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(01-31-2018, 03:09 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: (01-30-2018, 09:25 PM)cookiemech_imp Wrote: Thanks for posting the Healtech link; I don't know whether I will ever need it for a stock bike, but I may pick one up "just because". The "genuine" kit's price of $230 seems pretty reasonable to me (but I've been around Harleys and BMWs for a while, so my conception of "reasonable" may not be . . . 
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Now if someone would produce a device that allowed me to properly flush and bleed the ABS brakes on my 2017 Road Glide Ultra . . . I cannot stand the notion of taking it to a dealer . . . not a matter of cost; just never let anyone touch my cars or motorcycles . . .
Comparing costs on Sportster parts, such as stator, regulator, starter; H-D is cheap (OEM or aftermarket)
Absolutely true; I misspoke. A Harley is a rather expensive proposition to buy (mine are Touring models), but so long as you do your own maintenance, they are cheap to own and maintain. They don't seem to eat brakes or tires, and the drive belts are very durable.
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(01-31-2018, 04:03 AM)cookiemech_imp Wrote: (01-31-2018, 03:09 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: (01-30-2018, 09:25 PM)cookiemech_imp Wrote: Thanks for posting the Healtech link; I don't know whether I will ever need it for a stock bike, but I may pick one up "just because". The "genuine" kit's price of $230 seems pretty reasonable to me (but I've been around Harleys and BMWs for a while, so my conception of "reasonable" may not be . . . )
Now if someone would produce a device that allowed me to properly flush and bleed the ABS brakes on my 2017 Road Glide Ultra . . . I cannot stand the notion of taking it to a dealer . . . not a matter of cost; just never let anyone touch my cars or motorcycles . . .
Comparing costs on Sportster parts, such as stator, regulator, starter; H-D is cheap (OEM or aftermarket)
Absolutely true; I misspoke. A Harley is a rather expensive proposition to buy (mine are Touring models), but so long as you do your own maintenance, they are cheap to own and maintain. They don't seem to eat brakes or tires, and the drive belts are very durable.
My eldest son-in-law's 2006 Road King is OK on tires.
The Dunlop K591 on the rear my 1200 Sport was slick at 3,000 miles!
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(01-31-2018, 03:09 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: (01-30-2018, 09:25 PM)cookiemech_imp Wrote: Thanks for posting the Healtech link; I don't know whether I will ever need it for a stock bike, but I may pick one up "just because". The "genuine" kit's price of $230 seems pretty reasonable to me (but I've been around Harleys and BMWs for a while, so my conception of "reasonable" may not be . . . )
Now if someone would produce a device that allowed me to properly flush and bleed the ABS brakes on my 2017 Road Glide Ultra . . . I cannot stand the notion of taking it to a dealer . . . not a matter of cost; just never let anyone touch my cars or motorcycles . . .
Comparing costs on Sportster parts, such as stator, regulator, starter; H-D is cheap (OEM or aftermarket)
Comparing costs on Sportster parts, such as stator, regulator, starter; H-D is cheap (OEM or aftermarket)
Maybe he was thinking about screaming eagle hop up parts or chrome
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(01-31-2018, 08:01 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: (01-31-2018, 03:09 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: (01-30-2018, 09:25 PM)cookiemech_imp Wrote: Thanks for posting the Healtech link; I don't know whether I will ever need it for a stock bike, but I may pick one up "just because". The "genuine" kit's price of $230 seems pretty reasonable to me (but I've been around Harleys and BMWs for a while, so my conception of "reasonable" may not be . . . )
Now if someone would produce a device that allowed me to properly flush and bleed the ABS brakes on my 2017 Road Glide Ultra . . . I cannot stand the notion of taking it to a dealer . . . not a matter of cost; just never let anyone touch my cars or motorcycles . . .
Comparing costs on Sportster parts, such as stator, regulator, starter; H-D is cheap (OEM or aftermarket)
Comparing costs on Sportster parts, such as stator, regulator, starter; H-D is cheap (OEM or aftermarket)
Maybe he was thinking about screaming eagle hop up parts or chrome
I'm pleased to say that I've resisted the urge . . . My Harleys are 100% stock except for seats!
Was gonna say "Chrome don't get you home", but the CB1100 is pretty shiny . . .
