Hi All

[RobK]

Hi All,

just thought I'd add a short post to say hello as a new forum member.

I'm based in the Southampton area, though from Basingstoke originally and I've been riding for about 22 years. I've had a few bikes over the years, mainly jap stuff but I've recently picked up a Street Bob, my first Harley and I'm currently trying to run it in. Typicly of course, it started raining the day I picked it up and hasn't stopped since so It's not looking as shiny as it was when I got it.

Still never mind, I love the bike and it's a real pleasure to ride it, whatever the weather. I must however remember to not wear my dark goggles on the motorway when it's pissing down

I have a few changes I want to make to the bike, nothing too much to begin with just a few subtle alterations so if there are any faq's on aftermarket shiny bits etc I'd be interested in reading them.


Cheers
Rob

[BaZa ®]

Welcome mate enjoy the site and hope you meet some local people soon.

[boogiefool]

Welcome aboard, hope you get to meet some people soon and start enjoying the club and your bike.

[The Dude]

Hi Rob,
A Hairy Sreet Bob eh? Most of us start wiv a Sportster as first Harley, you'll have to let me know the trick!!
I take it that uv got in touch wiv the New forest group if ur at Soton? There's a meeting tomorrow nite in Poole if ur up for a jaunt? See under the New Forest section!
On Sunday, there's a Harley & Indian day at Sammy Miller's, New Milton. Weather sounds as if it's gonna be cool so mebbe see you there.
New Forest rally is on 24th-26th of June at Eastleigh. It's gonna be posted from Jnc 5 of M27.
Cheers,
gsdude

[weedavie_j]

Welcome RobK from all north of the border

Wacko

[edge]

Welcome to the site RobK a more helpful bunch you will not find.

edge.

[RobK]

Thanks for the welcome all. GSDude, thanks for the info. I'll have a look under the New Forest Section.

Cheers,
Rob.

[HDWURZEL]

well as a fellow stoker welcome to the group...where in b'stoke you from??
me in Chineham been there or Lychpit since 1983 and raised just north in Silchester, the old roman town...So presume if you been riding for a while you know 1 or 2 of the oldun around town...Numbers in the club magazine so give me a call next time your up our way and we can meet for a beer
cheers

[banquo]

Originally Posted by RobK

I have a few changes I want to make to the bike, nothing too much to begin with just a few subtle alterations so if there are any faq's on aftermarket shiny bits etc I'd be interested in reading them.

Use the search engine at the top of the page to search for links. This one covers all the usual non-U.K dealer sources of parts.

http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...uernsey+states

I've used Guernsey for small parts, where it's not worth the hassle and freight rates from the States. Mate recently bought sissy bar, dual seat, screen and various other bits from Discount Biker in Florida. No problems, and a 'realistic' valuation for customs and import duty...

[RobK]

Hi HDWURZEL,

I was from a small village called North Waltham originally (It's a bit bigger now mind). It's about 5 miles south of Basingstoke towards Winchester.

I may know a few of the olduns but I lost touch with people when I moved sarf in '89.

Strangely enough I used to live in Basingstoke and work in Southampton which is one of the reasons I moved down that way. Now I'm living in Southampton and I've just got a job working in Basingstoke

So I'm up this way evey week. More than happy to meet up for a beer some time

Cheers,
Rob.