Harley curious
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sagalout
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Yeah, that's the plan - did that route in reverse when coming back from Arran last year
JuanKing
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Fuck it......I had an M35 for fun, looks like an M62 wrecker is on the cards. American iron, but proper iron, not pretend!
You Harley boys are just that
You Harley boys are just that
JuanKing
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Fuck it......I had an M35 for fun, looks like an M62 wrecker is on the cards. American iron, but proper iron, not pretend!
You Harley boys are just that
I don`t half speak some shit when I have a late night.
Yes, that was a late night for me.....Must keep away from MILWEB also!sagalout
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Thanks for everyones help (and even offer of borrowing a rack!)....I've put a deposit on the RKS and pick it up on Saturday if I can get back from Scotland on time, or next Tuesday at the latest, so have a few days to sort it for a bike trip back to Scotland a week on Friday (assuming Nicola doesn't lock everything down by then!)
Going for this bike https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202008011950426 after lots of deliberation about 107 vs 114 etc, but really want to keep within some sort of budget!
I just have a couple more questions to the more knowledgeable so I can order stuff this week. Anyone had experience with after-market stuff from Motoea? They do pretty good prices on the 4 point kit and various racks and screens etc, such as this https://www.motea.com/en/motorbike-...MI7ZyTy4H96wIVWeJ3Ch3mfw5VEAQYByABEgLMdfD_BwE
Also, what's the easiest way to get USB power to a phone on the handlebars? I read something somewhere about these bikes having a battery tender cable already fitted. As I won't have much time next week something plug and play would be good and I can sort something neater later on.
Looking forward to picking it up - after owning a GS for 8 years something (very) different is just what I need right now, although I can see the ongoing spend on this bike being much higher in terms of customisation!
Going for this bike https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202008011950426 after lots of deliberation about 107 vs 114 etc, but really want to keep within some sort of budget!
I just have a couple more questions to the more knowledgeable so I can order stuff this week. Anyone had experience with after-market stuff from Motoea? They do pretty good prices on the 4 point kit and various racks and screens etc, such as this https://www.motea.com/en/motorbike-...MI7ZyTy4H96wIVWeJ3Ch3mfw5VEAQYByABEgLMdfD_BwE
Also, what's the easiest way to get USB power to a phone on the handlebars? I read something somewhere about these bikes having a battery tender cable already fitted. As I won't have much time next week something plug and play would be good and I can sort something neater later on.
Looking forward to picking it up - after owning a GS for 8 years something (very) different is just what I need right now, although I can see the ongoing spend on this bike being much higher in terms of customisation!
The optimate lead on the RKS is located behind the left hand side panel. No standard USB port on the touring models (unlike the new Softails).
I had a Garmin GPS wired direct to the battery and mounted on the Harley GPS handlebar holder (bought separately and fixed next to the left hand switch cluster) which looked quite neat and tidy. You could hook up a phone holder for your trip or a USB device on the handlebars but some recommend not using your phone as a bike GPS as it messes up the phones camera.
I had a Garmin GPS wired direct to the battery and mounted on the Harley GPS handlebar holder (bought separately and fixed next to the left hand switch cluster) which looked quite neat and tidy. You could hook up a phone holder for your trip or a USB device on the handlebars but some recommend not using your phone as a bike GPS as it messes up the phones camera.
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Quad lock do a phone charger for Qi phones. The adaptor bit happens to fit straight into Harley/Optimate leads....
Thanks for everyones help (and even offer of borrowing a rack!)....I've put a deposit on the RKS and pick it up on Saturday if I can get back from Scotland on time, or next Tuesday at the latest, so have a few days to sort it for a bike trip back to Scotland a week on Friday (assuming Nicola doesn't lock everything down by then!)
Going for this bike https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202008011950426 after lots of deliberation about 107 vs 114 etc, but really want to keep within some sort of budget!
I just have a couple more questions to the more knowledgeable so I can order stuff this week. Anyone had experience with after-market stuff from Motoea? They do pretty good prices on the 4 point kit and various racks and screens etc, such as this https://www.motea.com/en/motorbike-...MI7ZyTy4H96wIVWeJ3Ch3mfw5VEAQYByABEgLMdfD_BwE
Also, what's the easiest way to get USB power to a phone on the handlebars? I read something somewhere about these bikes having a battery tender cable already fitted. As I won't have much time next week something plug and play would be good and I can sort something neater later on.
