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KungFooBob wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:07 am

Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:06 am They're also good for lookin' cool, which is the job most often asked of them.

Do some people need a bike for that?

Seems to be the case.

KungFooBob wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:07 am

Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:06 am They're also good for lookin' cool, which is the job most often asked of them.

Do some people need a bike for that?

I think most owners actually have a negative effect on their bike in this regard.

Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:27 am

KungFooBob wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:07 am

Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 9:06 am They're also good for lookin' cool, which is the job most often asked of them.

Do some people need a bike for that?

I think most owners actually have a negative effect on their bike in this regard.

Right now I've just got me a Honda. Ahh, but I'll have me a Harley someday.

If I wasn't loved up with my Ducati, i'd buy this!



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325668753393 ... %7Ciid%3A1

And these, or have you still got the last pair in the loft...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155564826811 ... media=COPY

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:12 am If I wasn't loved up with my Ducati, i'd buy this!



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325668753393 ... %7Ciid%3A1

If i was selling it i'd take much better bloody pictures !

weeksy wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:22 am

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:12 am If I wasn't loved up with my Ducati, i'd buy this!



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325668753393 ... %7Ciid%3A1

If i was selling it i'd take much better bloody pictures !

Lol,incredible isn't it. I'm often amazed at teh crap pictures and descriptions on listings.

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:12 am If I wasn't loved up with my Ducati, i'd buy this!



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325668753393 ... %7Ciid%3A1

If that had a pillion seat I'd be very tempted.

Although it is in Blackburn [retches uncontrollably].

Test rode this earlier:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-detai ... sc&fromsra

so now it's between that one just above and the on tie rack posted previously: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-David ... 7675.l2557


Thoughts?

KungFooBob wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 8:38 am Is it just me who reads the thread title and their mind finishes it off with "and the Marlboro Man"?

yes

Docca wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:27 pm so now it's between that one just above and the on tie rack posted previously: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-David ... 7675.l2557


Thoughts?

Thats gone now, so either you bought it or you're going to have to buy the one you test rode. A couple of plusses on that, it's got what looks like progressive shocks and a larger tank. Win! If you do buy it, ditch those hideous bars and get a set of californian/beach bars fitted.

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:34 pm

Docca wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:27 pm so now it's between that one just above and the on tie rack posted previously: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-David ... 7675.l2557


Thoughts?

Thats gone now, so either you bought it or you're going to have to buy the one you test rode. A couple of plusses on that, it's got what looks like progressive shocks and a larger tank. Win! If you do buy it, ditch those hideous bars and get a set of californian/beach bars fitted.

It's not gone- I'm texting the guy atm

I will say, the test ride was hilarious (as In fun). Weird with feet forward, weird with world rumbling around you.

Sounds fab. Handles? well, difficult to really test because I was quite nervous about binning it. Did 40 minutes though and thoroughly enjoyed it.

My back slightly ached at the end, so that other bobber is completely ruled out now.

Docca wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:46 pm

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:34 pm

Docca wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:27 pm so now it's between that one just above and the on tie rack posted previously: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-David ... 7675.l2557


Thoughts?

Thats gone now, so either you bought it or you're going to have to buy the one you test rode. A couple of plusses on that, it's got what looks like progressive shocks and a larger tank. Win! If you do buy it, ditch those hideous bars and get a set of californian/beach bars fitted.

It's not gone- I'm texting the guy atm

On the same potato-phone he took the pics on?

Docca wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 2:53 pm I will say, the test ride was hilarious (as In fun). Weird with feet forward, weird with world rumbling around you.

Sounds fab. Handles? well, difficult to really test because I was quite nervous about binning it. Did 40 minutes though and thoroughly enjoyed it.

My back slightly ached at the end, so that other bobber is completely ruled out now.

Its more natural way to sit, but some folk don't like it as bumps travel up your spine. I got on with it just fine and prefer it in many ways. I did find going back to a conventional bike felt ridiculous, like I was falling forward and couldn't help but put weight through my wrists.

Worse thing about the sportsters is the brakes, or lack thereof. On my one, it was the model that you could for a 4 pot caliper off of a xr1200 too and that was brilliant, but there isn't enough clearance on any other model. Dunno if they are improved since my model as my bike was 2013.

I loved the Harley experience and will have another some day. As forgiving as Mrs T is I don't think it'll go down well if I add one to the stable. I've never ridden any other bike that si so identifiable by its sound. If you get the chance ride along with group ride out. Un-be-fucking-lieveble! Dunno why but the Policenever bother you for loud exhausts?

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:30 am

weeksy wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:22 am

Taipan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 11:12 am If I wasn't loved up with my Ducati, i'd buy this!



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325668753393 ... %7Ciid%3A1

If i was selling it i'd take much better bloody pictures !

Lol,incredible isn't it. I'm often amazed at teh crap pictures and descriptions on listings.

It's exactly the reason mine was cheap. Poorly shot photos and a rather short description that made no real reference to the tuning parts fitted. He had it for sale for a few weeks and I was the only one who rang him.

If I had kept it, I'd have put a Harrison Billet caliper on the front. Amazing brakes.

Taipan wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 8:29 pm

Docca wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 8:04 pm It’s this one I have my eye on.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225566124185 ... media=COPY

Thoughts? It’s 20 years old and when I did a check on it earlier, it came up with ‘miles 10k less now than in….‘. Assuming that’s the Bobber Bros custom point though.

I really wouldn't. Old ones need maintaining by someone who knows what they're doing. Get a 48 that's had some upgrades done. E.G. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134578115421 ... R674_MWKYg

Picking the bottom one up tomorrow morning.

Docca wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 6:10 pm

Taipan wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 8:29 pm

Docca wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 8:04 pm It’s this one I have my eye on.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225566124185 ... media=COPY

Thoughts? It’s 20 years old and when I did a check on it earlier, it came up with ‘miles 10k less now than in….‘. Assuming that’s the Bobber Bros custom point though.

I really wouldn't. Old ones need maintaining by someone who knows what they're doing. Get a 48 that's had some upgrades done. E.G. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134578115421 ... R674_MWKYg

Picking the bottom one up tomorrow morning.

Nice one. Look forward to real pics and ride report.

N.B. Finders fee applies.