very well on the trade.  I'm very happy with the deal, they took care of me.  I really can not give the full details, as it would not be fair to them.

I can say, I have brought several friends into the dealership for new bikes.  They have been very happy with how they were treated and the deal.

Lol, Completely understand. You arent the guy that walked in and bought the black cvo 2 years ago that I just walked in and started staring at at the front door on the checkered floor where you?

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[SDCVO]

Disappointed Harley does not make these grips in a Heated version as I like the collection.  May have to try heat deamons or the grips of the street glide which are not an exact match.

Passanger pegs work good as hwy pegs.

Your bike is looking great Dave!

[FLSTFI Dave]

Lol, Completely understand. You arent the guy that walked in and bought the black cvo 2 years ago that I just walked in and started staring at at the front door on the checkered floor where you?

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No I am not that guy.  Not one of the six CVO's I have bought from them every hit the floor.  They had deposits on them long before they got to the dealer, and even before any one knew what the CVO's would be. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Your bike is looking great Dave!

Thanks Alan.

It's getting there.  I still have the heavy breather to add along with the fullsac head pipe.  I am also looking into having some orange stitching done on my back rest to tie it in with the seat stitching.  My Yaffe 14" monkey bars are on order. 

I'm also debating doing a 40~50's style Navy plane pin up girl on each side.  Not sure, I may just leave it very clean like it is, as it gets lots of compliments.

[fastfreddy]

welcome back to the sharkside, and i like the pinup girl idea, will remember i heard it from you first 

[GregKhougaz]

Dave, the bike looks great as I have said before. You're making it look even better..  I'd like to know what you think of the new Harley touring rear suspension. It's less than half the price of the progressive 970 s which I was considering. How do you like the stock suspension?

[motor1]

Hey FLSTFI Dave,
How about this for nose art?

[King Glide]

The pinup girl combined with the bar and shield, something like she's showing it to an audience, would just be crazy good looking.

[Twolanerider]

The aircraft nose art and other pinup girl ideas are way better than my first thought.  When first saw the battleship looking monochrome bike my first  thought was the nose art on the WWII era PT boats.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Dave, the bike looks great as I have said before. You're making it look even better..  I'd like to know what you think of the new Harley touring rear suspension. It's less than half the price of the progressive 970 s which I was considering. How do you like the stock suspension?

The 2017 also had the new suspension.  I put 20,526 miles on my 2017 CVO street glide.  In my opinion it is the best suspension that has been put on a Harley touring bike.  My 17 is the first bike I did not upgrade the rear shocks, and the second bike I did not do the front forks.

On my 15 SERGU I ran Ohlin HD-159 shocks after first 500 miles.  Loved them, so much my 13 SERK has Ohlin HD-159 rear shocks and an Legends Axeo front cartridges.

The 17 while not as good as my king, was good enough I chose not to improve it.  I doubt I do anything to the 18 suspension.  I think the front is very similar to progressive mono tubes I have used on other road glides.

I have used Progressive shocks, but I think the new improved HD shocks are as good as the  944 FST progressive shocks I had on my 12 SERG.

Hope this helps.

[SDCVO]

Thanks Alan.

It's getting there.  I still have the heavy breather to add along with the fullsac head pipe.  I am also looking into having some orange stitching done on my back rest to tie it in with the seat stitching.  My Yaffe 14" monkey bars are on order. 

I'm also debating doing a 40~50's style Navy plane pin up girl on each side.  Not sure, I may just leave it very clean like it is, as it gets lots of compliments.

I went to 4 different dealers today between San Diego and Orange County to see the Roadglide in person and all 4 were already sold out. Seems like they all went for around 3-5K over sticker according to them but all had a similar story. Huntington Beach HD is obviously a large dealer (never been there before) as they said they have already sold 4 CVO's, 2 RG and 2 SG. They had a wall of unsold previous CVO's including 3 16's and they said they haven't seen this much action on CVO's in years but of course thats what the salesman says but obviously since all 4 stores I went to today were large dealers people are loving the bikes.
I was disappointed I didn't get to see one (though weather was great and enjoyed the 300+ mile search) but happy to see your progress on the new bike.

