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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin' Eagle® Electra Glide® => Topic started by: rugbyprop on March 30, 2004, 10:17:19 AM
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I went yesterday and picked up the bike. Didos to all who are in love with the machine. Staying under 80 mph is a chore. Took back roads home just to try and keep the speed down. Have ordered the chopped tour pak, D-D performance exhaust, race tuner, 8" windshield, vents and such. All loose parts are coming and some have arrived and will post pictures as the changes are made.
Had a comical conversation with the wife when she first saw it. She has never liked the Bat Wing fairings on the glides, I however have loved them. She briefly looked at the bikes in literature and said whatever. Yesterday she dropped me off to pick it up and ride it home. She took one look and said, "That's a lot of orange, I have that sick feeling in my stomach, like when you first hold your child after child birth and you think he may be ugly!" We laughed most of the way home about it, by the time we arrived it was starting to grow on her. Just like the kids!
Yesterday the ride home was about 60 miles, 20 of it in the 40's and raining. Better than today, thirty's and chance of snow. However, it's just nice to have the bike home. Did ride to work today. It's everything I thought it would be and more! Hopefully this will work, I have posted all the photos at
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=12&uid=2068781&gid=4012354&
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Rugby congratulations again, on the new ride. Thanks, also, for posting the flicks. That's a nice looking bike, for sure!
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picture trail works good (i gotta learn how to do that). nice bike [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Rugby,
Contratulations on your new arrival. She's beautiful. [smiley=1syellow1.gif]
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Thanks for the pics, it's beautiful, I was told mine is arriving at the dealer May 1 and now I can't wait to get it!!!
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I think I can see your reflection smiling in the chrome. Have you named the new baby yet?
Black Dog
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The wife had some real sarcastic names for it yesterday, I should have wrote them down. I finally just told her to shut up, which does not happen often. I had to watch how much I said, she had no idea the kind of $ we were talking until the dealer went over the paperwork. Oh well, I survived. She did sit on the passenger seat and said, Holy *$%! this seat sucks. So I suppose I will have to do something there sooner or later. Need to take care of the performance things first though.
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The wife had some real sarcastic names for it yesterday, I should have wrote them down. I finally just told her to shut up, which does not happen often. I had to watch how much I said, she had no idea the kind of $ we were talking until the dealer went over the paperwork. Oh well, I survived. She did sit on the passenger seat and said, Holy *$%! this seat sucks. So I suppose I will have to do something there sooner or later. Need to take care of the performance things first though.
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Rugbyprop you are indeed a brave soul, not telling her not sure I could pull that one off. Nice ride for sure mine gets built today. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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rugbyprop... congrats bud.... the colors are sharp! My wife had a problem with sticker shock but in time, she got over it. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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When it came time to do the paperwork, I left my wife at home. [smiley=laugh.gif] I thought that's what we're supposed to do? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
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HEY guyS I pick up the orange spruce tommorrow at noon! Wont sleep tonight
Having chrome brake calipers put on also so the whole front end will be chrome. [smiley=1syellow1.gif] [smiley=bigok.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] half hour drive home temp in the 50s looking forward to riding it. Jackhd
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Right on happy for you [smiley=1syellow1.gif] (jealous as hell) mine shipped yesterday. now I just sit and wait for it to arrive. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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ARRIVED YESTERDAY MORNING........................................................................................
BLACK DOG
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Gotta love it! looks great. Enjoy the ride home. [smiley=bigok.gif]
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I don't care what my wife thinks, or any other women......that bike is beautiful! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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My wife said last night, "you know I have changed my mind, the color grew on me, I like it now." You know, the women's right to change her mind thing-strikes again. [smiley=confused5.gif] You know when it comes to our bikes it has always been "If I have to explain it you won't understand it" Well when it comes to the wife "If I could understand it, I could'nt explain it"
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Hmmm...I love my Cobalt/Starlight but...what a kick ass color combination!!!
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I am down to six days and a wake up call for my "Black and Orange Babe" to arrive. Have all parts ready to go (Screaming Eagle Exhaust, Air Cleaner, Software load, some chrome and new windshield, etc.) so I hope the dealer on sits on it for a day or two max! Hopefully on the weekend of the 16th I will be running around on her breaking her in.
