Are there any problems with the Harley Night Train?
Aside from frequent oil leaks and other problems with the Night Train’s V-Twin, the bike’s flaw is its poor steering. Owners have experienced wobbles which lead to a loss of control of the bike. With all these problems, Harley decided to finally discontinue the Night Train in 2010. 1 Out Of Balance – 1981 XR-750
When did my bike die at a red light?
Now today (Friday), start it up about 2-3 miles into my 10 mile trip to work, I’m in bumper to bumper traffic, in neutral at a red light just waiting and the bike completely dies similar to what happened Wednesday just this time I wasn’t even touching anything or even in motion.
Why did my bike die while running errands?
Finishing running an errand and while accelerating up to ~35 it dies for about 2 secs and regains power. After taking a left and upon decelerating at a light dies out completely again. Luckily I was able to make it home in time.. I’ve had the bikes electrics die out in the past due to a short in the rear light but that’s since been fixed..
Aside from frequent oil leaks and other problems with the Night Train’s V-Twin, the bike’s flaw is its poor steering. Owners have experienced wobbles which lead to a loss of control of the bike. With all these problems, Harley decided to finally discontinue the Night Train in 2010. 1 Out Of Balance – 1981 XR-750
Now today (Friday), start it up about 2-3 miles into my 10 mile trip to work, I’m in bumper to bumper traffic, in neutral at a red light just waiting and the bike completely dies similar to what happened Wednesday just this time I wasn’t even touching anything or even in motion.
Finishing running an errand and while accelerating up to ~35 it dies for about 2 secs and regains power. After taking a left and upon decelerating at a light dies out completely again. Luckily I was able to make it home in time.. I’ve had the bikes electrics die out in the past due to a short in the rear light but that’s since been fixed..
What kind of steering head geometry does a Harley have?
The FL rubber mounted family of Harleys don’t have a “fall away” type of steering head geometry. They have the “self centering” type where you check the amount of “swings” to determine what adjustment you do. Too many swings & you tighten the steering head, too little of swings you loosen up the steering head preload.
What’s the top speed of a Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
MCycle mentions that the bike has a top speed of 91.96 MPH and that it weighs 657 lbs. The Fat Boy is perhaps the most car-like of any Bike that we can think of. The suspension is so good you could probably ride directly over an open manhole and never notice.
Is there a brake system on a Harley Davidson?
Some things like the braking system and front suspension still needed to catch up in the advancement game though.
What should the wheel alignment be on a Harley Davidson?
Harley Davidson Wheel Alignment Made Simple In an ideal world the front and rear wheel should be: 1. Inline 2. Not offset from each other 3. In the same plane, i.e. if the front wheel is vertical, the back wheel is also perfectly vertical. In practice: 1. We can adjust 2.
Which is better axle offset or triple clamp offset?
More axle offset reduces trail and vice versa. As a rule, changing trail at the axle is better than at the clamps (which KTM did on the 2014 Factory Edition 450SXF and will on all 2015 models). The more offset at the triple clamps, the more the rider will feel the weight of the fork tubes when steering.
How is the axle offset on a motorcycle?
The cart’s steering axis is vertical—90-degree head angle and an axle offset of about an inch behind the axis. When the cart is pushed, the wheels instantly swing into alignment. The trail on a motorcycle works the same way.
The FL rubber mounted family of Harleys don’t have a “fall away” type of steering head geometry. They have the “self centering” type where you check the amount of “swings” to determine what adjustment you do. Too many swings & you tighten the steering head, too little of swings you loosen up the steering head preload.
Are there any problems with the new Harley Davidson?
This is one Harley to avoid. Yes, it’s a new bike, but the Livewire has had numerous problems in its short on again off again life. The electric bike has experienced problems with its charging system, which in turn led Harley to stop production of the bike in October of 2019.
How many CVO Softails did Harley Davidson make?
ThunderPress mentions that only 1500 of the CVO Softail were made for the model year, which we’re sure makes collectors happy. Other features that were considered unique that the Convertible was the only bike at the time of any Harley model to offer keyless ignition and lockable, soft-sided panniers.
When was the anniversary of the Harley Davidson Electra Glide?
Anniversary model Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide available too. 1995: Quick release panniers and gearbox mods. 1996: New clocks, master cylinders and switchgear. 1997: Lower seat, bigger battery, improved suspension and cruise control. 1999: Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide engine increases from 1340cc to 1450cc.
This is one Harley to avoid. Yes, it’s a new bike, but the Livewire has had numerous problems in its short on again off again life. The electric bike has experienced problems with its charging system, which in turn led Harley to stop production of the bike in October of 2019.
When did Bob Laidlaw start his Harley Davidson?
Started by Bob Laidlaw in 1958, Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson has been family operated for those 60 years. The goal of this channel is to provide insights into the world of Harley-Davidson. Mailing Address: 1919 Puente Ave Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Do you have an awesome Harley-Davidson?
What makes a trike a direct steering vehicle?
The main difference which makes a trike a direct steering vehicle is obviously the addition of the third wheel. This causes two main effects. The first effect is that it changes the geometry of a turn, making the distances traveled by each wheel slightly different.
Do you lean to the ground on a trike?
In a normal bike, you can lean almost all the way to the ground in a corner so long as you are experienced enough to hold the line. With a trike, you need to approach corners the way you would in a car. You’ll need to slow way down.
What kind of transmission does a trike have?
Most trikes employ a manual transmission model which, while similar to the transmission in a motorcycle, can take some getting used to on a bike with more weight than you expect. You’ll need to start the engine with the brakes engaged and then engage the clutch.
Where can I get a Harley Davidson trike installed?
UNB Customs is an authorized dealer for Roadsmith and the official Trike Installation provider for Tilley Harley Davidson of Statesville, NC. We currently carry Harley Davidson Trike kits and Honda Goldwing Trike kits. We have Harley Davidson trikes for sale and Honda Goldwing trikes for sale.
What kind of trike is a roadsmith hdtr?
The Roadsmith HDTR conversion is designed for the 1996 and newer Harley Davidson Touring models. That’s the Road Kings, Classics, Street Glides and Ultra Classics. The HDTR features our independent rear suspension with a 10″ longer wheelbase. That in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
Which is better a Harley Davidson or a trike?
My Harley is a 100th anniversary model and the match of both components and color was superb. It performs SO MUCH BETTER THEN A HARLEY TRIKE. I also had engine performance stage increase, oil cooler, ALL LED LIGHTS installed, lots of chrome for all foot pads, replace long whip antennas and a few other things.
What kind of bike is the night train?
One of Harley’s whackier ‘image bikes’, in a similar vein to the Harley-Davidson Bad Boy, Street Bob and Night Rod . The Harley-Davidson Night Train is a Europe-only model based on the Softail.
Is the Harley Davidson Night Train disc Ed?
The Harley-Davidson Night Train’s braking also can’t match the twin disc-ed machines such as the Harley-Davidson Super Glide Sport. The Harley-Davidson Night Train delivers grunt, fabulous noise (especially if you bin the stock silencers and fit a pair of open cans), lazy, US-style cruising and… not a lot else.