Topic: Hello from Iraq (Read 5153 times)

redman09CVO · « **on:** October 27, 2008, 05:11:05 PM »

Hello from Iraq,

I just order a 09 Springer, and I cannot wait to take delivery in Jan 09 when I'm on mid-tour leave. I was hoping I could get some advance on proper break-in.

BayouBiker · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:16:37 PM »

laissez les bon temps rouler - from Bourbon St, New Orleans!

bisounours · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:28:15 PM »

Hello redman09CVO

on the CVO website

I send you the

from FRANCE

Best regards

Jacques

mr_magoo · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:29:00 PM »

Welcome to the site, how long are you in Iraq?

screaminchickensrule · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:40:30 PM »

Congrads... Break in = "RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT" HAHA... JK enjoy the bike and keep your head down.

Fired00d · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:47:51 PM »

Welcome to the site glad to have you join us.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

LRebel · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:54:44 PM »

I would suggest that you break it in like the owners manuel suggest. May not be the best way, but as long as you do what Harley says - the dealer can't claim you did something wrong if a warranty issue comes up.

Welcome from Oklahoma!

BIGDOG · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:00:52 PM »

Welcome to the CVO site from Washington State. After 1000 miles ride it like you stole it.

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:14:23 PM »

redman09CVO,
Welcome to the site from The Lowcountry of South Carolina!
Keep your Head down and your a$$ covered and get home safely so you can ride that new bike.
Mike

naitram · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:02:22 PM »

first off thank you for serving our country
second welcome to the site

Wrongway · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:08:04 PM »

First rule for break in......Get your honorable A$$ home! SAFE! Then we'll talk.
Welcome to the site and give us a heads up so we can welcome you home. Dave

CVOJOE · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:12:13 PM »

Welcome to the site!!! Do what MOCO says as far as break-in. Drain the oil and then ride it like you stole it.

Keep you head down and watch your back..................locals there have different perspectives on life.

Joe

sadunbar · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:13:52 PM »

Welcome to the site, redman09CVO!

Glad you have joined us!

fltr110 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:30:12 PM »

Welcome to the site from Illinois ! Newbie myself. Thanks for serving our country Stay safe.

erniezap · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:54:38 PM »

Thanks for serving and welcome to the site!

xjackx · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2008, 09:16:56 PM »

Congrats and welcome to the site from South Carolina!

d o g o l s · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2008, 10:11:30 PM »

redman09CVO welcome aboard

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2008, 10:31:51 PM »

Welcome from South Florida to this great site and thanks to serve our country

Buy early · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:02:09 PM »

Quote from: redman09CVO on October 27, 2008, 05:11:05 PM

Hello from Iraq,

I just order a 09 Springer, and I cannot wait to take delivery in Jan 09 when I'm on mid-tour leave. I was hoping I could get some advance on proper break-in.

Redman - First of all, welcome aboard and thanks so much for serving your country! We are honored and blessed to have you join us!

You said above "I was hoping I could get some advance on proper break-in." Just wanted you to know I would be happy to break in your bike for you - lol.

Assuming you really meant 'advice' and you certainly came to the right place for that! Not only will you get advice on proper break-in but you will also get tons of assistance in tricking out your ride until everything of value you currently own has been sold and turned into either chrome, horsepower, riding gadgetry or stylish accessories!

I have a particular fondness for this years CVO Springer myself. What color did you order? Have seen the yellow and the blue and they both look fantastic! Did you get the yellow, blue or black?

Stay safe over there and know we are praying for your safe return!

planenut · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:06:51 PM »

thank you for your service to our country and congrats on the scoot and to the site,ride it like you stole it,ride it like you would ride every day riding

Rooster452 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:23:13 PM »

Thanks for your service and a big welcome from southern Florida!

..Hawk · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2008, 12:12:39 AM »

Welcome, thanks for your service.

Follow the MOC's recommendations, and have your dealer do the first service. Make sure you have them check out any concerns you may have, for documentation sake if nothing else.

Most of all have fun and enjoy the ride.

Hawk

redman09CVO · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2008, 04:37:37 AM »

First I would like to thank everybody for there support. I'm on my third tour in Iraq and currently I'm in month 1 of a 12 month deployment in the Diyala province. I'll try to keep my head down and a$$ out of trouble. But since I have to actually see the bad guys before I can engage them that might be a problem. LOL. Anyways I'm stationed in Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. So are riding season is pretty much late May through early October. I ended up ordering the cobalt candy blue. I hope I picked the right color, I have never actullay seen this model in person.
Thanks again to everybody.

