Topic: YELLOW EAGLE IN SO CAL!!! FINALLY (Read 8030 times)

GregKhougaz · « **on:** October 03, 2008, 09:01:05 PM »

Firstly, Thanks to all for the great information on this site. It's a great on line community!! Sold my beloved '04 Road Glide to get a good price an have waited... and waited..., you know how it is. Soooooo, finally, here it is in yellow. Let the debate over best color begin in earnest!

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:01:52 PM »

How's the profile?

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:03:00 PM »

Are you sure this does not make my (her) "posterior" look too big?

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:04:27 PM »

Pictures may say 1000 words but you have to see the metal flake in person. I thought the paint was excellent!!

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:05:34 PM »

Note the happy and relieved smile.... Needed to get some riding clothes on but that will have to wait until morning.

twmartin1970 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:07:03 PM »

Congratulations, I still have another couple of months before my O/B arrives.

Enjoy!

sadunbar · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:15:51 PM »

I don't think there is a bad color choice to be made in either the 09 SERG's or SEUC's... The best year yet for graphics and color choices... Your yellow eagle looks great!

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:18:13 PM »

Thank you both. Twmartin1970, hang in there, it's worth the wait. Sadunbar, could not have said it better. Let's ride !

Iglide · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:20:24 PM »

Looks Really Cool, ready to perform!

Congrats on a bike you will be very proud of, much to discover!!

sblair · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:51:23 PM »

Awesome!!! Congrats...(even though it is yellow!)

It is a beautiful bike....

mr_magoo · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:14:58 PM »

Congratulation on getting the bike.

Jim Kerr · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:21:14 PM »

The yellow looks cool. Me like, me like a lot!

Congrats!

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:23:51 PM »

Congrats on the new bike. I'm still holding out for my Orange, but to be honest, I wouldn't say no to any of this year's SERGS

B B

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:29:28 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kerr on October 03, 2008, 10:21:14 PM

The yellow looks cool. Me like, me like a lot!

Congrats!

Thanks guys!! Jim, I hope to follow your lead on the power, tunes, lights etc. Love the bike in any color !!

Jim Kerr · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:33:07 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 03, 2008, 10:29:28 PM

Thanks guys!! Jim, I hope to follow your lead on the power, tunes, lights etc. Love the bike in any color !!

I'm really liking the Yellow. It is an attention grabber for sure. The dealer where I got my bike has one coming in soon. I hope I can see it in person. These bikes sure don't sit around long.

ak · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:39:12 PM »

Greg- I was just telling Hd-dude (Jim) that i was wanting to see a yellow in person...All three colors are intense and the graphic,s are the best in years...I,ve got the silver 3 weeks old 1200 miles...Jim did the 1k service and changed out the bars 10ins wildbars,,freeway pegs,12ins klockworks shield,crome trim for windshield, hogwired amp and upgraded speakers....I think it looks real sharp the bars are killar---AK

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2008, 10:46:36 PM »

Quote from: ak on October 03, 2008, 10:39:12 PM

10ins wildbars,,freeway pegs,12ins klockworks shield,crome trim for windshield, hogwired amp and upgraded speakers....I think it looks real sharp the bars are killar---AK

AK, That's a lot of work for a short time. I've seen the silver - - very nice! When you put on the Klock Werks, did you reuse the rubber gasket from the bike? Have not taken mine off yet but have the 12" KW. Thanks. GK

ak · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2008, 11:01:24 PM »

Didn,t have the stock one with me so i used skinny one from older model... I plan to show Jim the one that came with the bike and see if he thinks it will work with aftermarket shields I,ll keep you posted....The stock shield and gasket are solid parts that look and attach great just to damm short---I.ll have photos of mine tomorrow ------AK Jim thanks for quick turn around on my bike

viaton · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2008, 05:42:52 AM »

Looks GREAT! Congratulations!!!!

bsquared62 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2008, 05:55:01 AM »

Congratulations! The bike looks awesome. I went back and forth between yellow and orange, but when you walk into a dealer and there is an orange one on the floor, well...you just gotta pull the trigger!!

Happy riding!

Brad

planenut · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2008, 09:48:37 AM »

congrats and ride safe

Buy early · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2008, 10:32:25 AM »

Yellow is my favorite color! Beautiful bike!

