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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by badinfluence63, May 9, 2014.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Found this on the internet and lists some very good roads here in Oregon.
    We are very fortunate to have such excellent riding roads.

    Tomorrow Maddog and I riding the route from Estacada to Detroit
    Providing we don't hit any big snow drifts in the higher elevations

    http://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Oregon_113.html
    FLHTbiker, May 12, 2014
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  3. badinfluence63

    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    How is the suspension 2 up and loaded down with gear with all the changes?
    badinfluence63, May 12, 2014
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  4. Sleepy

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    With the 944s at the rear..[non air] but easily adjustable shock and the Harley springs up front. It works very well. I originally had the Harley profile suspension at the rear and had to have the air up to 50 lbs and even then I'd bottom out on some hard bumps. I'd probably go with the progressive springs up front as well if I was starting all over. My big issue with the bike was trying to move it around when stopped two up and trailer on back. It's a lot easier to move around now. I also have the tru track on the back to keep it from wobbling around. I'll get a few more years out of the big rig before I downsize
    Sleepy, May 13, 2014
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    Wow,pretty extensive mods there. Thanks for sharing.
    badinfluence63, May 13, 2014
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    We rode the Clackamas River HWY (224) today for the first time this year and it was all clear of snow. Stopped by one of our favorite views along the river and then stopped up at the summit along the pass. Got up to mid 80s today and was just perfect weather for riding.
    Along the way back it sounds like my compensator sprocket may be going bad. I understand Harley has had a few go bad in the later years. So it goes into the shop under warranty tomorrow.

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    FLHTbiker, May 13, 2014
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  7. badinfluence63

    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    FLHT biker...wasn't some of the Deer Hunter movie filmed near you?
    badinfluence63, May 14, 2014
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    Mount Baker Washington and Pennsylvania
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