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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 09:09 AM
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Getting ready to head to the Smokies this week, stoked cause this will be the first long trip with the M8. We were supposed to go last Sept but a hurricane had other plans for us.

So I have been working on the bike for the last couple of weeks. New bars grips and levers, fan assisted oil cooler, saddlebag guards on mine. The wife's 15 sgs got ohlin shocks, grips and bag guards.

Really loving this bike more than any other harley I have had and can't wait to run her through the twisties.

Will post up pics when we get back.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 09:16 AM
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sounds awesome, enjoy and safe travels!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 11:03 AM
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Sounds like a great trip! Make sure to give us a trip report once you get back.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 10:24 AM
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Have a great ride! I miss the Smokies.
 
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That's awesome have a great time
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 03:04 PM
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Have a great ride! I just got home from an amazing week of riding down there.
 
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I just got back from there. Have a Great Trip!
 
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That area is great riding. Be sure to check your route ahead of time. Not sure how far north you are planning to ride but there are some areas that are closed due to the rain we had a couple of weeks ago. We were planning to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway North to South last weekend but had to postpone the trip due to localized flooding and road closures.
 
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That area is great riding. Be sure to check your route ahead of time. Not sure how far north you are planning to ride but there are some areas that are closed due to the rain we had a couple of weeks ago. We were planning to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway North to South last weekend but had to postpone the trip due to localized flooding and road closures.
Yeah I have been watching that. Looks like its open all the way from Cherokee to at least Blowing Rock. From there I see they have lane closures for road work.
 
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Heading to Gatlinburg this Friday.
 
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