Love the pictures of the Orange and Blacks. Looking Good!!! [smiley=helmet.gif]
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I am down to six days and a wake up call for my "Black and Orange Babe" to arrive.
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Jfscheck what did you get an arrival date? My dealer said it shipped on the 5th and will be here when it gets here somewhere between 5 and 15 days. [smiley=juggle.gif]
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My dealer here in Rockville, MD (about an hour south of the factory) has a build date of April 8th (today) and an arrival date of April 13.
Getty pretty excited, since I have had this bike on order since November when news first came out on them! [smiley=6.gif]
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Only 5 and a wake up. Learned that one from the Navy.
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Only 5 and a wake up.
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I figured it was the military.......just trying to embelish a little. [smiley=laugh.gif]
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I'm all f**ked up!!! mine ships on May 1 and already I am having sleepless nites. [smiley=nervous.gif]
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I'm all f**ked up!!! mine ships on May 1 and already I am having sleepless nites. [smiley=nervous.gif]
Oh man......I remember that! There is posts in here talking about the sleepless nights. My wife thought it was cute.....said I was like a little boy the night before X-mas. Chit wasn't funny to me.....sheer torture. I've got empathy for you brother.
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The waiting is the killer, my dealer says he gets the paper work 2 to 3 days before the bike arrives, still no paper work. [smiley=shocked2.gif] Must be nice to live so close to the factory. Its a long truck ride out here. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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The waiting is the killer, my dealer says he gets the paper work 2 to 3 days before the bike arrives, still no paper work.
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You would think that as fired up as we get over these bikes, they would let us fill out the paperwork ahead of time, then we could go to the factory and camp on their doorstep until its been built...........lol [smiley=bigcry.gif]
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JCZ I think I'll go do some snooping at the shop today. [smiley=curtain.gif]
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Getting closer, called my sales guy today and they show the bike as completed and awaiting shipment!
Doubt it will go out today or Tuesday, so I feel like it might show up on Thursday or Friday, so it will be another week before I have it (pay my Harley Tax, etc.), but getting closer! [smiley=bandana.gif]
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Getting closer, called my sales guy today and they show the bike as completed and awaiting shipment!
Doubt it will go out today or Tuesday, so I feel like it might show up on Thursday or Friday, so it will be another week before I have it (pay my Harley Tax, etc.), but getting closer!
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JCZ I think I'll go do some snooping at the shop today. [smiley=curtain.gif]
Magoo, you have a PM.
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I put up a few more photos on picturetrail today. They will show from stock to having the 8" windshield, chopped tour pak that is detachable and the D-D Fat Cat exhaust system that is 2 into 1 and has a "ghost pipe" on the other side to maintain the "dual exhaust" look. Ordered my tourpak on Valentines day and it came in about six weeks, thought a few of you might want to see her fully dressed. I think I am done playing mechanic now and can get to some serious riding. Temps improving this week from the 30's and 40's of the weekend to 70's by Friday [smiley=biggthumpup.gif]
They can be found at http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid4012354
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You must be lucky I ordered my Orange & Black tour pak on Feb 2 and it is still not here, but neither is the bike that had a ship date of the 5th. [smiley=furious.gif] Waiting on a truck load to the west coast. They need to offer a fly & ride from the factroy for new bikes. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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Rugby how do you like that Fat Cat exhaust? Is it loud? How much did it cost?
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Rugby forgot to say in my last post LOVE the scooter pics are great!!!
