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Sue
04-07-2009, 04:09 PM
It's been on the news here a lot. While I have no doubt he has ridden a lot of miles, I wonder how he rode 1M on only one bike, especially considering his health issues described in another article. (Link (http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/04/05/news/doc49d8158f31a6e383288621.txt))

See the whole article here:Harley to Hit Million Mile Mark (http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/42458107.html)

MUKWONAGO - Aboard his 1340cc Harley, Dave Zien pulled into the driveway of Tony SanFelipo’s ranch house looking like a man who has been on the road for awhile.

His wind blown beard, thick mane of gray hair and full length leathers gave him the appearance of a character from a futuristic science fiction film; a cross between Mad Max and Moses.

The big Harley, by the way, is named Suzanna Ala Sha-Luck A Lay Ya.

Dave is an old-school Harley guy and feels it is important to name one’s bike.

He and Suzanna are about to cross the million mile mark. Suzanna will become the first Harley to have a documented million miles on her resume.

“Suzanna has been with me since 1991,” Dave said enthusiastically. “We did the million miles of heartache and failure and tragedy and breakdowns. Every breakdown is a tragedy.”

kgadley01
04-07-2009, 04:32 PM
Thanks for sharing. I'm planing a trip to Wisconsin, in a couple of weeks. does it ever stop snowing up there? I'm going to ride my Harley because it has a trailer hitch and the purpose of the trip is to pickup a new to me Bunkhouse Camper. I believe I should take my Heated gear along. I'm looking at leaving on the 20th or 27th of this month. I just hope it warms up some...Kenny...

Sue
04-07-2009, 04:59 PM
Kenny ...
You'll definitely need your heated gear for your visit to Wisconsin at the end of the month. :)
Word of advice: Watch for sand & salt on the roads from the winter -- it's probably the most hazardous thing about riding in Wisconsin in the Spring.

BubbaZanetti
04-07-2009, 05:03 PM
pretty cool:thumb couldn't imagine dragging those flags around though.

PAGoldsby
04-07-2009, 05:08 PM
David Zien is a remarkable American: USMC VietNam veteran, WI State Assemblyman 89-93, WI State Senator 93-07. Rode his motorcycle all over his district and state. In the Motorcycle Hall of Fame at age 50. He's only 58 or so now, so there's ample opportunity for him to log a couple million more miles.

Keep on rockin', Dave! :usa

Manfred
04-07-2009, 05:11 PM
From the article: "When the ignition fails you take a small screwdriver, poke it in the right place and the cycle’s engine, overhauled nine times, turns over if you’re persistent about it."

His HD was overhauled about every 111k miles. That I believe.

R80RTJohnny
04-07-2009, 06:31 PM
Beautiful story. The man seems to have a great outlook on life.

Thank you very much for sharing this one.