Hi all,
Well, I picked up my 2019 RG CVO in red pepper yesterday. Bought it from my NJ dealer and had it shipped down to Daytona (I live in Florida now). I rented a car to get there and rode her back home 300 miles. I have only done a few mods as I am trying to keep things reasonable. Mods so far are: Fullsac header w 2.25's (I like the titanium heat shields) and TTS download, changed the shield to Freedom Shield, I think 9", changed out the amps/speakers and went to Pete at Soundz who is also in Daytona and did his usual great job. I also stopped by Corbin for a new seat (butt and back were killing me, but didn't pull that one yet).
Before I get to the issue, I wanted to comment on the bike itself.
The paint is very nice. Got a lot of compliments on the red pepper and the "1" on the tank. I agree with others that it is a departure for HD, but I like it alot. Has a sporty look to it for sure. The paint quality seems good as opposed to other years where there were quality issues (my 15) and a softness to the paint. The stock speakers are certainly loud, but they lack a depth to the sound, missing mids and the bass is not tight and gets lost. I was thinking about just staying stock but I decided that I should make the swap while I was in Daytona.
The ride is pretty smooth but I did get some "dirty air" around the upper chest. I miss the lowers. I really think that they did a great job at suppressing or moving the air away. The "fangs" do kick the air out a little, but just a little. I wish there was a way to add lowers. If at all possible you would definitely have to modify or fabricate the lowers. Of course you would have to change the fairing bracket and engine guard as well as others have noted.
I also broke the engine in the best I could. For first 100 miles, I took it easy in and around Daytona. No WOT, kept to 3k on the tach and no harsh stops. Then, well....I took off on the way home. I had her up to about 90ish. Then the issue started. It started out as feeling a little unstable. Nothing terrible, like a windy day (was not windy) where you get pushed around a bit. It felt fine up until around 70-75, then above 80-90 just not stable. I checked the TPMS and it said 43 in front and 48 out back (92 degrees outside). I was going in a straight line, btw. Then what I felt at higher speed started happening at 70. Then it got worse, the unstable feeling led to a wobble at back of bike. It only lasted a few seconds but as anyone who has felt it, it was too long. Of course I slowed down and went the remaining way home at 60-65. It got better but still felt unstable. Once home and after several hours of the bike at rest the TPMS shows 39 and 42. I know that HD recommends pressure at 36 and 40. Can a difference of 3 psi be the cause? Anyone have any ideas? Really appreciate your insight.
Thanks