wow you typed alot to absolutely nothing. You say you know some poeple that have 300,000mi. on their bikes then you say that you don't belive stories that begin with iknow a guy, GOOD proff dumbass. I guess your not willing to take me up on a cross country ride. You know what they say,90% of the harleys made are still on the road today...............................the other 10%made it home!