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9 years ago I bought a used 2003 HD Road King from the original owner with only 4005 miles. I drove it for a year and put about 3000 miles on it, and then sold it to a friend. About a month ago my friend asked if I’d be interested in buying it back. Yep! He only drove it 277 miles, and it sat in his barn.
Replaced the tires, took the surface rust off the wheels and spent almost 2hrs polishing the mufflers. Still need to do more cleaning/polishing, and change the oil/filter.
Will post a photo when it’s done.
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That's a beautiful machine. Time to put some miles on it.
There's a difference in riding a naked bike and riding a bike naked.
Won't make that mistake again.
2013 Honda CB1100 Standard. Gone, but not forgotten.
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Wow! That’s cool!
You know what? I actually would like a pickle.
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Your friend rode 277 miles in 7 years? Geezalou
It doesn't matter what I ride, how far or how fast, only that I ride .... every day
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Incredible motorcycle. Glad it found its way home! David
2017 Honda CB1100 EX
The most sophisticated, smooth, perfectly engineered motorcycle I've ever owned. A pleasure in every way.
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(03-12-2026, 03:02 PM)the Ferret Wrote: Your friend rode 277 miles in 7 years? Geezalou
Ferret, you know how important it is to keep the odometer turning!
Sometimes the road not travelled is best left that way. (Jane Goodall)
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(03-12-2026, 11:43 PM)Cormanus Wrote: (03-12-2026, 03:02 PM)the Ferret Wrote: Your friend rode 277 miles in 7 years? Geezalou
Ferret, you know how important it is to keep the odometer turning!
Yeah, but he rode the bike every single day during those 7 years... 0.10 miles per day!
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(03-12-2026, 03:02 PM)the Ferret Wrote: Your friend rode 277 miles in 7 years? Geezalou
He’s got three other motorcycles, and he’s getting to the point where he doesn’t feel comfortable on the road. Mostly goes to the VFW and some short group rides.
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Pretty much done, just need to change the oil & filter.
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Oh my, time to get it on the road and make up for lost time. Maybe go help Gone with some blood deliveries.
