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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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After a long layoff from riding I bought a new RK in November and in Michigan it has been slow to warm up. 55 today so dealer got the bike ready and delivered it to me and I hit the road for maybe 20 miles or so and brought it home. What a long winter! Going to put some miles on this now that we are starting to see some spring temperatures.

I have the Fuel Moto header and Jackpot 4" mufflers and it sounds great and has a nice pep to it just riding around town.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Back in the saddle..Very nice!! Sure has been a slow warm up.Better late than never!! :-)
Happy Trails...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GrassyKnoll
After a long layoff from riding I bought a new RK in November and in Michigan it has been slow to warm up. 55 today so dealer got the bike ready and delivered it to me and I hit the road for maybe 20 miles or so and brought it home. What a long winter! Going to put some miles on this now that we are starting to see some spring temperatures.

I have the Fuel Moto header and Jackpot 4" mufflers and it sounds great and has a nice pep to it just riding around town.
Congrats. Sweet ride! Here in northern CT about 57 today. Went to the local dealer and bought some S100 and a new chrome tidbit. Took the loooooonnnnngggg way home. I have the FM 2-1-2 with Vance&Hines twin slash monsters. Got some compliments on the looks and sound. Ride safe.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Congrats on the new ride and glad to hear your finally able to ride.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Nice ride. Sure seems like Mother Nature is fighting off Spring with everything she has. Another week or so and we should all be getting out more.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Same here bought new to me road king 3-4 weeks ago...first ride yesterday and today short ride...got duties to do for Easter bash at my house tomorrow!
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Michigan...I'm in the thumb
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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I'm in Kalamazoo.

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Same here bought new to me road king 3-4 weeks ago...first ride yesterday and today short ride...got duties to do for Easter bash at my house tomorrow!
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Michigan...I'm in the thumb
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Welcome back !

Been out in the barn today doing "touch up" type stuff on mine.. Just need a good hard rain to wash the salt off the roads...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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......back in the saddle ~ congrats - Nice Ride!

enjoy!
 
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Nice looking bike. Weather across the pond is cold, like one long Winter ! Still snowing and cold ! Not many brave enough for these kind of conditions so if you are enjoying reasonable riding weather wherever you might be ..... Suggest you take full advantage and Enjoy, ...riding season in Europe is going to be short in 2013 !
 
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