Yes, down in deepest darkest West Wales now, moved to Carmarthen 3 years ago. Sold the FLHS to buy this XL1200R, only had 750 miles on it in 18 months but nearly doubled that in 5 weeks!
At the moment I'm Vice-Chairman of HDRCGB, but am stepping down next year to concentrate on my "pet project", which I hope will interest you all. On the weekend of 20th-22nd July 2007, at Kibworth Rugby Club, Market Harborough, I'm organising a special "50 Years of Sportsters" event, which I'm hoping will be the biggest ever gathering of Sportsters ever seen in the UK.
I will of course post more details as I go along, but do please try to attend if you possibly can; my aim is to have at least one representative model from every year of production in attendance.
--- And I hope you're all sitting comfortably... the 72 XLCH has been joined by a 54 plate XL1200R, and I have to say.. I LOVE IT!!!
Regards to all old and new mates
Kev Scrivener
In sportster-uk@..., "Andy Carr" < aw.carr@v...> wrote:
> > Don't talk to me about clutches..... > > > > Andy Carr > > > > Orchard Road > > Lytham St. Annes > > Lancashire > > UK > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-
uk@...] > On Behalf Of fundurogb2 > Sent: 03 November 2006 22:43 > To:
sportster-uk@... > Subject: [sportster-uk] I'm in > > > > Noisemaker has reappeared as the far more memorable fundurogb2 > > Good this, isn't it. >
> Anyway, the clutch on the new Harleys is quite light... >
Up over 26k now third set of tyres,And running like a good un.
How many miles on that Beemer you had ,still got it ??????????
I have slowed down on the mileage this last year,I started my own business
so i have not had much time to
go out. www.altonmobilityservices.co.uk
I do all my own servicing now after all the fuss i had with the micky mouse
dealer.
Its even easier than the harley.
Just do not trust them stealers to do the work.
The reason the Italians and one or two others are not there is the price of
the stands.
The Guzzi club stand was over five grand 6ft x 10ft.Not good value.There has
been a lot of talk about it
on the club site.The NEC is pricing itself out of the market.And food prices
are taking the piss.
Had a sit on the new sporty quite liked it,but my rh kneecap stuck into a
bit of plastic from under the tank?????
Do not know what it is for,being fuel injected.
Quite liked it.But nothing else really took my eye.
Still like the Buell Ulysses,But its still to high for me needs the seat
height dropping by 2 inches.
Mand is trying to convince me to buy a BMW k1200 but at 12.5 k its a bit
dear
nice tourer though.
But for that price i could buy a all singing dancing Norge and still have
the change for a good holiday.
Or cheaper still the new 1200 Breva with full luggage and a big screen.
But for the next twelve months at least i am stopping with the special
sport.
It will do everything i want at the moment.80 to100mph cruising on the
motorway.Good handling and i can get a load of
stuff on it.and the brakes are the best.I never notice till i get on a
different bike.Linked brakes rule.
Something i did notice at the NEC all the Chinese/Taiwanese
Manufacturers.The japs must be crapping themselves.
But its only what they did to the English firms in the 60/70's.
Also had a look at the touring V-Rod not my style.Bit to high now.
The street Bob is a Johnny no mates bike,or a prospects bike.not for me.
I am more touring based hooligan bike if you know what i mean ;^)
tone
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Dodd" <andrew.dodd@...>
To: <sportster-uk@...>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: [sportster-uk] Hi Guys Happy new group
> No Italians at all at the NEC, just goes to show how important they think
> the UK market is.
>
> Interestingly the International Motorcycle and Scooter show had no
> Scooters
> either!
>
> Three Chinese manufacturers there though and there's no doubting that the
> Hysoung brand offers good looking motorcycles at very attractive prices.
>
> Andy
>
> PS - Tone, how many miles on the Cali these days?
>
>
> On 11/4/06, Andy Carr <aw.carr@...> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Tone,
>>
>>
>>
>> How are you doing matey?
>>
>>
>>
>> I was surprised there was no Guzzi, Ducati or Benelli stands at the show,
>> so don't get too excited. I may have missed them in my excitement (?) but
>> I
>> don't thinks so.
