First real ride of the season
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From: Bangor, ME
First real ride of the season
Finally got to get the new bike out for the first real ride. I rode my new 07 Sporty 1200 C home a few weeks ago, but that doesn't count (cold, not too enjoyable). Got out with a few buddies up here in Maine today. Sun is bright and it's about 42 F outside right now. Had to wash the bike when I got back due to some dirt spray, but overall a great time. That 1200 really pulls! I've got her set up to Stage 1 right now.
I noticed a post from a guy with a similar bike (I think his is a 1200R) with some big time rust. How does that happen? I've seen rusty old bikes, but nothing too new. Is there something I should be doing to keep rust like that away, especially where I like above the rust belt like he does?
Ride on...
I noticed a post from a guy with a similar bike (I think his is a 1200R) with some big time rust. How does that happen? I've seen rusty old bikes, but nothing too new. Is there something I should be doing to keep rust like that away, especially where I like above the rust belt like he does?
Ride on...
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RE: First real ride of the season
Avoid riding when there is salt on the roads. Even frequent washing doesn't quite do it. The riding season is reduced considerably in the North.
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