Harley Davidson Community - General Harley Davidson Topic http://www.hdtalking.com/ All general topics about Harleys that are non tech. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hdtalking.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Harley Davidson Community - General Harley Davidson Topic http://www.hdtalking.com/ 1200 heads http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22547-1200_heads.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:54 GMT All,

Is there anyone out there that knows where I can get 1200cc heads for a 06 sportster? I'm looking for something most economical, for I plan on having them port n polished. ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic sportyhorse http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22547-1200_heads.html Top speed.. http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22540-top_speed.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:18 GMT I was wondering "about" how fast my RK will go at top end. It has vans n hines mufflers with a stage one kit( I have no idea if this would even matter at top end). I know I will never find out for myself(don't drive that fast), so I figured you all could give me some idea. ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic dogdad http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22540-top_speed.html Thanks http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22539-thanks.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:46 GMT Thanks to all the Mods this is the best Harley site around . Just used the self help section, found the problem and was able to fix myself saving... Thanks to all the Mods this is the best Harley site around . Just used the self help section, found the problem and was able to fix myself saving some cash. I am donating to the site and would ask all to do the same. I know everyone that has used the site to find and solve a problem on their bike has saved a heap of money. Thanks again to Glider and all the Mods ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic 173ABN http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22539-thanks.html <![CDATA[These Kinds of Encounters Shouldn't surprise me anymore...]]> http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22537-these_kinds_of_encounters_shouldnt_surprise_me_anymore.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:42 GMT As I pull my bike into the parking lot at the gym the other day, a guy walks by:

guy: kinda cold to be riding, isn't it? (seemingly interested)
me: feels great... as long as the roads are dry it's all good
guy: how much did that bike cost?
me: around $20k (it's an '09 RKC... again, I actually thought he was interested in riding at this point)
guy: that's too much money... you could get a nice car for that much money. It doesn't make sense to spend that much on a bike.
me: (now realizing that he is "one of those"): How are you going to tell me that that's too much money to spend for me?
guy: I don't know, but I've had several bikes, and I'd never get another
me: riding isn't for everyone
guy:Just be very careful (in a condescending tone) lots of drunk drivers out there who don't care how careful you may be
me: thanks for the concern... I know there are inherent dangers. I do all I can to ride responsibly, be aware, and negate those dangers
guy: I don't know... those things are just so dangerous

At this point I was just like, "leave me alone"... what a buzz kill. Well, I ended up having a great workout because I was totall (EDIT) at this guy, and my adrenaline was running. I was one more comment away from getting in his face and kindly asking him to keep his opinions to himself.

These kinds of things have happened before, but this guy just wouldn't let up.

thanks for letting me vent


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Drew ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic Drew http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22537-these_kinds_of_encounters_shouldnt_surprise_me_anymore.html Anti-corrosion Spray http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22467-anti_corrosion_spray.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:10 GMT Has anyone ever come across an anti-corrosion spray called LPSIII? Produced by LPS Laboratories, 4647 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker, GA 30085 It comes... Has anyone ever come across an anti-corrosion spray called LPSIII? Produced by LPS Laboratories, 4647 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker, GA 30085

It comes in aerosol spray and is used as an anti-corrosion surface treatment on helicopters and aircraft. I have heard of some guys using it on their bikes who have struggled to get S100 anti-corrosion spray.

Anyone familiar with it or any thoughts? ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic cedarbrook63 http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22467-anti_corrosion_spray.html Is there a correct way to ride with a flag? http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22452-is_there_a_correct_way_to_ride_with_a_flag.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:59:11 GMT As a vet I want to display a small American flag on my Heritage. I just got my vet plate so I thought a flag would be a nice addition. A riding... As a vet I want to display a small American flag on my Heritage. I just got my vet plate so I thought a flag would be a nice addition. A riding friend said I need to be carefull that I may make a few mad if I display it wrong. Is there a right and wrong way to display a flag on my bike? Also where did you get yours if you ride with one? ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic AZDave http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22452-is_there_a_correct_way_to_ride_with_a_flag.html 2010 FLHTK Ultra Limited -factory cam http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22437-2010_flhtk_ultra_limited_factory_cam.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:16:49 GMT Is the cam used in the FHLTK factory 103 CI motor the same as supplied in the SE stage II big bore 103 kits? If it's not a SE-255 which cam is supplied? ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic hdvandodge http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22437-2010_flhtk_ultra_limited_factory_cam.html H.o.g http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22433-h_o_g.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:07 GMT Does any one has H.O.G rules or something? There is any rules at all ? Where to find it ? Thanks Does any one has H.O.G rules or something?
There is any rules at all ?
Where to find it ?

Thanks ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic Klaus http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22433-h_o_g.html Show your Road King Classic http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22398-show_your_road_king_classic.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:22:47 GMT an idea, show your bike with 1 photo:) and only Road King Classics here :p an idea, show your bike with 1 photo:) and only Road King Classics here :p ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic Harley.Driver http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22398-show_your_road_king_classic.html Ultra Classic vs. Hurricane Ida http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22395-ultra_classic_vs_hurricane_ida.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:09:46 GMT Finally getting around to posting my recent journey: I went to North Carolina over 9 days ago for work. My father made some comments to me (he... Finally getting around to posting my recent journey:

I went to North Carolina over 9 days ago for work. My father made some comments to me (he doesnt ride) that he would love to tag along for a trip. I borrowed some gear for my father, checked the weather and we hit the road. At the time, the forcast said there was a 30% chance of showers on Wednesday in NC and we would be heading back when it was 70 and sunny on Thursday or Friday. We left and it was 26 degrees and 6 hours later it was 70 in NC.