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2008, 11:27:49 AM »

Greg,
Congrats on the new bike, you need to make a trip up north and maybe AK and I can get together with you and take some pic's of all three colors together.

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2008, 12:31:45 PM »

Really SWEET!! Can't wait I should have mine at the end of October. I now know I have made the right choice.

Brad

Guilty · « **Reply #24 on:** October 04, 2008, 12:36:41 PM »

Congratulations on your new yellow SERG, it looks absolutely great. I am looking forward to seeing one in person soon. Like the other 09' SERG colors, I am sure that pictures can't do it justice and I bet it really comes to life in the sunshine...enjoy!

MikeD · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2008, 04:11:43 PM »

I agree, you can't go wrong with any color SERG this year, all are a home run!!! Yellow is a great color, I love how the Eagle is like a whitish color. Can you take a pic of the front fender looking down on it? Enjoy and ride safe!

Carlos Silva · « **Reply #26 on:** October 04, 2008, 07:07:05 PM »

MAN!!!! I'm lovin' that Yellow

...and yeah, I hear that in the sun is where it really shines...like the other two...congrats, can't wait to see one up close

sblair · « **Reply #27 on:** October 04, 2008, 10:29:29 PM »

2 things.... No the original windshield gassket will not work on the KW or anything else for that matter! You will have to get a regular RG gasket.

.... BIGGS HD in San Marcos, Ca has a yellow one with no one's name on it. MikeD, The eagle on the yellow is Gold just like the rest of the stripes. And it goes really well with the yellow. On the front fender the tip of the point is gold and starts to fade to the yellow with the gold stripes going aft. It is more pronounced than on the silver one. The silver stripe with the ghost feathers is more prominent. For yellow it is extremely attractive...Hell, I might have to buy a second one.......

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #28 on:** October 04, 2008, 10:41:53 PM »

2 things.... No the original windshield gassket will not work on the KW or anything else for that matter! You will have to get a regular RG gasket.

Sorry but I have differ with you I have the stock gasket on with my 8"KW Now because of the different curve in the front it shows alittle bit more of the gasket then I'd like but it did fit!

Don.........

RoadGliderX70 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 04, 2008, 11:29:08 PM »

WOW!
Thanks for the pics... I see I've made the right choice in color (passed on a silver one here)...

Beautiful

bribe36 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 04, 2008, 11:42:24 PM »

the Yellow looks great, better in person i'm sure. Enjoy!

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #31 on:** October 05, 2008, 07:39:44 AM »

Quote from: MikeD on October 04, 2008, 04:11:43 PM

I agree, you can't go wrong with any color SERG this year, all are a home run!!! Yellow is a great color, I love how the Eagle is like a whitish color. Can you take a pic of the front fender looking down on it? Enjoy and ride safe!

I too think all three colors are very good.

I did not like orange when I saw the pictures. Then in person in the dealership it was looking pretty good. Then when I saw the orange out side in the FL sun, it was fantastic.

Silver was the only color I liked in pictures, but in the sun, well they are all fantastic

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #32 on:** October 06, 2008, 11:49:30 AM »

Quote from: iselbulls on October 04, 2008, 10:41:53 PM

2 things.... No the original windshield gasket will not work on the KW or anything else for that matter! You will have to get a regular RG gasket.

Sorry but I have differ with you I have the stock gasket on with my 8"KW Now because of the different curve in the front it shows alittle bit more of the gasket then I'd like but it did fit!

Don.........

Don (iselbulls) is correct. The original gasket comes off the black deflector and should really must be used with a new wind shield. The trick is the correct mounting procedure specific in the shop manual. Essentially, you must affix the screws washers and rubber walnuts to the windshield first. It then takes two sets of hands to place the winshield with hadware into the holes and tighten. There's a much better description in the manual.... This does leave a small gap in the center where the gasket is exposed but works fine. I can post pics of this tomorrow....

Don, it would be great to get photos of the three colors together... I'm heading from Santa Monica to Fresno then Oakhurst for a tribute ride this weedend. Any chance that's close enough??

