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New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:57 pm
by grunda 12
Just been to my local harley shop and bought myself a sportster 1200 model 48 in pearlescent white can,t believe how much vat I've just paid that Cameron guy should have me up for a knighthood what with vat and stamp duty my large wallet is shrinking fast but hey go as they say you only live twice mr bond!!! Happy days paul
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:24 pm
by Exile
Pictures. I demand pictures..!!.
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:57 pm
by Norm
Congrats Paul enjoy
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:12 pm
by grunda 12
Sorry exile not being a pc know all I'm afraid pictures are out of the question although if you go on e bay there are quite a few sportster 48,s on there thanks norm I hope to hit the highway on Thursday then I will do a comprehensive review as you know test ridings not my bag I just buy what I like or make it suit my purpose mr hd has given me an accessories bible although all I need is petrol and a large wallet! Atb paul
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:59 pm
by Exile
OK Paul.. no probs. Congratulations on the new machine. May it carry you safely on your way.
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:08 pm
by PeteF
Do Not drop a diesel into it!
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:21 pm
by grunda 12
Will be very careful with fuel Peter I put 1gallon in the Electra it ran but smelt like parrafin 2 gall petrol to 1 diesel interesting to say the least drained it off and mixed with copious amounts of veg oil hey presto fuel for the diesel bike happy days paul
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:17 pm
by Norm
Paul,
not sure how it works over there but out here when you buy a HD after signing the paperwork, they introduce you to your personal "Chrome Consultant" who is able to supply many thousands of dollars in bling. Sometimes can double the price.
New bike fever
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:10 pm
by Scalyback
WOW!
The power of poetry.
And to think I only posted
"Harley a Davidson goes by"
yesterday, that was fast work!
Nice one Paul!
New bike fever
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:37 am
by sofiaspin
Let us know how you get on with peanut petrol tank - the reviews I have read suggest 48 owners will be well acquainted with petrol stations. My 61 Venom has a 4.25 gallon tank, good for 250 miles at a steady pace or enough to get me from Glasgow to Campbeltown and back. 52 years on and bike manufacturers seem to be going backwards in terms of fuel range and economy.