When I started the springer I had the same problem. I was working in Indiana but the bike was in Michigan. I only had a few times a month I could work on it. But it was worth it. I'm looking for a Road King now. Something I can ride 500 miles and not be in traction the next day.My nephew owns this shop , we started out together but with my hours here - it slowed it down , this bike project is both our ideas , but he has gotten so busy ,he don't have time for it - but that puts me in a hard spot cause its my ride and its not rideable