HogBreath · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2008, 06:28:29 AM »

Thanks for the service to our country.

Welcome to the site.

MikeD · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2008, 06:45:16 AM »

Quote from: redman09CVO on October 28, 2008, 04:37:37 AM

First I would like to thank everybody for there support. I'm on my third tour in Iraq and currently I'm in month 1 of a 12 month deployment in the Diyala province. I'll try to keep my head down and a$$ out of trouble. But since I have to actually see the bad guys before I can engage them that might be a problem. LOL. Anyways I'm stationed in Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. So are riding season is pretty much late May through early October. I ended up ordering the cobalt candy blue. I hope I picked the right color, I have never actullay seen this model in person.
Thanks again to everybody.

You can't go wrong with that color, it's hot. The best color this year in the springer, in my opinion of course.

I appreciate all your doing for us over there. I hope your deployment goes well and you make it home safely so you can ride your new bike. If you ever make it down to Georgia, let me buy you a beer! THANKS!

FUZZNUTS · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2008, 09:05:22 AM »

Welcome aboard fro SE Pennsylvania.............................Stay safe.......................Fuzz

dereck · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2008, 09:30:20 AM »

That's awesome! When/where are you going on mid-tour?

Following the manual for break in really isn't that difficult. Keeping it under the recommended RPMs will still let you go fast enough to ride on the interstate. You just won't be hammering the throttle, not just yet anyway.

Buy early · « **Reply #27 on:** October 28, 2008, 10:15:40 AM »

Redman,

I've seen a few of the candy cobalt springers and they look OUTSTANDING and I haven't even seen one in the sun yet. That always seems to add another dimension. My wife's name is Kandy and she raises springer spaniels so I've been working real hard on convincing her this should be her next bike!

Stay safe!

ice6900 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 28, 2008, 12:57:58 PM »

hello iraq from switzerland, springers rule, ride it like u stole it after its run in.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2008, 01:27:05 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on October 27, 2008, 07:54:38 PM

Thanks for serving and welcome to the site!

Ditto times ten!! Here's the best article I've seen re break in: http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Opinions do vary here but this technique makes sense to me and has seemed to work.

Classic45 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 28, 2008, 02:41:27 PM »

Welcome from - Moss - Norway!

redman09CVO · « **Reply #31 on:** October 29, 2008, 03:44:45 AM »

Dererk,

I'm going home to North Pole, Alaska to spend time with my wonderful wife and kids. I just hope that there's no snow on the ground.

Richard

chanman · « **Reply #32 on:** October 29, 2008, 05:22:31 AM »

Greetings form SoCal Hope you will continue to visit alot of great guys here with a lot of info to share

mike45 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:09:28 PM »

Welcome to the site. I just redeployed 2 months ago myself and spent a fair amount of time flying around the DRV. I ordered an 08 SERK last fall through my local AAFES dealer in Germany and picked it up on R&R in May. Made for a nice break from the sand and dust of Balad.

Magellan · « **Reply #34 on:** October 31, 2008, 09:59:05 PM »

Welcome to the site - from England.

Get home safe, you are doing a terrific job.

AZSSE · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2008, 10:02:29 PM »

First of all, thank you and all of the people like you -you are the true American Treasure. Stay safe, come home, and enjoy the riding on the roads you are putting your life on the line to priotect.

DAD · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2008, 11:48:20 PM »

Welcome to CVO Harley from Southern Indiana!

Ride n Shine · « **Reply #37 on:** November 05, 2008, 12:00:42 AM »

Welcome aboard from New Zealand

RedRider · « **Reply #38 on:** November 07, 2008, 05:00:13 PM »

Welcome. Aim high theyre ridin camels. Be safe. The book says dont ride at constant speeds the first 500 miles. I also did not exceed 3,500 rpm under 500 miles and not over 5,000 rpm to 1,000 miles. After that ride it!

comfortablynumb · « **Reply #39 on:** November 07, 2008, 08:39:46 PM »

Welcome to another American Hero.to the site. Be safe and let us know how you're doing. Great looking bike.

MontyB · « **Reply #40 on:** November 07, 2008, 08:53:37 PM »

Welcome from Virginia! Thank you for your service!

Cheers!

bikerman101 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:54:35 AM »

Welcome from Minnesota and thank you for your service. My daughter was just next door in sunny Afghanistan. Be safe and God bless.

