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May 25, 2015 | 11:22 PM

#1461

Mchad

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From: SWFL

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Originally Posted by Ikelove

Thread turns one year old tomorrow. How many miles have you racked up on your Low Rider?

I am at 200 miles.

200 miles??? Get out there and ride man! I think i did 200 miles in the first hour ;-).

May 26, 2015 | 05:51 AM

#1462

Peej

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From: Florida

Congrats on the thread Ikelove! HD should give you a commission. This thread helped me out a ton.

Question of the day...Mag wheel care...any thoughts with these new wheels? What have you guys done to keep them looking new?

May 26, 2015 | 08:52 AM

#1463

98acrsilver

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From: Lewisburg,Pa

peej you need "bare aluminum polish" from dealer they are not clear coated unfortunetly

May 26, 2015 | 10:55 AM

#1464

Pitchfork

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From: San Diego

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mchad

200 miles??? Get out there and ride man! I think i did 200 miles in the first hour ;-).

Damn i didn't know The LR went that fast. :

May 26, 2015 | 11:20 AM

#1465

SBRob

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From: Missouri City,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikelove

Thread turns one year old tomorrow. How many miles have you racked up on your Low Rider?

I am at 200 miles.

The bike has 4010 miles...purchased 8-21-14.

May 26, 2015 | 12:15 PM

#1466

Ikelove

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mchad

200 miles??? Get out there and ride man! I think i did 200 miles in the first hour ;-).

I'm working on it. Although my bike came in 5-7-15, I did not actually get it from the dealer until 5-12-15. Bike had to go back to dealer for some adjustments on 5-17-15 and did not get it back until 5-21-15. Once I start riding it to work, which is 84 miles a day roundtrip, the miles will add up in no time.

So far, I am really enjoying this bike. I love the feel of cruising at 2500-3000 RPMs in 4th and 5th gears.

Last edited by Ikelove; May 26, 2015 at 12:51 PM.

May 26, 2015 | 06:24 PM

#1467

Ikelove

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From: Illinois

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Originally Posted by 98acrsilver

peej you need "bare aluminum polish" from dealer they are not clear coated unfortunetly

Thanks. I was wondering about this as well. Need to swing by the dealer and pick some up.

May 26, 2015 | 09:22 PM

#1468

Peej

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From: Florida

I called the two local dealers parts counter today and asked about the wheels. Both guys were suggesting that the wheels may have some slight treatment because they often sit on the showroom for a while. Neither one recommended the wipes, one suggested carnuba wax and the other said to use the detailer on the aluminum. Both said to avoid the painted textured area on the wheels. One of forum members suggested the aluminum polish as well.

So out riding and I could swear my handlebars were off. I adjusted them but the angles were wrong. I finally went out to the garage and discovered (by looking at the the middle of the bars) that they were slid about a half inch or so to one side. I corrected it and reset the bars and problem solved. I put another 25 on tonight and I am trying to dial in those bars. I ended up moving the risers back an inch or so and then raising them slightly. I can already tell a difference. Anyway, I am having a blast with this bike!

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