Did it!

[Squashed Nose]

I even surprised myself!

I went to Chingford, went out on a Fat Bob without my 'phone or my wallet, got lost (never been there before), fuel light blinking.

But tellingly, within half a mile I had a cheesy grin on my face. It's very comfortable, the only real problem I had was searching for the foot rest every time I took off from a stop!

Anyroadup, the very next day I went to Slough and put a deposit down on a shiny black Fat Bob which is on the Atlantic as we speak.

Quick review:
Steering much lighter and quicker than I expected.
Brakes rubbish.
Nice light clutch.
Horn very loud.
Didn't like not being able to see the speedo.

Hopefully, I'll have it later this month which is just as well as they're digging up the M25 for the next year and a bit and my Audi is just useless at filtering through the traffic. All the non bikers think I'm bonkers for getting another bike having nearly died last year and all the bikers are really surprised that I'm getting a Harley as I've spent the last 25 years taking the mick out of Harleys and all who ride them.

What goes around comes around.

[BaZa®]

Congrats to your new life

When you first said hello here you never actually said where abouts you are from, so come along to a meet and see what we are like. BEFORE you get all HOGged up at the dealers

[John_Zee]

Originally Posted by Squashed Nose

I even surprised myself!

I went to Chingford, went out on a Fat Bob without my 'phone or my wallet, got lost (never been there before), fuel light blinking.

But tellingly, within half a mile I had a cheesy grin on my face. It's very comfortable, the only real problem I had was searching for the foot rest every time I took off from a stop!

Anyroadup, the very next day I went to Slough and put a deposit down on a shiny black Fat Bob which is on the Atlantic as we speak.

Quick review:
Steering much lighter and quicker than I expected.
Brakes rubbish.
Nice light clutch.
Horn very loud.
Didn't like not being able to see the speedo.

Hopefully, I'll have it later this month which is just as well as they're digging up the M25 for the next year and a bit and my Audi is just useless at filtering through the traffic. All the non bikers think I'm bonkers for getting another bike having nearly died last year and all the bikers are really surprised that I'm getting a Harley as I've spent the last 25 years taking the mick out of Harleys and all who ride them.

What goes around comes around.

You're not on your own, I would never have believed I would have ended up on Harley's. After making the move across, I wish I'd done it years earlier.

[Dodzi]

Got mine last year - think its the dog's danglies. Get that stage one ordered and let it breath and sound like it should. Those cadgers just jump out the way. If it was a newish demo it could be the brakes wanted bedding in - they are much better than most standard Harley brakes!

[Squashed Nose]

What do you mean, I didn't say where I was from?

I'm from cyberspace, the same as the rest of you!

Actually, I'm from Hemel Hempstead, originally from Southall and I work near Heathrow. I've still no idea where region 13 is though. Sounds like a rather sinister place from a George Owell novel.

As for meeting you lot, I'm afraid I don't have a beard, any tattoos, a bandana or a beer gut so I'm just not going to fit in

[Baff]

Hi

I don't have a beard, any tattoos, a bandana or a beer gut either. Oh wait....

Beard, yup
Tatts, no
Bandana, no
Beer gut, no

1 outta 3 isn't bad.

But I do have a huge belly. It's taken years of dedicated eating to get it to this size.

Everyone's different. There's plenty of the tassled, chap-wearing, leather-clad horde on Harleys, but there's also lots of more normal peeps too, he he. Some you'll get on with, others you won't, just like in any other walk of life.

Fercrissakes tho, don't cross over to the dark side (HOG). J/k, I'm sure there are some perfectly pleasant peeps there too. Maybe, anyway.

To be a member of the HDRCGB, you only need:

A harley, or similar
A sense of humour (tho the thirteenagers don't always remember that)
A willingness to ride
A willingness to shoot the breeze

In fact, to ride with any region of the riders club, you don't really need to be a member. Here in Anglia, we don't force or push membership on anyone. Personally, I'd rather see another Harley riding with us than worry about if they've coughed up to join, and I think most other peeps feel the same.

