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[woode]

I got a call from my dealer this morning that they had a VIN for me, but the bike probably wouldn't ship until Monday.  When I arrived at the dealer to take care of some paperwork this evening, I was greeted by my new  CUSE8-ANV (#384 of 1100), which had inexplicably arrived in the late afternoon.  They couldn't explain, and I didn't complain.  So, I said a sad goodbye to Ruby, and rode off into the darkness. 

Contrary to my comment in a previous post, being built on the general assembly line didn't necessarily eliminate the glitches.  The "turn-by-turn" navigation is silent when connected to the bike.  Off of the bike it works fine.  I assume that it is the Nav interface.  The toe shifter is so low that I can barely fit my boot under it to shift, and when I tried to adjust the passenger foot rests, I nearly broke my knuckles trying to loosen the bolt.  I was able to move it about a quarter turn before it stopped entirely, and I could neither adjust the position, nor retighten the bolt.  I assume that it was cross threaded.  Some of it is probably due to a rushed preparation at the dealership, trying to get it ready for me so that I could use it this weekend.  I'll be taking it back in on Monday to have all of the goodies installed (Daymaker LEDs, SERT, Fullsac Xpipe, hinges, etc.), so I'll put together a hit list this weekend.

On the plus side, this bike seems to have a far more refined ride than the 2009.  It could just be the new bike glow that makes it seem better, but I don't think so.  It seems to have a lighter touch and is better balanced.  Also, gone is the transmission clunk when you drop it into first gear, and lo and behold, the heated hand grips actually put out heat!

Temps are in the 50s/60s this weekend, so I'll be doing some breaking in!

[Landshark]

Congratulations on the new bike.

[1abastarsmda]

I got a call from my dealer this morning that they had a VIN for me, but the bike probably wouldn't ship until Monday.  When I arrived at the dealer to take care of some paperwork this evening, I was greeted by my new  CUSE8-ANV (#384 of 1100), which had inexplicably arrived in the late afternoon.  They couldn't explain, and I didn't complain.  So, I said a sad goodbye to Ruby, and rode off into the darkness. 

Contrary to my comment in a previous post, being built on the general assembly line didn't necessarily eliminate the glitches.  The "turn-by-turn" navigation is silent when connected to the bike.  Off of the bike it works fine.  I assume that it is the Nav interface.  The toe shifter is so low that I can barely fit my boot under it to shift, and when I tried to adjust the passenger foot rests, I nearly broke my knuckles trying to loosen the bolt.  I was able to move it about a quarter turn before it stopped entirely, and I could neither adjust the position, nor retighten the bolt.  I assume that it was cross threaded.  Some of it is probably due to a rushed preparation at the dealership, trying to get it ready for me so that I could use it this weekend.  I'll be taking it back in on Monday to have all of the goodies installed (Daymaker LEDs, SERT, Fullsac Xpipe, hinges, etc.), so I'll put together a hit list this weekend.

On the plus side, this bike seems to have a far more refined ride than the 2009.  It could just be the new bike glow that makes it seem better, but I don't think so.  It seems to have a lighter touch and is better balanced.  Also, gone is the transmission clunk when you drop it into first gear, and lo and behold, the heated hand grips actually put out heat!

Temps are in the 50s/60s this weekend, so I'll be doing some breaking in!

Woode, congrats on the bike.  I can't believe I haven't run into you anywhere around the area riding.  I haven't seen you again since New River Gorge.  My Ruby is sitting at Hot Metal for sale and I picked up a '12 a few months back.  I' assuming that you picked yours up at Steel City...I think I remember that being the dealer you go to. One of the guys I ride with has the bike you just picked up.  It's a beauty, so I think you will certainly enjoy it.

As far as the GPS not playing through the speakers, check the speaker switch position next to the ignition.  Also, when I tried mine at first, I thought I had a problem, and then I set everything up on the GPS and finally took it for a ride and it began working and hasn't stopped.  I think that when I first tried it, I had it in my garage, and apparently it just hadn't connected with the satellites or something.  It was showing the routes, but there was no voice.  If I took it off the bike and walked outside, it worked fine.  Check that the volume for the GPS is turned up also.

I'm finding the same with the handling on my new one too.  Much better.  The heated grips absolutely blow away the ones on the 09.  As far as the bolts on the passenger floorboards, I actually had to drill into the center of the bolt heads to get an allen head deep enough in there to get those bolts out.  If you want to replace them with chrome (or they may be polished stainless) bolts, let me know and I'll get you the info on where I ordered them.  They were about $4/bolt and much better bolts.  The position of the shifter can be fixed in less than 5 minutes.

Anyway, if you ever want to get together for a ride, or even to check out each other's mods, I ride with 3 other guys that also have SEUC's.  There's an '11.5, two '12's, and a '13 Anniversary in our group.  We will likely be out riding today and tomorrow (Saturday and Sunday that is).  Shoot me a PM with a phone or e-mail and we can figure a good place to meet up.

[woode]

Landshark - Thanks.

Dave, Yes I got it at Steel City - I really like them, and I think that they gave me a pretty good deal.

