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You all rule.

I think there's something to be said in th fact that 12 hours after my original post there are almost 40 replies. You are a fanatical bunch. Out of curiosity, I'm going to put the same post on the Vulcan forums and see what happens there.

I'm about 70% sure I'm going with the America now. Also, thanks for the input on the ScottOiler. Pretty cool idea.



I'm real curious what kind of response you got on that Vulcan Owner's forum...if you ever posted a query and if anyone ever responded.

This is a very active forum, as you have already seen, and will be THE biggest intangible asset to owning an America or Speedamster. Those of us that have been on here long have witnessed true "Roadside Assistance" in action from other members here responding to posts from fellow members who might be having a question or challenge along the road.

This is a pretty cool place to hang out, and you could learn a lot about motorcycles in general just by checking in frequently and seeing what people here have to say.

As for the chain and general maintenance concern - you can do it. Build yourself a $20 bike lift, if you can't spring for a good motorcycle/atv lift. The $20 bike lift has served me well for 3 years, and I may just have to build another as it sits outside in the elements and is not as solid as it once was. Just being able to get the rear wheel off the ground makes chain maintenance a snap. A good chain lube and a rag, and maybe a piece of cardboard to use as a backdrop to keep spray off the tire or wheel as you spin it around. Also allows you to easily check the tire for nails and adjust chain tension too. All easy things that do not require expensive tools or rigorous training. Trust yourself and your own inspections and pre-ride checks. Like packing a parachute, you have to trust the packer...your life is counting on it.

Don't think about going down on it. Believe it is not going to happen. What does happen is what it is, but you can't ride around planning on something like that. Just take the class and pay attention, and ride. The rest takes care of itself.

Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black