Reply With QuoteNice motor if you don’t mind me saying
With an engine that is as big as most cars these days too
Especially when it’s a bespoke custom.
2005 Softail Heritage 1450cc and only 8900 original miles (love these types of previous only owners).
The Harley-Davidson Softail 1450cc was stripped down to the bone revealing only the most iconic features:
Tank, dash, panel, engine and the wild roar of the V-Twin. This all satin black bobber is an authentic throwback to the 50’s Bobber style and grin guaranteed when riding.
Extra items expecially added to make the bike trully unique;
Screamin Eagle Performance Kit / Air / Exhaust
Harley Davidson custom frame
Springer Front End Forks
Handlebar
Wheels / Rims / Spokes
Indian motorcycle classic tires
Rear Black fitted fender
Custom seat
Foot peg extensions
Performance Machine front caliper
"Stop" side mount tail light
Vintage 70's yellow headlight
... to name a few.
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Last edited by Chinnock; 30th April 2019 at 22:02.
Nice motor if you don’t mind me saying
With an engine that is as big as most cars these days too
Not really my thing,but that looks very nice indeed.
How’s it steer with that big front tyre?
And belt driven ?
Chinook that is class, end of.
Steve
Leans and turns very smoothly surprisingly.Originally Posted by bwest76
Yes
Had this vision in mind for the last 7 years before she finally appeared. I couldn’t resist!
Interested in how belts compare to chains
Do they last much longer ?
And for one they will definitely be cleaner and less hassle I suppose
100,000 miles is not uncommon if correct tension is regularly maintained.
Very good indeed you’d have probably gone through countless chains in that time I bet
The old BMW bikes were belt driven I believe
Very cool
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That's a mean looking motorcycle. Is that Bent Greatly village green?
I quite like Harleys, but not enough to lay down cash.
I've ridden several, it's a very different style of riding isn't it?
How do you find it for touring or 350-400 mile days?
Toured in the Picos Spain, with three guys, 2 on Harleys, one on a Victory last year.
Swapped bikes for a few hours...found them a nightmare for decking down.
Plenty quick enough on the straights, had to approach corners a bit differently, and roll into the bends like you were pushing a huge wheelbarrow lol. Great fun, lovely torque, but hard work staying with the group on the twisty stuff.
My touring ute. Reasonably quick, good in the turns, very cheap to run, crashes well.
Owes me nothing really.
Last edited by Tifa; 1st May 2019 at 00:41.
Great looking bike, love those handlebars!
My Bob says hello.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Indeed, Bentley born and bred! You local too?
Recent arrival so no touring yet but if I did the seat would be swapped. Different style of riding to order standard / sporty bikes which I prefer when you just want to slow down and relax.
Cool mate. Is that a Dyna?Great looking bike, love those handlebars!
My Bob says hello.
That's incredible. Love it. Just in time for summer too! Not quite the same backdrop, but here's mine.
Especially when it’s a bespoke custom.
2005 Softail Heritage 1450cc and only 8900 original miles (love these types of previous only owners).
The Harley-Davidson Softail 1450cc was stripped down to the bone revealing only the most iconic features:
Tank, dash, panel, engine and the wild roar of the V-Twin. This all satin black bobber is an authentic throwback to the 50’s Bobber style and grin guaranteed when riding.
Extra items expecially added to make the bike trully unique;
Screamin Eagle Performance Kit / Air / Exhaust
Harley Davidson custom frame
Springer Front End Forks
Handlebar
Wheels / Rims / Spokes
Indian motorcycle classic tires
Rear Black fitted fender
Custom seat
Foot peg extensions
Performance Machine front caliper
"Stop" side mount tail light
Vintage 70's yellow headlight
... to name a few.
Where does the number plate go?
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What number plate?
Just kidding, it’s under tail light. Illegal spacing, size and colour (if you’re going to go illegal just go for it I say)
Why no front mudgaurd?
You must get absolutely soaked when it rains.
Doubt it'll ever see the rain and looks great without it imo.
I'm not a Harley fan but that does look cool, must be really noisy (illegally so??) with straight pipes..
Great looking bike
Mmmmmmmmmmm.....ok...
Wouldn't go out my way to get wet, but if it happens no great shakes. It is what it is!
