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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Wot Ho chaps and chapesses,

Isnt this interweb thing absoluty splendid.

I'm English, dont ya know, and after 26 years of riding I finally saw the light and got a proper motorcycle.

Nice to meet you all...........so to speak


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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Glad to have you join us. What model of the "proper bike" do you have? Looking forward to getting to know you better. Art
 
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Welcome to the forum, let's see a picture of that bike[sm=ttiwwp.gif]
 
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Hi Art

July last year bought myself a spanking new black Nightrain EFi, since then I have fitted a Ness Big Sucker, Antique style round air filter cover, LePere leather seat with gel pads, V & H Pro-Pipe with my own custom made baffle (Had a local blacksmith make it out of stainless), Powercommander, Chubby 501 bars, frenched headlight trim, Nostalgia antique style grips, Ness +3" forward control brackets, and a few other bits and bobs. I only have about 4500 miles on her so far, bloody work always seems to come first.

I absobloodylutly love the bike, so much so that I can overlook the crappy fuel guage, Dunlopsuperhardditchfinder tyres, and strangled (as stock) engine. I figure it cost me about a grand to get her running like she should, which is a bit steep considering Harleys are not exactly cheap over here. I figure I got to sort out the suspension next, and some nice quality wire wheels, and...and.....and.........when will it end....[sm=bounceybounce.gif]

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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Tried to upload/paste a photo but it would appear its too large................ dont really know what I'm doing is my best guess.

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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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I say! welcome Home Wild Bill, nice to have you with us!!
 
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Welcome to the Forums. Glad to have ya.
 
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum, enjoy the ride.
 
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