Greg

tdowell65 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 06, 2008, 12:56:16 PM »

Hi Greg,
Got your PM and thanks I got on the list for the new lindy bar when it comes out. Love the Yellow Serg very cool Can't wait to see on in person. Dang lot of fun to be jump on one.
Congrats

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #34 on:** October 06, 2008, 01:40:30 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 03, 2008, 10:46:36 PM

AK, That's a lot of work for a short time. I've seen the silver - - very nice! When you put on the Klock Werks, did you reuse the rubber gasket from the bike? Have not taken mine off yet but have the 12" KW. Thanks. GK

AK,

See above. Installed the Klock Werks 12" on Sunday. The original gasket comes off the stock black deflector and should (really must) be used with a new wind shield. The trick is the correct mounting procedure specific in the shop manual. Essentially, you must affix the screws washers and rubber walnuts to the windshield first. It then takes two sets of hands to place the winshield with hadware into the holes and tighten. There's a much better description in the manual.... This does leave a small gap in the center where the gasket is exposed but works fine. I can post pics of this tomorrow....

Greg

miker · « **Reply #35 on:** October 06, 2008, 02:05:50 PM »

Congratulations! I likey!

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #36 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:17:40 PM »

For Marty / 110mofo:

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #37 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:18:24 PM »

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #38 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:19:17 PM »

Lastly:

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #39 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:21:00 PM »

One more last chance. BTW, some have complained about the paint / orange peal. None here. Looks very custom and smooth. Not a Junior Johnson job ($110k) but very nice.

Fired00d · « **Reply #40 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:29:39 PM »

Nice shots, looks great.

Might just be the screen on the laptop, but to me that yellow doesn't look as bright a yellow that is on the

.

Would like to see a picture of those two bikes together.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #41 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:45:03 PM »

Hi Jim, (did I get that right?), No, if you're referring to the yellow SEEG2 from '05, the SERG is not as bright. This seems slightly more gold and is very close to the 07 yellow.

greg

Fired00d · « **Reply #42 on:** October 13, 2008, 03:47:54 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 13, 2008, 03:45:03 PM

Hi Jim, (did I get that right?), No, if you're referring to the yellow SEEG2 from '05, the SERG is not as bright. This seems slightly more gold and is very close to the 07 yellow.

greg

Nope not Jim (Gary), but that's all good.

Thanks for the reply I was thinking it was more of a gold then yellow.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2008, 12:08:43 AM »

Greg,
Did the 12" KW work out for you??

Don.........

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #44 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:38:23 AM »

That yellow looks very Sharp. Nice work.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2008, 02:22:14 PM »

Quote from: iselbulls on October 14, 2008, 12:08:43 AM

Greg,
Did the 12" KW work out for you??

Don.........

Hi Don,

The 12"KW is great for around town and short trips. I have the light tint. It does look great. I'm 5'11". Did about 750 miles this past weekend with over 500 on the freeway at 70+ mph. KW is barely adequate at highway speed. Lot of air going right past your ears but I do wear ear plugs when I wear a half helmet so it was bearable. I would probably try a 12" or so Clearview for another trip like that. So, it depends on the riding you're doing. I understand the Clearview comes with its own mounting hardware etc. If so, it would be easy to swap one out for trips and would probably be ideal.

Greg

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #46 on:** October 15, 2008, 07:27:01 AM »

That 12" KW sure is a good looking shield. Just does not look like it would work for me, as I am 6'1".

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #47 on:** October 15, 2008, 11:46:48 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on October 15, 2008, 07:27:01 AM

That 12" KW sure is a good looking shield. Just does not look like it would work for me, as I am 6'1".

Hi Dave,

At 6'1", the KW would be a bad choice, even for around town. I've read they're coming out with a taller model but no mention on the KW web site....

Greg

Smiler · « **Reply #48 on:** October 17, 2008, 06:27:30 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 03, 2008, 09:01:05 PM

Firstly, Thanks to all for the great information on this site. It's a great on line community!! Sold my beloved '04 Road Glide to get a good price an have waited... and waited..., you know how it is. Soooooo, finally, here it is in yellow. Let the debate over best color begin in earnest!

Start the poll why don't you. I'd love yours, I dress it with Jack Daniels bling, it would go great against the yellow.

