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  1. Brokenhands

    Brokenhands New Member

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    #1 Brokenhands, Sep 1, 2017
    Last edited: Sep 1, 2017
    Hi folks

    Having got my license a few weeks ago I eagerly picked up my bike last weekend. A 2008 Speedmaster (will post a pic soon). Despite being a bit old she is pretty tidy, low miles, goes well, sounds great and excites me whenever I get on her! I am nearing 40 and my other half says it is a mid-life crisis, could be right, but at least that means I've got another 40 years of riding bikes in me!

    Anyway, hi to everyone. I'm heading over to the other threads now to get some advice on suspension - I've not aged as well as the bike so need some aftermarket shocks that are a bit friendlier on these country roads!

    Cheers
    Ben
     
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  2. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Welcome to the forum Ben
    Don't know about the Speedmaster OEM suspension, but the Bonnevilles are as hard as hell, you do right changing them, it made a massive difference to the comfort and handling on my Bonnie.
     
  3. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    Welcome to the forum - enjoy
     
  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Welcome in brokenhands.
     
  5. Brokenhands

    Brokenhands New Member

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    I'm guessing they are similar, I feel an inch shorter after a ride through spinal compression! First upgrade for sure.
     
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  6. Brokenhands

    Brokenhands New Member

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    Cheers Tig
     
  7. Brokenhands

    Brokenhands New Member

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    Thankyou kindly
     
  8. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    I changed rear shocks and front springs to Hagon.
    Speak with them, they will advise without trying to rip you off.
     
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  9. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Welcome in mate. Congrats on the bike, hope you get the suspension sorted ! Safe riding
     
  10. Brokenhands

    Brokenhands New Member

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    Cheers Angus☺️
     
  11. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  12. Brokenhands

    Brokenhands New Member

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    Cheers matey
     
  13. Tal

    Tal Active Member

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  14. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, enjoy your ride and the crack on the forum....
    Wessa
     
  15. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome Ben
     

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