Topic: whats your mileage (Read 7435 times)

ice6900 · « **on:** October 02, 2009, 11:13:46 AM »

how many miles have you put on your gorgeous springers?

07 fxstsse 31597 km = 19633.5 mi.

Herrmen · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2009, 02:00:44 PM »

Had it for three months and even through the monsoon we have had in Mississippi in the last couple of months I managed to put 3500 miles on it. Many more to come and I love the thing!

chriscraig73 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2009, 09:46:50 PM »

08 FXSTSSE2 with 12,250 miles

unreal1 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:13:39 PM »

07 springer copper canyon red Have 35000 plus Running good!

ed ammon · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2009, 05:59:26 AM »

Ive got an 08 that just turned 5000, loving every minute of it!!

BMF-110 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:47:35 PM »

2009, Emerald Green, 8,750 miles and purrs like a lioness !!

JeffsHogPen · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2009, 10:22:35 AM »

07 FXSTSSE Copper Canyon.....3,600 miles. Running great........I have two Bikes and split riding time between them.

Cyphers · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:28:01 AM »

I've had my '08 for 2 years now and have enjoyed all 10,600 miles.

Zinister · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2009, 09:05:41 PM »

This is going to be funny bought it in late Aug and have 180 miles on it.

Work and the weather have been kicking my ass so far!!!!

ice6900 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:48:20 AM »

Quote from: Zinister on October 14, 2009, 09:05:41 PM

This is going to be funny bought it in late Aug and have 180 miles on it.

Work and the weather have been kicking my ass so far!!!!

Dont worry every mile counts up! Your time will come 2 spend more time on the ashphalt

Para Bellum · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2009, 02:42:49 PM »

Only 3000 miles (in two seasons) on my '07

2 reasons why: Main reason is having the SEUC, which has 9700 miles in one year; second is the short riding season in Oregon.

In the non-summer times, I ride whenever it's dry, but those dry times are usually the result of an Arctic cold front, so I tend to ride the SEUC for "anti-freeze" protection then.

I really enjoy riding the Springer; just wish I could more often.

Springer is in the shop right now for the 0906 Product Improvement; I waited for non-riding weather to do it.

phat boy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2009, 10:33:23 PM »

09 Yellow. 10,000 miles and I still giggle when I hit the throttle.

rbaker · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2009, 12:23:30 AM »

30,003 on 07 FXSTSSE with 8,000 on the new 2009 engine the factory swapped out. Now trouble free and I get to ride it more than the Service Manager. LOL

bogman · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2009, 02:18:54 PM »

Just over 15,000 miles on my 09 springer, got her in March, great bike

Para Bellum · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2009, 04:04:49 PM »

Quote from: rbaker on October 20, 2009, 12:23:30 AM

30,003 on 07 FXSTSSE with 8,000 on the new 2009 engine the factory swapped out. Now trouble free and I get to ride it more than the Service Manager. LOL

Now THAT'S good to hear!

Berk · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2009, 05:47:09 PM »

09 SEUC 12,500 mile in 10 months. Enjoyed svsry mile.

jester · « **Reply #16 on:** November 08, 2009, 09:55:33 AM »

9000 miles since i bought the bike, out of town for 6 months so little over 2 grand a month average

SMOKIN' JACKET · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2009, 11:39:02 PM »

8800 on my 08. Just got my first set of replacement tires today.

Mark Davies · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:02:27 AM »

Sorry, I was slow replying to this ...I've Just clocked up 8000 miles! since it was delivered on the 2nd of may this year... getting smoother all the time

napalm · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:26:16 AM »

Only had it about a month....560 miles and loving it!!!!!

2008 SEUC has been parked since!~!!

napalm

bogman · « **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2011, 06:30:00 AM »

How are those Springers holding out, 21,000 miles on mine at this stage

shortdog · « **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2011, 03:18:01 PM »

Bike: 45,000 miles "08
Engine #1: 29,000 miles
Engine #2: 16,000 miles

Wife's '08: 20,000 miles

Jack · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2011, 12:17:20 AM »

On this day less than 150 miles short of 31,000...........

chuckbutcher · « **Reply #23 on:** June 06, 2011, 06:43:51 PM »

'09 FXSTSSE3 now at 38K miles. This spring this NE OR bike was kickstand down in Key West, FL that was a total 8K mi in 30 days. Bike has been flawless. Bike is now 2 years 2 weeks old.

Jack · « **Reply #24 on:** June 07, 2011, 06:13:00 PM »

I Nominate you for the Springer High mileage Prize Chuckbutcher............

wait a minute, you didn't do that with a windshield did you ?

chuckbutcher · « **Reply #25 on:** June 08, 2011, 11:52:08 PM »

A wind-what? On a what? Stock saddle with detachable seatback/package tray is the additions to this bike. Well, Vance & Hines slip ons and Harley tuner chip and PIIA headlight.

http://chuckfor.blogspot.com/2011/04/takng-little-ride.html if you want to see some of the trip.

Jack · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:57:31 PM »

Cked out the pics Chuckbutcher,

Thanks for having that available.

What's a PIIA headlight ? That one got bye me somewhere !.......J

TinSpinner · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2011, 09:45:05 PM »

First I've heard of PIIA's on a Harley. A lot of the BMW guys use them, I have a set on my 1200GS, really light up the night but not real pretty, rugged in a Baja kinda way. Like to see how you have them mounted on your Springer.

chuckbutcher · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2011, 02:58:42 AM »

No mounting needed for the PIIA, it is simply a replacement element. Really bright, no change to the appearance of the bike = something I take a bit seriously since I paid a lot of money for the bike I wanted. I bought it at Lakeland Harley, Lakeland, FL and I'd assume it is generally available at Harley dealers. You cannot touch that element with your skin when installing, gloves only.

chuckbutcher · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2011, 03:12:52 AM »

Jack,
Glad you enjoyed the pics. I took more, but these gave the flavor and weren't repetitious.

