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Mar 1, 2005 | 08:44 AM

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A 38mpg first tank in Winter weather around town would certainly seem reasonable, compared to 26.1 with mostly liesurely backroad riding. Hopefully I will hear from the owner of the dealership today, he was "off" again yesterday...ruff life-takinn all those gold bars to the bank!

However, given the snow we are getting, supposed to be up to 10" by tomorrow, the HumongousHog, aka RK, won't be going anyplace anytime soon...nutz! DFO[:'(]

Mar 5, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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A bit of an update: managed to get a fairly enjoyable 60 miles, even, on my new HumongousHog (aka..RK) this afternoon in sunny 36F weather. So the big bike has @ 70 miles on this tank of gas. IF the gas gauge is accurate(not...) I'm now getting really good gas mileage: down maybe 1/8 with 70 miles on the tank. So maybe it will be much better when I do fill her up; sure hope so as premium flew up from @ $2.15/gal yesterday to $2.28 today....wot a money grubbinn crock of sheeee-it. DFO[:'(]

Mar 6, 2005 | 12:56 AM

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I did 425 miles and all you could muster up was 60?[sm=grinangel.gif]

Mar 6, 2005 | 12:21 PM

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ORIGINAL: Markcuda

I did 425 miles and all you could muster up was 60?[sm=grinangel.gif]

Designer,

Don't even try to keep up with Marcuda...he's on a mission...

(a cool one at that!)

Mac

Mar 6, 2005 | 01:28 PM

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I'm happy someone has the time(and given how-relatively-slow these big hogs are it does take time to roll on those liesurely miles) to put those kind of miles on. I spent a large hunk of yesterday and last night busy designing a new fifth wheel (RV) on my computer...that pays for my lil frivolities such as the RK! Now with luck I may be able to get some miles on my SV today, then back to work now that I'm back from church. DFO

Mar 6, 2005 | 04:31 PM

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Hi Dennis - very nice looking RoadKing. I pick up my first H-D in about a week. I am getting off a BMW R1100RT - so, the change for me will be immense. I decided I was tempting fate too often by driving the RT like there was no tomorrow. Do you find the windshield the right height? I am only 5'9" and I'm hoping I don't have to buy another shorter windshield. I know the weight factor will be different too - how's the low speed handling compared to your ST1300? Take care and I hope you get the mileage question answered - I doubt if you have a problem, sounds like it wasn't full to start with.

Mar 6, 2005 | 04:55 PM

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Change??? Yup...about night vs. day...you decide which is which! Having had 4 beemers over the years(my '94 R1100RS was one of my all time favorites...of the 71 bikes so far) I would say that the low speed "handling" will definately take getting used to compared to your oilhead. Everything about an RK will take getting used to; my '74 R75/6 feels more modern in many respects(the 1 beemer I still have) than the RK.

However, that does not mean the HumongousHog (aka RK) isn't enjoyable to ride and quite entertaining...far from it. Just be open minded and remember it is a totally different bike with, shall we say, an engineering slant that doesn't quite dovetail mit der Jhurmunn outlook!!!!

For me (6'3") the windshield is OK, can even keep my face shield up below @ 55 in 20+F temps. I think the two biggest changes for you will be the, to be PC, "modest" handling capabilities and the NEED to plan your stops: those H-D brakes aren't going to do any stoppies. However, within the big bikes' limits it is fun to ride, reasonable comfy and she sure has a "personality" unlike my oh-so-capable and rapid ST1300(zzzzz).

I'm still totally enamored by my 1200R Sporty, but I suspect the more miles I'm able to roll on the RK the more I will like her, especially if I get some bars on her that eliminate my reach problem caused by the Corbin. OTOH the Corbin provides comfort and support that I haven't come close to finding in any H-D saddle I've tried.

Enjoy that new Harley, but learn what she is capable of because it is far different from what you are used to on your beemer! Ride safe! DFO

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Mar 6, 2005 | 07:29 PM

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Ok, guys, I went easy today, the wife and I did a leisurely 360 miles today

We road along the Mississippi river and was it so beautifull[8D] Ladies and gentelmen, life is very good. Opps, just about for got, the high was 70*-full sun but a little on the windy side[sm=icon_cheers.gif]