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #49 on:** October 19, 2008, 12:11:24 AM »

Quote from: ak on October 03, 2008, 10:39:12 PM

Greg- I was just telling Hd-dude (Jim) that i was wanting to see a yellow in person...All three colors are intense and the graphic,s are the best in years...I,ve got the silver 3 weeks old 1200 miles...Jim did the 1k service and changed out the bars 10ins wildbars,,freeway pegs,12ins klockworks shield,crome trim for windshield, hogwired amp and upgraded speakers....I think it looks real sharp the bars are killar---AK

Hey Ak, would you post some pics. of your bars. Interested on how they look. Let's Roll

Smiler · « **Reply #50 on:** October 19, 2008, 04:25:17 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kerr on October 03, 2008, 10:33:07 PM

I'm really liking the Yellow. It is an attention grabber for sure. The dealer where I got my bike has one coming in soon. I hope I can see it in person. These bikes sure don't sit around long.

I just wish they sold then in the UK

Sierramadre · « **Reply #51 on:** October 30, 2008, 09:13:41 AM »

Hey Greg, congratulations. Your bike looks great. I loved what you did to your previous Road Glide to cusomize it in a minimilist way. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got planned for your new ride. Your color combination is striking...there's now way in hell that bike will ever get lost in a sea of Harleys. How do you like the handling and performance so far?

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #52 on:** October 30, 2008, 12:26:07 PM »

Thank you, Sierramadre! I loved that black RG but the new frame and updates really make a difference. The handling of the SERG is much improved (not that there was anything wrong, before). It feels planted in the turns and very stable but nimble, for such a heavy bike. I wish it did not weigh so much (power to weight ratio) but it does move. I've recored the stock exhaust and removed the cat. Runs cooler with more power. My heavy breather arrives Monday and Tuesday it goes in for dyno tune with a SERT like program that HD is not supposed to be able to detect. I'm a Jim Kerr disciple, esp. in the power dept.

Waiting on the new lindbar and may do some pin stripping. I have a tour pak coming, they say. I ordered it more than two months ago! Gardiner-Westcott has a new stainless steel / chrome fastener set that will go on. Tune trapper antenna and Hawg tunes system. WTS fitted a perfect curved licence frame from Kuryakyn. All that should keep me busy for a while. I'm happy with the seat and ergonomics though I liked your Badlander. Maybe I'll do a rider's backrest for the long trips....

How is yours? I've only seen one silver in person and thought it was beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice! I know you did the Super SERT and slip on Rineharts and were not too pleased with the paint. I could not help but smile about your SE Ultra side cover. My paint is great and so are the others I've seen in person, so very sorry about that. Have you tried a color sand? Enjoy!! Maybe some day we'll get to ride them together....

GK

blw · « **Reply #53 on:** October 30, 2008, 12:54:11 PM »

Hey Greg what kind of tune are you using? BLW

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #54 on:** October 30, 2008, 01:12:01 PM »

Quote from: blw on October 30, 2008, 12:54:11 PM

Hey Greg what kind of tune are you using? BLW

I have a service guy at the local dealer who has done very well for me. The dealer is also very involved in racing. They use something like the SERT but won't say exactly what it is. I think it's a modified SERT. They say same result but not traceable to void warranty. We'll see.... I'll post numbers next week. Frankly, with the fullsac cores and no cat, the SERG runs great and not too loud. If it had not been for the CVO Harley folks, I'd be happy now!

Sierramadre · « **Reply #55 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:18:43 PM »

Your mods sound great. I may copy you with the Kurayakyn curved license plate frame. That's a little detail that could probably make a huge difference on the appearance of the rear fender.

Your riding experience sounds like mine. It's a fun, firm ride and easier to manage than you'd imagine considering the weight. My badlander seat is nice from an appearance standpoint but not very comfortable on a long ride. I did some color sanding which helped the paint appearance immensely. I'm going to put the Rinehart True Dual System on this winter (as soon as its available) and the chooped tour pack. I was thinking about The Heavy Breather as well. I really like the way it looks. I'm trying to arrange a trip out to CA in February and doing a ride from San Diego to SF. If that happens, I'll send you a note and maybe we can get together for a ride

Quote from: GregKhougaz on October 30, 2008, 12:26:07 PM

Thank you, Sierramadre! I loved that black RG but the new frame and updates really make a difference. The handling of the SERG is much improved (not that there was anything wrong, before). It feels planted in the turns and very stable but nimble, for such a heavy bike. I wish it did not weigh so much (power to weight ratio) but it does move. I've recored the stock exhaust and removed the cat. Runs cooler with more power. My heavy breather arrives Monday and Tuesday it goes in for dyno tune with a SERT like program that HD is not supposed to be able to detect. I'm a Jim Kerr disciple, esp. in the power dept.

