Hello from London!

  • sleddy
    sleddy
    12 years ago

    Hi,

    I'm a newbie from the SE London, UK. I've recently picked up one of the last of the Nightsters, and I love it. I've had a lot of bikes over the years (and in fact currently own three - I'm in the fortunate position of buying bikes for business reasons), but this is my first Harley.

    It's been too cold to ride much, but first impressions are really good - I didn't expect it to be quite so sorted as it is. The engine's terrific even in standard trim, and the quality of the bike's finish is outstanding. The general balance of components makes it really rideable. Most importantly, my seven year old son really likes it - I take him to rugby training on the back.  

     

    Suspension was utterly dreadful though - I think this is a 'known issue' on the Nightster. I tolerated the original setup for about 50 miles before fitting Hagons on the back and Progressives on the front. It's still not exactly a magic carpet ride but it's vastly better than stock.

     

    Anyway, they've been salting the roads round here, so the bike will have to go into hibernation (if I take it out it'll dissolve before my eyes). I can't wait for Spring - in the meantime, here's a quick shot, taken at Greenwich Park.

     

    Hope you're having a great summer down there!

     

    Steve


  • 06 Softail
    06 Softail
    12 years ago
    Welcome to the forums, plenty of info here and a great bunch of people too. Enjoy your ride and wait untill it starts to thaw out again.
  • knighty72
    knighty72
    12 years ago
    Hi steve nice bike buddy ?
  • Will67
    Will67
    12 years ago
    welcome
  • adadrian
    adadrian
    12 years ago
    welcome to the house of fun! do do do do do
    welcome to the house of fun! do do do do do
  • allde
    allde
    12 years ago

    to the forums Steve, Oh and by the way GO THE SAINTS...........

  • sparkie001
    sparkie001
    12 years ago

    Welcome

  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    12 years ago
    A spotty man well done old china. Good on ya enjoy. Cheerios. Pip pip and all that
  • BAKES
    BAKES
    12 years ago
    G'day Steve

    welcome to the forum
  • Fatman
    Fatman
    12 years ago
    G'day mate. Welcome to the Forum. Yep, its summer down-under. Went for two long rides last week. Got rained on both times. I don't mind the wet, but the salt would be a worry. Enjoy your sporty...they're good fun.
  • clubbie
    clubbie
    12 years ago
    Welcome to the boards Stevo.

    Nice nightster. Enjoy the bike and the forum. Lots of really good info if you search.
  • Frosty57
    Frosty57
    12 years ago
    Welcome from the sunny west Stevo
  • bahl
    bahl
    12 years ago

     Welcome aboard Stevo enjoy the ride,

  • chrise1961
    chrise1961
    12 years ago
    G'day and welcome Steve...
  • Cruisin
    Cruisin
    12 years ago

    Welcome steve

           Got a 48 sporty n much the same ride so take my advice ; when ya bar hoppin make sure

           ya dont just have a beer at each stop n it dont hurt so much

  • mickle
    mickle
    12 years ago

    Welcome Sleddy.

  • Pastrypete
    Pastrypete
    12 years ago

    Welcome Steve...i don't miss riding over there what with the black ice and all

  • FLHuTChU
    FLHuTChU
    12 years ago

     Heyup scouse! Welcome.