Planning our longest ride...

[Jarlaxle]

Well...Liz and I have decided. Final destination (furthest point from home) for our annual motorcycle trip next year will be Galveston. 1900 miles each way.

[Long Run]

Cue the Glenn Campbell song. Sounds like an adventure!

[dales]

I'm very happy for you, Jarl.

With your talk of impending demise at 60, it's nice to do something your like.

Stay safe, my friend.

[RayThom]

That's a great way of looking the Reaper straight in the face and saying, "whoa, Thanatos, not til I hit sixty."

Good luck on the trip, and your impending doom.

[Gob]

Nice one, on what are you traveling?

[Jarlaxle]

Her: 1998 Honda Pacific Coast. Just turned 100,000 miles.
Me: not certain. Currently have my 2012 Burgman, but may get a Sportster (ideally, a police model) before next summer.

[Gob]

Nice!! Pictures please!!

[BoSoxGal]

1900 miles each way.

Are you going the exact same route down and back? That seems boring.

[MGMcAnick]

Her: 1998 Honda Pacific Coast. Just turned 100,000 miles.
Me: not certain. Currently have my 2012 Burgman, but may get a Sportster (ideally, a police model) before next summer.

The Bergman and HPC will be far more comfortable than a Sportster. Now if you want real comfort, I can sell you one of my BMWs...

[Lord Jim]

Cue the Glenn Campbell song.

Your wish is my command...

[Jarlaxle]

Her: 1998 Honda Pacific Coast. Just turned 100,000 miles.
Me: not certain. Currently have my 2012 Burgman, but may get a Sportster (ideally, a police model) before next summer.

The Bergman and HPC will be far more comfortable than a Sportster. Now if you want real comfort, I can sell you one of my BMWs...

No...I want a Sportster because it DOESN'T need wrenching every other week. No valves to check, no cam chains to change, no final drives to grenade...put gas in and ride. Either an 883 Police with Road King rear shocks and raised fork springs, or a Roadster with the full tour pack, crash bars highway pegs, and windshiels.

Though another PC800 is an option, if I find a good one.

[Jarlaxle]

1900 miles each way.

Are you going the exact same route down and back? That seems boring.

Hell no. Might head back via Mobile and The Dragon.

[Burning Petard]

The motor cycle cops in Newark De have had just the opposite experience with Harleys. When the unit was first instituted, in 1985, they rode Kawasakis.
The 'buy American' hit the city council and they switched to H-D's The shop now has 3 or 4 bikes on hand for every rider, in order to keep something running. That was not necessary for the rice burners. But good job security for the police dept mechanics.

By all means, do the dragon. I did it with a 72 Ford LTD with 180,00 on the clock and bad shocks. Still great fun.

snailgate

[RayThom]

H-D now sells five different colors of engine oil so the leak will closely match the floor that the bike is parked on.

[ex-khobar Andy]

H-D now sells five different colors of engine oil so the leak will closely match the floor that the bike is parked on.

Last time I heard that story it was about MGs. I'm not denying its truthiness.

[BoSoxGal]

1900 miles each way.

Are you going the exact same route down and back? That seems boring.

Hell no. Might head back via Mobile and The Dragon.

I just looked that out, wish I’d known about it before, I’ve traveled in that area and would’ve loved to drive it. Someday, maybe!

[MGMcAnick]

No...I want a Sportster because it DOESN'T need wrenching every other week.

Wow, they sure must have improved them since 2010. Instead of every other week, Most Harleys I've been around need wrenching every week. BMWs have always been the least troublesome machines ever. Ask anyone who has owned one after owning a Harley. Hey, you could ask me. I've owned BMWs with well over 100K miles, and known of more than a few with over 200K on their original drive trains. Show me a Harley with 200K miles, and I'll show you its fifth engine, which is probably marking its territory with oil.

