As with every Harley that I have owned, the seat is uncomfortable and the handlebars do not have enough pullback - it is something that I have come to expect to replace. I will be installing Wild1 517's and a Corbin Classic Solo with passenger touring pillion.
The fly-by-wire throttle is very sensitive and takes some time to get used to it, the slightest turn of the throttle and it takes off and when the throttle is released it is "off" and deceleration comes unexpectedly. It is difficult for me to explain but the bottom end of the throttle seems very touchy to me compared to a cable throttle.
The suspension seems a bit hard on the country roads so I am going to install the 12" chrome Arnott Aldan Air Suspension System. I just received the Arnott shocks earlier this week and I am putting them on in the next few weeks.
The stock 6" windshield (IMO) is designed for looks only and isn't effective at all. My wife thought the stock windshield was awful and refuses to ride on the bike with the stock windshield ever again. After testing several windshields, I have been riding the last few days with a 10" Cee Bailey's dark grey windshield and it seems to provide just the right amount of protection for me and the aesthetics of the windshield is still acceptable. I also have the Clearview 11.5” light tint windshield that I intend to use during the cooler months along with the fairing lowers.
The stock speakers really aren’t that great - expect to replace them, I installed J&M Road Glide speakers and am happy with the sound for now. I have been told from riding partners that the LED brake lights are very noticeable, so no problems there. The paint really comes to life in the sunshine and the graphics look really good, but there is a lot of orange peel.
Cornering…this bike loves the corners! It feels really stable and accelerating through the corners is a lot of fun. I have not felt that I have been close to scraping the saddlebags or the floorboards, all is well - the 18’ wheels probably help here. On the highway, the bike is absolutely smooth, the balance is excellent, I can engage the cruise control and ride with no hands and continue in a straight line easily.
With the 18” wheels, the short jiffy kickstand makes the bike lean over to the left more than necessary so picking it up off the kickstand is a little heavy at times. I might consider putting on a standard length jiffy stand.
The engine feels really strong and there seems to be plenty of power but the transmission seems a bit loud, although I have not noticed a difference with transmission noise in 5th gear, there just seems to be a slight whine noise through all on the gears. Once I upgrade the exhaust, the transmission noise will become a non-issue. Neutral is easy for me to engage. The engine puts off a lot of heat and can be downright uncomfortable in city traffic and I will probably have to install mid-frame air deflectors to see if that helps. Hopefully, the aftermarket manufacturers will come out with true duals before too long and I intend to install the Super SERT to help cool the engine down. A louder exhaust will also cover up the noise from the air being sucked into the air cleaner.
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