G'day from WA!!

  • bradtheman
    bradtheman
    12 years ago

     G'day all!

    Name's Brad, And I am the proud 25 yr old owner of a 24 hr old 2012 Sportster 1200 Custom...In Vivid Black, Of course...Bought from Perth's favourite dealer, Frasiers...First service will be stickin on V&H Big Radius 2-2s, New mirrors and a few other parts!

    Yes, It is my first Harley...Prior to it, I rode a crappy Chinese-made 250cc 'chopper'...What a massive mistake, But, That's another story, For another time.

    I do have a couple of questions, While I'm introducing myself:

    1) Does the excessive 'shake' of the bike, During idle, Lessen, As the bike is worn in, Or should I just get used to the entire bike shaking like it's having an incredibly powerful orgasm (And no, It's not me!), Every time I'm stopped at the lights, Or a stop street?
    2) Are there any LED headlamps available for the 1200 Custom?

    Cheers in advance.

  • Will67
    Will67
    12 years ago
    welcome, its a sportster thing with the vibration! if in doubt ask your dealer!
  • mickle
    mickle
    12 years ago

    Welcome Brad, and you will get used to the vibration on idle, bit different to your last bike.

  • ozymax
    ozymax
    12 years ago
    welcome, it's a shake shake thing you will come to love
  • allde
    allde
    12 years ago
    to the forums Brad.
  • sparkie001
    sparkie001
    12 years ago

    Welcome

  • bradtheman
    bradtheman
    12 years ago

     Thank you all kindly for the welcome.

     

    Im sure I'll get used to it soon...Unfortunately, I won't be able to ride my baby much during the coming week, Since the weather in Perth has just taken a fiercely ugly turn *starts sobbing in the corner*

  • Roosta
    Roosta
    12 years ago
    Gday mate, Good ol Frasers, who did you buy the bike off, I picked mine up several weeks back, brought it of Shane Vaisey, nothing but good words for the bloke (Frasers Poith).

    Be careful when you get off your bike after the vibrations, can be known to cause the Odd travelling Fat.. LOL
  • fattatt
    fattatt
    12 years ago
    Welcome Brad.
  • christoff
    christoff
    12 years ago
    Welcome brad, enjoy mate. Nice choice of ride

    Have a look at other exhaust options, plenty of them and many better ,IMHO, out there. Still yr $$ so it's yr choice of course.


    My nu dyna, it's big, black, hard n fast...what more could u want?
  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    12 years ago

    Welcome Brad .

  • Rains
    Rains
    12 years ago
    Welcome Brad - lucky you, all of 25 years old and owning a brand-new Harley! I am sure your dad must have had some "small" influence in you buying the bike and not a V8 or turboAWD car like other youngsters!
  • tim tam
    tim tam
    12 years ago

    Hi Brad.

    I thought 25 year olds like myself would be somewhat non existant on here. At least I know I'm not alone

  • BAKES
    BAKES
    12 years ago
    Welcome Brad
    1200 Custom, you will love it mate, had mine 4 years and just cant part with it.
    They love to be riden hard and are just as happy cruising.
    congratulations
  • mjp
    mjp
    12 years ago

    welcome to the forums. I feel your pain with the weather currently. Am looking forward to some nice days of riding soon

  • FLSTC
    FLSTC
    12 years ago
    surely there are better forums to discuss talking about getting fats ... maybe a mens health site ?