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Figured someone would appreciate the pictures. All I could do for the last 8 months was stare at the one photo I had in the literature until I got ahold of another one of the Orange and Black. Anyway. I love the D-D Fat Cat as of today. I loaded the closest Harley Map I had in the Race Tuner files last week. Today I recieved from D-D the correct MAP. Ran 35-40 miles this noon and I know we are on the right track now. From 2300 through 4000 RPM it has great pull. Staying under 4000 through breakin. Cost $872 for the 2 into1 pipe and the ghost pipe. As I remember it the 2 into 1 was around 625 and the ghost pipe was 250. Again, long forget about the cost if it turns out the way you want. I am happy with the feel of it. In several weeks I am going to go have the set up Dyno Tuned. Zylstra in Ames just installed some more Dyno equipment and will do it for $200. Sound, I think the sound is a nice middle of the road cruising loudness in the 2000-3000 RPM range. 3000-4000 gets a little loud, conversation from passenger would not be easy to hear while accelerating. Certainly not as loud as my 92 with 1 3/4" drags. I have partial hearing in right ear from that set up, so my thoughts on loudness might be off a little. My wife has not said too loud so it must not be too bad! Anyway, I love the setup so far. I will share the Dyno results in a couple of weeks. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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You must be lucky I ordered my Orange & Black tour pak on Feb 2 and it is still not here,
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Hope the guy drives fast these sleepless nights are killing me. [smiley=nervous.gif]
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Hope the guy drives fast these sleepless nights are killing me.
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Rugbyprop,
I am seriously considering the D&D performance exhaust with a ghost pipe for my bike. I had a Thunder Headers with a falsie on my 95in. Road King, and was really pleased with the low-end performance.
Would like to the know the results of your dyno with all the performance goodies.
Thanks........... Ben
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I have about 400 miles right now. I am looking to get to 1000 by Monday or so. I am going to call the dealership today and see what I can set up for an appointment. I will let you know when I get it done and I will post.
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Thanks Rugbyprop........
I know all of us prefer to see documented results when it comes to the performance of our bikes.
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She's at the dealer now! Just gotta wait for them to unpack her and throw on about 8 hours of goodies and she will be home with me [smiley=drink.gif]
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So ya did not say, how many more sleepless nights??? Does anyone else catch them selves opening the garage door and takin a peek, like you check on the kids at night??? [smiley=laugh.gif]
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Nobody's coppin to it, but we all did it. [smiley=laugh.gif]
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I talked to my dealer the other day and they told me if my bike ships when it supposed to, April 23rd, they should have it by the 29th. If they have it by the 29th they told me would be ready for me by the 1st. I can't wait. I don't know if I can go two weeks without sleep!
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Well JCZ I just hope I get a speedy driver with no girlfreinds between here and York. [smiley=gorgeous.gif] For some reason I jump when the phone rings now. [smiley=confused5.gif] Wife figures it will show up Friday because she leaves town for 3 days. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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She showed up yesterday so I went right after work to go check her out...
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And yes, I know I look like a "geek" with that big sh1t eating grin wearing my work clothes, but I am so damn happy [smiley=7.gif]
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So, with any luck now that she is out of the crate, the can bolt on all of my goodies and I might get her for this Saturday, but worst case I will have her before next weekend. Very curious to see what it will look like with my tour pack installed (it is here as well) but I won't have it on for anything than long trips... [smiley=bigok.gif]
Will post pictures of the finished product once complete [smiley=drink.gif]
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Hey JFS the grin is totally acceptable [smiley=laugh.gif] I know I will feel just as happy when mine arrives!!! 20 to 25 more days. All my accessories are in. What really sucks is I have no desire to ride my '01 Wide Glide anymore [smiley=furious.gif]
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So, with any luck now that she is out of the crate, the can bolt on all of my goodies and I might get her for this Saturday, but worst case I will have her before next weekend.
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John.....you don't have to explain nothin.....we all understand exactly how you feel. Congratulations on the new ride buddy!