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #42 on:** November 24, 2008, 09:00:45 AM »

Redman, thanks for your service. I hope the timing of your leave is right to get some miles on. Welcome to a great forum from western NY!

PR3VS56 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 24, 2008, 09:30:19 AM »

Welcome to the board redman. God Bless you. Thank you for your service!!!

ual767plt · « **Reply #44 on:** November 24, 2008, 10:35:38 AM »

Welcome to the site! Your new bike will definitely be something to look forward to after your deployment.

Hopefully, following your redeployment you will PCS to warmer climes so you can enjoy a longer riding season than what Fairbanks has to offer.

My son is with 1/40Cav ABN (Spartans) at Ft Richardson, was recently 'stop-lost', and will be deploying soon for his third tour. During his last tour he was considering buying a Harley V-Rod thru AAFES, but the selection of bikes was sparse. Instead, I told him to 'hold that thought', and after his unit returned last December, he took Christmas leave and found a 2008 105th Anniv V-Rod next to the Christmas tree with his name on it. As a father of a soldier, words cannot describe the feeling during those rare opportunities when we can ride together.

You guys are 'chit-hot', the best of the best that this country has to offer, another "Greatest Generation" in the making. Stay safe, come home to us, and enjoy your new bike. You deserve it!

Rick Ferguson

arcticdude · « **Reply #45 on:** November 24, 2008, 11:16:07 AM »

Redman09,
As oft repeated, THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!! My son just came back from the "triangle" after 13 mos. Looks like he gets to go back for #4 next fall. The superiors are really f***-ing up over there with their stupid ROE's and such. Too many good guys getting shot for no reason at all, other than total lack of brains by their superiors.

As for breakin- the posting of vary the speeds, nothing over 3500 for the first 500 and nothing over 5000 for the first 1000 should fit what your manual will tell you. Only thing I'd add would be to make sure you've got some heat headed into the motor (I always feel the rocker boxes for heat- as soon as I can feel a little, I ride). This allows for expansion of the metals without the stress of pushing the bike down the road. Seems to make her run better down the road.

serghaven · « **Reply #46 on:** November 24, 2008, 11:43:27 AM »

Welcome to the site. And THANKS for all you do for our country.....

oj greene · « **Reply #47 on:** November 24, 2008, 11:50:03 AM »

Welcome from a VET in Arkansas.
Where's home?
Keep the R's down and get to know her for about a 1000 miles them change all fluids and drive her like a rental.
Keep yer head down!
OJ

FLYNDYNA · « **Reply #48 on:** November 24, 2008, 11:58:23 AM »

Redman09,

Thank you so much for your service, and stay safe! Congratulations on an awesome scoot...colors are great! Keep to the manual and you can't go wrong! God bless ya!

Flyndyna

Jock · « **Reply #49 on:** November 24, 2008, 12:03:57 PM »

Thank you for your service and GOD speed home.

DarkEagle · « **Reply #50 on:** November 25, 2008, 12:10:11 AM »

Since our son-in-law joined our family, it has reminded us every holiday of the men & women serving our country over seas. Be safe, god be with you, and I can't wait to hear of your thoughts on your new ride when you get back home.

I enjoy my 09 SE Springer every day, mine is the Black Diamond with Emerald Ice Flames. And anyone can tell you, pictures don't do them justice, the paint up close with the light shiningon them brings out so much more in person.

StrahDawg · « **Reply #51 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:35:50 PM »

Welcome from Cleveland Ohio, congrats on the new scoot and thanks for your service.

dlaws01 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 25, 2008, 08:39:12 PM »

Welcome to the CVO site! We all appreciate your service and think of you guys daily in our prayers. I bought the 2008 CVO springer in late march after spending two years in Kandahar, Afghanistan. I'm lovin' it. Watch your back and look forward to hearing about your bike when you pick it up.

Red07 · « **Reply #53 on:** November 26, 2008, 05:08:05 PM »

Welcome from Oklahoma

redman09CVO · « **Reply #54 on:** December 21, 2008, 08:55:15 AM »

Wednesday I got email from Cassy (my wife) which had great news, my bike arrived early. So she went to the dealer and took some pictures for me.

Bojiboy · « **Reply #55 on:** December 21, 2008, 08:59:44 AM »

Awesome looking bike! Congrats and hope you can get back soon to see it in person......

Fired00d · « **Reply #56 on:** December 21, 2008, 11:25:49 AM »

Quote from: redman09CVO on December 21, 2008, 08:55:15 AM

Wednesday I got email from Cassy (my wife) which had great news, my bike arrived early. So she went to the dealer and took some pictures for me.