I already tried everything that you mentioned with the GPS.  It didn't work on the road or in the house - I definitely had a satellite fix.  The GPS worked, but just no sound with turn by turn.  I turned up the volume on the bike, and on the zumo.  The radio actually goes silent when the gps is supposed to be talking, but no talking happens. I know that there is separate volume adjustment on the bike for the nav stuff, and you have to adjust the volume when she is talking.  It's turned up all the way.  The fact that the radio goes silent tells me that some sort of signal is going to the nav interface, and when I disconnect the unit from the bike, it works fine.

By the way, I sent you a PM.

Ed

[HHP]

Congrats from Germany on your new bike.

Ride safe and have fun.

[1abastarsmda]

The same exact thing was happening with mine...it was cutting in with silence.  I can't remember exactly what it was now that solved it, but I'm still thinking that it had something to do with getting a fix on the satellites.  I remember thinking that it had a fix, since I was getting routes to show up, but I wasn't getting the voice to come through.  When you ride to Steel City in the morning, put the GPS on and put the route in to get there and see if it comes on while you are on your way there.  I wish I could remember exactly how it all worked out.  Maybe it will come back to me when I'm on the bike tomorrow.

[jr1000yarder]

 

[Uncle Fester]

Landshark - Thanks.

Dave, Yes I got it at Steel City - I really like them, and I think that they gave me a pretty good deal.

I already tried everything that you mentioned with the GPS.  It didn't work on the road or in the house - I definitely had a satellite fix.  The GPS worked, but just no sound with turn by turn.  I turned up the volume on the bike, and on the zumo.  The radio actually goes silent when the gps is supposed to be talking, but no talking happens. I know that there is separate volume adjustment on the bike for the nav stuff, and you have to adjust the volume when she is talking.  It's turned up all the way.  The fact that the radio goes silent tells me that some sort of signal is going to the nav interface, and when I disconnect the unit from the bike, it works fine.

By the way, I sent you a PM.

Ed

Check the speaker rocker switch position. I had the NIM and Zumo on my Road Glide; if it's in the "center" position, it mutes the stereo audio and plays the turn prompts through your helmet speakers.

[motor1]

Here is a glitch (software related, I think) that I discovered, if you have your GPS off of the bike while setting a destination, and then (while still on) latch to mount, it will not feed through speakers. Try mounting on bike with GPS off, start bike and see if that works.

[jamnflhxse2]

Congrats! Enjoy the new scoot!

[Buy early]

Congrats on the new bike! Let the mods begin.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Where's the pictures    Congrats on getting your Aniversary CVO 

[Hx2]

Congrats on a beautiful bike!

[1sharprdkg]

Congrats on the SEUC! Love to see pics of the Anniversary model.

[Tannehill Kid]

Congrat on the new bike!!

[E-Skunk]

Congrats on the new bike! It is an odd feeling to part with an old friend for a new ride but I am sure that we all adjust.

[jr1000yarder]

 

[woode]

OK, OK, Pix in a minute, although you all already know what it looks like!

Had it out on the road for a few hours yesterday, and my initial impressions were correct - This bike blows away the 2009 in comfort, maneuverability (particularly low speed), and overall refinement. I am still finding small things that were half done, or not done at all... Braces on foot pegs were put on backwards; the mid frame heat shield was rattling, and I found that the bolts were only put in about half way; The cable on the heated seat was not plugged in; and the weather seal around the lid-lock cable for the left saddlebag fell out. Minor issues so far, but what if something was overlooked that is more dangerous to life and limb?  It makes you wonder - if my decidedly untrained/non-mechanical eye can find these things, why can't the professionals?  It's a bit unsettling!  The dealer fixed the toe shifter yesterday, so I can at least get my boot underneath it to shift.

Also, thanks to everyone for your suggestions on the GPS issue.  Dave (1abastarsmda) solved it for me in a PM yesterday, and a couple of others posted similar replies to this post.  The speaker rocker switch was in the middle position, so the turn by turn only went to the helmet.

I am also seeing the same iPod issue that has been reported in other posts, where it will play for a few seconds, and then go silent.  Shutting off radio, or cycling through the audio options did not help, but selecting a new playlist did.

Pictures to follow!

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[jr1000yarder]

Very nice!!!!

Enjoy the ride!  I too found a lot of "loose" stuff and went over it the best I could and asked my private shop to go over it and he said all is good. Don't trust the HD too much to check it.

Rich

[E-Skunk]

Is that a Syn sticker on the primary cover over the 110?

[woode]

Is that a Syn sticker on the primary cover over the 110?

Hmmm...  Don't know what a syn sticker is, but after you mentioned it, I did find (and removed) a plastic sticker warning to not remove the cover.  Never even noticed it.  Thanks for the eagle eye

[E-Skunk]

I thought that it might be the sticker that said that it uses Syn-3 oil in the primary case.

[SG Racer]

That is a beautiful ride. Congratulations.

[Kingspoke]

Super Nice lookin bike!   Congrats & enjoy!

[Ohio phil]

Woode,


I think thats the best looking 2013, and very well equipped LOOKS GOOD man 

C-YA Ohiophil

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Nice