This Can’t Be Good..!! • Freewheeler Tech Talk! | TheSmoaks Vlog_2150

[@danadiggins793]

I always learn good stuff from your tech talks! I tried to run a heated vest through the oem battery lead and blew a fuse. A 20 amp that connects to heated grips and aux lamps. Live and learn.

[@Texas1FlyBoy]

I use Anderson Power Poles for my battery tender lead. It pulls free with only 7 pounds of pull, so it always disconnects easily. I guess I got really lucky when I replaced my battery. I didn't know the trick about disabling before pulling the battery. THANKS for the tip!

[@davideccles1617]

Great build quality

[@charlesemerson6763]

More fun when you have to replace a dead battery in an SGS. Did that take a bit longer than expected. It's one solid bit of gear that Flirty,

[@gsslayton]

My heart sank when I read 'This can't be good ...!!' and I saw Kelly's new ride apart. Even though I'm quite confident that you would make it right, I was sad that her bike would be down for a moment ... all is well and I'm so happy she has a ride that really makes her happy 😊

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Sorry for the scare..! Lol Thanks!!

[@charlesgregory9976]

Hmmmm Kelly takes a nap. You decide to take her brand new Freewheeler apart. That's why we love ya brother.

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Well... She actually had to help me remove the trunk/fender assembly, so she knew I was going in there. It would have been great for her to come out there not knowing anything about it, she would have freaked out..! Lol Thanks Charles!!

[@charlesgregory9976]

@@TheSmoaksVlogs it makes me happy to see both of you riding together on your Harleys. Thanks Shawn

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

@@charlesgregory9976 - Thanks man!! 👍👊

[@chrismills4213]

Love the time in the Smoak shop👌…thanks again for all the advice, very cool👍

[@markhenry192]

I am always accidentally pulling the Optimate lead out of my Harley! Does seems to slip out easily though, still not a preferred method of removal I should think. Nice to know Harley build their machines to such a high standard. Thanks guys.

[@TheRider_1229]

I purchased a brand new ‘20 FLHTP Police Electra Glide last year and a “Fan-assist oil cooler” as standard feature and I love it. I understand both Freewheeler and Trike Ultra come as a standard feature as well. Of cause it can be replaced with a standard oil cooler and program at the dealer for small fees. Thank you for your video. Safe ride 🤟🏼

[@la_old_salt2241]

Wow Shawn, I'm impressed with the build quality on Kelly's Freewheeler. Very nice. Y'all take care, I'll check the motovlog side for the ride. God bless, Rob

[@rodzimmerman1979]

Wow then I guess I've gotten lucky changing the battery's in both my '14 RK and '17 RGS because I have changed the battery's in both without pulling a fuse or cycling the IGN SW. Both have security but not an alarm. I will drag the shop manual out next time. Thanks for the tip!

[@je7887]

Yep Shawn, HD builds them strong.

[@geneeby2438]

That’s very nice. You have to be proud. I know it’s nice that those soldiers we once led let us know how much we influenced their lives. God I did love it.

[@flyboy1ron]

I have OCD and hate it when I see a bike with the exhaust not aligned correctly. Then some people don't care about things like that. I love that the Freewheeler comes with the 114 motor. I don't think I have ridden one of those. I have ridden the Tri-Glides, but not a Freewheeler. Ride Safe.

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

If it were not for the slash-cut ends, I may not have noticed it right away... Once I did though.... Lol I really like that 114..! Wish the RK and Slim had it now. Thanks!!

[@glendaharrison2473]

I have a new iPad on the way and it is delayed for 2 weeks. I was disappointed but I know deliveries are way behind. Ships on the coast waiting to be unloaded.

[@Truthseeker71]

Whew, I was worried that Kelly was gonna walk in and see her brand new motorcycle torn apart!!

[@tgmidnightrider2831]

Excellent... TY...😎💪🇺🇸...

[@frankfurther3828]

I'm glad to see the body off. Please tell me the rear wheelspread, center to center of tires, thanks

[@mikefinley4367]

The reverse motor is bigger as it serves a different function, is under more stress and it's reliability is a good choice.

