[dannyg]

Purchased a new 2007 1500 Classic last fall. I purchased it late in the season and its in the garage for the winter with only 250 miles on her. My question is... I kinda have to take it to the dealer at 500-600 miles for them to honor the warranty. I know its early but.... When it warms up in spring here do you think it will be ok to run the bike for another 200 - 300 miles with the oil that been sitting in her over the winter ? Im thinking maybe I should change the oil before I run it and then take it to the dealer when it hits the 600 mile mark. Im not sure if oil thats been sitting in the bike over the winter would cause a problem. I havent started it or anything so Im not worried about a moisture problem.

2nd ..
I know there has been a ton of postings about saddlebags and the most popular are the Leatherlykes. I do like them but I kinda worried about there not being any support on the bottoms. I have read a few complaints about them wearing out around the mounting holes from a lot of higway riding. I know I can always buy mounts or make a bracket and secure them better on the bottom. Im wondering if anyone has any alternative bags. I cant remember but I ran across a site that another 1500 owner showed his semi-hard bags where they actually slid up on a saddlebag bracket and it had a lip that was kinda built into the back of the bag. Any ideas or can someone post or recommend a cheaper soft bag thats pretty secure ? Not throw overs, but a nice soft bag that looks good.

Thank You for being patient with a newbie