[Cvostu]

Uh oh Alan. . Are you getting the urge?? 😁

[SDCVO]

Uh oh Alan. . Are you getting the urge?? 😁

No, just really curious to see in person. I am thinking now that they have done the softail with the mono shock they may do the 19 touring's which would definitely give me "the urge"! next year wold be 10 years with current frame

[FLSTFI Dave]

No, just really curious to see in person. I am thinking now that they have done the softail with the mono shock they may do the 19 touring's which would definitely give me "the urge"! next year wold be 10 years with current frame

I sure hope the frame does not change.  I sure do not want the urge next year.  So far really happy with this bike, and very glad to be back on a road glide.

I have heard production is cut on CVO's and that many areas the new ones are going over MSRP. 

[DesertHOG]

I sure hope the frame does not change.  I sure do not want the urge next year.  So far really happy with this bike, and very glad to be back on a road glide.

I have heard production is cut on CVO's and that many areas the new ones are going over MSRP.

Local dealer in Albuquerque moved away from being an MSRP dealer. Was told that CVO's would bring premium $$$ and the best existing customer would get was MSRP. Regarding the production cuts, that may be true but the dealer seemed to think they'd get an allocation of 3-5 for each ordering period. I believe that is bi-monthly but not sure, could be quarterly ??

[GregKhougaz]

The 2017 also had the new suspension.  I put 20,526 miles on my 2017 CVO street glide.  In my opinion it is the best suspension that has been put on a Harley touring bike.  My 17 is the first bike I did not upgrade the rear shocks, and the second bike I did not do the front forks.

On my 15 SERGU I ran Ohlin HD-159 shocks after first 500 miles.  Loved them, so much my 13 SERK has Ohlin HD-159 rear shocks and an Legends Axeo front cartridges.

The 17 while not as good as my king, was good enough I chose not to improve it.  I doubt I do anything to the 18 suspension.  I think the front is very similar to progressive mono tubes I have used on other road glides.

I have used Progressive shocks, but I think the new improved HD shocks are as good as the  944 FST progressive shocks I had on my 12 SERG.

Hope this helps.

Absolutely. Thank you very much!

[fastfreddy]

Hmm

[FLSTFI Dave]

Hmm

That might just look good on the bags.

[rayson56]

The 2017 also had the new suspension.  I put 20,526 miles on my 2017 CVO street glide.  In my opinion it is the best suspension that has been put on a Harley touring bike.  My 17 is the first bike I did not upgrade the rear shocks, and the second bike I did not do the front forks.

On my 15 SERGU I ran Ohlin HD-159 shocks after first 500 miles.  Loved them, so much my 13 SERK has Ohlin HD-159 rear shocks and an Legends Axeo front cartridges.

The 17 while not as good as my king, was good enough I chose not to improve it.  I doubt I do anything to the 18 suspension.  I think the front is very similar to progressive mono tubes I have used on other road glides.

I have used Progressive shocks, but I think the new improved HD shocks are as good as the  944 FST progressive shocks I had on my 12 SERG.

Hope this helps.

Great review on the suspension Dave and great info. all around.

Thanks

[millertime62]

 After test riding CVO Road Glide (orange lava) at the AIMExpo in Columbus last weekend and the pictures you have posted and questioned you answered, made my decision on the gunship grey. Went to dealership yesterday to see about price and if anyone had put a deposit on one yet. Good on no deposits on any CVOs yet but they had add $3400 over MSRP. Told them "No Thanks", then they wanted at least $1000 over but finally got them to go MSRP plus tax and title. Filled out some paperwork and gave them a deposit. This will be my first road glide and CVO.