[@gustwowheeling7337]

Wonderful Tech Talk, that 50 amp fuse is a big. Don't be swapping engines during the night, Mrs. Kelly loves her 114 cubes. Buster Brown will get your new phone delivered someday. Good stuff Smoak's!

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

She makes quite a snap if you forget to turn the ignition off before reinstalling it..! Lol The BMW guys would freak out over a spark like that! She does, and I now have 114 envy..! I really like that motor!! The iPhone should be at a UPS Store location for pickup on Thursday. I can't wait! Thanks Gus!!

[@jasonkimble8926]

You may have a cooling fan on the slim. You have to set it. Check into it

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Unfortunately, neither the slim nor the RK have the fan attached to their oil coolers... 😞 Thanks Jason!! 👍

[@fps636]

Phew... wish your were my neighbor!

[@TJRohyans]

That's why you're The Man! You know all the little things that would get a less experienced Tech/Shade Tree Mech into trouble. Speaking of battery tenders... Are any of the Opti-Mate's Weather Proof/Resistant? I don't have the luxury of a car port or garage, though I do put a cover on the bike when I know it may see days of rain. I need a tender that can be plugged in outside without causing it damage. Peace and love.

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

OptiMate doesn't doesn't have a weather resistant version, but the Battery Tender 800 www.batterytender.com/BatteryTender-800-12V-800-mA-USA-Western-Hemisphere is great for those situations. I have them on the Mowers and the old '83 Yamaha XVZ12 Venture for years now and they've worked great..! Thanks TJ!!

[@TJRohyans]

@@TheSmoaksVlogs - Thanks Brother!

[@FFL-vg9ro]

If this trike is a long term purchase, I’d recommend a set of Love Jugs cooling fans. Trike motors run quite a bit hotter than bikes. More RPM, more weight, a lot more air resistance with the wide fenders, and the airflow past the motor is not a clean. The fat back end kind of blocks the clean airflow you get on a bike. Before fans, I was seeing head temps up to 320 in traffic. With the fans, it’s never above 255, even on the hottest days.

[@richardmoorer2668]

And an Ultracool oil cooler

[@jonathanodell8854]

Great recommendation 👍 thx!

[@ed9603]

It has a oil cooler with fan in lower front I added the harley rear cylinder fan with manual and auto temp engage switch next will be adding love jugs I really enjoy this trike i purchased 2019 Blue Max FREEWHEELER 114CI now January 2023 no issues

[@martyfly8619]

Give some pointers on removing the body kit ?

[@adam6ism]

Yeah I changed the battery on my Harley the other day and I disconnected the old battery and the alarm went crazy I thought how the hell is that happening yes I had the fob close

[@gypsyqueen411]

I wish I had your knowledge. I feel like mine us falling apart. Coming back from a rally my cruise control stopped working. I just parked it. I took it to get the sticker and on the way home don't have back brakes now. Parked it. Now I smell gasoline. I think who worked on it last wired the tow package wrong because I see melted wires probably from the pipes. 😢 I'm so frustrated.

[@tylerfm2672]

that looks beautiful by the way.

[@whasumara73]

I'm 73 years old. I own a 2013 Slim that I bought new. I've ridden it only now and then since I bought it. It only has 3,000 miles. I bought it to ride only now and then, but I've found it to be uncomfortable on rides after one hour. I was wondering how comfortable is the Freewheeler on long rides...say 2-3 hours. Thank you.- Joseph

[@gunshipgray4295]

What do you think of the new HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER S ?

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

She’s a whole new animal..! Look forward to riding one some day. Thanks!! 👍

[@mrfooty666]

I would love one bro especially the road glide 3 new I hope they bring it to the UK bro

[@johnavy1722]

I’m about to get a freewheeler.Just because they are cool and I’ve had 2 Harleys and loved them both.I think the Freewheelers are so cool looking.Mind will most likely have the 103 though.As soon as I find one for the right price I’m on it.Cool video,thanks

[@FFL-vg9ro]

Not overbuilt at all. Add 500 pounds of gear and people, and head down a 6% mountain grade at 70 mph. Imagine the rear end flexing, and the trike starts to “wiggle”. That would be the mother of all tank slappers, with guard rails a couple feet away. No thank you.

