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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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I say ride until the 1K mark then go stage 1 and synthetic oils. Should cool her down nice and wake her up a bit.IMHO
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AK47
I say ride until the 1K mark then go stage 1 and synthetic oils. Should cool her down nice and wake her up a bit.IMHO
amsoil or royal purple
dealer or local indy for the 1k service..figure let a pro do the first purge
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Softail Tony
amsoil or royal purple
dealer or local indy for the 1k service..figure let a pro do the first purge
I run Amsoil. And do it my self, can't really mess anything up doing an oil change.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Saddlebag inserts. Put them in while the bike is new and you will never have saggy bags.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Saddlebag inserts. Put them in while the bike is new and you will never have saggy bags.
and i know everyone like their bags perky
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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mmmm shocks if the stock shock present an issue then prob a good idea
the PCV you only need to do if you are changing air intake. Or also any changes to the engine. If you are only changing the exhaust no need. and if you are not changing anything then there really is no need at all.
chrome is over rated
and well riding is what you bought it for:P
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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I think you should put tassles on the ends of the handlebars and call it good.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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I think you should put tassles on the ends of the handlebars and call it good.
What color?? lol
 
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I'm holding off on the tassles and the handlebar basket
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Softail Tony
thanks... any one else have an opinion.
Ride ALOT.
 
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