What does a noob harley owner need to know

[Bluebowtie]

I'm new to Harley Davidson. I wanted to post a thread asking the experienced harley guys what do I need to know in regards to maintenance, washing, modding, winter storage and riding such a fine bike.


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[Spazz]

There are a few detailing threads... microfiber towels are a must.... CLEAN wash gear.... blow dry if you can... I use a clean shop vac as a blower.

I ride my sled as much as I can unless rain/snow stops me in the winter months.... no winter storage for me.

 

[Bluebowtie]

There are a few detailing threads... microfiber towels are a must.... CLEAN wash gear.... blow dry if you can... I use a clean shop vac as a blower.

I ride my sled as much as I can unless rain/snow stops me in the winter months.... no winter storage for me.

I picked up 15 microfiber towels from Costco for $12 last week and have used my Stihl backpack blower to dry it.


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[Spazz]

Lucas Oil Slick Mist is all I use.... > $9at Walmart... fantastic stuff

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[Baggerjay]

And remember you are riding an air cooled bike the higher the octane the fuel is the cooler the bike will run.

 

[Spazz]

Yep... I always run 91-93 octane.. on the open road with stage 1... getting 47.5 mpg

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[wildchld]

I'm new to Harley Davidson. I wanted to post a thread asking the experienced harley guys what do I need to know in regards to maintenance, washing, modding, winter storage and riding such a fine bike.


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This may help http://www.moccsplace.com/images/harley/debunk/debunk.htm

agree with the rest but I use Pig Spit & Lucas Oil Slick Mist. Pig Spit makes all those dark areas look nice...
including cabling.

Basic maintenance is pretty easy and oh get a good motorcycle jack. I have the sears aluminum, lov it!

Mods well you just need a lot of $$$. Just got back home as the afternoon storms are here (florida) and I have a grand siting in the cart

 

[Bluebowtie]

This may help http://www.moccsplace.com/images/harley/debunk/debunk.htm

agree with the rest but I use Pig Spit & Lucas Oil Slick Mist. Pig Spit makes all those dark areas look nice...
including cabling.

Basic maintenance is pretty easy and oh get a good motorcycle jack. I have the sears aluminum, lov it!

Mods well you just need a lot of $$$. Just got back home as the afternoon storms are here (florida) and I have a grand siting in the cart

I went over to Kutter this afternoon to pick up a few things including docking hardware, sissy bar, back rest pad, aux lights, and daymaker LED aux bulbs and saddle bag guards. Only thing I actually picked up was a MVP membership. Most of what I was looking for is on back order.

The MVP program is pretty cool deal. 15% off on parts the more you spend with them the more you get off. $80 for a lifetime membership.


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[wildchld]

That's sweet!

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[Mojo]

Yep... I always run 91-93 octane.. on the open road with stage 1... getting 47.5 mpg

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+1 what he said . . . . except only 43mpg

 

[hulkss]

getting 47.5 mpg

Getting 39.0 mpg over the last 840 miles. I'm certainly not riding in economy fashion.

 

[Spazz]

My 47.5 mpg was 100% hwy.... 75-80 mph on 2 tanks

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[Bluebowtie]

What does a noob harley owner need to know

I get 27 stock wtf? I use 93 octane


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[Bluebowtie]

So I see guys all over other forums are saying clean the bike with lemon pledge. Is this for real? Lemon pledge WTH?


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[Baggerjay]

I get about 35 mpg on average that is a combination so about 32 in town and 38ish on the highway

 

[Mojo]

Average 43-45 here, (dynoed so its getting more juice I suppose)

 

[Spazz]

So I see guys all over other forums are saying clean the bike with lemon pledge. Is this for real? Lemon pledge WTH?


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Personally... I wouldn't

 

[Antoneyo]

I'm getting 41.5 on the freeway, fully loaded bags and tourpack with my wife on it duing 75-80 the whole time

 

[TomA]

I'm only getting 41 to 43 on the highway at 75 to 80 better get after the upgrades soon.

 

[Scatrgunr]

My last tank I got 42mpg. That was running 92 octane with no ethanol. My bike has had a bit of engine modding. I find my mileage can vary significantly. Factors are city/highway, 1up/2up, Aggressive throttle, ethanol/non ethanol, and even riding all day with a strong tailwind or headwind can change mpg. Generally I ride plan at 40mpg and have never come up short.