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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Orange County, CA
bought my 03' Raod king in 09' with less than 5k miles on it. put 5k more on it in the year that I have owned it.
Also got a buddy that won't ride with us to often cuz some of the spots we stop at are dirt parking lots.
I just don't understand why you would buy a bike and not ride it "cuz its gonna get dirty."
Also got a buddy that won't ride with us to often cuz some of the spots we stop at are dirt parking lots.
I just don't understand why you would buy a bike and not ride it "cuz its gonna get dirty."
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,282
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From: Broadview Heights, OH
My buddy bought his '03 Heritage Springer back in Aug '03 and he just turned 3k miles on the clock (he was bragging about finally hitting 3k). We live in Cleveland, but I still average between 6k-8k miles a year on my bikes...I actually feel bad for the bike, just sitting there in the garage, no cover, covered in dust, why keep it?
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
ditto. Had the same thought. Not trying to be an a$$, but it sounds like a 'my d*ck is bigger than yours' story. Me, I could care less how many miles someone rides. Alot or a little it just doesn't matter to me, as I'm going to ride how and when I want to ride. How another person rides is their business. If it makes them happy owning a bike and keeping it garaged, then great. To each their own.
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
Nope, just took that one pic when I hit 50. Never had the opp to show anyone until this and it was easier than making the claim or taking him outside to see it.
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
ditto. Had the same thought. Not trying to be an a$$, but it sounds like a 'my d*ck is bigger than yours' story. Me, I could care less how many miles someone rides. Alot or a little it just doesn't matter to me, as I'm going to ride how and when I want to ride. How another person rides is their business. If it makes them happy owning a bike and keeping it garaged, then great. To each their own.
Oh, and don't know about the di*k, as we did not make that comparison.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 180
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From: South Pasadena, CA
All I gotta say is that these low-mileage guys must save alot of money on oil changes and services. In less than a year I've paid for my 1K, 5K,10K, and probably my 15K in a few months.
-Alex
-Alex
I know a guy who is CEO of a regional hospital chain who has a 99 Ultra with less than 3000 miles on it. Won't sell it though because "someday" he's gonna get the time to ride it.
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
That fellow needs to get his priorities straight, even the ceo gets a little vacation time every year. Truth is he probably has too many toys and has to split his time amongst them.
