Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  
Pages: 1 [2] 3  All

Author Topic: What does Harley do right?  (Read 4010 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

iski

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10251
  • EBCM 007
    • FL


    • CVO1: 2007 FLHTCUSE2 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Light Candy Cherry and Black Ice - Traded
    • CVO2: 2010 FLHTCUSE5 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Crimson Mist Black/Dark Slate - Traded
    • CVO3: 2017 FLHTKSE CVO Limited - Black Garnet & Electric Red Pearl w/Carbon Dust
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2019, 10:42:11 AM »

I really like the new angled valve stems.
Logged
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability." ~ RW

MIKEYTEE

  • 5k CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 7256
  • aka. Uncle Mikey! Mikeytee for Burbon Judge and
    • SC


    • CVO1: 1999 ROADGLIDE Ultra SOLD
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2019, 04:50:11 PM »

I've never been stranded on any trips but I've had my share of issues but still I bought them.

Haird, you don't know what you have missed! The joy of being broke down on the side of the road waiting on a tow truck for 3 hours, then getting to the local HD shop where they charge you $300+ dollars to get you back on the road then have the exact same thing happen again in less than 25 miles. I did manage to get it home with the help of one of our members that lived in the area. My local shop thinks they fixed the problem but I haven't had the good weather or time to find out. Hopefully before Maggie Valley, not that I bring my bike to MV.  :oops:

Mike

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Logged
Co-Founder /National Board Member/ Zen Master of CVO Harley Pondering,Hankering, & Moseying Society with all Honors, Rights and Accolades.

Charter Member CVO Harley Critter Gawking Society
Charter Member Husband Saints Society. We have Lucky Wives!
I saw the worlds largest ball of string in Cawker City, Kansas

Twolanerider

  • 25K CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 50536
  • EBCM #1.5 Emeritus DSP # ? Critter Gawker #?
    • MO


    • CVO1: 2000 Triple Red Screamin' Eagle Road Glide
    • CVO2: 2002 Candy Brandywine Screamin' Eagle Road King
    • CVO3: 1999 Arresting Red FXR2
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2019, 06:27:58 PM »

I've never been stranded on any trips but I've had my share of issues but still I bought them.

Haird, you don't know what you have missed! The joy of being broke down on the side of the road waiting on a tow truck for 3 hours, then getting to the local HD shop where they charge you $300+ dollars to get you back on the road then have the exact same thing happen again in less than 25 miles. I did manage to get it home with the help of one of our members that lived in the area. My local shop thinks they fixed the problem but I haven't had the good weather or time in two freaking years to find out. Hopefully before Maggie Valley, not that I bring my bike to MV.  :oops:

Mike

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:



Wow.
Logged

victor

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 26
  • www.CVOHARLEY.com

Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2019, 06:21:50 AM »

Kickstands, gotta love that locking mechanism.
Logged

ultrafxr

  • There are no sure answers, only better questions. - Dick Van Dyke
  • 5k CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5465
  • No problem is so small it cannot be misunderstood.
    • TN


    • CVO1: 2020 FLHTCUTG Tahitian Teal
    • CVO2: 2017 FLHTKSE Palladium Silver/Phantom Blue/Wicked Sapphire-traded
    • CVO3: 2012 FLHTCUSE7 Electric Orange/Black Diamond-traded
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2019, 10:33:48 AM »

Kickstands, gotta love that locking mechanism.
I agree. Last month I was on a ferry in Nova Scotia and they parked a rider on a big BMW very, very close to me. Rider had handlebars turned full right. Yikes not good for max lean on side stand. And she didn’t know much about how to strap it down. I decided to approach her with suggestions as I was very concerned about the stability of her bike and it falling into mine. Fortunately she was agreeable and we got it secured. Never understood why no other manufacturers use a lock on the side stand.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Logged



Places ridden on my bike from my driveway.
IBA member # 45520

rayson56

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1831
  • Life's a journey not a destination.
    • WA


    • CVO1: 2018 FLTRXSE Black Earth/Vivid Black (Sold)
    • CVO2: 2011 FLHXSE2 Black Diamond (Traded)
    • CVO3: 2007 FXDSE Red (Sold)
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2019, 12:11:55 PM »

I think they did a great job with the new Rushmore "one handed" controls and latches. I kinda take them for granted now but I think they are a huge improvement.
Logged
2010 Dyna Wide Glide
2021 GW Bagger
2018 SERG (Sold)
2011 SESG (Traded)
2007 Dyna Wide Glide CVO (Sold)
2010 Night Rod Special
2007 full custom road king
2006 big dog mastiff
2000 big dog pro 18
1999 big dog pro sport
1991 fxrs full custom
1984 v65 magna

Goldcup

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 8
  • www.CVOHARLEY.com
    • MO

Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2019, 05:37:32 PM »

Guess I'm the oddball, I’ve owned 3 HD’s with this being my first CVO. Paint rivals any automotive manufacturer out there. I've been around a lot of very high end cars that do not have nearly the level of quality of HD paint. I've only put about 70k on the HD’s I've owned,but the first two never had any issues. I have about 1500 miles on my CVO SG, absolutely love the bike, Black Forrest with no chrome, I do not like chrome(my opinion only) and I will agree their chrome does not look like it used too. Looks like a Chinese product. I have torn all my previous HD’s down and painted/ powder coated all chrome. The new trend makes it easier for me!
Logged
Live every day like it’s your last, because someday you will be right!

