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Old May 25, 2017 | 08:54 PM
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There are guys with different brands including Harley that have 200k/300k miles. I don't know why folks think that 30k is a lot.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 02:05 AM
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I typically only put 3000-4000 miles on a year. But then again, I live in Wisconsin. Not exactly conducive to great riding weather all year. But if it's dry and above 45, I'll ride.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 03:02 AM
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These bikes are tough I put 30-40 thousand a year on. Run the motor till it starts using oil around 90-125 thousand and refresh it and run another75 thousand. This is on a stage one motor. I have 15 thousand this year and it seems to be a cooler year in Wisconsin.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 05:16 PM
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Well I jumped in and bought a new one. Traded my victory gunner in on this.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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Decided against a touring bike?
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 08:22 PM
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Decided against a touring bike?
I seen this and had to have it.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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I got my back in 2013, it's a 2007 RG. It only has 28k miles on it.
 
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