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  1. #51
    Quote Originally Posted by Chinnock View Post
    If you can get the HD thinking out of your head these are worth a test drive. Having owned all sorts of bikes the Diavel is the perfect bridge between sports bike and cruiser. Comfortable, content to cruise when you choose, sound awesome, very responsive, handling is amazing and an awesome 240 rear tyre.
    By far the best looking Harley around, although the new XDiavel(s) might give it some competition ;)

    I've ridden a few HDs and don't have unrealistic expectations of their handling, but having said that they really aren't that bad!
    My preference is somewhere between a Softail Slim and a Breakout.

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    Have you looked at Victory ?
    I fancy trying the Judge

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    My old man built a subtly customised Sportster that i quite liked but in general I agree with the majority of Harleys being the sort of naff mid life crisis bike of a dentist. I'd much rather have a classic Bonnevile or a Norton Commando.


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    +1 for NightRod.........but would buy many, many other bikes first.......

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    A pre 1995 evo road king. Better than money in the bank.

    Sold my old evo electra-glide last september after owning it for a few years. Lovely ride but got fed up with the weight.

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    Dyna wide glide

    its best to get one with stage 2 and as many bits added as possible

    better still check out the new Bonnies coming this year


    http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bi...onneville-T120

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    Well, I don't ride a motorcycle and I hate Harleys with a vengeance, but if I had to have something built by Harley, it'd be a Buell!

    A bloke I used to fence with had one and even given my lack of interest in motorcycles, I wanted one!

    Sadly HD's decision to kill the brand made me hate them even more!

    M.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr noble View Post
    If it has to be an HD, the only one I'd choose is the 48. With quiet pipes. [...]
    Agreed; if you're getting an HD, please don't inflict it on everyone else by using a loud exhaust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mowflow View Post
    My old man built a subtly customised Sportster that i quite liked but in general I agree with the majority of Harleys being the sort of naff mid life crisis bike of a dentist. I'd much rather have a classic Bonnevile or a Norton Commando.

    Lovely job, that looks like a T140 frame? I never built a Bitsa but my mates had a Cafe racer TriBeezer Rocket 3 & Dave Camier Commando.
    I had a Triumph Daytona, Bonnie & Norton Commando Mark 2a happy days! Thanks for posting!

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    Army tribute Harley for BLESMA



    Last edited by wildheart; 10th February 2016 at 13:33.

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    Not safe for work, bit sweary



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    Last edited by Brighty; 10th February 2016 at 14:46.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    Sadly I am male so I can't ride a sportster.......
    Even this one?


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    Quote Originally Posted by GIB984 View Post
    Even this one?

    Is it for sale?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    Is it for sale?
    Sent you PM, Kerry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GIB984 View Post
    Even this one?

    My old baby!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chinnock View Post
    My old baby!!
    Looks lovely.

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    Kerry, you loving the sportsters after all?

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    You can mix with the Harley people


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    Quote Originally Posted by tz-uk73 View Post
    Kerry, you loving the sportsters after all?
    Sadly not, it appears that if you add a few thousand miles and years onto one and then have an accident on one it increases the value of them by 22% !!!!

    Ill continue my 'hunt' avoiding the bad meat
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    Kerry, free up a couple of hours this weekend and get across to the Motorcycle show at Excel.... More than ever before its a Harley fest. Loads of other stuff too, but certainly you can OD on Harley's. I'll get up a few piccies later.

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    Please don't be a sheep and get a naff 48.
    Get a Harley that's got more style and individuality, plus also works out cheaper.


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    Quote Originally Posted by steptoe View Post
    Please don't be a sheep and get a naff 48.
    Get a Harley that's got more style and individuality, plus also works out cheaper.

    That is delicious!

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    When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........

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    I have owned 5 Harley's over many years..... I bought this Liberty Edition shovelhead Superglide new in August 1976, - photo taken the next day:



    This is my current Superglide bought new in 2010 with Screamin Eagle Stage IV 110hp conversion. I don't go for bling, but I do like a bit of power:



    I should say that in between, I owned an iron head Sportster, an Evo Road King, and a softtail Deuce.
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    Dreadful things... Here's my Fatty, with a stage one, heavy breather pack & VH short shots. The 1/4 nose fairing is away at sprayers & a new seat is en route from internet. Keep away from the SoA cliches & have a giggle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TooTall View Post
    Dreadful things... Here's my Fatty, with a stage one, heavy breather pack & VH short shots. The 1/4 nose fairing is away at sprayers & a new seat is en route from internet. Keep away from the SoA cliches & have a giggle.
    TT
    Ps "Jason made me do it"

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    Mutz Nutz TT. Look forward to the next GTG this Summer. Should be noisey! I blame Jason for lots of things too. Enjoy!

