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Old 06-23-2015, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Taipan
I had a 9am meeting this morning but as I was about to leave on my SH300 I noticed the broken centre stand spring on the floor! No matter i have the Iron sitting there, so I'll just take that instead. Of course where i'd been trying the XR1200 caliper for fitment i'd left the oem one off and tied to the frame. Sigh. Rush around and get spanners and refit that. Now move two cars to get it out of the driveway. Now I realise its practically out of fuel. Get to the garage and fill up and then head into London. I certainly put the Iron through its paces this morning and it delivered me here almost in time.
How many miles do you get out of a tankful in your Iron?
 
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Old 06-23-2015, 11:11 AM
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Harley 48 with Vance & Hines Shortshots by thebloater, on Flickr


Fitted my V&H Short-shots and used the Fuelpak FP3 tuner - sounds f'ing loud and runs great

Fuelpak FP3 is simple to use and even flashing a map for a stock bike made a difference to the way it ran.
 
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Old 06-23-2015, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bl0at3r
How many miles do you get out of a tankful in your Iron?
I just got 142 and it took 11.16 litres. It only holds 12 litres!! Phew!!
 
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Old 06-23-2015, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bryan83taco
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I love the swingarm mounted fender, looks killer. Post up some details on the fender build. I need to do something similar because my tire keeps bumping my fender.
Interested in that rear fender as well.
 
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Old 06-23-2015, 05:32 PM
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Poured in some fresh fluids! A little maintenance goes a long way
 
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Old 06-24-2015, 07:52 AM
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Same here. Fresh oil in the engine and transmission. New air cleaner in the ham can.
 
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Old 06-24-2015, 09:14 AM
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Slapped some ammo cans on the sides and took'er for a weekend trip.
 
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Ordered my exhaust and AC! Now I just have to be patient enough for it to show up before buying something else! 😁😁
 
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Went to the local dealership yesterday and picked up a compact air compressor and tire gauge/tire depth indicator with braided steal lead so I can check my air pressure and fill to recommended pressure at home instead of going to the nearest gas station (and paying to use their air hose). Love it. Very compact - easy to store (saddlebag, backpack, etc). Uses battery tender connector for power so can use it on the road.
Tire gauge is also great. Easy to obtain good connection with tire valve instead of losing air trying to get an accurate reading. Here are the links to the Harley products.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...sor-with-light

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ess-steel-lead
 
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Old 06-25-2015, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by hscic
Went to the local dealership yesterday and picked up a compact air compressor and tire gauge/tire depth indicator with braided steal lead so I can check my air pressure and fill to recommended pressure at home instead of going to the nearest gas station (and paying to use their air hose). Love it. Very compact - easy to store (saddlebag, backpack, etc). Uses battery tender connector for power so can use it on the road.
Tire gauge is also great. Easy to obtain good connection with tire valve instead of losing air trying to get an accurate reading. Here are the links to the Harley products.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...sor-with-light

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ess-steel-lead
Nice - how many times paying to do the filling at the gas station would it take til you've made your money back
 


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