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[porthole]

What was wrong?

[hogasm]

My error on the year of the bike! HA!  While the bike was not repaired it did get mended to ride thanks to hd-dude and his conversion with a misguided tech at the dealership. The dealership was accommodating and I am thankful to both Jim and the dealership. Still have some miles to cover and should be back on Sunday. 

Do tell

[MIKEYTEE]

Diesel fuel?
Mike
 

[ltank]

I really enjoyed the pics. Alot of the dressers were pretty but not very streetable for long trips. I dont think the large rake will handle well  and front end will be stiffer ride.
and some bikes had no ground clearance. Do they ever ride the twisties. NOT!!! Turning radius would be bad. Havin a pretty bike is fine but it should also be ridable cfor cross county trips and enjoying the roads. Some of those bikes would not survive the campground parking and roads at Sturgis.
Thanks,
Ltank

[Wrongway]

Teals were 2005...:-)

 Could someone steal the heads off it for me?

[Jock]

Got home tonight at 7:00pm after a very nice trip...thanks to everyone..!

[Jock]

Could someone steal the heads off it for me?

Ah man!  Wish I could have helped!

[Cvostu]

great to see you are back safe and sound... The pics were amazing..  almost like being there... Im really glad you had such a great trip.. 

[Jock]

What was wrong?

Good question and at this time I do not have the answer.  What I can tell you is the bike was running fine until I went to crank it up that morning.  On the first try it backfired and would not crank after that.  The motor would turn but would not run.  The battery was fine.

The bike was towed to the dealer which was lucky only a few miles down the road.  A tech first told me that I had a problem with the tuner and it would need to be replaced and retuned.  While I am not a tech nor that knowledgeable that did not sound correct to me.  I informed him that I would call the person who tuned the bike ad maybe he could help him.  I contacted hd-dude (Jim) and he consulted with the tech.  The tech reluctantly returned to the bike and suddenly one hour later said he got the bike running but I had to disconnect ACM.  The front spark plug was black and both plugs were replaced.  

The bike run fine going home but not knowing what occurred caused concern for me during the ride.  Once I have it checked out here I will let you know...

 

[SckBstrd]

Jock,
Thanks for sharing your photos....
Inspiring for sure.

 

[WestCoastRuss]

Jock....Was very nice to visit with you again...thank you for the great photos, stories, and friendship.  We hope to see you again soon! ....Russ and Vivianne

[DesertHOG]

Got home tonight at 7:00pm after a very nice trip...thanks to everyone..!

Jock, glad to read you made it home safe. It was great to see you in Spokane. Looking forward to the next time.

DH

[grandpadoc]

It's always good to get home and glad you had a safe trip back on your final leg. We really enjoyed your photos and hope to see you again next year.  Lou and Terry 

[erniezap]

Glad to see that you are home safe.  Great pictures and great ride report!

[porthole]

Hopefully it will be just something simple.

So how many miles on this trip? What are you up to on the bike?