[pastork1]

Hey guys, I am at 42k miles, I bought it used with 1500 miles on it 2 years ago. I have a 2006 1300 C.

I just got back from a 4 day road/camping trip from Fort Worth TX through Colorado. I do this every year. I did about 2500 miles in 4 days. I enjoyed every minute of it, I just ride till i find a place to hang my hammock and go to bed. On the way back I was thinking how awesome my bike runs and feels. I also added dyno beads on my balanced front tire, awesome smoothness!

By the way I averaged almost 48mpg on this trip cruising at 65-75mph. However, going 100 miles on I70 to get from Grand Junction to Aspen it dropped to 35mpg because I was averaging 90mph. I think the dyno beads probably helped and I recharged and cleaned my K&N filter.

Because of this forum I have been made aware and been able to do the following work all by myself:

1. De-smoged the bike (pair valve removal)
2. Clayton mod- 2 holes, 1/2" in each pipe.
3. Replaced steering head bearings
4. Replaced rear shock bushings (glens) 10 second job!
5. Went to the blue jug from walmart (oil)
6. Dyno beads
7. A member actually gave me a k&n air filter
8. Adjusted valves 3 times
9. Fixed rattle in headlight and speedometer
10. Paranoid about the little blue and black wires (ecm) I carry the safety pins and wires with me.
11. Bought glens headlight extension (3")
12. Bought memphis lowers for buffeting
13. Bought memphis batwing
14. Bought the mustang seat with back rest.
15. Bought the laminar lip.
16. Paranoid about rear wheel bearings and flange bearings (I have a set in the garage)
17. Bought the leather lyke bags

I just wanted to say thank you for all that contribute. You guys rock! :choppersm

Kevin Landis

 

[epiphysis]

I know what you mean.....I just got back from 1900 miles to New Hampshire.........I now have over 39000 miles and have done so many things to the bike it's become part of my daily routine to see what to do next!! this site has taught me more than I knew I would learn about the bike and riding, in general!!

 

[wanderingbear]

I learned more here in a few years about my bike than I did in 40 years without a forum to come to.

 

[Charlie D]

Can't say enough good about the folks and help everyone gets here at the Cafe.

 

[JST429]

Finding alot of good info and I need all the help I can get....

 

[Donut]

Saying for everyone - Glad you had a safe trip and welcome back.

 

[thundrhd]

Thats the beauty of this site, like Wandering Bear, I've learned more about wrenching on bikes in general in just a short time of being on here than I have in my whole career of riding. This site ROCKS!!!!!

 

[Donut]

We - the board are your owners manual (( LIVE )

 

[thundrhd]

We - the board are your owners manual (( LIVE )

"NUFF SAID"!!!:cheers:

 

[Duck Down]

Duck Down

I am still learning and will continue to learn, we have so many great members here willing to share. Awsome site and awsome members. If we are on the road and need help, I believe, all we need to do is post here and help will be there.:choppersm

 

[jacksvtx]

Very nicely put. Many of us feel the same way. :cheers:

 

[Radio Cowboy]

I agree!

Having only been introduced to this board a short time ago, I've already learned more about my X than I had for the 9 years I've owned it. And now, thanks to the members here, I feel confident to make changes and adjustments that will make my riding more comfortable and safer. Plus it'll make my bike look better (in my eyes at least).

Finding this board and getting to "know" some of the members here makes it feel like I have found a new set of friends and brothers to help with any projects I may undertake.

It's a good, secure feeling.

My thanks to the membership.

Michael

 

[parttimr]

Yep, this site saves ya alot of money and allows you to gain massive amounts of knowledge about these bikes.

 

[mdolph]

I know exactly how you feel pastork, I didn't know chit about motorcycle maintenance prior to joining this site, I've also had the pleasure of interacting with and meeting some of the finest human beings I've ever come in contact with. There's no question you could ask that someone wouldn't take time to answer. This place is great.
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[jimbo2]

Compared to all the forums I have been a member of the last few years I have to say this one is the best. Most everyone is nice personable and they ride Honda's, "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". It is a great resource for information and if you get stuck someone is there to help. Like I said bar none the best forum I have been on!:icon_mrha

 

[Henry-Lilly]

Great post. I'm just getting started (bought a VTX1800R in March) and this forum has helped on numerous issues. Pastork, I'm in Ft Worth too. Let me know the next time you're doing something to your bike and I'll ride over and help/learn.

 

[mvaughanusm81]

Glad you had a safe trip and welcome back! I'm still a Honda "rookie" since i got my used bike in November and learned so much from this site!
Also a thank you!

I liked that part from Henry-Lilly "ride over and help/learn." kudos

 

[pastork1]

Great post. I'm just getting started (bought a VTX1800R in March) and this forum has helped on numerous issues. Pastork, I'm in Ft Worth too. Let me know the next time you're doing something to your bike and I'll ride over and help/learn.

Same here Henry. If you need some help let me know. I am pretty much done modding the bike, now I just ride and change the oil