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Old May 23, 2022 | 05:51 AM
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Hello from Bristol, England (although I'm Welsh).

Just signed up, because every internet search for information resulted in me clicking a link to this forum.

I've held a licence for 54 years, but I have never owned a Harley. I thought it was time I fixed that, before I become too old and decrepit to hold the bloody thing upright, so I now have a 2008 Fat Bob sitting alongside my Triumph Street Scrambler.

I'm currently fixing a few small issues, like the missing belt guards, the brake light that doesn't always switch off, and the tyres that pre-date the Obama presidency, then I have a few modifications in mind. No doubt I will be looking for advice and asking questions. I am already finding that the sheer volume of aftermarket parts is a problem in itself.

Here's looking forward to the summer (at least the rain is warmer ).

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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:02 AM
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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Gareth_R
Hello from Bristol, England (although I'm Welsh).

Just signed up, because every internet search for information resulted in me clicking a link to this forum.

I've held a licence for 54 years, but I have never owned a Harley. I thought it was time I fixed that, before I become too old and decrepit to hold the bloody thing upright, so I now have a 2008 Fat Bob sitting alongside my Triumph Street Scrambler.

I'm currently fixing a few small issues, like the missing belt guards, the brake light that doesn't always switch off, and the tyres that pre-date the Obama presidency, then I have a few modifications in mind. No doubt I will be looking for advice and asking questions. I am already finding that the sheer volume of aftermarket parts is a problem in itself.

Here's looking forward to the summer (at least the rain is warmer ).

Gareth
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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:14 AM
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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:18 AM
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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:28 AM
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Old May 23, 2022 | 06:37 AM
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Old May 23, 2022 | 08:23 AM
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