>>
>>
>>
>> Get your self a Streetbob, invest in a passenger seat and you're sorted.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Andy Carr
>>
>>
>>
>> Orchard Road
>>
>> Lytham St. Annes
>>
>> Lancashire
>>
>> UK
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> *From:* sportster-uk@... [mailto:
>> sportster-uk@...] *On Behalf Of *tone
>> *Sent:* 04 November 2006 22:15
>> *To:* sportster-uk@...
>> *Subject:* [sportster-uk] Hi Guys Happy new group
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Folks
>> Found you.
>> I am going to look at the new sporty at the NEC tomorrow.
>> It looks the dogs Gonads.
>> Only trouble is for me its a single mans bike(for me anyway)Like the
>> Griso i quite fancy.So i just need to win the lottery now.
>> So i could get a nice little stable going.
>> But sticking with the Cali at the moment.
>> Sorry to hear wannado has gone ,But i am old enought to remember when
>> they where smartgroups.
>> Its all part of dixons/currys group and they are losing money like
>> crazy,so i dont think its unexpected.
>> Never mind it should take off on here,just keep on promoting the group.
>> Tone
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
Yes, down in deepest darkest West Wales now, moved to Carmarthen 3 years ago. Sold the FLHS to buy this XL1200R, only had 750 miles on it in 18 months but nearly doubled that in 5 weeks!
At the moment I'm Vice-Chairman of HDRCGB, but am stepping down next year to concentrate on my "pet project", which I hope will interest you all. On the weekend of 20th-22nd July 2007, at Kibworth Rugby Club, Market Harborough, I'm organising a special "50 Years of Sportsters" event, which I'm hoping will be the biggest ever gathering of Sportsters ever seen in the UK.
I will of course post more details as I go along, but do please try to attend if you possibly can; my aim is to have at least one representative model from every year of production in attendance.
--- And I hope you're all sitting comfortably... the 72 XLCH has been joined by a 54 plate XL1200R, and I have to say.. I LOVE IT!!!
Regards to all old and new mates
Kev Scrivener
In sportster-uk@..., "Andy Carr" < aw.carr@v...> wrote: > > Don't talk to me about clutches..... > > > > Andy Carr > > > > Orchard Road > > Lytham St. Annes > > Lancashire > > UK > > > >
-----Original Message----- > From: sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster- uk@...] > On Behalf Of fundurogb2 > Sent: 03 November 2006 22:43 > To: sportster-uk@... > Subject: [sportster-uk] I'm in > > > > Noisemaker has reappeared as the far more memorable fundurogb2 > > Good this, isn't it. > > Anyway, the clutch on the new Harleys is quite light... >
For all those who missed my trauma with the Will Burrow re-built gearbox, in short he took a shortcut, a bearing failed and left me sportster less for 6 months.
When I got the bike back it was leaking from the rubber grommet that
carries the alternator wires out of the primary. Back to Will's to be fixed with silicon as the grommet had been ripped while it was out.
Oil leak fixed, but clutch slipping. "Re-adjust" said Will, "it's been
dismantled and needs to settle down". I've re-adjusted 4 times now, and as soon as the engine gets warm it slips so badly it's impossible to do over 85. Sport Trans oil, i've even taken a little out to see if
it makes a difference. Zilch, slip sliding away.
I'm begining to think the plates have been contaminated while the primary was dismantled, because it didn't slip before it went into his workshop.
Anyone any thoughts (apart from cutting Will's hands off?)
We lived in hope thatthings would improve. Just goes to show, the future is not Orange J
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From:
sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...]
On Behalf Of pete_illingworth Sent: 04 November 2006 12:13 To:
sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] Re: First message for new group
Phew !! finally somewhere that works, why did we wait so long ?
Pete Looking forward to the new era
--- In
sportster-uk@..., "apdodd2006" <andrew.dodd@g...> wrote: > > Hurahh! > > Well done Andy and bloody good ridance to that pile of crap known > as 'Dontwanadoo'.
> > Here's too a bright new future to all Sportster fans, past and present! > > Andy D > New Member 2! >
I was surprised there was no Guzzi, Ducati or Benelli stands at the show, so don't get too excited. I may have missed them in my excitement (?) but I don't thinks so.
