How dependable is your Harley?
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Joliet, Illinois
No problems with my 02 WG, other than a few common wear & tear type things - my stator went out around 35,000 miles, and a loose battery cable recently (dealer's fault - they stripped the screw when they did the stator - and left it that way).
I do fine on long trips on the WG.
I do fine on long trips on the WG.
Just took my cousin out for a couple of hours last weekend, and didn't even really notice her on the back (no noticeable power decrease, handling issues, etc).
FXDWG sounds like a good choice for you. You'll really like the handling. If you are into twisties, then you'll get used to (and look forward to) dragging your heels in the tight ones. They don't turn like sport bikes, but I understand they turn much better than the soft tails.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Kennewick, WA
Wolvie give horse back riding a try. I use to do riding therapy with children with spinal problems and the motion of the horse moving helps reduce pain. It really works. As for the bike it also helps, you get more benefits from using the horse.
I have back problems too a found that riding the bike helps.
I have back problems too a found that riding the bike helps.
. I will, but first I've gotta figure out what I've done 
.Wishing everyone a great season of riding!
... sorry, hit send too quick. Ditto on yours Ken, eye catching bike. Wish I had the money for some wheels like that!
Last edited by gweislein; Jul 17, 2011 at 10:08 AM. Reason: I'm dumb
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Joined: May 2008
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18 months later...
2004 XL1200C - second owner - all servicing done on schedule.
Rear master cylinder and all brake pads replaced at 10000 miles.
Clutch rivets blew at 20000 miles - had to replace the clutch pack plus took out the clutch shell, bearing and gaskets (ttl $950).
This is my daily driver and I guess I'm not all that happy. I could have spent that money on trading up instead of treading water.
Rear master cylinder and all brake pads replaced at 10000 miles.
Clutch rivets blew at 20000 miles - had to replace the clutch pack plus took out the clutch shell, bearing and gaskets (ttl $950).
This is my daily driver and I guess I'm not all that happy. I could have spent that money on trading up instead of treading water.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
Is it possible that a PO did a primary sprocket mod on your bike? If so, you may be unknowingly slipping the clutch, etc, due to the higher overall gear ratio. I have an XR, and it is a popular mod on their forum, but I like the stock lower gearing. May want to ask the dealer to check for stock sprockets in the primary while they have it open... Just a thought. Harley clutches are not known to be a problem... dd50