[@albertosbrolla8424]

Thanks for showing us under the trunk install of the battery tender. Does the Freewheeler have a limited slip, posi or open rear? Maybe the phone will show up tomorrow!👍🏻

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Not sure about the rear-end, maybe I need to go out and test it out..? Lol The iPhone shipping updated today, showing Thursday the 7th. But I now have it going to a UPS location so I don't have to take another day off, even though that was really nice..! Thanks Alberto!!

[@christianlipani1290]

Nice video, you are right those free wheeler are well built. But I’m just curious is that a ceramic kiln in the corner? 👍🙏 Thx

[@jessisills7603]

I have a 2019 freewheeler with a trunk that won't open. it is not locked but won't open. I've tried using the key to lock & unlock it but that doesn't work either. two mechanics I went to had no idea either. have you ever encountered this problem? if so, how did you fix it? thx

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

I'll have to look how our's functions to get an idea what could have happened... Does the knob turn like normal, or not turn at all (as if locked)? Bummer you're having this issue! Thanks Jessi!! 👍

[@JS-gm4vj]

no the knob doesn't turn... doesn't make the clicking sound like it usually does. I appreciate your help... this is really a pain - i have stuff in the trunk and can't get to it. @@TheSmoaksVlogs

[@javonbrandon]

The road glide is similar then

[@robertchapman7740]

How does that solid axle ride when compared to a Can Am?

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Not noticeable unless one wheel falls into a big whole. But the feedback isn't any better or worse than a Spyder... I'm shockingly really impressed with the FLRT, and most importantly, Kelly is madly in love with it..! Three wheels, weather conventional trike or reversed are great fun to ride! Thanks Robert!!

[@ElvisOnAShark]

What shocks are you running in the back?

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

They are the OEM Showa shocks that the FLRT came with... Thanks!!

[@ElvisOnAShark]

@@TheSmoaksVlogs so they are air ride? How do you adjust them? I I ask because I just bought a Road Glide 3 but it’s going to take 3-4 weeks to get delivery. Just doing homework.

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

@@ElvisOnAShark - These are standard shocks with adjustable preload. But your 2023 could be totally different… See specs on Harley’s site for the new RG3, should list everything there. Thanks!! 👍

[@tylerfm2672]

please would you make a nice video on how to take the trunk off.

[@paullee6663]

HD Salesman, 'Yeh, Smoakes is here to buy another Harley' HD Workshop Manager 'Oh no, Smoakes is here to buy another Harley and he's going to go over it with a 'fine tooth comb' and straighten out the stuff we missed. :-) Enjoy your new FLRT Kelly.

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Lol, thanks Paul!!

[@Dalekennth1969]

it’s strange olive in Australia i got my phone to day it my first time getting pro max you in usa still waiting for your s

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

I could have picked up on of the millions built and shipped to stores a couple weeks ago, but I like getting them straight off the press... That way, if an issue was found, it's long been rectified before they build mine and ship it straight from the factory. Thanks Dale!!

[@Dalekennth1969]

@@TheSmoaksVlogs hello i didn’t get my phone from a shop i ordered it on apple Australia i hope yours turns up soon i still can’t believe how quickly kelly got the hang of it free wheel have seen ride that fast before she sounds very confident or it that very good 👍

[@charlmatteson7726]

Can you put a heel toe shifter on it?

[@perfectlynormal5729]

Were you able to remove that trunk assembly by yourself, or did it require two people?

[@PMCraig]

Really cool seeing what’s under the covers of that trike! You mentioned it was geared lower than the Road King, how’s the gas mileage or range on a full tank?

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

It's way too early for real numbers during the break-in period, but it should get approximately 2 mpg less than my Road King... Bigger motor, 300 lbs heavier and lower gearing will make her a bit more thirsty..! Lol Thanks!!

[@FFL-vg9ro]

38 mpg on every tank riding two up and cruising at 60-65 with the FLRT. I get 45 mpg on the FLHXS. Both 2015 and 103HO.

