there is shovelheads which are the bigger bikes then there are ironheads which are sportsters that's what we have. They look exactly the same but the shovel head is a bit bigger and higher stroke I believe.
Trav

 

Just found this thread and reviewed the last page. Wanted Trav to know that 98% of Harleys are still on the road. The other 2% made it home.

 

Haha. Haven't had any problems nor seen any broken down Harleys on the road but I have seen a lot of Chevys and dodges around here on and those Priuses LOL.
Trav

 

After getting trapped in the Black Hills, SD during the Blizzard with the 5th wheel, 3' of snow and deep drifts got the heck out of there and headed in to Utah via I70 from Denver couple of good climbs for sure. The truck held 42 mph in the climbs @ 4800 rpm @12,000+/- elevation, some beautiful views though. Now the goal for winter is to stay away from snow. Or should I say if I want snow I'll go to it instead of it coming to me.

 

Come on down to AZ, nice and warm and no white stuff.

Denny

 

Denny don't jinx it. LOL I know up here in northern Arizona the snow is coming unfortunetly. And it hasn't been very warm probably warmer then where scraprat is though.
Trav

 

I'm working my in that direction. Going to do some sight seeing here in Utah (Moab area) and as the temp go south so will I. If it snows in AZ don't blame me.

Sounds like they are going to open the parks here in Utah for a short term till the Gov. gets their heads out of their *****.
Travel Advisory | Utah National Parks | Federal Government Shutdown

 

We are heading to Quartzsite for a few days before we go to Yuma, we may stay there until Feb 12 when we head to Mexico or we may move on.

Denny

 

Wrapping up our Utah visit and some great sites seen,
Dead Horse Point State Park
Arches National Park
Canyon lands National Park
Great Salt Lake State Park
Antelope Island
Zion National Park/ Kolob canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
Kodachrome Basin State Park


We don't do the hiking part, do to the aging dog (14 years) and dogs aren't allowed on the trails does prevent some exploration of the parks but all of the road with the lookout stops and a small amount of walking. There just isn't enough time to see it all. Will have to come back at a later date to do more. Especially Goblin State park before the boy scouts push them all over . From a guy who was raised in the North East there is just so many great place to see out here in the west. Now on to AZ.

 

Spent the better part of the morning slathering the underside of the truck with fluid film. Bought the undercoating "system" that's available. Worked quite well although some areas are slathered up a little too well. Much different output than the aerosol can. I don't drive the truck a whole lot in the winter but in case I do. Plus having it sit in the driveway I don't need moisture creeping it's way to where it doesn't need to be and create rust!

 

That's a huge issue on E-Series! They sweat so badly that the OEM mats, both front and rear, absorb moisture over time where they become soaked through and through. Without attention rust begins inside, creeps outward and is mostly undetected for a long, long time.

I'll have to look into the Fluid Film's undercoating system---so far I've only applied it from a small can with brush top!

 

Well worth it, a much faster application. It's just a basic undercoating gun and the bulk gallon fluid film. I used around 65-75 psi. I use the aerosol cans for the pinch seams in the doors and tailgate. If I ever get a chance to buy a brand new truck I'd coat that thing day 1. That would truly show how effective Fluid Film is.

 

THIS is why I undercoat AND never drive it much during winter..... old pic but you get the idea. For you southerners that white residue is from road salt.

 

Oh that salty dog look.

One of the things that I dislike is the steps, they look good but allow too much crap to come up under the door seems. I would rather have the solid black one like on the xl models, they keep a lot of the road debris from entering the bottom door seem/ Seal area.

When I had my 99 it had the open step style and I had a rust problem in the seam area. The next 2 tucks had the solid step and never had a rust problem in the seam area. This '12' truck has the open step and once again it seems as if everything from the road collect under the door.

 

Great point about the steps!