Jimmy_k
Member
Bought the new 2007 FXDC over the internet on Ebay. Decided to pick up rather than ship to save the $500-600 bucks for shipping. Would rather the put money into upgrades instead of shipping.
Lucked out on the pickup, was 56 degrees and 100 miles from home. Was planning on 34 degrees. The weather gods were on my side that day for sure.
Picked her up and drove 100 miles home over country roads along the river back to St. Lous at 56 degrees, just beatiful.... Can't even describe.... You never forget that first time....
Got home and checked the oil the next day. Dipstick showed black funky looking oil way over full. I figured the bike had sat for a year or so in freezing weather, condensation freezing and making slush in the oil. Very worried.
Until today. Changed the oil & filter first thing this morning. Then checked the air filter element for oil etc. Only a very small amount. Replaced the stock element with a Drag Specialties element. Not quite k&n, but will do for now, until the stage one upgrade when I can afford that.
This morning put new detachable windshield on, Mustang wide touring two up seat, and back rest with the all the glitz of a Heritage Classic.
Then me and the wife put 60 or so miles on her, ran like a charm and very comfortable with the new seats. Wife was very happy with the Mustang versus stock.
Sitting here at midnight, drinking coffee and beer, wife's asleep, and just feeling that feeling of accomplishment, feeling good.
Life is good..... Would post a pic if I could figure out how.
Jim
Lucked out on the pickup, was 56 degrees and 100 miles from home. Was planning on 34 degrees. The weather gods were on my side that day for sure.
Picked her up and drove 100 miles home over country roads along the river back to St. Lous at 56 degrees, just beatiful.... Can't even describe.... You never forget that first time....
Got home and checked the oil the next day. Dipstick showed black funky looking oil way over full. I figured the bike had sat for a year or so in freezing weather, condensation freezing and making slush in the oil. Very worried.
Until today. Changed the oil & filter first thing this morning. Then checked the air filter element for oil etc. Only a very small amount. Replaced the stock element with a Drag Specialties element. Not quite k&n, but will do for now, until the stage one upgrade when I can afford that.
This morning put new detachable windshield on, Mustang wide touring two up seat, and back rest with the all the glitz of a Heritage Classic.
Then me and the wife put 60 or so miles on her, ran like a charm and very comfortable with the new seats. Wife was very happy with the Mustang versus stock.
Sitting here at midnight, drinking coffee and beer, wife's asleep, and just feeling that feeling of accomplishment, feeling good.
Life is good..... Would post a pic if I could figure out how.
Jim
