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Howdy yall, I'm 03Machine. I'm a 30+ year aircraft mechanic and lover of all things machinery. My first Harley experience was a brand new 05 Buell from Barnetts in El Paso, road it home with the wife on the back in January.
Just bought a slightly used 2003 FLTRI. I was looking for a bike to commute to work on, a Dyna or even Sportster but the wify wanted something Fun. I've always liked the Road Glide and almost got that instead of the Buell but couldnt afford the payment. Shes sweet, 28000 miles, lots of chrome, only engine mod seems to be the timing chain tensioner foot, would have rather the PO put a gear drive on it but what ever. Changed fluid in all 3 holes with Lucas 20/50. Dont flame me. I swap back and forth from single seat to 2 up with the tour pack and we've even gone grocery shopping. She loves it. Anyway, I'll have lots of questions. Happy to be here.
Just bought a slightly used 2003 FLTRI. I was looking for a bike to commute to work on, a Dyna or even Sportster but the wify wanted something Fun. I've always liked the Road Glide and almost got that instead of the Buell but couldnt afford the payment. Shes sweet, 28000 miles, lots of chrome, only engine mod seems to be the timing chain tensioner foot, would have rather the PO put a gear drive on it but what ever. Changed fluid in all 3 holes with Lucas 20/50. Dont flame me. I swap back and forth from single seat to 2 up with the tour pack and we've even gone grocery shopping. She loves it. Anyway, I'll have lots of questions. Happy to be here.
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!!