[rayson56]

After test riding CVO Road Glide (orange lava) at the AIMExpo in Columbus last weekend and the pictures you have posted and questioned you answered, made my decision on the gunship grey. Went to dealership yesterday to see about price and if anyone had put a deposit on one yet. Good on no deposits on any CVOs yet but they had add $3400 over MSRP. Told them "No Thanks", then they wanted at least $1000 over but finally got them to go MSRP plus tax and title. Filled out some paperwork and gave them a deposit. This will be my first road glide and CVO.

Congrats man, good job. My 1st SERG will be here sometime next month! Got the same deal and a good trade.

[UUNetBill]

After test riding CVO Road Glide (orange lava) at the AIMExpo in Columbus last weekend and the pictures you have posted and questioned you answered, made my decision on the gunship grey. Went to dealership yesterday to see about price and if anyone had put a deposit on one yet. Good on no deposits on any CVOs yet but they had add $3400 over MSRP. Told them "No Thanks", then they wanted at least $1000 over but finally got them to go MSRP plus tax and title. Filled out some paperwork and gave them a deposit. This will be my first road glide and CVO.

Also my first CVO and first Road Glide.  Loving the bike so far but I agree with Dave - the stock windshield looks good but might as well not even be there.  And a riders backrest is high on my list, too.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Also my first CVO and first Road Glide.  Loving the bike so far but I agree with Dave - the stock windshield looks good but might as well not even be there.  And a riders backrest is high on my list, too.

Added the new windshield as soon as I got home from dealer.  Back rest too.

Loving the bike, have 2819 miles on it already. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Got the Yaffe 14" Monkey Bars on.  Also now have 4043 miles on the bike.

[Robmay]

Looking great Dave! 

[Mr D]

Looking great Dave! 

I concur 

4k mi. Pickin’ it up & Layin’ it down, Dave
Good for you 

[Puzzled]

I see you added a good antenna, how does it work?

Every hidden antenna I have ever owned has sucked in my area. Nothing like a real antenna. I see the hot rod guys are adding them and bending them up under the fender or between the bags.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Looking great Dave! 

 

Thanks Rob.  Sure like the feel of the 14" better than stock.


That is a CB antennae, not one for the radio.  The hidden radio antennae does not work very well at all unless you are in town next to the radio station.  I usually just use my iPhone or XM for music. 

[Trigger-Man]

Got the Yaffe 14" Monkey Bars on.  Also now have 4043 miles on the bike.

Congrats on your Hot looking ride Dave . Is that the BOOM! Stage II audio system w/ saddlebag amp? How does it sound on the highway?

[FLSTFI Dave]

Congrats on your Hot looking ride Dave . Is that the BOOM! Stage II audio system w/ saddlebag amp? How does it sound on the highway?

Yes, it is the BOOM Stage II with the saddlebag amp.  I can not hear the bag speakers on the hwy, have not ever been able to on any bike.

The front speakers are fine on the hwy, I can hear them up to 100 mph.  Not sure about faster as thats as fast as I have gone.  It is a good sounding system for factory. 

[Puzzled]

How does your windshield fit the rubber trim?

I ask as I tried a Windvest (my preferred windshield) and a Memphis Shades. Neither of them fit like the OEM HD windshield. I am in need o a windshield that sits 3 1/2"-4" above the highest part of the dash. I brought the fitment issue up with both the owner of Windvest and Memphis shades.

[FLSTFI Dave]

How does your windshield fit the rubber trim?

I ask as I tried a Windvest (my preferred windshield) and a Memphis Shades. Neither of them fit like the OEM HD windshield. I am in need o a windshield that sits 3 1/2"-4" above the highest part of the dash. I brought the fitment issue up with both the owner of Windvest and Memphis shades.

That is a Klock Werks Pro Tour 12" windshield on my bike in the last few pictures.  It takes a little work but does fit the factory rubber trim pretty good.  I have switched back to the Klock Werks Sport Flair 14", it is actually an inch lower, looks sportier and works about the same.

[rayson56]

Maybe check with John at fredomshields.com his quality, fit and finish and customer service is superb.

[DesertHOG]

Maybe check with John at fredomshields.com his quality, fit and finish and customer service is superb.

