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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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My first Harley, new Limited. Not experienced at mechanics, got some of my Dad's tools after he passed to add to my growing collection. I just got the stage one kit and had time to change the air cleaner today, tomorrow add the PVC and do my Jackpot when the headers get here Wednesday. Sitting here with a few beers, looking at my bike, thinking how fun it was to do a little work on it today.

I'm having a good time. Thanks for the help Fuelmoto.

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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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You sound like your gonna be a good biker, kinda reminds me of myself many summers ago when life was fresh and the world was simpler.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Watch it. It's starting. The incurable Harley Davidson $300-dollars-per-month-until-death-do-us-part modification sickness.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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As Ken Baer said, I'm painting my inner fairing, and just ordered a $210 Mustang drivers backrest for my 2010 Limited.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Awesome. There is something special about using Dad's tools right? Enjoy the bike. Make sure you get the service manual and a bottle of Loctite blue!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Wait till you feel the difference when you are done with the stage 1. I put mine on last week plus an oil cooler and I can't believe how much better and cooler my bike runs.
 
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Welcome Beechnut! You've chosen some great equipment and it's obvious you are enjoying the bike!
 
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