Looking forward to picking it up - after owning a GS for 8 years something (very) different is just what I need right now, although I can see the ongoing spend on this bike being much higher in terms of customisation!
Should have gone for the 114.......
Only joking!
Buy a portable power bank, I have a big mamajamma thingy with 21000+ mah, charges the phone several times, much neater and can be used off the bike
saves having to worry about wiring shit to the bike.
Motea get great reviews, never heard anything bad, get some highway pegs, makes a huge difference to how much space there is on the bike, I’m only 5’11” and find it quite uncomfortable to keep my feet on the board.
Happy new bike.....
That looks seriously nice
Thanks for everyones help (and even offer of borrowing a rack!)....I've put a deposit on the RKS and pick it up on Saturday if I can get back from Scotland on time, or next Tuesday at the latest, so have a few days to sort it for a bike trip back to Scotland a week on Friday (assuming Nicola doesn't lock everything down by then!)
Going for this bike https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202008011950426 after lots of deliberation about 107 vs 114 etc, but really want to keep within some sort of budget!
I just have a couple more questions to the more knowledgeable so I can order stuff this week. Anyone had experience with after-market stuff from Motoea? They do pretty good prices on the 4 point kit and various racks and screens etc, such as this https://www.motea.com/en/motorbike-...MI7ZyTy4H96wIVWeJ3Ch3mfw5VEAQYByABEgLMdfD_BwE
Also, what's the easiest way to get USB power to a phone on the handlebars? I read something somewhere about these bikes having a battery tender cable already fitted. As I won't have much time next week something plug and play would be good and I can sort something neater later on.
Looking forward to picking it up - after owning a GS for 8 years something (very) different is just what I need right now, although I can see the ongoing spend on this bike being much higher in terms of customisation!
Congratulations on the bike. great colour
I'm watching this thread because you're asking some of the questions I have. Coincidentally I should also be picking up a RKS on Saturday hopefully and was wondering about having a power supply to the bars to connect a phone until I sort out a satnav. Apparently you can get a Harley converter lead that connects to the batter tender lead and allows you to plug an a USB phone charger lead, but the converter itself is only approx 15cm long so you'd need a long phone lead to reach the bars and routing it would be more trouble than its worth. I'll probably just get the converter and put the phone in my pocket or pannier until I fit a satnav.
I'm looking for some other parts and wonder if anyone knows if Hogparts.co.uk or arhcustom.co.uk are trustworthy?
I've had my GS for 16 years so the Harley will be a big change for me to.
Enjoy the bike and holiday Sagalout
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Congratulations on the bike. great colour
I'm watching this thread because you're asking some of the questions I have. Coincidentally I should also be picking up a RKS on Saturday hopefully and was wondering about having a power supply to the bars to connect a phone until I sort out a satnav. Apparently you can get a Harley converter lead that connects to the batter tender lead and allows you to plug an a USB phone charger lead, but the converter itself is only approx 15cm long so you'd need a long phone lead to reach the bars and routing it would be more trouble than its worth. I'll probably just get the converter and put the phone in my pocket or pannier until I fit a satnav.
I'm looking for some other parts and wonder if anyone knows if Hogparts.co.uk or arhcustom.co.uk are trustworthy?
I've had my GS for 16 years so the Harley will be a big change for me to.
Enjoy the bike and holiday Sagalout
Hogparts are good...and routing the lead is easy....just pop off the tank instrument console and run it under there...
Thanks.
I reckon this Harley lark is going to get expensive
Yes, it will.....
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But fun!
AR Harley and Hogparts are both key aftermarket distributors - no problems with either
Jersey HD great for great for genuine parts as well
Beware “some” stuff is chinkie crap especially on EBay
The key after market companies are
Zodiac
Motorcycle Storehouse
W&W
All available through AR Harley and Hogparts
Harley aftermarket is extensive and mostly good quality.
Jersey HD great for great for genuine parts as well
Beware “some” stuff is chinkie crap especially on EBay
The key after market companies are
Zodiac
Motorcycle Storehouse
W&W
All available through AR Harley and Hogparts
Harley aftermarket is extensive and mostly good quality.
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