New bike feeling kinda gone
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2015
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From: Charlotte NC
Never traded, still the "old" 2015 FLHXS. Just finished up a 5k mile trip to Utah and hit a little over 38k miles. Still haven't washed it since I got back 2 weeks ago. Love it.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Greenville, SC
My ‘16 Ultra that I bought new in Nov. ‘15 is about to turn over 32,000 Miles. I like the bike. It’s mine. Sometimes I wish I had a different bike but I’m done paying this one off yet. Then I tell myself that I’ll care for it, ride the puss out if it and when it breaks it’s engine upgrade time. Whenever I feel the urge for a new/different bike, I add a little bling or something to change it up some and that calms my inner child behavior some for awhile.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Lake Orion, MI
I have not lost that new feeling in my 2014. Every tme I crank her up and roll down the road, I just feel so good about it.
Every 19 - 20K miles, I put new tires of. Have 34,000 on the bike now, so, my plan is to get new tires for the next riding season. Heading to Sturgis in 2018. Will probably put those on in April 2018. When done, I will have more of a "new feeling" than ever.
Every 19 - 20K miles, I put new tires of. Have 34,000 on the bike now, so, my plan is to get new tires for the next riding season. Heading to Sturgis in 2018. Will probably put those on in April 2018. When done, I will have more of a "new feeling" than ever.
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Joined: Apr 2015
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From: St. Charles, MO
I considered this when the 2017's came out with the M8. Considered it again when the '18's came out, thinking maybe "trade up" to a '17.
Honestly, I got a gem; my 2016 has had the clutch recall work done and I replaced the gas cap with a Stant. Otherwise, the bike has been flawless, and has given me over 13,000 miles of smiles. I have the bike just about where I want it, and now considering a stage II.
All in all, what would a new bike give me? Yes, a new engine design that is smoother and more powerful, and I do look forward to that - some day. But right now, I still get that tingly feeling in my guts when I walk into the garage getting ready for a ride. So, for now, I'll keep riding the twinkie and keep enjoying the heck out of her.
My two-year will be March of 2018.
Honestly, I got a gem; my 2016 has had the clutch recall work done and I replaced the gas cap with a Stant. Otherwise, the bike has been flawless, and has given me over 13,000 miles of smiles. I have the bike just about where I want it, and now considering a stage II.
All in all, what would a new bike give me? Yes, a new engine design that is smoother and more powerful, and I do look forward to that - some day. But right now, I still get that tingly feeling in my guts when I walk into the garage getting ready for a ride. So, for now, I'll keep riding the twinkie and keep enjoying the heck out of her.
My two-year will be March of 2018.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: North East, MD
At 32K my '14 rolls better than new with the Progressive shocks and monotube forks I put on early this year. The valve train is a bit clackety though. I'm hoping to address that this winter by installing the Rockout shims I bought some time ago and a new set of lifters.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 667
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From: North Port Florida
Every time I walk into a Dealer It tempts me to trade in. Best is wash and wax your bike real good and buy some thing nice for the bike. And say to your self when I hit 100,000 miles, then I'll trade in.
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From: NC
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From: coffeyville, kansas
just passed the two year mark on dec 8th. 55'000 mi on the clock now. it's a 14 limited. don't really care about new bike feeling, i just want to know i can jump on and go cross country. i'm 70 the end of this month. i'd be happy keeping this one but i imagine when this one rolls over 100,000 mi it will be time for one more new one. i hope.