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    Well I bit the bullet and went for a combination of price and performance and put aside my prejudice and took a 883 Iron as I have had a Dyna and couldn't find a Fat Boy or Street Bob I liked at value\
    RIAC

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    Good choice... but you London hipsters really need to post some pics!
    TT

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    Will do when finished, so far

    Vance & Hines Stage 1
    Headlight Grille & Fairing
    Rough Crafts Air Filter
    Flat Tracker Bars

    Just need to change all side covers and add small seat
    RIAC

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    I am looking forward to this, as I nearly bought one. The only thing that put me off was the weight and that it would be difficult to move around in the shed to get the bicycles in and out.

    I still hanker after one and when the weather gets warmer/ I have more time I am going to go ride one properly and consider changing to one. Its a sort of grail purchase for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by samswatch View Post
    I am looking forward to this, as I nearly bought one. The only thing that put me off was the weight and that it would be difficult to move around in the shed to get the bicycles in and out.

    I still hanker after one and when the weather gets warmer/ I have more time I am going to go ride one properly and consider changing to one. Its a sort of grail purchase for me.

    Best buy now as the prices are always stronger in the summer
    RIAC

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    Quote Originally Posted by samswatch View Post
    I am looking forward to this, as I nearly bought one. The only thing that put me off was the weight and that it would be difficult to move around in the shed to get the bicycles in and out.

    I still hanker after one and when the weather gets warmer/ I have more time I am going to go ride one properly and consider changing to one. Its a sort of grail purchase for me.
    The weight does not make much difference to be honest, its not like 400kg unless you go for a full dress electra glide. The 883 is not that much more than a big Jap or European bike. You can always get a motorbike dolly to store it on, then you can push it around at your leisure. Very handy if you have multiple bikes to store

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    Will do when finished, so far

    Vance & Hines Stage 1
    Headlight Grille & Fairing
    Rough Crafts Air Filter
    Flat Tracker Bars

    Just need to change all side covers and add small seat
    Congrats, that seems like the usual Harley tax ...it seems to grown the longer you have one :)

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    Buy an Indian instead of a HD. not so many on the road. They go better handle better and strop quicker.

    thats gonna upset someone.

    Rob

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    Best buy now as the prices are always stronger in the summer
    Yes unfortunately I jumped the gun and bought a street triple - I know totally different and regret it everytime I see a HD

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmblaikie View Post
    Buy an Indian instead of a HD. not so many on the road. They go better handle better and strop quicker.

    thats gonna upset someone.

    Rob
    Most people spend a couple of grand on their Harley sorting it out when they get it, so that matters not....if you really want a Harley and not an Indian ;)

    What matters is that Indian are significantly cheaper, discounted already in UK dealers, and great VFM.

    And yet still, they've not sold more than a couple of hundred bikes in the UK in a few years .....its amazing the brand pull of Harley-Davidson ...similar I guess to trying to pull iphones away from their owners :)

    Like Victory (the other Polaris cruiser bike company) who after 13 years have just about sold a months worth of HD sales

    /crazy really, I wonder how many years (if at all) it will take for Indian to gain popularity in their home country where >50% of all big bike sales are Harleys.....

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    the scouts look flipping ace and the new smaller one looks even better

    I couldn't ride a 883 as to lanky

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    Quote Originally Posted by soapy View Post
    the scouts look flipping ace and the new smaller one looks even better

    I couldn't ride a 883 as to lanky
    Have to agree.

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    Indian is cheeky I have to say, Im turning the Sportster into a west coast inspired beast as I like that Outlaw / Cali look at the minute. Seat arrives tomorrow and a few more tweaks and Ill be happy
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    Quote Originally Posted by soapy View Post
    the scouts look flipping ace and the new smaller one looks even better

    I couldn't ride a 883 as to lanky
    yeah, those Scouts are great value for money too....mind you even the top of the range Chieftain is about £5-8K cheaper than the equivalent Harley

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    True but the old ones are the best for the wall of death, look at the front suspension

    how he stayed on I don't know him and Ken Fox are the best at this.






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    Have just ordered a new one. Only passed my test 11th Feb. It felt most comfortable to me as a newbie. Can always upgrade at a later date.

    maseman

    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    Well I bit the bullet and went for a combination of price and performance and put aside my prejudice and took a 883 Iron as I have had a Dyna and couldn't find a Fat Boy or Street Bob I liked at value\

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    Vance & Hines Stage 1
    What's the power with that fitted? Love the look but don't think I could manage the lack of power even though I know that's not the point!

    That said there's no way I would sell my Street Triple and if I bought a third motorcycle it would be very expensive due to the resultant divorce...

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    Quote Originally Posted by maseman View Post
    Have just ordered a new one. Only passed my test 11th Feb. It felt most comfortable to me as a newbie. Can always upgrade at a later date.

    maseman
    Always heard it said, your first Harley is the most expensive one you'll buy , if you get my drift .

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    I sold my FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport last summer, owned it for 8yrs and loves it, good combination of looks with an element of performance ( half decent brakes)

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    From the first time I saw Evel Knievel on TV as a kid I have wanted an XR750...

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    Right Mr Sunshine where are you






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