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This, on the other hand, is what riding camels while wearing an itchy woollen dresses, rather than a Harley Davidson in leathers does to you (camels do to have far better range and you don't need insurance to own one though).
Apparently, the Holy Prophet was off the opinion that there are certain women who do not mend their ways without a beating and in such a case, you can do it as long as you don't leave a mark on the body.
There's record of 50 odd year old Mohammed beating his youngest and "favorite" wife Aisha (the one he married when she was 6 years old and consummated the marriage when she was 9 years old). Apparently the great Prophet, who was well into his fifties, used to kiss her and suck her tongue when he was fasting to stay his hunger. She died at 18.
And don't start me on Mufa'khathah.
There's record of 50 odd year old Mohammed beating his youngest and "favorite" wife Aisha (the one he married when she was 6 years old and consummated the marriage when she was 9 years old). Apparently the great Prophet, who was well into his fifties, used to kiss her and suck her tongue when he was fasting to stay his hunger. She died at 18.
And don't start me on Mufa'khathah.
Whatever is wrong with sharing a beer and cigarette?
Further more, the religion goes into fine detail that after doing so, one should not sell the meat to the people in one's own village ... but that selling the meat to a neighbouring village is perfectly reasonable.
Well, that's just common sense, isn't it?
[Could make stuff up like this if I tried, it's all real].
Now, back to the 1988 FLHTC. Have you checked or replaced the brakes and the brake line? I'd be much more worried about it not stopping rather than not starting.
40,000 will just be starting to be a little tired on the top end I'd say (I'm just rebuilding one with just that) but it will keep on running. Rear shocks will be shot a long time ago. If the swinging arm mounts are corrosion free, and cleve blocks replaced, the rest of the chassis will be fine.
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How about the stock ignition? Is that something that can be relied on well after 200,000 miles. I have a spare ICM that I will throw in the trunk on a long ride. If HD replaces the sending unit on a refurbish then I only have about 40,000 on that part.
The reason I ask is, I have been stranded on a metric bike, once in 1984. It was the ICM. I have been stranded on Harleys on several occasions over the years and in every case it was an electrical issue. I have had mechanical issues on the road but, was always able to get it repaired and get back on the road. Trying to anticipate an imminent ignition failure based on history of the stock ignition system. I understand them to be pretty reliable but, just looking for some feedback.
My front brake lines are brand new steel braid. The rear still looks good. Everything flushed and new DOT5.
The reason I ask is, I have been stranded on a metric bike, once in 1984. It was the ICM. I have been stranded on Harleys on several occasions over the years and in every case it was an electrical issue. I have had mechanical issues on the road but, was always able to get it repaired and get back on the road. Trying to anticipate an imminent ignition failure based on history of the stock ignition system. I understand them to be pretty reliable but, just looking for some feedback.
My front brake lines are brand new steel braid. The rear still looks good. Everything flushed and new DOT5.
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I carry a spare ignition module for my 94 on long road trips (1000 miles or more) just in case. On my shovel, with aftermarket electronic ignition, I also carry a complete points setup to convert if necessary. Could do the same on the 94 actually, but swapping modules is easier.
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How about the stock ignition? Is that something that can be relied on well after 200,000 miles. I have a spare ICM that I will throw in the trunk on a long ride. If HD replaces the sending unit on a refurbish then I only have about 40,000 on that part.
The reason I ask is, I have been stranded on a metric bike, once in 1984. It was the ICM. I have been stranded on Harleys on several occasions over the years and in every case it was an electrical issue. I have had mechanical issues on the road but, was always able to get it repaired and get back on the road. Trying to anticipate an imminent ignition failure based on history of the stock ignition system. I understand them to be pretty reliable but, just looking for some feedback.
My front brake lines are brand new steel braid. The rear still looks good. Everything flushed and new DOT5.
The reason I ask is, I have been stranded on a metric bike, once in 1984. It was the ICM. I have been stranded on Harleys on several occasions over the years and in every case it was an electrical issue. I have had mechanical issues on the road but, was always able to get it repaired and get back on the road. Trying to anticipate an imminent ignition failure based on history of the stock ignition system. I understand them to be pretty reliable but, just looking for some feedback.
My front brake lines are brand new steel braid. The rear still looks good. Everything flushed and new DOT5.
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200,000.. That's cool. I have a long ride for October and am ready to go. This makes me feel better for the trip. I feel pretty good about everything else.
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I have had it apart down to the engine in the frame and everything else off. I am not in a hurry to pull the primary as I have the old style tapered main shaft on the transmission and my indie guy says there's a real risk of breaking the clutch basket getting it off. And, the engine is a MoCo refurb with 40,000 miles so, all of that should be good to go for a while. As far as brakes, forks, wheels, tires, etc.. I know exactly what's in there.