Advise needed please
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From: King William, VA.
RE: Advise needed please
make it a quest ride atleast 100 on Sarurdays and then Sunday afternoon it will add up fast.when you get home run your errands on the bike, trips to Wakmart, drugstore, whatever.
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From: Washington
RE: Advise needed please
Eddie - I have to agree with reksul...your not lookin too good. A few mental health days will clear that right up and put you back on the straight and narrow. As for your bike, I agree with everything said so far BUT...my dealer told me on my last bike that the 1k was a very important service so don't delay too long. On my previous bike, I went to about 1300 before I could get it in for the service. Now, stop worrying about all of this, take a couple of days off, get out there and ride some more, and report back to us at the end of the week. I'll send you a bill in the mail.....
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Eddie
You don't look so good.. you may have a bad case of the flu. Better take some time off.
Eddie
You don't look so good.. you may have a bad case of the flu. Better take some time off.
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From: Danbury CT
RE: Advise needed please
I wish I could but I just got back from over a week off to go on a cruise which is part of the reason the miles arent on the bike. Missed 2 weekends of riding.
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RE: Advise needed please
ORIGINAL: eddie31770
if I could ride every day I could do it. Commuting to work is impossible as I am a suit. Weather is iffy this month. If I try I am sure I can just wanted to getsome advise in case I cant. II am leaving June 6 so I have to get the bike in that week. 5 weekends I should be able to get there.
if I could ride every day I could do it. Commuting to work is impossible as I am a suit. Weather is iffy this month. If I try I am sure I can just wanted to getsome advise in case I cant. II am leaving June 6 so I have to get the bike in that week. 5 weekends I should be able to get there.
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RE: Advise needed please
I am not knocking anybody but it just comes down to priority's.
I ride every where I go rain or shine.
I don't like a cage and I love riding motorcycles so its no big deal.
Just to church I ride over 360 miles the church I attend is 90 miles away twice a week.
In three years never missed a service yet.
My wife and I take all vacations on the bike that is the only way a far as I am concerned.
If you want to ride you will find a way.
If you don't you will find excuses.
This post is not aimed at anyone just my feelings.
Tim
I ride every where I go rain or shine.
I don't like a cage and I love riding motorcycles so its no big deal.
Just to church I ride over 360 miles the church I attend is 90 miles away twice a week.
In three years never missed a service yet.
My wife and I take all vacations on the bike that is the only way a far as I am concerned.
If you want to ride you will find a way.
If you don't you will find excuses.
This post is not aimed at anyone just my feelings.
Tim
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From: Antioch, CA
RE: Advise needed please
I rode my 07 Ultra 1700 miles in the 1st 3 days I owned it, making me 700 miles late for my 1st service. I now have over 12K miles with no problems. With that said, 5 week ends is enough to rack up miles and get your 1st service before you make the trip. Saturday morning get on the nearest Interstate, pick a direction and ride for 2 hours, grab a bite, top off the tank, go home, and you have rounded up 300 miles.Repeat on Sunday (go the other way) and schedule your service.
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From: Denver, Colorado
RE: Advise needed please
Stuff it in a bag and change when you get there 
ORIGINAL: eddie31770
if I could ride every day I could do it. Commuting to work is impossible as I am a suit. Weather is iffy this month. If I try I am sure I can just wanted to getsome advise in case I cant. II am leaving June 6 so I have to get the bike in that week. 5 weekends I should be able to get there.
if I could ride every day I could do it. Commuting to work is impossible as I am a suit. Weather is iffy this month. If I try I am sure I can just wanted to getsome advise in case I cant. II am leaving June 6 so I have to get the bike in that week. 5 weekends I should be able to get there.
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RE: Advise needed please
I understand eddie, it took me 5 days to put 1300 miles on mine when I picked it up. First bike I've had in 30 years. Seriously though,Have you thought about putting on a pair of coveralls on? Then when you get to the office, just slip them off and you are good to go. I carry a pair in my car/truck just in case I run into a dirty job, so I don't get my clothes dirty. In the summer months, get a thinner pair if the heat gets to you.