Get your self a Streetbob, invest in a passenger seat and you're sorted.
Hi Folks Found you. I am going to look at the new sporty at the NEC tomorrow. It looks the dogs Gonads. Only trouble is for me its a single mans bike(for me anyway)Like the Griso i quite fancy.So i just need to win the lottery now. So i could get a nice little stable going. But sticking with the Cali at the moment. Sorry to hear wannado has gone ,But i am old enought to remember when they where smartgroups. Its all part of dixons/currys group and they are losing money like crazy,so i dont think its unexpected. Never mind it should take off on here,just keep on promoting the group. Tone
-----Original Message----- From:
sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...] On Behalf Of Andrew Dodd Sent: 05 November 2006 12:52 To: sportster-uk@... Subject: Re: [sportster-uk] So,
can we have an oil thread now.
Funny you should mention it Andy because I was looking at the self same
thing in a Halfords Superstore just yesterday and I came to the same
conclusion as you although I looked at the 1 litre bottles which were an eye
watering £11.99 each!
I bought a 1.5 Te bottle jack instead, much better value :-)
Strangely enough I was just browsing at Halfords to see what
was on offer, and they have Mobil 1 0 – 50w at £36, and Halfords own
synthetic 5 -50w at £31. I may give it ago if I'm embarking on a
long trip, just to extend the service period, but other than that I don't think
its worth it.
Why can't Mobil sell the V Twin special in this country??
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original
Message----- From:sportster-uk@...
[mailto:sportster-uk@...]
On Behalf Of stig12342002 Sent: 03 November 2006 17:53 To:sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] So, can we
have an oil thread now.
Nice one
Andy.
I was wondering why nothing ever got through.
Cheers
Stuart
'99 Cali EV (for sale)
'94 1200 ex-Hugger
Wigan
For all those who missed my trauma with the Will Burrow re-built
gearbox, in short he took a shortcut, a bearing failed and left me
sportster less for 6 months.
When I got the bike back it was leaking from the rubber grommet that
carries the alternator wires out of the primary. Back to Will's to be
fixed with silicon as the grommet had been ripped while it was out.
Oil leak fixed, but clutch slipping. "Re-adjust" said Will, "it's been
dismantled and needs to settle down". I've re-adjusted 4 times now,
and as soon as the engine gets warm it slips so badly it's impossible
to do over 85. Sport Trans oil, i've even taken a little out to see if
it makes a difference. Zilch, slip sliding away.
I'm begining to think the plates have been contaminated while the
primary was dismantled, because it didn't slip before it went into
his workshop.
Anyone any thoughts (apart from cutting Will's hands off?)
Andy
I don't think it's possible to export the phot albums over to Yahoo, so any uploads will be welcome.
I'd be particularly inetrested in re-creating the group events, so if you still have pix of Sheep on a stick, John 'O Groats, or any other
meet, can you get them uploaded please. We've got 30 mb rather than the stingey 20mb offered at Wannadie, so take advantage.
Similarly, the contacts database is probably worth refreshing with up to numbers.
It's good to hear from so many names from the past. Kev, we've never met but you have often been mentioned at the meets, looking forward to catching up at the next run.
Funny you should mention it Andy because I was looking at the self same thing in a Halfords Superstore just yesterday and I came to the same conclusion as you although I looked at the 1 litre bottles which were an eye watering £11.99 each!
I bought a 1.5 Te bottle jack instead, much better value :-)
Strangely enough I was just browsing at Halfords to see what was on offer, and they have Mobil 1 0 – 50w at £36, and Halfords own synthetic 5 -50w at £31. I may give it ago if I'm embarking on a long trip, just to extend the service period, but other than that I don't think its worth it.
Why can't Mobil sell the V Twin special in this country??
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From:
sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...]
On Behalf Of stig12342002 Sent: 03 November 2006 17:53 To:
sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] So, can we have an oil thread now.
Nice one Andy. I was wondering why nothing ever got through.
Cheers
Stuart '99 Cali EV (for sale) '94 1200 ex-Hugger Wigan
--- And I hope you're all sitting comfortably... the 72 XLCH has been joined by a 54 plate XL1200R, and I have to say.. I LOVE IT!!!