Q: What does HOG stand for? A: Heavyset Old Geezers
Q: Why did they decide to call it the "Harley Owners Group?" A: Because the term "Special Ed" was already taken.
Q: Why are Harley's some of the safest bikes on the road? A: You can't go fast enough to hurt yourself.... A biker was riding down the street and on his back he had a note saying "if you can read this than my mrs has fallen off!
Q: Did you hear about the harley rider that broke his arm while playing golf? A: He fell off the ball washer!
Q: What do you call a Harley that doesn't leak oil? A: Empty!
Q: What do you call ten Harley owners lined up ear to ear? A: Wind tunnel.
Q: Why did the Harley owner cross the road? A: He couldn't get his dick out of the chicken.
Q: Why did the Harley owner couple decide to have only 4 children? A: They'd read in the newspaper that one out of every five babies born in the world today is Chinese.
Q: How do you tell which is the Groom at a Harley owner wedding? A: He's the one with the CLEAN mechanic's shirt.
Q: What do you call a laughing motorcycle? A: A Yamahahaha.
Q: How do you stop a Harley owner on horseback? A: Unplug the carousel.
Q: What do you do if a Hell's Angel throws a hand-grenade at you? A: Take the pin out and throw it back.
Q: What do you do if a Hell's Angel throws a pin at you? A: Run like hell - he's still got a hand-grenade between his teeth.
Q: How do you get a Harley owner out of the bath tub? A: Throw in a bar of soap and get out of the way.
Q: How do you break a Harley owner's finger? A: Kick him in the butt.
Q: What's the smallest room in the world? A: The Harley Davidson Hall of Fame.
Q: Why do Harley owner dogs have flat noses? A: From chasing parked cars.
Q: How do you confuse a Harley owner? A: Put him in a round room and tell him to piss in the corner.
Q: What do you get when you have 32 Harley owners in the same room? A: A full set of teeth.
Q: How do you tell if a Harley rider has had sex? A: His middle finger is clean.
Q: What's the difference between a Harley Davidson and a Hoover vacuum cleaner? A: The Harley has room for two dirtbags on board.
Q: How is a Harley Davidson like a Porcupine? A: Both have pricks on their back.
Q: How is a Harley Davidson like an old dog? A: They both like to ride in the back of pickup trucks.
Q: What is the difference between a Harley Davidson and an old dog? A: The dog can get in the back of the pickup by itself. What do you get when you cross a Donkey with a Motorcycle? A Yam-Hee-Haw.
Q: A Harley owner and a NASCAR fan get in a fight, who wins? A: Everyone else!
Q: What's the happiest day in a Harley rider's life? A: When they discover that they can use Right Guard under their left arm.
Q: What do you have when you put 10,000 Harley Davidson motorcycles on the bottom of the ocean? A: A good start.
Q: Where do you put money to hide it from a harley rider? A: In the bathroom...under the soap.
Q: Why are there only two pallbearers at a Harley funeral. A: Garbage cans only have two handles!
Q: What is the most common accessory for Harleys'? A: A pick-up truck.
Q: Why do harley riders never ride faster than 50mph? A: Any faster and they can't see where the parts fell off.
Q: Why do harley riders chrome all their parts? A: It makes them easier to spot on the side of the road. Did you hear about the Harley owner who put Odor Eaters in his new riding boots? Two days later, he disappeared.
Q: What three things are the most discussed at any gathering of Harley owners? A: When is my bike going to be out of the shop? How much is the non-warranty repair is going to cost? What do you suppose is going to fall off next?

Harley Davidson Bar Jokes
Albert Einstein Albert Einstein arrives at a dinner party. He introduces himself to the first person he sees and asks, "What's your IQ?" The man answers, "189." "That is wonderful!" says Albert. "We will talk about the Grand Unification Theory and the mysteries of the universe. We will have much to discuss!" Next, Albert introduces himself to a woman and asks, "What's your IQ?" The lady answers, "143." "That is great!" responds Albert. "We can discuss politics and current affairs. We will have much to discuss!" Albert goes to another person and asks, "What's your IQ?" The man answers, "58." Albert's face lights up as he exclaims, "So you're the one who rides the Harley parked out front!"

God & Arthur Davidson The inventor Arthur Davidson, of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur,"Since you've been such a good man and your Motorcycles have changed the world,your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven." Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God." St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of women? "God said, "Ah, yes. " "Well, " said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention." God was somewhat taken back, and when He asked what the flaws might be, Arthur Davidson produced a list for Him to read. 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusions 2. It chatters constantly at high speeds. 3. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much. 4. The intake is placed way to close to the exhaust and finally, 5. The maintenance costs are outrageous. "Hmmmm, you may have some good points there and it may be true that My invention is flawed... " God said to Arthur. "But the last time that I checked, more men are riding My invention than yours."

[Bicycle Bill]

God & Arthur Davidson
The inventor Arthur Davidson, of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur,"Since you've been such a good man and your Motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven."
Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God."
St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of women?"
God said, "Ah, yes."
"Well, " said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention."
God was somewhat taken back, and when He asked what the flaws might be, Davidson produced a list for Him to read.

• 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusions;
  2. It chatters constantly at high speeds;
  3. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much;
  4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust; and finally,
  5. The maintenance costs are outrageous.

"Hmmmm, you may have some good points there and it may be true that My invention is flawed... " God said to Arthur. "But the last time that I checked, more men are riding My invention than yours."

Now *THAT* is actually funny....

-"BB"-

[Burning Petard]

Now is not the best time to do the dragon

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat ... 839337001/

Could be wet leaves on the exit of every turn. On the other hand there is no really bad time to do the dragon, even if you do it on a snow mobile.

snailgate

[Jarlaxle]

Seen several Evo HDs over 100k. One was a big dresser (Electraglide?) with 190K...only major work was a primary chain, a clutch, a couple drive belts, and 2 stators.