First long trip on first Harley

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Jul 23, 2021 | 12:55 PM

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ElectraJim

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Caveat Emptor.

Jul 23, 2021 | 01:36 PM

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b0fh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Sportster

Maybe you should have given the used Ultra a thorough service before taking it on such a long ride. Possibly even had a dealer or a reputable indy shop check it out. How much did you ride it before you took off on the long trip?

Troll?

and at least check if the bag holder fasteners are... fastened

lessons learned add up to one's life

Jul 23, 2021 | 01:59 PM

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svarnster

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After reading this. I would also want to check air pressure in tires and shocks.

Jul 23, 2021 | 02:00 PM

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OkieBill

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"Life Lessons" - sometimes you learn **** the hard way. Poor pre-planning resulted in your issues as described so well in the above posts. Hope the rest of the trip turns out better.

Jul 23, 2021 | 02:46 PM

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TwiZted Biker

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Originally Posted by OkieBill

"Life Lessons" - sometimes you learn **** the hard way. Poor pre-planning resulted in your issues as described so well in the above posts. Hope the rest of the trip turns out better.

This, I traveled many parts of this country many times on the dreaded shovelhead with no big issues and the ones I did have were taken care of by me on the side of the road or in a parking lot somewhere. Never had a tow or a dealer visit doing it.

Do a good pre trip go over, plan a little. Going into anything in life clueless usually hurts.

Jul 23, 2021 | 02:52 PM

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Dynamick

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You also had a "very disappointing meal" at the Big Texan. Does that mean you're going to stop eating now?

Jul 23, 2021 | 03:12 PM

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Keithhu

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Originally Posted by Dynamick

You also had a "very disappointing meal" at the Big Texan. Does that mean you're going to stop eating now?

Personally I would have low expectations going in to a restaurant called the Big Texan, but that's just me

Jul 23, 2021 | 03:26 PM

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Weeboy1

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I think wetsuit left the building…post didn’t even warrant replies….

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Jul 23, 2021 | 03:27 PM

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Juan L

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Not sure what you expected at the “Big Texan”, it’s a tourist trap, the food is just passable. We ate there in June, without high expectations and needless to say, they did not exceed the low bar.

As far as your bike goes, you should have gone over it with a fine tooth comb and changed ALL the fluids when you purchased it. How you lost a saddlebag is beyond me. There has been a cure for those 1/4 turn Dzus fasteners out for a long time, called a bolt, nut and a couple of fender washers.

I hope your trip improves.

Last edited by Juan L; Jul 23, 2021 at 03:31 PM.