That's awesome!!! Hurry home so you can enjoy it.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

anglia48 · « **Reply #57 on:** December 21, 2008, 11:30:13 AM »

Thanks for the work over there, even though I am from Canada, I appreciate you hard work. Nice looking bike too. Hope you get back safe and hopefully get to enjoy the bike.

REGGAB · « **Reply #58 on:** December 21, 2008, 11:38:51 AM »

Great News. Hurry Home Safe.

Admiral · « **Reply #59 on:** December 21, 2008, 01:42:51 PM »

Awesome bike, Thanks for serving, from all of us.

Enjoy the new bike and the website. Lots of interesting threads here when you get time.

oj greene · « **Reply #60 on:** December 21, 2008, 10:47:58 PM »

Congrats:apple:
Two Beautifull reasons to keep your head down and come home soon in that picture !

oj

JasonDeezy · « **Reply #61 on:** December 22, 2008, 01:00:51 AM »

Welcome from the SF Bay Area. Hurry up and get outta the "Sandbox" and back to the "Ice Box"!!! Be safe...

rmsubs · « **Reply #62 on:** December 22, 2008, 03:42:50 AM »

Greeting from Djibouti,
Congrats on your new ride. I know just what you are going through. Doing a tour in Djibouti and ordered my SEUC4 sight unseen. I had been researching and was looking at getting an Ultra Classic while overseas thru the military exchange program, but when the SEUC4 came available I jumped on it. Can't wait to get back and ride. Be safe.

Jim

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #63 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:15:13 AM »

Gods speed to you brother. Thanks for your service. Welcome the the site

Yoda · « **Reply #64 on:** December 23, 2008, 10:27:46 AM »

Redman, welcome for the Ozarks. 23 year Combat Engineer Vet myself. Thanks for all you do.

Yoda

Quote from: redman09CVO on October 27, 2008, 05:11:05 PM

Hello from Iraq,

I just order a 09 Springer, and I cannot wait to take delivery in Jan 09 when I'm on mid-tour leave. I was hoping I could get some advance on proper break-in.

grit · « **Reply #65 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:36:10 PM »

Welcome to the site and return home with honor. When home don't do anything stupid on your new bike. Maintain a situational awareness in everything you do here just as you've done in Iraq. From a VN vet to another younger warrior, thanks for serving.

JoMo · « **Reply #66 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:56:56 PM »

Get home safe to brake the puppy in and thank you for what you do for us.

Jo Mo NYC

ibrowse · « **Reply #67 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:57:22 PM »

Welcome!

Brinks · « **Reply #68 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:13:01 PM »

welcome from Wauconda, IL, Semper FI

Jon · « **Reply #69 on:** January 12, 2009, 12:41:31 PM »

welcome from the UK, Keep your head down and get home safe to enjoy that bike

miker · « **Reply #70 on:** January 12, 2009, 01:30:39 PM »

Stay well and enjoy that scooter!

DarkEagle · « **Reply #71 on:** January 12, 2009, 02:20:43 PM »

Quote from: redman09CVO on December 21, 2008, 08:55:15 AM

Wednesday I got email from Cassy (my wife) which had great news, my bike arrived early. So she went to the dealer and took some pictures for me.

hope you are getting you mid-tour leave this month as planned. stay safe, godspeed, and hope you'll be home to stay soon. enjoy the sweet ride also!

elvislee · « **Reply #72 on:** January 12, 2009, 03:15:55 PM »

DarkEagle...First; thanks for your service...SALUTE!

Hey man; If Casssie knows how ta ride; let her break it in for ya? If she don't ride; she now has a bike to learn on till ya get home

Seriously man...All of ya over there PLEASE get home safe

DarkEagle · « **Reply #73 on:** January 12, 2009, 07:34:51 PM »

uh, elvislee you got the wrong name... it's redman09CVO that is in IRAQ, the pics & his wife, not me...

I'm just a civilian wishing him a safe journey...

BMF-110 · « **Reply #74 on:** January 15, 2009, 06:56:15 AM »

Welcome aboard, first off thanks for your service without you or your devotion where would we be, second you made a great decision on the model what a Headturner this bike is awesome!!!!! Stay safe and can't wait to meet you fueling up at the local gas station! Good luck and stay safe.

04se103 · « **Reply #75 on:** January 15, 2009, 11:27:00 PM »

Welcome to the site

Author Topic: Hello from Iraq (Read 5153 times)

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