Lately to start my bike when in gear I have to squeeze the clutch extremely hard (crushing into the grip) to get the safety swith to activate. So it seems the switch that detects when the clutch is in so you can start the bike in gear needs to be... moreLately to start my bike when in gear I have to squeeze the clutch extremely hard (crushing into the grip) to get the safety swith to activate. So it seems the switch that detects when the clutch is in so you can start the bike in gear needs to be adjusted.
Anyone know exactly where that swith is?
I'm the proud owner of a 2010 softail custom. I was wondering how many miles I should get on a set of tires. The rear tire I blew out at about 3,000 miles so never got to wear it out . Just had it in for the 5,000 mile service and they said I... moreI'm the proud owner of a 2010 softail custom. I was wondering how many miles I should get on a set of tires. The rear tire I blew out at about 3,000 miles so never got to wear it out . Just had it in for the 5,000 mile service and they said I needed a new front tire. So I got one,same one that came with the bike.Dunlop408 21 inch. I don't ride hard or fast(most of the time anyways) But 5,000 miles and its worn out.They said 2/32 tread depth left.Am I getting reamed or is this normal to be needing new rubber every 5,000? less
Is this the year HD introduces liquid cooled heads on the big twin? Harley has had a working patent for a few years now and a few factors have lead me to speculate this may be the year.
1) It's the 110 anniversary. A great time to introduce... more Is this the year HD introduces liquid cooled heads on the big twin? Harley has had a working patent for a few years now and a few factors have lead me to speculate this may be the year.
1) It's the 110 anniversary. A great time to introduce a new technology. (maybe in the 110ci)
2) Harley has been progressivley increasing displacement, increasing the need for more efficient cooling.
3) For the first time (as far as I know), HD has released emmisions data to the state of California with sepreate results for touring models. Previously, touring, dyna and softails were listed together.
4) In order to meet the future EPA requirements HD will inevitably (IMO) go to liquid (coolant) cooled heads. The public will have to get used to the idea and touring bike owners would be the most likely canidates to accept that change.
What do you guys/gals think?
HD Patent for Cooled Heads
thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/06/20/harley-davidson-water-cooled-heads-patent/ less
When last I saw a lot of you at the RWR I had the great news that I was going to be a Grandma.. now our baby is in trouble. It has been diagnosed with something called Hydrops.. it basically is a build up of fluid that is life threatening.
They... moreWhen last I saw a lot of you at the RWR I had the great news that I was going to be a Grandma.. now our baby is in trouble. It has been diagnosed with something called Hydrops.. it basically is a build up of fluid that is life threatening.
They don't know the cause of it for Jess but the baby being brought into this world is not looking like it will happen. Not unless there is a miracle..
She will have one more test before we know anything more..
I am just sad..
Believe it or not I have had an 07 Road King for 4 years now and never realized the switch was there either. All the years I have been riding it is just second nature to pull the clutch to start the bike.