And, above all else -

You must not give a toss what any of us think of you or your bike, just enjoy owning it and riding it, whether you do it alone or in company, in rain or in shine, jusy knowing you have one of these magical beasties should be enough for you.

Welcome to Harley-ownership. There's not much else quite like it.

[kevscrivener]

Originally Posted by Baff

Hi

I don't have a beard, any tattoos, a bandana or a beer gut either. Oh wait....

Beard, yup
Tatts, no
Bandana, no
Beer gut, no

1 outta 4 isn't bad.

But I do have a huge belly. It's taken years of dedicated eating to get it to this size.

Everyone's different. There's plenty of the tassled, chap-wearing, leather-clad horde on Harleys, but there's also lots of more normal peeps too, he he. Some you'll get on with, others you won't, just like in any other walk of life.

Fercrissakes tho, don't cross over to the dark side (HOG). J/k, I'm sure there are some perfectly pleasant peeps there too. Maybe, anyway.

To be a member of the HDRCGB, you only need:

A harley, or similar
A sense of humour (tho the thirteenagers don't always remember that)
A willingness to ride
A willingness to shoot the breeze

In fact, to ride with any region of the riders club, you don't really need to be a member. Here in Anglia, we don't force or push membership on anyone. Personally, I'd rather see another Harley riding with us than worry about if they've coughed up to join, and I think most other peeps feel the same.

And, above all else -

You must not give a toss what any of us think of you or your bike, just enjoy owning it and riding it, whether you do it alone or in company, in rain or in shine, jusy knowing you have one of these magical beasties should be enough for you.

Welcome to Harley-ownership. There's not much else quite like it.

Very eloquently put Baff, but you're still crap at maths!

[BaZa®]

Originally Posted by Squashed Nose

What do you mean, I didn't say where I was from?

I'm from cyberspace, the same as the rest of you!

Actually, I'm from Hemel Hempstead, originally from Southall and I work near Heathrow. I've still no idea where region 13 is though. Sounds like a rather sinister place from a George Owell novel.

As for meeting you lot, I'm afraid I don't have a beard, any tattoos, a bandana or a beer gut so I'm just not going to fit in

Well I'm Watford based so your neighbour!

http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...ral-south.html

Region 13 Meets:1st 2nd and 3rd Wed's of the month. And Last Thurs of the month.

[Mrs T]

Originally Posted by Squashed Nose

What do you mean, I didn't say where I was from?

I'm from cyberspace, the same as the rest of you!

Actually, I'm from Hemel Hempstead, originally from Southall and I work near Heathrow. I've still no idea where region 13 is though. Sounds like a rather sinister place from a George Owell novel.

As for meeting you lot, I'm afraid I don't have a beard, any tattoos, a bandana or a beer gut so I'm just not going to fit in

Neither do I, apart from a couple of tats



Welcome from East London

[Squashed Nose]

Originally Posted by BaZa ®

...BEFORE you get all HOGged up at the dealers

I don't think you have a choice about being HOGged up these days, it goes with the territory!

But what is wrong with being HOGged up, anyway?

Okay, I've familiarised myself with the region 13 meets (I found the information in Room 101) and I'm sure I'll get to one of them, one day as none are a squillion miles from me.

I've already bought myself a pair of leather chaps, I was under the impression that they were de rigeur riding wear. I've also learned all the words to YMCA by the Village People and I can do all the hand movements (no, not those, stop it!) whilst riding my Hawg (that I haven't got yet). I am having difficulty finding the German WW1 helmet however, you know, the one with the big spike on top.

On a serious note, what does a stage one tune consist of? I already have my eye on a set of V&H short shots. Do I need a chip or a power commander like the Nip screamers do or is it more sedentary like an air filter and baffle removal?