You mention your work clothes.......I'll bet your play wardrobe consists of ten t-shirts......all of them the orange and black Screamin Eagle and one button up orange and black Screamin Eagle......just for the dress up occassions! [smiley=laugh.gif]
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JCZ I read in one of your posts that the extra docking hardware kit was not needed. Please clarify that statement because, my dealer has 2 sets listed (not 1) of docking hardware on my bill for the detachable tourpak. "I believe you said the kit that is on the bike for the sissy bar works for the tourpak". [smiley=confused5.gif]
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My play wardrobe, yep jeans and black Harley T-Shirts (shorts during the summer with Black Harley T-Shirts, but not when I am riding) [smiley=laugh.gif]
My dealer is installing the "King" tour pack for me and I believe the seat already comes with the hardware for detachable tour pack kit (the back portion), and only the front part of the kit needs to be installed. [smiley=oops.gif]
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John, It's actually the other way around. the front hardware is there, where the fork of the backrest, or the tour pak "rack" attaches to with the front hooks. The back hardware for the backrest stays intact, and then the rear hardware, where the clamp system attaches to is added to be able to attach the tour pak. I attached a photo, the chrome tubes with the black hardware is what is added in the rear docking kit. [smiley=biggthumpup.gif]
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rugbyprop,
Did you have to remove the painted filler strip to install the rear hardware? Are they permanently removed or does the hardware clear the filler strips?
Thanks
h2oski
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I don't have my bike here or I would take a photo. The filler strips are left in place, but there is a 1/8" thick washer in between the filler strip and the fender. I just popped the washer out, slid the bracket in it's place and all is good to go. The bracket takes the place of the fat washer. I want to think that they were thinking ahead and planned it that way, but in my experience with 8-10 other bikes, I doubt it! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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I found this on Harley's website.
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This site is the chit!!! Thanks guys [smiley=cool3.gif]
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Thanks RugbyProp!
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Well low and behold guess what showed up at the dealer today, yep our Orange & Black SEEG. [smiley=1syellow1.gif] Will try and post the pictures they took of us unpacking the bike if I get off it for more than fuel this weekend. Man pictures do not do it justice. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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Well low and behold guess what showed up at the dealer today, yep our Orange & Black SEEG.
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Well low and behold guess what showed up at the dealer today, yep our Orange & Black SEEG.
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I thank you, should be riding it out of the dealer by noon today can't wait. [smiley=1syellow1.gif] They had a crowd at the dealer waiting for us to show up to uncrate the bike. I think I was the last one to get the call.
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JCZ I read in one of your posts that the extra docking hardware kit was not needed. Please clarify that statement because, my dealer has 2 sets listed (not 1) of docking hardware on my bill for the detachable tourpak. "I believe you said the kit that is on the bike for the sissy bar works for the tourpak". [smiley=confused5.gif]
I missed this post yesterday. My dealer charged me for two sets (front and rear) of docking hardware, also. The wrench is the one that told me I only need the rear........the front docking hardware is already on the bike. So, I got a refund for the front hardware.
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I thank you,
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I thank you,
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Man I been riding the beast. [smiley=bandana.gif] Yes I did take the camera but with my computer skills I have so far been unable to load the pictures from home will try from work tommorrow and get help, remember how long it took to post the easy rider show pictures. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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Man I been riding the beast.
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Yah got a little wet yesterday, heres the pics.
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Well lets try again.
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Any buddy got an idea why I can't post a picture on this site??? It is in jpeg format but it says attachment deleted whats up with that. I have tried 2 different computers.
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One more time
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One with the proud owners.
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Well I guess I found the problem, told you I'm not a computer wiz. But I know how to ride. Like the matching attire.
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Any buddy got an idea why I can't post a picture on this site???
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Oh right guys, after three days of adding all of my junk to my bike (and to think I still have some pieces myself to add) I go to pick her up today. Ordered this bike last week of November, boy it has been a long strange trip. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
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Oh right guys, after three days of adding all of my junk to my bike (and to think I still have some pieces myself to add) I go to pick her up today.
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To our bikes and SO [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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magoo, lookin at the picture of you on your bike made me think of of something I read on this board.......oh yeah.....thats alot of orange!!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Yeah but tell the wife its a safety thing all that orange, if they hit you they must be blind. [smiley=1syellow1.gif]
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[smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]Congrats on your bike. I have got an orange and black seeg coming in May. I just found this site the other day and it has answered a ton of questions I had. I've ordered the chopped tour pack and I was wondering how you are liking your SEEG and if you have changed the seat? Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated.
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Started riding mine last night, will let you know after a few hundered miles ridden this weekend.
