When do you stop fussing
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: WPB, FL
It's Called Character
I hung a fork bag on my BRAND NEW Road King and took it for a spin. Afterwards I noticed "dimples" on my front fender under where the bag hung. I learned the hard way why HD doesn't make a fork bag for the King! I got most of it out with a toilet plunger and the remaining - well lets just chalk it up as character. If it doesn't get dinged, scratched or whatever, it probably isn't getting used! No garage queen here!!
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From: Republic of Texas
Every ding or scratch still bothers me when it happens but after I get used to it ---they become character marks like the wrinkles and scars I carry from years of living. If I can replace something easily. I will but if it is not easily repaired. I live with it till I do a major repair or replace.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: TOAK western branch
Every ding or scratch still bothers me when it happens but after I get used to it ---they become character marks like the wrinkles and scars I carry from years of living. If I can replace something easily. I will but if it is not easily repaired. I live with it till I do a major repair or replace.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Ocala, FL
Wash and wax it occasionally and it won't rust. I live in Florida and it rains every day in the summer. I can't count the miles I have ridden mine in the rain and I don't wash mine that much. I do give it a good coat of wax a couple of times a year though. I think that helps to protect it. Mine hasn't rusted yet.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
My bike still looks good to me, it's not perfect, but I don't worry about the small stuff. At a glance she's a beauty and my pride and joy...
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Blackshear, Georgia
I never really get bothered. My bike with scratches and swirl marks sitting next to the guys with his bike that just came off of the trailer definitely makes me realize how much my bike actually takes.
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Puget Sound, WA.
I rode it home from the dealer in the rain and didn't wash it for 3 months.
That's where it got the name "DD" (Dirty Dyna)
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,124
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From: pittsburgh, pa
I agree 100% and also with doer's post. My Ultra is my "forever" bike, and I take good care of her, best oil, proper maintenence, no abuse. Don't ride when there's any salt on the road, otherwise no contraints on conditions. I ride all 4 seasons. She's no garage queen!