Waiting on the new lindbar and may do some pin stripping. I have a tour pak coming, they say. I ordered it more than two month ago! Gardiner-Westcott has a new stainless steel / chrome fastener set that will go on. Tune trapper antenna and Hawg tunes system. WTS fitted a perfect curved licence frame from Kuryakyn. All that should keep me busy for a while. I'm happy with the seat and ergonomics though I liked your Badlander. Maybe I'll do a rider's backrest for the long trips....

How is yours? I've only seen one silver in person and thought it was beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice! I know you did the Super SERT and slip on Rineharts and were not too pleased with the paint. I could not help but smile about your SE Ultra side cover. My paint is great and so are the others I've seen in person, so very sorry about that. Have you tried a color sand? Enjoy!! Maybe some day we'll get to ride them together....

GK

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #56 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:37:37 PM »

Quote from: Sierramadre on October 31, 2008, 03:18:43 PM

... I may copy you with the Kurayakyn curved license plate frame. That's a little detail that could probably make a huge difference on the appearance of the rear fender.

... I'm going to put the Rinehart True Dual System on this winter ... I'm trying to arrange a trip out to CA in February and doing a ride from San Diego to SF. If that happens, I'll send you a note and maybe we can get together for a ride

Please do on the Kuryakyn. I still have a credit at my dealer and have asked them to get me one. There's a good thread on the true dual set up. http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=29361.0 Most of the "authorities" do not recommend it unless you've had your heads done, etc. They do look great but I like the look of the stock exhaust and it sounds great since I did the cat and cores.

Definitely let me know if you're out this way!! We'll get to ride and take some pics.

GK

wts · « **Reply #57 on:** November 05, 2008, 09:52:35 AM »

I think all the new SERGs are beautiful ... although I am partial to the O/B

thought I would pass on a orange and black from a few years ago in case you haven't
seen it before

Great idea Harley had

thx
WTS

cola · « **Reply #58 on:** November 15, 2008, 12:11:37 AM »

Quote from: sblair on October 04, 2008, 10:29:29 PM

2 things.... No the original windshield gassket will not work on the KW or anything else for that matter! You will have to get a regular RG gasket.

.... BIGGS HD in San Marcos, Ca has a yellow one with no one's name on it. MikeD, The eagle on the yellow is Gold just like the rest of the stripes. And it goes really well with the yellow. On the front fender the tip of the point is gold and starts to fade to the yellow with the gold stripes going aft. It is more pronounced than on the silver one. The silver stripe with the ghost feathers is more prominent. For yellow it is extremely attractive...Hell, I might have to buy a second one.......

Not anymore, I bought it. I tried 2 other dealers that had yellow ones in stock. Skip4Dice wanted $2,500 over, I said no way, it was gone the next day. Laidlaws had one.(where I bought my last bike) I drove down there and they wouldn't budge at $4,000. over MSRP. I drove to Bigg's & paid MSRP. I still cant stop smiling, I love this bike.
Mike

PR3VS56 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 15, 2008, 12:41:37 AM »

Quote from: wts on November 05, 2008, 09:52:35 AM

I think all the new SERGs are beautiful ... although I am partial to the O/B

thought I would pass on a orange and black from a few years ago in case you haven't
seen it before

Great idea Harley had

thx
WTS

How are the royalties? Look like your bike was the inspiration for the '09's. Way to go!!

To the yellow owner of this thread...... great lookin' scoot!!!!

wts · « **Reply #60 on:** November 15, 2008, 11:32:20 AM »

so sorry ... the picture I posted is not mine ... just thought it was interesting ... found it on line

thx
wts

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SPIDERMAN

MikeD