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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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I have a 2000 Road King with 21,000 miles and I am planning a trip next summer. Is there any maintenance I need to do between now and then.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Is this a joke? Check the air pressure in your tires about 30 different times.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Get a service manual, it will point you in the right direction. Sound investment.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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are you planning on riding it between now and your trip?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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might check the tires for dry rot. look inside the air filter box and make sure a mouse has not built a nest in it. hope you are using stabilizer in the fuel.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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I have as MoCo service manual and an owners manual for sale if you need.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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You will have to do a complete rebuild of the top and bottom ends before going on your trip.
 
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Regular service's as specified in your owners manual. Check tires/brakes. Fill'er up and go
 
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Most of the critical fasteners and such should have already vibrated off. I think yer fine.
 
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How far are you planning to ride? Help us to help you! If you plan on riding a long way, then go for a few day rides of a similar length to the longer days you plan to spend in the saddle. Give your bike a thorough service, from stem to stern, about a month before you set off - not the night before!
 
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