baptizo

1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said:

Per Ducati? Beats me. They keep changing their damn service schedule to suit market demands. 

Personally, I replace them about every 15k miles. Pushed a set to 24k before I lost my nerve and replaced them. 

 

Mine have just over 3k on them but I'm pretty sure that they're the originals one in the 996 so that is now approaching 18+ years.  

Installed a new speedo since I missed not having a fuel gauge. 

Yep, it was a bit windy and cold but well worth the time spent going for a ride today.  I gave the Breakout a good wipe down after I got it back to the garage. 

Installed a H-D Daymaker LED headlight for the Breakout and it was an easy plug-n-play swap. 

Took the Breakout for a chilly ride this afternoon and it's proving to be a run ride for a cruiser.  

2 hours ago, Kritz said:

After mods

 

She'll never look like that, I promise!  Speaking of mods, I did my first one today - installed a HD Daymaker headlight and man, their stuff is expensive but it is a huge improvement over the stock unit.  

15 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said:

Congo Baptizo, you still have the yellow duc.? That's a very clean bike for a high mileage Harley 

Thanks, bro.  

Yes, I still have the yellow Duc but haven't ridden it in over two years.  At present, it is sitting with bad fuel in the tank but hopefully, it'll be back on the road soon and for sale. The Harley is a different riding experience, at least at lower speeds, so I've been getting better at using the friction zone and rear brake to help with steering tighter.  

Well, after years of riding only sport bikes and having not ridden my Duc in about two years I am now the owner of a 2013 Harley Breakout.  I came about it via a trade for one of my trucks last week after getting little interest in it on CL.  

I've always wanted a Sportster but I must say the Breakout is a nice looking bike and albeit a little slow not to mention slower responding with the steering than my Duc it is fun to ride.  Mods include a Stage 1 kit with Cobra pipes, sissy bar, and chrome wheels (don't know the manufacturer) but it is otherwise stock with just over 1600 miles. 

Good video and makes me miss my riding days on the Duc. 

I just post my number and require a call/text but beware of the scammers no matter which approach you choose. I just successfully traded one of my vehicles for a Harley Breakout and we only communicated via text - it seems youngin's nowadays don't like to talk on the phone.

2 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said:

Dayum!  

Get at me when you're ready to have your bike back. 

 

Yeah, it's a mess - a good lookin' mess but one just the same.  I'll shoot over a PM ASAP because riding season is right around the corner and no doubt you'll be slammed.  

1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said:

What's wrong with the Duc?  

Probably nothing serious - it's been sitting for a year - but initial diagnosis indicates a weak battery (it has been on a battery tender), bad fuel in the tank (it was treated) is making it very difficult to start.  When it would start previously, placing it in gear killed the engine (pretty sure it doesn't have a kickstand switch).  From a routine maintenance aspect, it definitely needs new belts and a valve adjustment.

Looks like I need to have you work some Duc magic on it.  

54 minutes ago, Ron505 said:

Nice!  Hope all is well with you bud!

Thanks, Ron.  I'm doing okay, I miss having something to do every day besides sitting on my butt.  However, I don't miss Operations one bit.  

If my Duc ran it would run on espresso, fer sure.  

The 7.3 and my current 6.0 both came from Arkansas so rust, initially, wasn't an issue.  The 7.3 was still in great shape when I sold it last October but the 6.0 is showing signs of rust after this past winter.  The 6.4 is an Ohio truck but has been completely rebuilt and only has some very minor rust spots which will be addressed ASAP.  The frame was POR15 sealed and then oil sprayed.  

My first diesel was an early 1999 7.3 but sold it late last year and miss it.  

Nah, this is gray (or is it all white?) - you get used to it, eventually. 

Added another Powerstroke to my fleet - a 2008 F-350 6.4L RCLB, stock drivetrain, tons of new parts and upgrades.  I need to change the tune so that it can tow (currently has an H&S 325hp tune).

Below is how it all started, a previous owner put gas in it:

This is my other Powerstroke, a 2003 6.0L with a ton of mods, puts down ~ 550 to the wheels with a BW S362SX-E non-vgt turbo and 175/30 injectors:

Oh, and the Duc is dead.  

I have a minator holster. They are built well.

Comp-Tac makes really good shit!!!

Thanks, guys, for confirming what I've been reading about them!  

Anyone have good feedback on Comp-Tac holsters?  I'm looking at their Spartan, Infidel and MTAC holsters along with their twin mag holder. 

I might look into competition shooting but it really isn't something I have a strong interest in pursuing.

Are you shooting competition with this gun or simply wanted it?

I simply wanted it (50th birthday present to myself) vs. a S&W compact.   

Will do.  Is an Apex better than the Pro C.O.R.E. trigger from the factory?  

I would love one of those, I am a big M&P fanboy.

This will be my first one and first new pistol in about 7 years.    

Found one locally and placed an order....might have it by Wednesday.  Finding a quality holster, however, is proving to be like finding hen's teeth.