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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Right here goes, Just passed my test 3 months ago, first bike I'm looking at getting is a 2011 Iron 883, basic model.

Firstly, Am i right in going straight for an iron 883 and

Secondly, where are the best places and cheapest place to get vance and hines or even stage 1 tuning....eventually.

Ive had my eye on a iron 883 before passing my test and think I would regret no going for it as a starter bike.

Any advice on either question would be cool.

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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 02:54 AM
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The 883 will be perfect for your first bike and you can check out all the aftermarket mods at www.easternperformance.com
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 03:09 AM
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Thanks for that, but as far a performance parts goes, was looking more nearer to the UK unless the delivery is relatively cheap, or is it cheaper to buy from the US.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 03:17 AM
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Vcustoms.co.uk should sort you out. You can order parts online with close to zero shipping. Problem with US sites are the shipping costs, and potential customs duty once the good enter the EU.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 03:22 AM
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IDK I just ordered a sheepskin buttpad from www.alaskaleather.com a couple weeks ago and the shipping costs were no more than any place here in the USA & Canada.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 03:58 AM
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Thanks for the heads up guys or gals (my bad), once i've received them, who can fit them, does it have to be a specialist in HD
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 04:15 AM
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If you have some basic tools you can save a bundle and do it yourself! I would buy a repair manual and after you study that go for it!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Just seen an 883 iron with vance and hines and a hyper charger for Ł5800 from a harley dealership. anyone think thats a good price. maybe picking up this weekend. i take it with that combinations its now classed as stage 1 tuned.
 
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