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Old 02-10-2009, 07:38 AM
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i travel dirt roads from time to time with no problem. As long as you take it slow there isn't much (or no) gravel pop-ups............
 
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Once in a while when traveling.
The houses or cabins we rent have gravel roads.
 
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:50 AM
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keeping it slow on gravel will keep it shiny
 
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:57 AM
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I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't do drugs,......And I don't do gravel
 
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Old 02-10-2009, 10:11 AM
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I bought my 98 roadglide to ride and enjoy life and the open road. I wash it every couple of months whether it needs it or not. I have been on a few gravel roads last year, A quick wash afterwards no biggie. The last thing i am going to do is sit there and baby it, clean it after every use, wax,wash. I am not the type of guy to sit in the garage for hours and hours cleaning and make it look perfect. Remember these are oily, leaky american made bikes that need a lot maintenace. GO RIDE !!!! Not inttended to **** any one off. Just my 2 cents
 
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Old 02-10-2009, 10:21 AM
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Don't go too slow or you can loose control and slide out.
 
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Old 02-10-2009, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by harley-jones
I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't do drugs,......And I don't do gravel
You should really include a couple of those every once in a while. That is unless you've included way to much of any those over the years.
 
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Old 02-10-2009, 02:40 PM
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I don't have any problem with gravel roads. I've not noticed any finish issues
 
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I have to ride 600 feet on a white rock road every time I leave the garage. I don't pick out gravel roads on purpose, but I ride where I want to ride and clean the bike up afterwards if it needs it.

I have recieved more rock chips on all my vehicles from oncoming traffic than what I kick up myself. It usually helps to move to the side of the road and slow down a bit when a car is coming in the opposite direction.

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Old 02-10-2009, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by harley-jones
I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't do drugs,......And I don't do gravel

I smoke, I drink, have been known to partake and do gravel if it's in the way.


Who wants to be known as a quitter....
 


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