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cei600 welcome to the site you will find great people and info here. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] As for the seat I cann't speak for anyone but myself [smiley=biker.gif] and the wife [smiley=gorgeous.gif] and I like the seat a little hard but the wife says NO! So we are headed to Rich's in Seattle this weekend to have a seat custom fit to your butts, will have gel installed and add some stiched flames in red& orange to set it off from the rest. Will take pictures and post when we get back. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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So far I actually like the seat! Let me roll some more miles on her... [smiley=cry2.gif]
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How can I find out a delivery date on my bike?My dealer keeps telling me he does'nt know for sure. The wait is killing me! [smiley=furious.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]
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How can I find out a delivery date on my bike?My dealer keeps telling me he does'nt know for sure. The wait is killing me! [smiley=furious.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]
He has a "scheduled production date" ( that could change either way, when it's closer to that date). When he gets a firm production or manufacter date, he'll also get a "scheduled ship date" which could also change by a few days, depending on when they have the truck full, headed your direction.
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Tell your Dealer that you want to see the build sheet that he down loads from Harley each week. It is sorted by month with every bike they have ordered and the current status of each.
Black Dog
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My orange and black SEEG arrived at the dealership today. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] I am hoping to pick it up on Saturday. The bike is at the dealer, but the paperwork has not arrived yet from the factory. I don't know if I can wait. I guess I have a few sleepless nights ahead.
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Congrats, h20ski! [smiley=beerchug.gif]
My paperwork was a few days behind the bike also, so I guess that's not unusual.
Please stop riding long enough this weekend to take and post some pics and give us your initial impressions of the bike. Hopefully, the sun will not reflect off the grin on your face and ruin your pictures! [smiley=laugh.gif]
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H20ski congrats on the bike like the rest of us the wait kills yah, but wait till the first ride and tell us it was not worth the wait. [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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I don't think I will be able to get to many miles on the bike this weekend. Unfortunately who ever controls the weather didn't realize I was supposed to get my bike tomorrow. It is supposed to be pretty chilly and rain most of the weekend here in southeastern Wisconsin.
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As soon as I finish posting this message I will be leaving to go pickup my new SEEG [smiley=7.gif] YAHOO!!!!! [smiley=1syellow1.gif]
The wait is over !!!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Pictures to follow tonight
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Congrads on the new scooter. [smiley=1syellow1.gif]
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Ofender, Pictures . . . . . Where are the pictures??!! [smiley=nervous.gif] [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=confused5.gif] [smiley=worthless.gif]
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Sorry for the delay on the pics but the weather has been great and so is the new scooter. Here I am after my 90 mile ride home from the dealer as you can tell from the grin I am extremely satisfied!!! First impressions are this is a GREAT SCOOTER!!! [smiley=6.gif]
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Spend all day riding just putting around showing it off to the buddies. Everyone loves it!!! I will have more pics with the chopped tour pak and spoiler as soon the weather turns bad!!! LOL! I don't want to stop riding I am having way to much fun!!! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
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In my family we start them relly young riding and pickin' up chicks!!! [smiley=bigok.gif]
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the boy need a good pair of boots!
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Hey, looks like we finally found a dude the stock windshield will work for! Great pix, thanks for posting. Put a few miles on for me this weekend. The weather is crappy here.
Congrats! [smiley=beerchug.gif]
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I picked the bike up yesterday and all I can say is [smiley=laugh.gif]WOW! [smiley=laugh.gif]. This bike is incredible. I loved my SERK and was scared that I wouldn't like this bike as much. The SEEG has exceeded my expectations.
I now have just over 200 miles on it and can't wait to put some more miles on it. I would probably have put a few more on, but it was only in the upper 40's here today.
I also installed the Dakota Digital antenna today. It works great around town, but when I get out in the counrty the stations are pretty scratchy. I guess that is why we have a CD player.
The dealer notice one problem with the bike before I picked it up. The right side saddle bag lid has a paint chip. It is on the side near the detachable passenger back rest. The chip lines up perfectly with the head of a screw that sticks out a little far. Since they found it during the intial inspection it will be covered under warranty.