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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Picked up the new Road King on Tuesday, I just passed the 500 mile mark today and was told to ride it like I stole it. This is my first Harley and I am beyond happy with it thanks for all the advice with the break in and all the other info I read about here. Next week is low 50's another heat wave to ride in.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Way to go Good luck
 
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Way to go, enjoy.
When I picked up my Ultra they said to bring it back at 500 miles for service work. I was back that afternoon for the 500 mile service. They said it is going to be free because no one has done that in day. LOL
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Congrats. Enjoy it. Winter's definitely on the way. Get as much in as you can.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Good for you! Nothing like a new bike to get the juices flowing. Now it's time to get the wallet open for a few add-on goodies - LOL
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Good for you, Ride safe and don't go broke!
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Good for you , have a blast!!
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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no regrets- Congrats and enjoy!

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Congrats on the new RK.

I wouldn't wait for the first 1000 mile service for the first oil change. Change it now and again at 1000 miles.
 
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