I don’t do Harley’s but I think I could make an exception in that case!
I’d probably want narrower bars though, I don’t think I’ve long enough arms for those.
That is a beauty.
Very much a bar hopper I guess!
Love to know where the headlight comes from...
I’ve got an ultra and a wide glide at the moment... can’t beat a Harley.
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The headlight glass usually ends up broken as well as stones etc get thrown up directly in front as you ride along.
Yes, '07 Dyna Street Bob. Has Vance and Hines exhausts, exhaust diverter removed so true 2 into 2, K&N air filter, Vance and Hines Fuelpak, and a few other bits and bobs. If I don't change it out this year, I'll probably put some different handlebars on, probably some Paughco 8" T-bars.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I’ve seen people putting tape across the forks when it rains to cut it down a bit.
Can’t find a photo but someone’s selling these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHOPPER-CHO...-/362034714402
Last edited by bwest76; 1st May 2019 at 13:34.
Makes filtering a bit touch and goI don’t do Harley’s but I think I could make an exception in that case!
I’d probably want narrower bars though, I don’t think I’ve long enough arms for those.
Vintage Butlers Saucer Lamp Mark IIThat is a beauty.
Very much a bar hopper I guess!
Love to know where the headlight comes from...
I’ve got an ultra and a wide glide at the moment... can’t beat a Harley.
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I’ll google it!
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You might like to check out these 2 Aussies I met in Biarritz.
Brought their hard tail chops over to Europe and did some big miles ones on a 69.
http://theruinersblog.blogspot.com/
Not my kind of thing but does look nice, some really nice detailing.
How comfortable is it to ride? Being that low, the seat angle and then reaching for the bars.
I saw a brand new Indian yesterday at the petrol station, never knew such a think existed.
Owner said it was a 1033cc or 1133cc, I cannot remember precisely.
It looked lovely, real quality and understated, far less blingy that most HDs.
That's a work of art Chinnock - Wow!
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without a doubt its a nice looking bike but dont think it would be very practical (i dont get the whole harley thing tbh ) , seat looks like it would wreck my back and arse in 20 mins and with no front mudguard if you get caught in the rain it would turn into a mobile sprinkler system.
.... that said i'd happily have one as a second bike though perhaps with a better seat setup and front mudguard :)
Not bad Jase ok maybe a little girly in a hairy arse way
No mate just enjoy
Attitude built?
RIAC
If you follow my link you will see what can be done,they don’t build them to be practicable.
Bloody lovely piece of work. Beats everything else here into a cocked hat, mine included. Enjoy, but mind your cockyx.
Great looking bike (hog)
My next door neighbours Harley was a real pain with straight pipes, he'd start in the garage and let it tick over a bit to warm up-at 05.30- he threw a wobbly when I asked if he could maybe move it out the garage and down the drive to do that since it was near the bedroom end of our house.
You have a nice bike there, can't even see the stop light let alone the No plate.
Aha, is it on the nearside near the wheel hub?
Lovely! What’s the watch on your wrist while riding this beast? I’ll eat mechanical watches for breakfast when it comes to vibrations and shaking I guess.
Casio?
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Zeus Motorcycles, East London.
Don’t wear one due to winter jacket cuffs, but would happily wear my Sinn 142 with it’s robust Lemania 5100 movement when wearing my summer jackets.
Yes, I'm in Colchester.
Me too. Where’s you’re watering hole?
What number plate?
Just kidding, it’s under tail light. Illegal spacing, size and colour (if you’re going to go illegal just go for it I say)
Good move not showing the number plate, otherwise Creepy Ralphy would be checking whether it was on SORN.
Lovely bike, but that saddle looks rather thin.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
I’ve worn anything and everything ( from Damasko to Zenith ) on my Harleys.... and I do 20k miles at least a year. Never had an issue with the vibes.... and both of mine are old school Evo engines.
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My neighbour has one. Paintwork is shockingly poor. just seems like one thin coat and then bare metal (he had a fall and we were looking at the mudguard)I saw a brand new Indian yesterday at the petrol station, never knew such a think existed.
Owner said it was a 1033cc or 1133cc, I cannot remember precisely.
It looked lovely, real quality and understated, far less blingy that most HDs.
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