883 Iron, Noob with noob questions.
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Road Master
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Thanks. I'm in Sarf Essex Guv! 
Shaw HD aren't that far from me (60ish miles) and the 883R I linked to earlier is one of their stock too! Not quite in a position to buy yet, thankfully, as the more i look the more I find out, lol!
Funny thing is I wanted a return to old style bikes, carb'ed, air cooled etc, as that suits my mechanical skills, but the more i look, the more i like and find myself drawn to the later models, such as the fuel injected 883s.
Shaw HD aren't that far from me (60ish miles) and the 883R I linked to earlier is one of their stock too! Not quite in a position to buy yet, thankfully, as the more i look the more I find out, lol!
Funny thing is I wanted a return to old style bikes, carb'ed, air cooled etc, as that suits my mechanical skills, but the more i look, the more i like and find myself drawn to the later models, such as the fuel injected 883s.
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Also Black Bear in Newmarket, probably the longest established one in easy reach. Bear (oops - pun!) in mind that now is a good time to buy, rather than when the sun comes out at Easter! Secondhand prices will go up and dealers will be less inclined to discount, so do some background research on what is available, if you can manage to buy soon.
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I'll keep an eye on Lakeside and keep meaning to stop down there if only to have a sit one one!
I started watching Harleys just before Xmas and have been amazed at how well they seem to be selling! It seems the more extras they have on, the quicker the sell? Certainly seem to have a less seasonal market than Jap sportsbikes!
I started watching Harleys just before Xmas and have been amazed at how well they seem to be selling! It seems the more extras they have on, the quicker the sell? Certainly seem to have a less seasonal market than Jap sportsbikes!
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sell well and pretty much well hold their prices too.
Very few brands can say the same and getting 2nd hand with someone else paying for the extras is the way to go I think.
Although we have bought 2 new ones in the past 6 months lol
Very few brands can say the same and getting 2nd hand with someone else paying for the extras is the way to go I think.
Although we have bought 2 new ones in the past 6 months lol
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It's not so much the Police in my experience, but MoT testers. For the first time last year my Buell (aftermarket British silencer, which sounds grrrreat!) attracted comment and he made a note on the certificate, although the tester suggested, with a smile, that perhaps the wadding had blown out. I'm not sure it was ever anything but completely empty! I know of louder Harleys that have been failed.
Sadly with my Son being made redundant at work and my wife looking like she may be facing the same, the intended purchase of a Sportster has been postponed for now. Just hope that's turn out to be a short and temporary postponement!
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As it sounds you have well researched and set the focus what you prefer straight by now, so the rest is watching for the right time and opportunity. Crossing fingers that it will be soon, but the good part even there is - these bikes are around, they're a good value, so it's just the right one to find you at the right time.
Wrt mufflers - while I may face a good hiding by the 'Loud pipes save lives' gang for this, the easiest and cheapest way for a start is to leave the stockers on - and no police will bother you.
Wrt mufflers - while I may face a good hiding by the 'Loud pipes save lives' gang for this, the easiest and cheapest way for a start is to leave the stockers on - and no police will bother you.
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