think i must have had a bang on the head

brooksy · May 10, 2014

I have never been a fan of Harleys :no however after today I think I get it :yes
called over to my mates garage today for a cuppa n a natter and parked outside was a nice shiny roadster 48 r that turned out to be his new toy :yes
to cut a long story short the keys where thrown in my direction and I was told to take it for a bimble, I didn't know what to expect but when I thumbed the starter I was well impressed with the sound of the vance and hines short shots helped by the screaming eagle stage 1 kit :dunno and after finding the gear pedal set off for a 10 minute bimble that turned into 20 minutes :lol
I must admit I was well impressed with engine and handling and after a couple of dodgy braking sessions they where ok too :thumbup
I think I am converted but I would only ever own one as a second bike for lazy sunday cruising :thumbup

Keith B · May 10, 2014

Sportsters like the 48 are great fun.They have just enough grunt and handling to be fun.I love my 883R,but I'm not a fan of the bigger Harleys at all.
The only thing that spoils the 48 is the daft forward controls.It needs the mids like on the 883 Iron or 883R.

Yep,great second bike.

Caveman · May 10, 2014

As an American I have to say I'm ashamed of you both....

This is a sad day...:bawling

brooksy · May 11, 2014

Keith B said:
Sportsters like the 48 are great fun.They have just enough grunt and handling to be fun.I love my 883R,but I'm not a fan of the bigger Harleys at all.
The only thing that spoils the 48 is the daft forward controls.It needs the mids like on the 883 Iron or 883R.

Yep,great second bike.

those forward controls are a bit alien and I like the look of the 883 iron apart from the bars

Ben · May 11, 2014

I had the exact same experience a couple of years ago but was to ashamed to admit it, they are fun.
Not a race bike and will never be a replacement for one (in my case) but fun :yes
There now I've said it and I feel better :yes

Caveman · May 11, 2014

Truth be told I almost bought an 883 a few years ago.. It was just way to small to fit on. I had a proper cruiser once, Triumph, and I hated the forward controls.
There, I've been outed... I hope you blasphemous fiends are happy :yes

phatcat · May 11, 2014

Mr B, I've had a few Sunday run outs with you now, and not one of them was a bimble ! :no
The whole Harley thing seems to be a bit of a way of life too, so you can't commit half harted if ya gonna get one.
More to the point, what are you gonna clip your pony tail to, in order to get the image!:lol

Caveman · May 11, 2014

phatcat said:
Mr B, I've had a few Sunday run outs with you now, and not one of them was a bimble

I wish you brits would speak English.. It gets very confusing

brooksy · May 11, 2014

Caveman said:
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I wish you brits would speak English.. It gets very confusing

a leisurely ride aka cruising

brooksy · May 11, 2014

phatcat said:
Mr B, I've had a few Sunday run outs with you now, and not one of them was a bimble ! :no
The whole Harley thing seems to be a bit of a way of life too, so you can't commit half harted if ya gonna get one.
More to the point, what are you gonna clip your pony tail to, in order to get the image!:lol

mmmmmmm see where you are coming from there mate lol

Keith B · May 11, 2014

brooksy said:
those forward controls are a bit alien and I like the look of the 883 iron apart from the bars

Same bars as the 48,...only the mirrors are flipped.

OlafTuono · May 11, 2014

Oh dear.

I had the opposite experience last year, often fancied one, then following a test ride it made my mind up to give my head a shake.

All those years of taking the piss Mr B and it's you who will end up with one, wot a FUD.

england 2 · May 11, 2014

brooksy said:
those forward controls are a bit alien and I like the look of the 883 iron apart from the bars

I had forward controls on my Dyna ...........................

I am no STARFISH so put the mid controls on and it rides a lot better

I also changed the handlebars to drag bars .

I enjoy riding it but will never be a TUONO

My way of thinking is .......................

change your bike as many times as you want BUT KEEP THE "T".

grin factor · May 11, 2014

Think I need to have a go on one see what all the fuss is about. Its probably the only make of bike I've never really considered.

brooksy · May 11, 2014

grin factor said:
Think I need to have a go on one see what all the fuss is about. Its probably the only make of bike I've never really considered.

looks like a trip to Silver Link is in order :thumbup want to test the iron out :yes

grin factor · May 11, 2014

Sounds like a plan Mr B.

garry · May 11, 2014

oh bugger, can a see a chapter forming .....

Caveman · May 11, 2014

skip the Iron get a guzzi

garry · May 11, 2014

Caveman said:
skip the Iron get a guzzi

agreed.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzz...5644427?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a3b6d498b

roy · May 11, 2014

i had this vn1500 before my tuono....i wish i had kept it as a second bike ..
megga reliable,,you could load it up to the tatas with camping gearand a pilion and just go....i went all over the uk on mine,comfy as **** loud as **** and shiney as ****...frigging scary on bends if you pushed it to hard,brakes were **** it weghed abot 3 tuonos and was as greedy on juice as the t...had 120 out of it weaving around like a worm that was cut in half.....but 80 all day no probs great for a bimble,bike rally and touring..but certainly not!!! a tuono

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