Observations and Impressions of my SESG2 after her 1st 1000 miles.
As I noted in an earlier post, the stock handlebars seem to be damn good. I had one longer ride (+300 miles) some weeks back. I had no issues with my hand/wrist position and noted a slight bend in my elbows throughout the ride. These bars are very good for me. My hands also do not block the fairing mounted mirrors too much.
The seat is best stock seat I've ever had on a Harley. It may be just a little to soft but offers great back support. I have not been able to put a lot of time on her but I have not suffered any monkey butt so far. However, the front portion needs to be narrower to assist in me getting flat footed. I am close but that is with my knees straight which limits my power for being able to move the scoot about in a parking lot / driveway. So I may send the stock seat to be modified or do the C&C solo / pillion on this scooter also.
The shorty windshield may be addressed by modifying the seat so for now, I'll leave it stock. Not that much buffetting anyway. I did ride her for 50 or so miles on an extremely windy day to see the effects on the batwing fairing. IMO, a RK with a windshield is effected more than the SG set up. The batwing cut the air better than the flatter RK windshield. This is an area I will no longer wonder about, as it is a non-issue.
Suspension:
The front end suspension is the worst I've ever experienced on a Harley touring scoot. She bottoms very easily and the front wheel hops off the pavement rather easily too. Progressive Monotubes are a for sure in my case. Lexi, my 08 SERK has Monotubes in the front and Works 13" BARS rear shocks in the rear. She is the best riding tour bike I've been on for any lenght of time.
The rear shocks are Harley's new Premium Ride, Hand-Adjustable Low Touring Shocks. These are superior to the air style touring shocks. After a little adjusting, they work quite well. They will still bottom out more quickly than the Works shocks but they do an adequate job. They are extremely easy to adjust. And a little adjustment goes a long way. I was thinking of replacing these but will hold off for now, perhaps for good.
When I've ridden two up, I have the radio on for Cheryl. However, when I ride solo, I tend to forget it is there so I can not give much on the sound system other than it is better than any I had before.
I haven't down loaded anything to the IPOD yet.
The more I ride the new frame, the more comfortable/confident I get in leaning her over a bit more. That does seem to be a plus but again, not so much as to justify getting the new frame over the old frame. either will do more than I'm capable of.
I need to add the spacers to move the floor boards out a bit as well as a extended heel shift lever. I hope to get some time in the near future to do some mods but for now she's a great ride and a great scooter.
The motor is quiet. No ticking, tapping or leaking. No tranny noise to speak of. Will be changing out all the fluids soon. (Mobile 1 - crank, Redline Shockproof - tranny, Redline Primary Case Oil - primary) I've had good luck with this combo for a while now.
Still putting some miles on the SERKs. There's just something about them that stirs my blood everytime I toss a leg over one of em!
JW
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