update on this story. the bike went the summer after being brought back from the dead with no problems over the 3000 miles ridden this year.


a few long interstate trips and a lot of local driving.


he shines it up when every he's done for the day....looks better than the day I bought it.

 

That is awesome. Good on you for having faith in his abilities and good on him for stepping up to a somewhat daunting task. A win-win!

 

Thanks for sharing the story and it has a great ending. Superb job.

 

Looks like bro is deep into it

 

Looks like my garage.......I will not let my younger brother see this post! I live on high ground......but he'd figure out a way!!

 

so bike is headed south. brother is moving to his retirement home in florida. we put together a harbor freight HD trailer. rated at 1700lbs with the bike coming in at less than 800, so it was thought to be fine.

bike arrived florida after the trip fom NJ with no issues.

tires on the trailer were upgraded from stock 2 ply (55mph rated) to 4 ply (70mph rated). other than that, trailer was stock and put together by the book.

the saddle bags of the ultra were pulled off before the trip to prevent the bags from flying off during the trip.

 

Great story.
Thanks for sharing.

 

speakerfritz....do you not ride anymore? I missed this thread when it first came out. glad to hear the bike and brother are moving to a clime for all yr. riding. bike happy and brother happy. works out just right.
good luck to all.
kroozeabout.