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#21
I love my 10 ultra, the thing about harleys is they are so damm simple, if you can take apart a briggs & stratten lawn mower you can work on your harley. Also if you keep it stock and are ok with that (not me) it will run forever, but the really cool thing I like about harleys is how well they respond to mods.
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Bought my first Harley in Sept. '10. Previous bikes (8) had all been metric, and virtually trouble free. Guys I ride with are all HD types and their advice to me was simply keep up with the basic maintenance and ride it forever.
The connection with the Harley as a rider isn't something easily explained. They are unique.
Enjoy and ride safe.
The connection with the Harley as a rider isn't something easily explained. They are unique.
Enjoy and ride safe.
#25
I just bought a new RK and am trying to decide about extending the warranty for the peace of mind thing. I have owned 2 Harleys over the past 10 years and both were bullet proof, no trouble ever. But, I am working now, and won't be by the time the 2-yr new bike warranty runs out, so am leaning towards getting the extension. i have a few weeks before H-D tacks on a $150 extra fee. BTW, we are the same age.
#26
I think alot of it has to do with the rider and the way he rides. I have 55,000 miles on my 2001 Ultra. I know I know....that's only 5,000 miles per year but I live in Maine and have a busy job that limits my riding. My bike has been a great bike. This year I brought it in for a little service work and the mechanic told me he heard some funny noises he wasn't comfortable with. Long story short we decided to put in a 95 inch kit. That's basically the ONLY money I've put into this bike in 10 years of riding and quite frankly I think it was time for a little upgrade anyway. I've looked at the new bikes and then look at my 2001 and still love it.
On the other hand....I have a friend who has a 2002 Road King....great bike but HE can not keep his hands off of it. By that I mean he can't stop tinkering with the engine....always has to be the fastest guy.....so in turn.....while we are all RIDING.....he is wrenching on his bike.
I prefer to ride when I can.
On the other hand....I have a friend who has a 2002 Road King....great bike but HE can not keep his hands off of it. By that I mean he can't stop tinkering with the engine....always has to be the fastest guy.....so in turn.....while we are all RIDING.....he is wrenching on his bike.
I prefer to ride when I can.
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Welcome and congrats on the new ride! I used to ride other bikes also and still have them in my garage. I LOVE my rocker and would never give it up!!!!! I have had a few problems, but not nearly enough to change bikes, EVER! They might have an issue here or there but the ride is awesome and we all work together to resolve them. NOW...the so called extended warranty...I personally think they are a rip off and if you know someone in sales they will tell you the same. Big bucks and a mandatory 2 year overlap with your MOCO warranty...scam. Oh, if they find a way to deny your claim...bike add-on, etc. they will...I have NEVER bought extended warranties. Everytime they offer you one on something you bought, take that money and put it in a sep.bank account and use it for repairs, if needed. Also, find a good indept. mechanic you can trust. They are around and way better than factory service!!! They take the time that is needed, NOT what the factory book says...Ride safe.
#29
I trashed my lawn mower 2 days ago as I gave up on the B&S engine. Funny thing is I put it at the curb on garbage night and it wasn't there a full minute before the guys cruising for scrap metal grabbed it
#30
Because these forums are populated mostly by folks that are not content to leave their bikes stock, more issues arise. Also, who is going to start a thread that says "My Harley is still running great. Nothing to report."
Relax. You (and your bike) will be fine.