My First Harley

[Shinners]

Hi,
I'm 47, working and having one of my many midlife crises. I stopped riding bikes when I was about 27.
A guy I work with brought in his 2000 883 Sportster to work the other week and I said to him (not thinking anything of it) if you ever want to sell it, let me know. Two weeks later, he did and now I'm the proud owner of a nearly 10 year old bike that has never seen the rain, just over 4000 miles on the clock, has the loudest set of pipes I have ever heard (Screaming Eagles) and many extra bits of chrome.
I love the bike (not sure my neighbors feel the same) and really want to embrace the whole Harley biker thing. I live in SE London (am straight) and looking for some people to hang out with etc.
I hope this doesn't sound like a lonely hearts thing cos it's not. Just looking for some like minded people who can show me the way.
Paul

[john i o m]

congrats on the bike where ya from look on here find the area that your in and get in touch ......the rest is up to you good luck with your bike and ride safe

[Limey_Dave]

East London guys are meeting at The Moletrap,Tawney Common Sunday 24th lunchtime,ish.

Welcome Paul,I'm straight aswell so there's at least two of us.

Have a look here to see what's doing in each area.
Some of us are at the ACE CAFE last Thursday of the month (Harley Night) and keep an eye on Region 13 for last minute posts of meets there on Saturday mornings.

http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...ns-hdrcgb.html

[BigKev]

Hiya Paul

Welcome to the forum.

I started with a 2000 53c too - after a 30 year layoff from bikes.

A great little bike and a good introduction to Harleys.

Don't be surprised if you feel the urge to keep buying it little shiney gifts - its a common problem but it keeps Ebay in business

See you at the Ace sometime soon.

Kev

[Shinners]

Thanks for the welcome guys, appreciate it. Sorry for the 'straight' comment, I've been getting a lot of ribbing about leather chaps etc. since I got the bike.

As soon as I can get my head round this website, I'll try and hook up with some of the meets.

[Adam 105th sportster]

Bloke at work came out with "How embarrasing" when I said I had bought a 1200 sportster. Yea whatever. I'm sure parked up next to his R1 we all know what most people would look at first. Even when I offered him a race he laughed it off. The bike may be quicker but perhaps he isn't ..... How embarrasing!!

I'm new to this forum too. Seems easy enough to navigate and has a lot of good info that saves asking same ole same ole Q's if you read through.

[Alan B]

I can see you're going to fit right in with those southerners. Wait till you meet Baza . welcome, go to the local meets and join in.
Alan B