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Old 05-12-2011, 09:55 PM
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Sweet looking bike! You'll love it!
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 10:07 PM
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... given that you are Pastor John, i guess we can forgive you for leaving the Darkside ....
........ glad you missed the guy in front ......... Ride'r to the Light, Pastor J !!
 
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Great look bike Pastor
 
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Congrats Pastor John, beautiful machine!, change is good every once in awhile. I go back and forth every few years from road glide to e-glide, you can't beat the still air behind a ultra classic, enjoy!
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 10:24 PM
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PJ, congrats on the new bike and glad to hear you escaped a crash.

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Old 05-12-2011, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gwvulcan
Not trying to poke the bear But there sounds like their is some owner abuse to be having that many issues with an '08.
Given all the bikes you have listed under you Tag, it might be your riding style and not the bikes fault.
GW...you need to spend some time here and learn who these riders are. Pastor John is a long time member of the forum and he takes dang-good care of his bikes....though I'm still a little miffed at him for getting rid of an incredibly beautiful Road King!
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 11:55 PM
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Thanks, Whiskers! I really miss that Road King sometimes! No doubt the best bike I have ever owned!

 
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Old 05-13-2011, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Pastor John
I think my mistake was to try to bump start the engine without coming to a complete stop. That caused the damage. Fortunately, I managed to go around the stopped car and avoided collision.
Shouldn't be a problem to bump start it the way you did, bikes are always moving when being bump started. Nice skills avoiding the collision and congrats on the new ride!
 
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Congratulations on the new bike. My 2008 Road Glide didn't have any problems but then again I didn't have near as many miles as you had on yours.
I just wanted a change so I swtched to the EGC.
Like you I'm loving the upgrades HD has made since the 08s.
Have fun and ride safe.
 
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:57 AM
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A new bike is a whole lot more than the $1600 repair. I'm keeping my 08 even if I have to drop an entirely new drivetrain in it.
 


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