Great company, good service. I  just don't like their tall shields. For me, they are not wide enough and so my shoulders catch a lot of wind.

Simon

[rayson56]

Simon, he makes a touring RG shield which is wider and a sport touring which is narrower at the top so it has a sportier appearance and plays well with taller bars.

[Puzzled]

Maybe check with John at fredomshields.com his quality, fit and finish and customer service is superb.

I looked at them. I like that they give two measurements (windshield size and height above the dash).

I may try them once I figure out my required height.

[FLSTFI Dave]

The Klock Werks Sport Flair on my 15 CVO Road Glide Ultra was perfect, could wear a hat up to 80 mph and it would not blow off, could smoke a cigar.  I got very little wind.

Its not so good on this bike which is why I tried the 12 Pro Tour which is actually 1 inch tall and a lot wider than the sport flair but I had the same wind.

Not sure what I will try next.  I think the reason I have more wind, is no lowers, and due to engine guard style there are no wind deflectors on engine guard either.  The seat hight is the same on both bikes as I put a low profile corbin on the Ultra.

[DesertHOG]

Simon, he makes a touring RG shield which is wider and a sport touring which is narrower at the top so it has a sportier appearance and plays well with taller bars.

Just sharing my experience with their tallest touring model. Bought at Ouray GTG. Maybe they changed the design between then and now?

[motor1]

After the stock HD, and a Cee Baileys, I purchased a Clearview. The Clearview has a slightly wider base with hips and works really really well. This windshield got rid of so much wind noise around my ears that I now smile when I ride this bike.  This is the best money I have spent on this motorcycle.

[rayson56]

Sorry to jack your awesome thread Dave but if you guys with wind issues haven't tried this product to redirect the wind you really should give it a try. Huge difference and cheap too!

www.kuryakyn.com/products/1796/lower-triple-tree-wind-deflector

[Rooster]

Those for years were chrome at the HD dealers for about $20. I use to laugh about it being the cheapest chrome piece for your bike. might be more by now.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Sorry to jack your awesome thread Dave but if you guys with wind issues haven't tried this product to redirect the wind you really should give it a try. Huge difference and cheap too!

www.kuryakyn.com/products/1796/lower-triple-tree-wind-deflector

The harley one came stock with my 09 CVO Road Glide if I remember correctly.  May try the harley one, but if I remember correctly it really was not a big improvement. 

[rayson56]

Harley's comes in chrome only. Kury offers it in black.

[DesertHOG]

Harley's comes in chrome only. Kury offers it in black.

Are these the front end wind deflectors? I thought they were a smoked plastic?

[YELLOWBIRD]

Are these the front end wind deflectors? I thought they were a smoked plastic?

Simon,

I believe they are talking about the "Dog Bowl" that fits between the forks.

Yes, stock Black ones on the 2009 CVO Road Glides.



YB

[rayson56]

Are these the front end wind deflectors? I thought they were a smoked plastic?

www.kuryakyn.com/products/1796/lower-triple-tree-wind-deflector

It attaches to the back of the bottom triple tree as shown in the above link

[FLSTFI Dave]

Harley's comes in chrome only. Kury offers it in black.

Harley makes it in Black, as it came stock on my 09 CVO Road Glide. 

[fastfreddy]

Harley makes it in Black, as it came stock on my 09 CVO Road Glide.

FYI the rush mores changed in that area an the 09 one wont fit...i used the kury piece on my 16, it fit good and easy install 

[FLSTFI Dave]

I did a couple more upgrades to the Bike.

I installed a hard mount plug for my heated gear.  On the left side, mid frame heat deflector.  Barley noticeable and out of the way and very functional. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Also added hand wind deflectors.  I could not get heated grips of the defiance collection to match the bike.  So figured I would see if these help keep my hands warm with heated gloves in the 30's.  Apes put the hands in the wind, but I love them for the comfort.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Rode yesterday in 45 degree weather with regular winter gloves.  Kept the wind of my hands pretty good, felt more like riding in mid 50's.

