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Mar 11, 2012 | 07:00 PM

#351

Batman7349

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Originally Posted by fatmatt1962

Holy **** Batman I remember you talking about the Hoka Hey challenge and went to their web site. Wow what a dream, that has to go in my bucket list. Would love to do that. Unbelievable, would be fun to do a part of it anyways.

"The Hoka Hey Challenge 2011 was a great success with the World’s Top Riders competing in a 14,000 mile cross country event. The course took them through 48 states and 2 Canadian Provinces. This year, the route left the Challengers little time to ride without either navigating the many different roads on the route or, riding through the technically thrilling course that took a great deal of concentration. Again this year, the Challengers were taken through some of the most scenic highways and byways in America and eastern Canada. This year an unexpected visit by Hurricane Irene made things even more interesting!"

Talk about dedication, I believe this years winner was a private jet pilot. He would ride about 21 hours, then pull over to the side of the road, unroll his sleeping bag, rest for about 3 hours and get up and ride again. Incredible. Here's the link for those that have not visited the site.

This year only 6,000 miles. Las Vegas to New York, starting on August 5th.

http://www.hokaheychallenge.com/2011...&Arrivals.html

Last edited by Batman7349; Mar 11, 2012 at 07:03 PM.

Mar 11, 2012 | 07:04 PM

#352

DDuess

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From: Silverdale, WA

This isn't the bike that a gal from Seattle was riding in the Hoka and crashed in Alaska is it?

Mar 12, 2012 | 06:25 AM

#353

Batman7349

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I don't think so, the title was from Louisiana.

Mar 12, 2012 | 09:19 AM

#354

Batman7349

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On my way out of town, but thought I'd take a few minutes to put the tank and fairing on. That way I'll be ready to start laying out lines when I get back.

Mar 12, 2012 | 05:45 PM

#355

dansflhti

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From: usa

I guess that your project in its previous life was up in my neck of the woods.

Mar 13, 2012 | 01:15 AM

#356

justglidin

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From: Indiana

+2 on putting Hoka Hey Challenge on the bucket list, at least giving it a try. I also read the article on the guy that won it, i believe i read it in HOG magazine. I think it would be something you would remember the rest of your life.

Mar 13, 2012 | 09:53 AM

#357

Rock81

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Originally Posted by Imold

Easy enough to wire them in, but depending on amp draw, you could have trouble with wire, switches, fuse, and even alternator. I've felt wires get pretty hot when another set of lights was added and had to replace them with heavier gauge; I used to know how to figure this stuff, but would have to research it now. Should all be on the internet.

Harley just started selling a plug and play harness that gives you independent control of the passing lamps whether on high or low beam and its 29.99 I think.

Mar 13, 2012 | 10:11 AM

#358

Rock81

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Looking good batman, keep up the good work, and when your finished I have one for you to paint.

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Mar 13, 2012 | 12:28 PM

#359

UK FXSTB

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Just read all 36 pages in one go ,and would just like to say thanks for taking the time to take pics and post them as you go along.

Mar 13, 2012 | 07:21 PM

#360

Concrete Man

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From: Springfield Mo

Quick question for Batman (or anyone): How many coats of paint and clearcoat do you get from the factory?

Batman, I am just wondering how much above and beyond your work is...?

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