Hi, My bike's been off the road for the last couple of years so I'm a bit out of the loop insurance-wise. Can anyone recommend an insurer that's not going to...
Hi Han, I've found Carol Nash to be excellent at dealing with changes in spec. Most companies tend to stop listening when you detail cam, bore, carb changes! ...
Thanks for that Andy, I'll give them a call. Your absolutly right, I'll wait a couple of months before taking it out. In my first year of ownership I rode all...
I decided to reresh my riding wardrobe, my old boots were HD pull ons, which have served me well, but were never waterproof. In heavy rain, they resisted...
Andy I have a Rukka suit that was outstanding on the 4 day soaking to John O’Groats. I have used it for a few years now and I would not hesitate to ...
Hi to the new members of the group, I hope you find Sportster Uk a useful site. There are a plenty of people who have lived with Sportsters for years, and are...
I have a 07 rubberhead 883 sporty it is my first bike but I think it is an excellent machine vastly better than I had heard from the naysayers it isnt to hot...
That sounds like you're pleased with the bike! It is amazing the effect a Harley has on the general public. I was once mobbed by a woman (she was a big lass)...
Hello to all the members of Sportster Uk, especially Fox (your son-in- law Chris mentioned the site) Just bought myself a 2004 XLH 883 and very pleased with...
Hi there new members mark and brian. Good to hear you're new to bikes as well. I've just been riding for 2 years. Altho I like the bike I do find it a bit...
I am from Cumbria beginning to think the Harley is made from sugar cos it doesnt like rain or salt my chrome has corroded and i have developed rust and as for...
Hello to all new members joining us and to all 'old' members :-) Having a second bike is actually a very good idea and many of us have gone down that road. My...
Thanks Laura, nice to hear from you, I am originaly from Portsmouth but just moved up to Wales nr Llandrindod Wells. Just been out on the bike and the oil...
Hi Mark, The actual switches have been known to be defective and are relatively cheap and easy to replace. I'd check the connections are not corroded (it's...
But, but I bought my Sportster as my second bike... which is why I had to buy myself a third bike... Is it time for my annual "I'll probably sell the Sportster...
Hi all, I'm a new member, but not a young one (61)! However I do live in Eastbourne, which is an area known for old gits like me! I run a 2004 1200 Custom in...
Well put Gordan "Sporty has character and on longer rides you can feel it's 'soul' (or it can feel yours...depending on the way you look at it) ;-)" I could...
Hi Gordan, Recently I've been running a pair of Kawasaki KH400s in addition to my Sportster, they are a bike I've always fancied and it's taken me an awful...
Hi Laura, I can understand where you are coming from re the weight of the Sporty, they are a bit of a weight to shift around. If you can go for a second bike...
Hi Brian, I'm afraid that this is a common occurence with Harleys, and one I have frequently experienced during my long period of owning them. I think there...
G'Day all, On my travels reading the sudden sporadic burst of life from Sportster.org and thought I would add my two penneth worth re: corrosion. WD40 is a...
Hi All, I used ACF50 on my California and found that it does stop rust etc but can also dry into a very hard crust when it gets mixed with salt, dirt etc and ...
Appologies, I meant ACF50. I never use it on polished alloy as it can be a swine to remove as Stuart says. Its pretty good on all other stuff and in my...
Hi John and welcome! I, too, am a "old git" (even older than you) but it wasn't my fault! I made a comeback to Harleys after 50 years (sic) First riding the...
