Now I Know Everything
#51
10-13-2014 | 09:38 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 55,909
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From: Western South Dakota
I learned from being on this site that you should get a poll going(or at least say you are getting a poll going but never do) and ask everyone's opinion before you buy anything "this vs that" or buy it and then ask everyone's opinion.
For example RG vs SG or one air cleaner vs another or pipes or what ever the case may be.
It's important to know you know?
For example RG vs SG or one air cleaner vs another or pipes or what ever the case may be.
It's important to know you know?
#52
10-13-2014 | 09:41 AM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,906
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From: SE Louisiana
And I still carry a spare jiffy stand spring -- actually had the need for one when another biker lost his on the road(!) Goes to show you just never know too much...
#54
10-13-2014 | 10:35 AM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,047
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From: Texas, USA
I carry spare valve caps in my left saddlebag. I think I read a thread that said the warranty is voided if they are not in the left saddlebag. I don't think I could ride knowing I was missing a valve cap. That's just me.
In the right saddlebag I carry one quart each of Syn 3, Mobil 1 and Amsoil. This way, if I need oil I can check the forum wherever I am to see what the best one to use at the time is. I don't think I could ride knowing I didn't use what most others use.
Why do I feel older knowing this thread was started 6 years ago?
In the right saddlebag I carry one quart each of Syn 3, Mobil 1 and Amsoil. This way, if I need oil I can check the forum wherever I am to see what the best one to use at the time is. I don't think I could ride knowing I didn't use what most others use.
Why do I feel older knowing this thread was started 6 years ago?
#55
10-13-2014 | 04:46 PM
NO, just bi-curious. Dino or synthetic?
#57
10-13-2014 | 08:19 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
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From: Northeast of Indy..
What amazes me and I hope others realize is to see the main picture here is..
After he (CrawDadAZ) was a member in here for about 3 months He saw than most Questions was repeatedly asked over and over and over as I did within the first yr I was a member in here, but CrawDad has been MIA ever since..
I love this forum but I too grew tired of answering the same ole questions over and over and after helping and answering the Newbies questions for 5yrs in the Softail section I was totally burned out of doing the SOS that long, so I moved to different areas in the Forum for the last couple yrs and have totally enjoyed posting again.
We should all Grow and learn from our trails and test of growing older and we should be a better/wiser person after going through the expericence of them.
After he (CrawDadAZ) was a member in here for about 3 months He saw than most Questions was repeatedly asked over and over and over as I did within the first yr I was a member in here, but CrawDad has been MIA ever since..
I love this forum but I too grew tired of answering the same ole questions over and over and after helping and answering the Newbies questions for 5yrs in the Softail section I was totally burned out of doing the SOS that long, so I moved to different areas in the Forum for the last couple yrs and have totally enjoyed posting again.
We should all Grow and learn from our trails and test of growing older and we should be a better/wiser person after going through the expericence of them.
#58
10-13-2014 | 08:49 PM
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,707
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From: 2 houses down from you
In the short time I've been a member of this forum, I've learned an infinite number of invaluable pieces of knowledge. I'm sure if I did a search, I'd see that this subject has been discussed a thousand times..... but fu*k that noise.
First, I was able breathe a sigh of relief to learn that the model bike I bought was my own choice to make all along. Was worried I messed that one up.
It was a surprise to learn that the dealer charges parts and labor, but if I do it myself, it's only parts and special tools.
It's a little scary because I haven't done it yet, But I now know that I WILL drop my bike, probably by forgetting to put the kickstand down (who knows, I AM getting older).
Evidently it doesn't matter if your bike is clean or dirty. You're greatly respected on this forum either way. I did learn that ANYTHING will clean whitewalls just fine.
As far as floorboard scraping.... the more you scrape, the better (according to the majority). If you don't like scraping (and this was an eye opener), slow down or take them off. Hmmmmm
One of the most helpful jewels here was, when to shift. I was pretty sure I was really screwing this one up. Turns out I was good. Sigh of relief.
On the subject of mods, I read at least 50 times that you do not need to alter your ECM for slip-on's only. Wait until you do the air upgrade. Then, don't do the HD re-map, but go spend that money on an electronic gizmo, of which there are many types and everybody swears by theirs.
Oh, and then there is the subject of pipes. I guess mine will do just fine. Mine are louder, deeper, throatier, more Harley sounding than any of the ones I could actually hear in the 150 threads I tried to listen to.
I was totally confused on what the saddlebags were for. I was using them to haul my raked leaves from the yard to the trash barrel. Now I know I should only use them on the bike and put whatever I think I will need in them. And it's ok to have stuff I won't need (if there's room of course).
And don't forget to put that spare jiffy stand spring in your saddlebag (ya just never know).
The biggest revelations had to do with "cages" on the roads and hazards created by road construction. Now I know that "cages" can't see me and if I tangle with one, it's gonna hurt. Also, if I am going fast at night in unfamiliar territory, road conditions could vary.
I won't even get into everything I learned (there is not enough space here) about being a real biker, tattoos or all the fashion no-nos.
I still have one question though. Does Harley have any models with front wheel drive. I would do a search, but fu*k that noise!
Anyone else been helped as much as I have?
First, I was able breathe a sigh of relief to learn that the model bike I bought was my own choice to make all along. Was worried I messed that one up.
It was a surprise to learn that the dealer charges parts and labor, but if I do it myself, it's only parts and special tools.
It's a little scary because I haven't done it yet, But I now know that I WILL drop my bike, probably by forgetting to put the kickstand down (who knows, I AM getting older).
Evidently it doesn't matter if your bike is clean or dirty. You're greatly respected on this forum either way. I did learn that ANYTHING will clean whitewalls just fine.
As far as floorboard scraping.... the more you scrape, the better (according to the majority). If you don't like scraping (and this was an eye opener), slow down or take them off. Hmmmmm
One of the most helpful jewels here was, when to shift. I was pretty sure I was really screwing this one up. Turns out I was good. Sigh of relief.
On the subject of mods, I read at least 50 times that you do not need to alter your ECM for slip-on's only. Wait until you do the air upgrade. Then, don't do the HD re-map, but go spend that money on an electronic gizmo, of which there are many types and everybody swears by theirs.
Oh, and then there is the subject of pipes. I guess mine will do just fine. Mine are louder, deeper, throatier, more Harley sounding than any of the ones I could actually hear in the 150 threads I tried to listen to.
I was totally confused on what the saddlebags were for. I was using them to haul my raked leaves from the yard to the trash barrel. Now I know I should only use them on the bike and put whatever I think I will need in them. And it's ok to have stuff I won't need (if there's room of course).
And don't forget to put that spare jiffy stand spring in your saddlebag (ya just never know).
The biggest revelations had to do with "cages" on the roads and hazards created by road construction. Now I know that "cages" can't see me and if I tangle with one, it's gonna hurt. Also, if I am going fast at night in unfamiliar territory, road conditions could vary.
I won't even get into everything I learned (there is not enough space here) about being a real biker, tattoos or all the fashion no-nos.
I still have one question though. Does Harley have any models with front wheel drive. I would do a search, but fu*k that noise!
Anyone else been helped as much as I have?