ACfixer

  • Global Warming Enthusiast
  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 268
    • TN


    • CVO1: 2015 FLTRUSE
    • CVO2: 2005 FLSTSCi Springer
    • CVO3: Honda Pioneer 1000-5
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2019, 03:47:38 PM »

As I'm in the process of replacing the Boom system with a far superior aftermarket system

Not to derail here Chuck, but can you fill me in on what you are replacing the Boom system with?

Thanks!
Logged
2015 FLTRUSE Abyss Blue/Crushed Sapphire
15" Freedom shield - TTS Tuned by Fullsac - Fullsac DX pipe - 2.0 cores. 96HP - 113TQ

bakon

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 573
    • PA


    • CVO1: 2014 CVO Limited "Wicked"
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2019, 08:07:44 PM »

Rushmore latches
Oil filters
Spark plugs
Pistons and jugs
Trannys
Hand controls
Pegs and floor boards
Brakes
Stock Dunlop
Drive belts
Most all bolts
Kickstand
Wheels
Most wiring
Fuel pumps and system
Seat material and heated elements, especially hammock seats

Sure each of these have problems at times, but usually all are reliable and last years/miles of use.
« Last Edit: September 09, 2019, 01:41:51 PM by bakon »
Logged
Will

iski

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10251
  • EBCM 007
    • FL


    • CVO1: 2007 FLHTCUSE2 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Light Candy Cherry and Black Ice - Traded
    • CVO2: 2010 FLHTCUSE5 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Crimson Mist Black/Dark Slate - Traded
    • CVO3: 2017 FLHTKSE CVO Limited - Black Garnet & Electric Red Pearl w/Carbon Dust
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2019, 08:27:21 PM »

I really like the new angled valve stems.

The valve stem caps are very reliable, too.
Logged
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability." ~ RW

Twolanerider

  • 25K CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 50536
  • EBCM #1.5 Emeritus DSP # ? Critter Gawker #?
    • MO


    • CVO1: 2000 Triple Red Screamin' Eagle Road Glide
    • CVO2: 2002 Candy Brandywine Screamin' Eagle Road King
    • CVO3: 1999 Arresting Red FXR2
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2019, 09:40:35 PM »

The valve stem caps are very reliable, too.

Most dealerships totally fail at Saturday donuts anymore though.
Logged

iski

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10251
  • EBCM 007
    • FL


    • CVO1: 2007 FLHTCUSE2 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Light Candy Cherry and Black Ice - Traded
    • CVO2: 2010 FLHTCUSE5 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Crimson Mist Black/Dark Slate - Traded
    • CVO3: 2017 FLHTKSE CVO Limited - Black Garnet & Electric Red Pearl w/Carbon Dust
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #26 on: September 09, 2019, 06:54:49 AM »

Most dealerships totally fail at Saturday donuts anymore though.

True.  2 of the Harleys I bought were due to a great donut selection in the customer lounge.  In truth 1 of them was also due to a very tasty fresh baked chocolate chip cookie.
Logged
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability." ~ RW

scottt

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 761
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #27 on: September 09, 2019, 08:29:24 PM »

True.  2 of the Harleys I bought were due to a great donut selection in the customer lounge.  In truth 1 of them was also due to a very tasty fresh baked chocolate chip cookie.
Got ya beat; long, long ago I had a dealership owner celebrate my bike purchase with a cold beer before hitting the road. Had bar stools at the parts counter and ash trays. You could sit and talk bikes with a coffee and cigarette. Things have really changed.

Sent from my SM-J327T using Tapatalk

Logged

iski

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10251
  • EBCM 007
    • FL


    • CVO1: 2007 FLHTCUSE2 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Light Candy Cherry and Black Ice - Traded
    • CVO2: 2010 FLHTCUSE5 Screamin' Eagle Ultra - Crimson Mist Black/Dark Slate - Traded
    • CVO3: 2017 FLHTKSE CVO Limited - Black Garnet & Electric Red Pearl w/Carbon Dust
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2019, 08:41:03 PM »

Got ya beat; long, long ago I had a dealership owner celebrate my bike purchase with a cold beer before hitting the road. Had bar stools at the parts counter and ash trays. You could sit and talk bikes with a coffee and cigarette. Things have really changed.

Sent from my SM-J327T using Tapatalk

I liked the old shops. As you said, bar stools & ash trays at the counter both MC & cars.  Shoot the chit with the parts guys & mechanics.  Before computers, when cars & bikes were tuned manually not by electronic gizmos.  A lost era, before the federal government regulated a lot of the fun out of it.
Logged
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability." ~ RW

dayne66

  • 2.5K CVO Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 4037
    • BC


    • CVO1: '12 Ruby/Typhoon SG
    • CVO2: '15 Superior Blue FLD Switchback
Re: What does Harley do right?
« Reply #29 on: September 10, 2019, 11:18:33 PM »

I have a Harley leather/magnetic money clip that has performed flawlessly for 20 years......I am not sure if I'm hooped on the warranty since it has had Can-bucks in it.
Logged
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Socrates
Pages: 1 [2] 3  All
 

Page created in 0.174 seconds with 24 queries.