What did you do to Your Sportster Today?

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Apr 3, 2017 | 02:03 PM

#5281

Bluesrider.df

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Originally Posted by slvrscoobie

Well today was 1 year after I bought my bike, so I took her for a ride, and did a couple pics of the transformation...

Nice! It's amazing how much better buildings & places look like when there's a Sporty in the pic.

Apr 3, 2017 | 02:25 PM

#5282

TStephen

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Originally Posted by 413of1900

I have never, in my 63 years on this planet, EVER had success using an EZ out to extract a stripped screw/bolt, they always snap off, leaving a hardened piece of metal embedded in the stripped bolt.

Me either.

They've never worked for me. Ever.

Apr 3, 2017 | 02:31 PM

#5283

TStephen

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Over the weekend.
Painted my tins and installed custom decal graphic.
Not a perfect job, but it's the first time I've done this so I'm content......for now.

Apr 3, 2017 | 06:33 PM

#5284

NEWROADSTER

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From: East Texas

I gave her the first 1000 mile service including the clutch adjustment. Then went for a short ride to break in the new fluids.

Apr 3, 2017 | 06:38 PM

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cvaria

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Originally Posted by NEWROADSTER

I gave her the first 1000 mile service including the clutch adjustment. Then went for a short ride to break in the new fluids.

yes! flippers

Apr 3, 2017 | 06:39 PM

#5286

ludville1

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Originally Posted by NEWROADSTER

I gave her the first 1000 mile service including the clutch adjustment. Then went for a short ride to break in the new fluids.

Man, that's an awesome Sportster!

Apr 3, 2017 | 09:06 PM

#5287

Ratwerke

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From: N.W. Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by TStephen

Over the weekend.
Painted my tins and installed custom decal graphic.
Not a perfect job, but it's the first time I've done this so I'm content......for now.

Good lookin job!

Apr 3, 2017 | 09:27 PM

#5288

slvrscoobie

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From: NJ

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Originally Posted by cvaria

yes! flippers

flippers?

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Apr 3, 2017 | 09:31 PM

#5289

cvaria

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slvrscoobie

flippers?

evil touring brembo calipers... the better to flip you over the bars with. Lots-o-stop

Apr 3, 2017 | 10:27 PM

#5290

JayTee2015

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From: hhhhh

Actually did this yesterday since it is early Spring here . . .

I took the cover off and started my XL1200C for the first time this year and took it for a 25 mile ride in the country. Only 4.5 months since I last rode it in November. . . so short winter.

The fuel pump sounded a bit strange when I first turned the kill switch to "Run". But it started right up and ran fine. After that, the fuel pump sounded normal.

Was a nice nice first ride for the season. .. . the leather Milwaukee Riding jacket served me well as did the flannel lined jeans I bought last year. Riding in 55 to 60 degrees at 60MPH still is cool after a few miles without those and I don't have chaps.