Monday, May 29, 2006

1000 mile service and new se-204 Cam for the Streetglide FLHX

I've hit the 1000 mile mark and brought the Streetglide into Zylstra Harley Davidson in Elk River. While there i'm going to have them install a SE-204 Cam and perform the Dyno Tuning. I'll post the Dyno results when I get the Streetglide back this week. My hope is that the new cam allows for a bit more mid - top end power when cruising down the highway. My Softail has the SE-203 cam and I like it but it's not quite a highway bike like the Streetglide is.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Hate the antenna on the Streetglide

My wife and I kept running into the antenna on my Streetglide so I removed it. I usually only listen to the ipod or CD anyway. I bought a digital antenna that fits inside the fairing but have not had it installed yet. I'm pleased to report that without the antenna you can still get FM stations in and even AM when closer to the big city. The bike looks better two without that long whip.

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Streetglide, not quick but can cruise

If you've ever driven a fairly stock Twin Cam Harley Davidson motor you know that for a Harley its very decent and will please most people. Compared to other bikes and my 95" FXSTS the acceleration is not nearly the same. Still I don't mind as the Streetglide and any other Twin Cam come come from the factory with good enough power and most HD buyers are used to adding pipes and filer etc. The Streetglide unlike my Softail is geared high so I can roll at 80-85mph at 3500 RPM which makes for some very efficient travelling. I can hear the stereo and the Streetglide isn't pushed around much so you can roll at a fairly high speed fairly comfortably. Those heading to Sturgis will appreaciate this as the winds can be quite high.