So do the topcase rack first......Gotcha.

I ordered the aux lights as well, I'm hoping they're a simple plug & play.

 

Let me know how that goes. I want some of those myself.

 

Did my demo ride:

Rode one today, the reviews are pretty much all spot-on. Bottom line, this absolutely feels like a Harley, but it's vastly different than anything Harley's done before.



The engine's got a not-quite-balanced feel to it, so it's not a smooth sewing machine like a UJM. The clutch friction point is a bit further out than I'd like, but the feel is good. The transmission's like butter. The brakes bit well, and will probably improve with some break in. The controls feel substantial, but not as substantial as the Touring line. There's a ton of buttons. The display crams a lot of information on it, but it's legible (mostly). I'm 6'2" with a 34" inseam. The stock windshield is probably fine, the stock seat needs to be in the high position (it was in the low for the test ride), and I definitely need the taller risers, as I could feel more weight than I wanted on my wrists....and that would be amplified with the seat sitting 1" higher.



The fit & finish is gorgeous. I'm glad I picked the 2-tone, as it's stunning in person. The ARH is completely transparent. The seat was comfortable for the 30 minutes I rode. I noticed no issues with the fueling, but I kept it below 4,000rpm as this thing was fresh off the truck. I was riding in a borrowed helmet and work clothes, so I didn't go nuts. It's 80 today, and I felt some warmth on my right wingtip, but it wasn't egregious.



I started in "Road" mode, and spent most of the ride there, as I wasn't really dressed for riding, it was rush hour, and it was a fresh bike that hadn't been broken in. The engine's a gem. If/when Harley puts this thing in a Touring bike, they'll sell them as fast as they can build them. It pulls cleanly, and is happy to lub-dub along at 3,000rpm. Nice engine braking when you're decelerating. It's got character, but it's quiet....If you're coming from another brand, you're not going to blow your eardrums out with the stock pipe. I spent about 5 minutes in "Sport" mode, and it's a fire-breathing beast. I predict his bike will embarrass a lot of very serious hardware out on the backroads.



The suspension is just sublime. The roads around here suck, I went over 2 sets of train tracks, and across 2 wooden bridges. The bike just swallowed them up. It dives into a corner like a playful dolphin. I was expecting the wheelbase to limit how sharply it turned in, but (granted, fresh bike, not mine, and not dressed for it so I wasn't killing it) it was surprising how nimble it was. At no point did I feel the need to fiddle with it in "Road" mode. In "Sport" mode, it was like a scalpel.



Wind protection was okay to my torso and head, but there's not much blocking the wind to the legs. You're going to get soaked in the rain.



I've got until Friday to figure out whether or not the Road Glide's staying. This bike is awfully good, and I could see having this as my only "big" bike.

 

Actual train tracks or just an at grade crossing?

 

I also got the call today to and have a lot of stuff in my garage that have been there for a few months can’t wait to get it home and start playing but of course it’s suppose to rain all day tomorrow it’s just my luck.

 

Thanks for the info, I will give them a call tomorrow so they can add my bike having similar issues to their list of reports. Hopefully it is something they can locate and patch in the short term.

 

Nothing new here, BMW have been having issues with their TFT software for at least the last three years, and still haven't managed to sort it all out.

 

So I have a question has anyone purchased an extended warranty if so can you tell me anything about it how much it was or what’s a good price for one and what does it cover. I know they will be asking me if I want one today and would like to be prepared. Thanks in advance for the info.

 

I normally advise against an extended warranty. That said, in the case of a totally new model, I think it might not be a bad idea.

 

So... yeah I'm the guy with all the stories lol

I initially did all my paperwork and did GAP (the bike had $7541 in P&A so I figured the bank would baulk if I didn't GAP it) turns out I had more equity in my Road King than I anticipated and rather than redo all the paperwork AGAIN (we redid the 1st time because a system failure and this 2nd time the system kicked it back because there wasn't enough for GAP to cover) I opted to use the GAP money for an extended warranty. Only an extra year but it coincides with my planned trip to Alaska in 2 years, regular warranty will expire just before I leave so this extra year will cover me for that. It was $995 for the year, kinda expensive as I paid $2300 for a 7 year with Tire & Wheel in 2017 on the Road King (I cashed it in and got back $1100 so it's a wash for me).

They offered all the normal stuff, extended warranty, tire and wheel etc but I wondered how they'd handle that if your riding off-road. Discount Tire used to honor my Road Hazzard and I tore those BFG's up when off-roading. They don't give you the actual number though, only the "your payment will be this a month" so ask to see pricing.

You can ABSOLUTELY bargain on the ESP, the dealer matched the online prices when I bought my Road King $2300 for 7 year w/tire and wheel. The online has a better deductible and I'll probably add a couple more years to mine from the online guy. Check the online pricing before you go in or better yet, print it out and bring it in and I bet your sealer will match it.