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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Default Another milestone-Break in is over!

First it was that 50 mile thing. Then I remember tripping 100 miles while cruising through the countryside. Now, (finally), that 500 mile mark! She was reading 544 when I parked her back in the garage today.

A friend and I cruised on up to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. earlier today. Even though its still below normal temparture-wise here for this time of year, and once again its almost too windy for comfort, it was great getting out on the bike after ten days of crappy weather. Maybe it'll warm up to normal by summer!
 
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Congrats, you can really get on it now!! I still have 300 miles to go, weather has not been co-operating yet.
 
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Old May 1, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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Nah, I don't think you're break in is over by any means.

I just turned over 4800 miles and, without a doubt, the thing has picked up significant horsepower in the past couple of hundred miles. It just runs much better. It's still breaking in.
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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ride like hell......be safe....enjoy
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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Glad to hear that you were able to go for a cruise on your bike. It's nice to get out after being held back by the weather. Sounds like you had a good time.
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Congrats,Iknow how your feel infact i'm taking mine in for it's first service in about a week or two.
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Awesome!! I have about 120 miles left to go. I've been riding her little harder and going on the highway more for the last 100 or so miles. It's really hard to not go for long cruises... well, the crap weather makes it easier, but still...

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