Work went well and my dad (retired) and I got to spend some time together that hasn't happened all that much with the "daily grind". I had been making excuses or always "to busy". Not this time! So, we made some memories.

Of course, the weather dramatically changed and the remanants of hurricane Ida sat over the our path home. Early Thursday morning we had a wedge of no rain on the radar from Raleigh to Richmond. I decided to go for it.

We never made it to Virginia before the rain began. Oh, and I forgot about the wind.... Anyway, after 7 hours we made it home, and aside from crossing the Potomac River Bridge at 25 mph with my hazard lights on (the wind was impressive to say the least) the Ultra Classic handled very, very well.

Some things I learned:
Z-Wax (anti-fog) works pretty well when it is cold. Cold and wet: doen't work at all.
First Gear Rain Suit/Gerbing gloves/HD boot covers= dry. Really, I was completely dry after being sprayed with a firehose for ~6 hours. The only thig wet was the padding in my helmet from capillary action.
I know the weight of the bike and a full load helped with the wind and being blown around the lane a bit, but I kept the speed at 55mph or less for most of the trip (not many 4 wheelers were going any faster). The bike handled great and never go "loose". I did have new tires: 4 weeks old, and that was important. "Baloney skins" with minimal tread would not have been an option I would have attempted.

Probably a little too much risk, but since everything turned out well, my dad and I now share a great adventure. How many we have left: I don't know. But I am sure glad I didn't put this trip off. We loved every minute of it! ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic Porter http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22395-ultra_classic_vs_hurricane_ida.html Bike name ? http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22387-bike_name.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:55 GMT Seen couple of bike articles recently where people named their bikes. Is that customary ? Your bike got a name ? If it does, is there a story... Seen couple of bike articles recently where people named their bikes. Is that customary ? Your bike got a name ? If it does, is there a story behind it ? :) ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic DynaBike http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22387-bike_name.html Where to buy Harley Parts Online http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22371-where_to_buy_harley_parts_online.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:09:39 GMT Just wondering where the best place to order parts from. I know georges garage sells tools...who is a good supplier of parts. pat Just wondering where the best place to order parts from. I know georges garage sells tools...who is a good supplier of parts.
pat ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic pjones http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22371-where_to_buy_harley_parts_online.html Great these patches can be harmful to my health http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22365-great_these_patches_can_be_harmful_to_my_health.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:25:57 GMT So, I'm lookin on e-bay for some patches for my jacket....i get to about the twentieth page of patches and come across these. I know right then and there i have to have them.....i do a google search to see how common they might be, only to find out they dont exist anywhere....this is the only set available anywhere (now i really wanted them).....I win the auction for a fairly high price (I'm embarrassed to say how much, but i had to have them)......while i was waiting for them in the mail i tried more to find duplicates of these patches by searching 3 piece harley patch sets, wich lead me to forum threads about putting top/bottom rockers on jackets and that its dangerous to your health.....I had no idea....how disapointing!!!!!
]]> General Harley Davidson Topic JohnnyBravo http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22365-great_these_patches_can_be_harmful_to_my_health.html ultra classic went down on can food run, read why. http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22357-ultra_classic_went_down_on_can_food_run_read_why.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:38:18 GMT Saturday, I attended a can food run and about 50 or so showed to ride, well 1 of my friends has a 2008 ultra classic, he is a short man about 5,4... Saturday, I attended a can food run and about 50 or so showed to ride, well 1 of my friends has a 2008 ultra classic, he is a short man about 5,4 weights 280, and his wife was with him she's 5'0 260. we went on the 15 miles ride to end up at a out reach place to drop food off, when we got there ,there was a 5 or 6" difference in the black top and gravel drive, he went across it first ,i heard it scrap badly on bottom, then as i'm parkin mine, i saw him and his wife fall over all the way, i ran over there and it took 4 guys to get it back up right with them on it still, after we got them off we saw what happend, when he drug bottom he ripped his kickstand spring off the kickstand itself, so when he kicked it down , instead of locking all the way out it was flopping around under there, he leaned over to park and he said it never checked up, just beware of this problem if you ever bottom drag, and yea that ultra classic is heavy with extra 500+ lbs. on it too. ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic ron1978 http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22357-ultra_classic_went_down_on_can_food_run_read_why.html How many windshields??? http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22341-how_many_windshields.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:31:32 GMT Since this seems to be an ongoing topic I thought I would do a poll. How many windshields have you tried to get just the right one? Please feel... Since this seems to be an ongoing topic I thought I would do a poll.
How many windshields have you tried to get just the right one?
Please feel free to comment on which one you have chosen.
Myself I have tried 5 different windshields .I use the 8'' clearview the most,but go back to stock in extreme cold weather. ]]> General Harley Davidson Topic STEVE07 http://www.hdtalking.com/general_harley_davidson_topic/22341-how_many_windshields.html