Well gang, I'll tell you this. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!
Power: For the frst 50 miles, I only had a 500 RPM range (2000-2500 RPM). There's just over 80 miles on it now, and I've been keeping it (up&down, up&down) between 2000 and 3000 RPM. The bike is much quicker and nimble with the bone stock set-up than any new HD I've ever owned. I can tell however, that you definitely need to let this thing breathe! My 89" Pro Street and '85 80" Hot-rodded FXWG will blow this thing away in stock form. But it might at least be a contest. Not like my stock '03 88" RK, which can't get out of its own way.
Handling: If HD doesn't set up every Touring Bike like this from here on in, we're getting robbed!!! The bike handles fantastic. I only have about 80 miles on it now. Too cold to get the tires good and heated and the radials take a little more break-in. With all that, you can throw this thing around like a toy! I thought I was riding the Pro Street. It feels so light and well balanced, it's like it's on Auto-pilot.
Heat: What heat! It never got out of the 20's so heat was not an issue. I was actually hoping I'd feel more of it at times. Brrr! But you can tell this thing needs to be set up properly. In the cold weather, you hear decel popping, even bone stock. Like when you added a performance exhaust and didn't rejet you carb. The mufflers are so quiet, you can barely hear it, but I know that sound! The mufflers are better than any stock HD's in recent years, but they gotta go!
Hydraulic clutch: No I didn't stall it. It's actually perfect. I keep my other bikes engagement right off the handlebars anyway. Better for quick launches. So, I like the hydraulic clutch so far! OK, you guys were right about that too!
Overall: THIS BIKE IS THE REAL DEAL. THE TOTAL PACKAGE. THE CAT'S ASS. DA BOMB. ETC! I see now why d00d thinks I won't be able to leave it alone for two years. I'm gonna need more restraint than my previous RK's, to leave it alone! The clunking is overrated. Barely noticable, but you definitely know its there. If I didn't join this site, I might have been surprised with some of the differences and noises. But you guys were right on the money with what to expect. The seating position is perfect for me. So is the new mid-low full-sized windshield I put on. Man it's like HD nailed the set-up, with some additional assistance from me, and built this bike just for me!!! Yeah, try and convince me to get a UC. Ha, Ha, Ha!!! You think Hoist is happy with this bike?
Thanks for everyone's input and assistance. It certainly made knowing what to do and expect much easier. Now it's here. And I love it!!!
The following pics are from today. Enjoy them!
Hoist! 8-)
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