Thanks guys ~ another hour or so and he should be up...god I don't want to listen to him flip out about this.&nbsp\\; If he doesn't go over it today while I'm at the office I'll pull the air filter tonight &amp\\; top off the tank w/ fresh gas.&nbsp\\; Then tomorrow it's gonna get a ride....whoo - hoo stepping up from the 883 to 1200...this should be fun&nbsp\\;

 

+1 on the Sta-Bil.
+1 on ride it once a week. My wife doesn't ride her Boulevard C50 to work, so I do from time to time. It's fun to ride a different bike.

 

Wow - only 200 miles in 4 months? I'm usually out of town five days a week, but I&nbsp\\;average more than that every weekend on my '08 Sporty - and we are in the rainy season here in FL.&nbsp\\;I agree with the others here - probably nothing to worry about.&nbsp\\;Keep us posted - and enjoy riding the 1200!

 

If he doesnt ride it, he cannot bitch about it. I had 200 miles the 3rd day I had mine and that was stopping a ton to let it cool down for a decent break in.&nbsp\\;

 

&nbsp\\; I know the bike is basically new, but is it possible that there's too much oil in it?? I know when I do a change on the 1200 I only use 3 qts of oil, not the 4 that the manual calls for. Might a high oil level cause blow-by?? Just wondering...

 

200 miles in 4 months??????

Does your hubby have an excuse for the lack of miles on it?

 

no he really doesn't have an excuse....he's retired...he could be riding all day every day.&nbsp\\; But then again I do expect him to get his chores done before he can go play&nbsp\\;

Quick update...pulled the plugs and filter last night. All looked good.&nbsp\\; I ran it today (40 miles) to the office and back and it never gave me a bit of trouble.&nbsp\\; After I topped off the tank it sounded MUCH better too.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; (I did notice that the paint on the tank around the fill hole is flaking...that has me a tad peaved [:@][:@].)

I'm gonna wrap some miles on it and that should fix the problems...she is just lonely I think &nbsp\\;

As for enjoying riding the 1200 vs the 883...I like the torque off the line but my 883 is a more comfy ride.&nbsp\\;

 

I would love to know WHY your 883 is more comfy.&nbsp\\; Is it a different model?&nbsp\\; Inquiring minds want to know!&nbsp\\; LOL

 

Everyone knows the 883 is more comfortable[8D]

 

If you weren't so far away, I'd ride his bike for him.&nbsp\\; Mine could use the rest.