Anyone else really happy with there high milage bike!
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From: Michigan
You guys in the warmer states have a bit of advantage over us guys who only have about half (if that much) the time to ride that you guys have.
My 2000 Ultra has 78,000 miles on it but I did do a 1550 kit at about 40,000 miles.
I've also updated it with a Baker DD6 tranny and the S/E Cam Chain Tensioner Kit.
I was planning on a new 2013 but I've got mine set-up just like I wanted it and it still looks pretty good too.
(I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture someday!)
For what little I can get for it, I'll probably just keep it...somewhere.
I've got my wife's '99 Heritage up for sale but I'm kinda attached to that darn bike too!
I know it doesn't make sense to keep bikes that are not being used but the price of bikes today are so low that you may as well keep them rather than giving them away.
My 2000 Ultra has 78,000 miles on it but I did do a 1550 kit at about 40,000 miles.
I've also updated it with a Baker DD6 tranny and the S/E Cam Chain Tensioner Kit.
I was planning on a new 2013 but I've got mine set-up just like I wanted it and it still looks pretty good too.
(I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture someday!)
For what little I can get for it, I'll probably just keep it...somewhere.
I've got my wife's '99 Heritage up for sale but I'm kinda attached to that darn bike too!
I know it doesn't make sense to keep bikes that are not being used but the price of bikes today are so low that you may as well keep them rather than giving them away.
Last edited by 2AMGuy; May 18, 2012 at 12:40 AM.
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130K + Mi. on my Superglide. no worries....Still runs strong, uses about 2 oz. if oil between changes. gonna ask "Pro Drag" to help me out with a top end and valve train redo down the line but, I'm not in any hurry. Life is good!
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
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From: Reno, NV
My 06 Electra Glide Standard just hit 97,000 miles without ever having any issues and it still runs just fine. I have yet to have to add oil between oil changes. I recently bought an 09 Ultra and will be selling the 06 shortly. It'll be like saying goodbye to an old friend.
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From: Temecula, CA
Good to see all these high milage bikes still running strong. My 2011 Dyna just turned 29K a couple weeks ago so I'm sure I'll have her up there fairly soon and it's good to know that she should still be running strong.
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I hear ya! Used to work up that way about twice a year, while it excellent on a bike if you're forced to drive a cage its still great!!!
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From: Arkansas
05 FL Springer. 72,000 miles and runs like a swiss watch. Other than changing the cam tensioners it's been golden since coming out of the box. The only problems I've had have been a result of something I changed.
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1999 FXDX, 94,000 miles. Bone stock, with exception of SE slip-ons and gear-driven cams. I will NEVER part with this bike. Didn't even have to change the handlebars. 8,000 miles ago I installed new valve stem seals. After new seals I went to Mobil 1. I travel too much to use anything but Mobil 1. Available anywhere there is a auto parts store. For 6 years I also owned a Buell X-1. Would be well into 100,000 miles if I just owned the FXDX.
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A buddy has a Heritage Softail from around '84. Cool orange w/cream color. He does a lot of riding & IDK how many miles he has on it, but he absolutely loves it. It has been a good reliable bike for him that he's never had any major problems with.
Last edited by AnotherBlackSG; May 18, 2012 at 05:37 PM.