[@TheBdb869]

Watch out the reverse motor will burn up! My 2012 Tri-Glide reverse motor has burned out twice. I'm putting a Motor Trike Mechanical Reverse gear on. Then I could drive a mountain as you say with it.

[@1990-t1j]

Is the Freewheeler as reliable as an F3, Shaun? I run an F3-S in Thailand, and I wanted a 114 Freewheeler for use during my nine nonths in Thailand, but I found out yesterday, that they aren't being imported into the country. Disappointed, to say the least.

[@gerrywood5325]

I know you can't believe a lot of stuff you see on KZbin, but with a lot of the problems Harley riders are "supposedly" having with their bikes, is it because they are trying to modify their bikes to perform better themselves instead of taking the bike to a dealer to be worked on? Also, thanks to you and your very informative vlogs, I now own a 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Chrome. The only problem with it is the seat. It's not very comfortable, but I intend to rectify that in the future. TCRS. Gerry Wood.

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Thanks Gerry!!

[@JoshHefnerX]

Hey Shawn, are those trikes using a solid axle like a spool, or do they have an actual differential in them?

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

It definitely has a differential..! With rear wheels off the ground and trans in neutral, spin left wheel and rear drive pulley turns, but right wheel is stationary. Go to the right and turn it, same thing but left wheel is stationary. From there I have no idea about the differential's details, as it appears to be a non-serviceable unit. No info about servicing it in the factory shop manual... I found tons of online info saying the differential is actually a solid hub, and with the two axles installed, acts as one solid axle... Lol, Not!! 🤣 It would handle horrible if it was solid... Thanks Josh!! 👊

[@ed9603]

@@TheSmoaksVlogs With the adjustable suspension under the seat simple turn of a fold up hand held knob had the same on my 2019 Fat Boy 114

[@angelmalkemes2902]

Still like the Freewheeler ?

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

She absolutely love it..! 👌 Thanks Angel!! 👍

[@peterwrench4416]

Over engineered but also straightforward and uncluttered simple!

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

👍

[@ed9603]

Thats why I own one a 2019 Blue Max 114 CI next add on will be Love Jugs cooling fans only because i was caught in bad traffic long light summer 95° plus motor was super hot no engine issues it went into parade mode one cylinder firing until i got moving a little way down the road then kicked in other cylinder so far no issues 20,000 miles no winter riding now January 2023 I wonder if this trike could handle a 131CI 😆 WOOHOO THAT COULD BE VERY INTERESTING

[@franciscorobson7472]

Liked it 😍😄👍🇧🇷

[@russcoaus2043]

Hi u2 🖤😎✌️

[@dewipeach]

Only a technician, like a keen ear, would spot the tiny details.. every owner will be checking their cans now.. quality.. should be a recall.. ;

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Kelly said it was fine, but I wanted to look under there anyway... Lol If not for the slash-cut ends, I may have never noticed it, for a while anyway. Thanks Dewi!!

[@dewipeach]

@@TheSmoaksVlogs Things we do for love.. There's always the basics to check, but it's best to know ones way round any new vehicle, before it's a case of necessity.. an cold, wet or dark.. I've looked over the Himalaya, and needs have been an adjustment/tidy here or there... Note on over large reverse motor.. over kill.. or too power two up and full load up a 25:1% incline. Cheers y'all

[@DFWMoose]

Did Kelly know you took it apart? 😉

[@dewipeach]

Nap.. ok, Dogs on guard and the doors locked.. incase.. ;

[@Walts-Travel]

I'm a bouncing!!!! 👊😎

[@GopherChoker.]

👍👋👍

[@fullmoon2614]

You know I enjoy your tech talks. But I will bring you my bike and let you handle it. That’s called a SMART dummy. Lol!! Don’t get me wrong. Your explanations are easy to follow, but with wrenches in my hands, bad things tend to happen. Keep up the good work though. I still like knowing. Stay safe and sorry about the phone😩

[@TheSmoaksVlogs]

Lol..! Thanks Cedric!!

[@donaldarthur3497]

No such thing as over kill. Moneys worth