2008 1200 custom questions
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08-13-2012, 12:48 PM
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2008 1200 custom questions
I am a new rider and I have a few questions about my bike. I just purchased a 2008 1200 custom with 428 miles on it. The previous owner had back surgery and couldn't ride it. He bought it new and took good care of it. He also had the dealership put a sundowner seat with a backrest and a luggage rack when he bought it.
The Harley Dealership here in Baltimore did the inspection on the bike and changed the oil. All is fine and it is basically new.
Yesterday I went on a long road trip about 200 miles, with a couple of guys I met at the Rider's Edge course I took and a coupe of experienced riders as well.
Today, my hands are sore and stiff and numb. ( the ride was actually too long for me given my very limited experience) but it was a great time.
My questions are 1. How long will it take to break the bike in? 2. I really want to put the original seat back on it because the sundowner seat with the backpad and luggage rack looks so bulky and I'm in no position to ride two up. Will I loose a significant amount of comfort if I put the stock seat back on? ( today my *** is sore anyway)
3. The owners manual says to shift from 1st to 2nd at 15 mph, 2nd to 3rd at 25 mph, 3rd to 4th at 35 mph, and 4th to 5th at 45 mph. At those speeds the engine feels like it is bogged down in every gear. It seem totally off to me, can you please advise.
Thank you to anyone who is kind enough to reply. ( I realize that was a lot)
The Harley Dealership here in Baltimore did the inspection on the bike and changed the oil. All is fine and it is basically new.
Yesterday I went on a long road trip about 200 miles, with a couple of guys I met at the Rider's Edge course I took and a coupe of experienced riders as well.
Today, my hands are sore and stiff and numb. ( the ride was actually too long for me given my very limited experience) but it was a great time.
My questions are 1. How long will it take to break the bike in? 2. I really want to put the original seat back on it because the sundowner seat with the backpad and luggage rack looks so bulky and I'm in no position to ride two up. Will I loose a significant amount of comfort if I put the stock seat back on? ( today my *** is sore anyway)
3. The owners manual says to shift from 1st to 2nd at 15 mph, 2nd to 3rd at 25 mph, 3rd to 4th at 35 mph, and 4th to 5th at 45 mph. At those speeds the engine feels like it is bogged down in every gear. It seem totally off to me, can you please advise.
Thank you to anyone who is kind enough to reply. ( I realize that was a lot)
#3
08-21-2012, 09:07 AM
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I am a new rider and I have a few questions about my bike. I just purchased a 2008 1200 custom with 428 miles on it. The previous owner had back surgery and couldn't ride it. He bought it new and took good care of it. He also had the dealership put a sundowner seat with a backrest and a luggage rack when he bought it.
The Harley Dealership here in Baltimore did the inspection on the bike and changed the oil. All is fine and it is basically new.
Yesterday I went on a long road trip about 200 miles, with a couple of guys I met at the Rider's Edge course I took and a coupe of experienced riders as well.
Today, my hands are sore and stiff and numb. ( the ride was actually too long for me given my very limited experience) but it was a great time.
My questions are 1. How long will it take to break the bike in? 2. I really want to put the original seat back on it because the sundowner seat with the backpad and luggage rack looks so bulky and I'm in no position to ride two up. Will I loose a significant amount of comfort if I put the stock seat back on? ( today my *** is sore anyway)
3. The owners manual says to shift from 1st to 2nd at 15 mph, 2nd to 3rd at 25 mph, 3rd to 4th at 35 mph, and 4th to 5th at 45 mph. At those speeds the engine feels like it is bogged down in every gear. It seem totally off to me, can you please advise.
Thank you to anyone who is kind enough to reply. ( I realize that was a lot)
The Harley Dealership here in Baltimore did the inspection on the bike and changed the oil. All is fine and it is basically new.
Yesterday I went on a long road trip about 200 miles, with a couple of guys I met at the Rider's Edge course I took and a coupe of experienced riders as well.
Today, my hands are sore and stiff and numb. ( the ride was actually too long for me given my very limited experience) but it was a great time.
My questions are 1. How long will it take to break the bike in? 2. I really want to put the original seat back on it because the sundowner seat with the backpad and luggage rack looks so bulky and I'm in no position to ride two up. Will I loose a significant amount of comfort if I put the stock seat back on? ( today my *** is sore anyway)
3. The owners manual says to shift from 1st to 2nd at 15 mph, 2nd to 3rd at 25 mph, 3rd to 4th at 35 mph, and 4th to 5th at 45 mph. At those speeds the engine feels like it is bogged down in every gear. It seem totally off to me, can you please advise.
Thank you to anyone who is kind enough to reply. ( I realize that was a lot)
3. Engine should not seemed bogged down. Just shift when it feels right. Bogging down an engine can be just as bad as over reving an engine. Just get the happy medium and you will be fine.
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08-21-2012, 11:52 AM
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