400000 miles

[970mike]

Hey Raymond now it is time to get cranking up the miles on that RT.

We will see if a BMW can make that kind of miles with that little repairs.

 

[Scooter]

Sweet. I was wondering when you were going to hit this mark especially after you bought the RT.

The only thing I can say I've got over your bike is that I finally changed out my U-joint at 205K miles with a low mile replacement part I got from flea-bay back around 2008 when reports of bad U-joints started to appear. Probably could have kept the old one in since it didn't feel any looser that the "new" one...

 

[RobbieAG]

Wow that's pretty incredible, congratulations!

 

[ST Pili]

I’m not worthy. Great post and thread.

 

[rdmnt2002]

Yes I recall, no clutches installed yet. The engine internals are all untouched, other than the thermostat and alternator which aren't really internal. Original water pump, clutch, starter...

Original clutch……..awesome.

 

[ST Pili]

Original clutch……..awesome.

That says as much for technique as Honda dependability

 

[Pop-Pop]

My deepest congrats! Every tour, someone reminded me i was a rookie. And, u just did it again! Ride safe brother!

 

[TPadden]

That says as much for technique as Honda dependability

You've obviouly never recieved a Black Pearl gravel shower...

Tom

 

[Larry Fine]

That says as much for technique as Honda dependability

As well as knowing how to treat a clutch properly.

 

[Nashcat]

As well as knowing how to treat a clutch properly.

He rarely touches the clutch. Ask him.

John

 

[dduelin]

That says as much for technique as Honda dependability

Plus Raymond does a ton of highway miles vs a ton of start stop urban riding or slow speed friction zone work.

 

[RobbieAG]

If you keep going, at some point Honda may give you a free bike and put yours in their museum!

 

[Larry Fine]

He rarely touches the clutch. Ask him.

I try to do that, too. Minimal, low-rpm slipping and clutchless shifting.

 

[SupraSabre]

Congratulations! Job well done!

And to top it all off, you beat me to 400K on ST1300s!

I'm still shy of 2K miles!

 

[RichKat]

That's incredible, 400000 on a motorcycle is hard to believe, Honda has good engineering, but WOW

 

[Kevin_56]

Way to go Raymond. That is a lot of seat time.

 

[TPadden]

There will always be someone faster, older, riden further, better looking, even ruder...
This is not a thread about other achievements. Raymond hit his milestone all by himself, it's his well deserved party.

Tom

 

[cruzer1800]

That is unreal.. Not only the bike but the rider. Wow!?
I bet you can do U turns in your GARAGE by now!?
Congrats... truly amazing!

 

[Mellow]

Raymond hit his milestone all by himself, it's his well deserved party.

+1

 

[Uncle Phil]

Raymond hit his milestone all by himself, it's his well deserved party.
Tom

I reckon you were along for part of the party every now and then ....