Jack · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2011, 07:45:18 AM »

Locked on Chuck,

the little cardboard ring surrounding all hi intensity lighting is there for a purpose, to prevent the natural oils from your skin from contacting the glass. Touch the glass and the bulb will burn out in less than a month more or less, depending on your driving/riding habits.

quote: something I take a bit seriously since I paid a lot of money for the bike I wanted

Let's break that statement down, if I may:

Few people who love our bikes realize how expensive it can really get. For instance 07's $24,995 + fees + 5 yr extended warranty + any additional upgrades at the point of sale. My agreement was $30,506 delivered, but stroked a ck for $30K and they took it. Since that exchange I have replaced the tires once a yr due to an avg of 7,500 annual mileage and service @ 5K intervals. Average maintenance has been @ $1000 (including tires), not to mention gas, insurance. Then again you have those special little tweaks that satisfy those expensive urges, in my case a couple more grand. And I have kept my bike basically stock in appearance. Total that all up and that $25K is closely headed to $40K and my bike was $2k less than yours. Should we talk about the riding leathers and gear ? that will set you back a couple more grand

na !

Saw your bike in Gettysburg a couple of years ago when it first came available, hard to watch what you're doing and gawk at that awesome pkg. Gettysburg has it's own reputation, but few realize it's just a half an hour or so from York where they are assembled. On the same road that rolls thru Gettysburg borough headed east on Rt 30. One of the best rides I have ever experienced, Rt 30 from Breezewood, PA to Gettysburg. (God help me, I can't stop now !) A few reading this have taken parts of this ride to experience 'Mountain House', a biker bar on top of the world. Rode in with 6 bikes, to see only 4 bikes parked out side. Before we got off our bikes, 30 came in from the east, followed by 40 or so from the west, and another 25 or 30 backing up those coming in from the east. Essentially, 4 bikes parked out side, within 2-3 minutes @ 100 bikes had assembled at 'Mountain House'. We literally ran into the bar to get ahead of the flow.

Added treat just for us, and those behind us, in PA the personal plate's available have only 5 characters, #'s or letters. FXSTSSE, well Hell, that was easy to figure out !.......Jack

PS Yes, I know, two of those S's are upside down, prisoner at the press, must not have been a biker !

Jack · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2011, 08:36:53 AM »

York Open House a couple of years ago.

SE Springers are all limited production.

There are 3 in this pic that have all come home for a visit (click on the pic, it gets real big).........

The Irony, the guy parked behind me got a reality check, guess who

got the 'PLATE' ?

we havin' fun yet ?

Jack · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2011, 09:04:52 AM »

Just discovered what appears to be a robbery goin' on in the parking lot in the above pic.

Look in the enlarged pic at the guy in the F/F helmet above the Springer on the left looking back !

There is another guy (Biker) in a black vest near the white SUV several yards back in full stride going after him !

Must be an unemployed H-D worker pickin' up some extra change !

tjp · « **Reply #33 on:** July 01, 2011, 11:23:06 AM »

FXSTSSE2 purchased new in December 2007 ; unfortunately I only have ~6,500 miles

; however I am taking a long route of San Diego to Sturgis in 33 days!! (Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana through Yellowstone, Idaho and into SD ; about 1,700 miles

Can't wait for the trip.

Jack · « **Reply #34 on:** July 02, 2011, 10:03:08 AM »

needs to be said again

any (stock) bike in the 110 -96 ci range with less than 10k miles does not have the full torque coming out at the rear wheel.

Example, when you shift to 6th gear @ 3000 rpms on level ground, your bike will be almost over geared. 6th gear is almost
useless below 65 mph, and in most places you will be over the speed limit.

A broke-in bike more than 10k, more likely 15k, will pull (torque) @ 2000 rpm's up a slope, quite a difference. This is what
H-D meant with the trademark "CruiseDrive" transmission.

There is a whole other world out there once you get the miles to it. My bike was the exception as it took 20k to bring out
all the torque, as I changed oil @ 2500 mi intervals with Amsoil........J

bogman · « **Reply #35 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:30:30 AM »

My 09 Springer has 41,000km at this stage, running sweet as a peach

tjp · « **Reply #36 on:** August 15, 2011, 12:31:09 PM »

Just got back from Sturgis, put on 2,250 miles in 8 days of riding, for a total of ~8,500 miles ; No problems, bike ran perfic every day, including in 105 degree temperatures through the Nevada desert on the ride out from San Diego

Jack · « **Reply #37 on:** August 15, 2011, 04:31:34 PM »

like the look of your avatar tjp with the original pipes.....J

Monolyth · « **Reply #38 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:43:50 PM »

I am new to CVO's but I was a bit surprised by the generally low mileage that people are posting. I tend to ride about 22,000-25,000 miles a year. Is that going to be more of a problem with future CVO trade in then it was with "normal" bikes?

Monolyth

Jack · « **Reply #39 on:** August 16, 2011, 04:27:55 AM »

Monolyth,

I would think that depreciation would be about the same percentage wise. 20% of $25K=$5000, 20% of $16K=$3200.
"Generally low mileage that people are posting", you're out there man. That's more than most drive their cars even
when they don't have a bike !

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