[YELLOWBIRD]

Rode yesterday in 45 degree weather with regular winter gloves.  Kept the wind of my hands pretty good, felt more like riding in mid 50's.

Dave,


All of your bikes have looked killer my friend!

I have had hand shields on my bike for about 4 years now. I absolutely love them on year round, not just for winter. Having ape of any size make your hands ride truly in the wind.

It's amazing how many big bugs have met Mr. hand shield head on!    lol.


YB

[FLSTFI Dave]

Dave,

All of your bikes have looked killer my friend!

I have had hand shields on my bike for about 4 years now. I absolutely love them on year round, not just for winter. Having ape of any size make your hands ride truly in the wind.

It's amazing how many big bugs have met Mr. hand shield head on!    lol.


YB

I have thought about them for a few years.  Never did it has hands were always fine with heated grips and heated gloves, even at 15 degrees in the wind.  I knew gloves alone would not keep hands warm in low 30's.  Really did not want to loose the special CVO defiance grips that come on the Road Glides, so I did not do heated grips.  Years past CVO limited always had they same grip, this year they do not.

They seem to work pretty well, and do see a lot of dead bugs on them.  Several people have also commented they look good on my bike.

Thanks for the comments about my bikes, I sure appreciate it.

[acevtwin]

Great Job!

[DesertHOG]

Also added hand wind deflectors.  I could not get heated grips of the defiance collection to match the bike.  So figured I would see if these help keep my hands warm with heated gloves in the 30's.  Apes put the hands in the wind, but I love them for the comfort.

Who makes these hand wind deflectors Dave?

[FLSTFI Dave]

Who makes these hand wind deflectors Dave?

J D Customs ans Fabrications.  Less expensive than the plastic ones I have seen.    http://jdcustomsandfabrications.bigcartel.com/category/hand-guards   

[Highjagger]

How are these hand deflectors fixed and mounted , do you have a picture of the mounting details ?

[DesertHOG]

How are these hand deflectors fixed and mounted , do you have a picture of the mounting details ?

 They slip over the backend of the control lever where the mirror hole is used to mount the mirror. Now the mirror also holds the handguard in place.

[Highjagger]

They slip over the backend of the control lever where the mirror hole is used to mount the mirror. Now the mirror also holds the handguard in place.

that`s all ? Sounds easy .

[YELLOWBIRD]

Stupid easy to install!


 

YB

[Highjagger]

 
Yeah ,
 please more detail-pics of the Mirror-screw-mounting

[FLSTFI Dave]

that`s all ? Sounds easy .

Very easy installation.  Mirror stem holds it in place.  Hardest part it getting the stem and guard to stay exactly where you want them when tightening the nut.

[cyco1450]

Well i thought my buddy Mike (Puzzled) was a little nutso for buying an 18 CVO RG after all the work in his 13 CVO RG...but low and behold i just put a deposit on an 18 Black Earth/Black SE RG today and my 11 SE SG is up for sale (and possibly sold). I guess i’m Just as nutso?
The bludgeoning of my bank account will again start with exhaust, tuners, air suspension, wheels, forks, triple trees, front fender, etc.  Mike...save that parts list!

Gonna be a green xmas...

[FLSTFI Dave]

A very good friend made me some of the Vent screens for my bike.  Had them powder coated and got them installed.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Here is a close up.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Fullsac MX head pipe.  Also a TTS tuner and map.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Also installed the Heavy Breather.  I need to make time to have a good tune done.  Canned map is good but I'm sure there is more with a good tune.

[rayson56]

Lookin good Dave, nice job.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Lookin good Dave, nice job.

Thanks!

[FLSTFI Dave]

After the installation of the Fullsac MX head pipe, 2.25 power cores and the heavy breather I had a good tune done.  Pretty nice for just and exhaust system.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Brandon did a very good job on the tune.   I put 125 miles on her yesterday.  Throttle response is very good and smooth, power everywhere.  The tune adds a lot to the caned map for this set up.

[noharley]

Tempting Dave..thanks for sharing.