D. D. Said "be Brave"!

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  1. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    #1 Winglad, May 31, 2017
    Yes he did. When I confided to him that I had returned to the clunky bossom of HD...

    After a thrilling and permanent-smile-inducing test ride on saturday, I decided yesterday to sign an order
    for this (web pic, but that's how she's going to look):

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    Iron 883.

    Yeah, I know our forum's namesake builds the Bobber...
    But since it is going to be brother in arms with my Bonnie, I like bikes with different characters and even though it looks rather low, I sit much better on the Iron than on the Bobber...
    Couldn't get over selling my Road King but it definitely was too heavy for my liking. This thing weighs a 100 Kg less. And I was surprised how nimble and agile it handles.
    They improved the rear suspension as well so it felt rather comfy too.

    So here I am: Exposed and vulnerable :no_mouth:

    And happy!
     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #2 crispey, May 31, 2017
    So! Are we going to see it at the gmu?
     
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  3. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    #3 Winglad, May 31, 2017
    Only pics, I am afraid: I'll be flying in to Manchester and come north with a car, being designated TEC and planning to have a marvelous time with DD as my local guide...

    But delivery is planned for next week!!! :heart_eyes:
     
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  4. Reggie

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    #4 Reggie, May 31, 2017
    Obviously not bought from Edinburgh Triumph then !! :mad:

    Nice one Winglad.... hope you have many happy miles on that fella :cool:
     
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    #5 TEZ 217, May 31, 2017
    Yep I like that looks great nice one Winglad. She's a beaut
     
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  6. steve lovatt

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    #6 steve lovatt, May 31, 2017
    Nice one :cool:
     
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  7. Winglad

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    #6 Winglad, May 31, 2017
    When alien folks like me say 'local' they mean: Still citizen of the UK as to their knowledge.
    I do not know, what tongues they speak in Kielder but I suggest, we both pool our translation capabilities and guess the rest.
    Besides: finding pubs and places is what matters most to me anyway :p

    As to the Massey Ferguson: I think I shall try ploughing my potatoe-potatoe field with it :yum
     
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  8. MrOrange

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    #7 MrOrange, May 31, 2017
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    A HARDLY GO-IDSON !!!!!!! WTF Winglad !!!!! That's as bad as joining a Triumph forum, then buying a BMW !!!! ;):laughing::laughing::laughing:



    Looks shiny, had a go on an 883 Iron years ago, hope they have got a lot better:dizzy:

    You not fancy an Indian Scout?:imp:
     
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  9. dilligaf

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    #8 dilligaf, May 31, 2017
    Bike looks nice Winglad:)
    You could always stick Triumph badges on the tank......who's gonna know?:rolleyes:
     
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  10. steve lovatt

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    #9 steve lovatt, May 31, 2017
    Littleade tried that :D:D
     
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  11. Winglad

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    #10 Winglad, May 31, 2017
    Well Ron, I prefer the good old sat-nav.
    The last indian scout I tried, always got into my way on his darned mustang... :D
     
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  12. MrOrange

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    #11 MrOrange, May 31, 2017
    Am no bloody Glaswegian !!!! I have you know I am from Paisley, admittedly was Murder Capital of the UK a few years back, and were prone to stabbing each other quite a lot !!! But other than that, nice people :cool::laughing:
     
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  13. Winglad

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    #11 Winglad, May 31, 2017
    Hey mates,

    that was not a bad reception for a Harley on a Triumph forum!
    Shows how noble y'all are...

    And I am sure the Iron and the Bonnie are going to be great buddies in my garage.

    I will report back with in depth impressions but now I have to pose in front of the mirror with my brand new GMU T-Shirt: Just arrived this afternoon!!!

    :cool::)
     
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    #12 desertspeedy, Jun 9, 2017
    Hey Winglad, there is a fellow here in Arizona who puts turbos on Harley's. Then they go like a Triumph :). Seriously though I have ridden both the Sportster and V-Rod turbos and they are outstanding....just saying.
    Congratulations on the new bike.
     
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  15. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

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    #13 GaryM, Jun 9, 2017
    As long as you enjoy it :) Just expect to have the mick taken at the GMU ;)
    Being honest I like the way most Harley's look , the price is a different matter all together.
    Hope you have a set of non metric spanners and sockets as I believe they still use the old standard.
     
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    #14 Havit, Jun 9, 2017
    Vhat is Dis!! :scream:, I Only just see this tread:zzz:. Brave you say:eyes:. you'll win the Iron cross for going public with that:p

    You germans do love a Tank:heart_eyes: Even if it is American :poop:.

    joking aside ;)
    Best of luck with your new bike Danny Boy :kissing_heart:
    As my mum says "as long as your happy"o_O
     
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  17. Winglad

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    #15 Winglad, Jun 9, 2017
    Picked it up yesterday evening.
    Just went for my first ride...
    Love it :heart_eyes:
    FullSizeRender 3.jpg
     
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  18. MrOrange

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    #16 MrOrange, Jun 9, 2017
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    Fund these on Ebay for you !!! Complete 'THE LOOK' !!!!
     
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  19. steve lovatt

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    #17 steve lovatt, Jun 9, 2017
    Ha ah - wear those to the GMU if you dare! :scream:
     
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  20. dilligaf

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    #18 dilligaf, Jun 9, 2017
    Fund??
    This another side line you got going??:p
     
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    #19 Havit, Jun 9, 2017
    I thought it was a Harley not an Indian
     
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  22. crispey

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    #20 crispey, Jun 9, 2017
    I think, to complete the look, he'd have to put them on backwards!! IMG_2805.GIF
     
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