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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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I have a 08 Ultra with 39,000 miles and will be going on two long trips in 2010. Everything with the bike seems fine but I am paranoid about a major failure on one of these trips. I worry about wheel bearings, stators and clutch. Are there any preventative things that should be done other than normal maintenance or should I just keep riding till something happens?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Life is too short to worry. You've maintain the bike as suggested? If so, ride and enjoy.

And remember one of the great reason's of riding a Harley is that it has the most extensive dealer network in the country.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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As long as the bike has been maintained according to the schedule, you should be all set.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Jeeze....do you fly in airplanes?
Relax and ride it like you stole it.....Enjoy!
 
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Be happy, don't worry!
 
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To steal a line from Wild Hogs....Just ride...don't worry about it.
 
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Routine maintenance should be fine. However, if I had long trips planned I would do the following (if my bike were stock) to make my ride smoother:

SE compensator
HB wedge auto tensioner
Dunlop Elite III's
Redline Shockproof Heavy in tranny
Dexron III in primary
Mobil1 or Amsoil in crank

Not to mention the normal check brake pads, clutch adjustment, etc.
 
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Originally Posted by Pumba11
Life is too short to worry. You've maintain the bike as suggested? If so, ride and enjoy.

And remember one of the great reason's of riding a Harley is that it has the most extensive dealer network in the country.
Like Pumba has stated, there is a dealer on every corner and most traveling breakdowns are given priority preference over scheduled customer appointments.
 
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To steal a line from Wild Hogs....Just ride...don't worry about it.
....and DO take your cell phone!!
 
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