Regards to all old and new mates
Kev Scrivener
In sportster-uk@..., "Andy Carr" <
aw.carr@v...> wrote: > > Don't talk to me about clutches..... > > > > Andy Carr > > > > Orchard Road > > Lytham St. Annes > > Lancashire
> > UK > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: sportster-uk@...
[mailto:sportster-
uk@...] > On Behalf Of fundurogb2 > Sent: 03 November 2006 22:43 > To:
sportster-uk@... > Subject: [sportster-uk] I'm in > > > > Noisemaker has reappeared as the far more memorable fundurogb2 > > Good this, isn't it. >
> Anyway, the clutch on the new Harleys is quite light... >
I was surprised there was no Guzzi, Ducati
or Benelli stands at the show, so don’t get too excited. I may have
missed them in my excitement (?) but I don’t thinks so.
Get your self a Streetbob, invest in a
passenger seat and you’re sorted.
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From:sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...] On Behalf Of tone Sent: 04 November 2006 22:15 To:sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] Hi Guys
Happy new group
Hi Folks
Found you.
I am going to look at the new sporty at the NEC tomorrow.
It looks the dogs Gonads.
Only trouble is for me its a single mans bike(for me anyway)Like the
Griso i quite fancy.So i just need to win the lottery now.
So i could get a nice little stable going.
But sticking with the Cali at the moment.
Sorry to hear wannado has gone ,But i am old enought to remember when
they where smartgroups.
Its all part of dixons/currys group and they are losing money like
crazy,so i dont think its unexpected.
Never mind it should take off on here,just keep on promoting the group.
Tone
Hi Folks
Found you.
I am going to look at the new sporty at the NEC tomorrow.
It looks the dogs Gonads.
Only trouble is for me its a single mans bike(for me anyway)Like the
Griso i quite fancy.So i just need to win the lottery now.
So i could get a nice little stable going.
But sticking with the Cali at the moment.
Sorry to hear wannado has gone ,But i am old enought to remember when
they where smartgroups.
Its all part of dixons/currys group and they are losing money like
crazy,so i dont think its unexpected.
Never mind it should take off on here,just keep on promoting the group.
Tone
Andy the one I want to sell is a JMC. I've since fitted a Metchamex because I wanted to fit the Harrison brakes. I'm not sure of the actual arm fit but brake wise is you get the 2001 type brake it will fit straight away.
--- In sportster-uk@..., "boris_cross" <boris.cross@b...> wrote: > > I've just joined and will post a picture of my bike on the site soon. > Is anybody thinking of going to the HD rally in Spain next year? Hi Boris, welcome to the group. What are the dates for the rally next in Spain next year? I don't hve any plans as yet, I might be able to sort something.
Re: Swinging arm. I see that JMC have folded, so I don't think there is anyone else producing decent swiniging arms for Sportsters any more. It should make your's more sellable. I'm trying to resist the temptation to see if it would fit an '88 frame.
Andy
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We lived in hope thatthings would improve.
Just goes to show, the future is not Orange J
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From: sportster-uk@...
[mailto:sportster-uk@...] On
Behalf Of pete_illingworth Sent: 04 November 2006 12:13 To: sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] Re: First
message for new group
Phew !! finally somewhere that works, why did we wait so long ?
Pete
Looking forward to the new era
--- In sportster-uk@..., "apdodd2006"
<andrew.dodd@g...>
wrote:
>
> Hurahh!
>
> Well done Andy and bloody good ridance to that pile of crap known
> as 'Dontwanadoo'.
>
> Here's too a bright new future to all Sportster fans, past and
present!
>
> Andy D
> New Member 2!
>
All,
I don't think it's possible to export the phot albums over to Yahoo,
so any uploads will be welcome.
I'd be particularly inetrested in re-creating the group events, so if
you still have pix of Sheep on a stick, John 'O Groats, or any other
meet, can you get them uploaded please. We've got 30 mb rather than
the stingey 20mb offered at Wannadie, so take advantage.
Similarly, the contacts database is probably worth refreshing with up
to numbers.
It's good to hear from so many names from the past. Kev, we've never
met but you have often been mentioned at the meets, looking forward to
catching up at the next run.
Thanks,
Andy
Phew !! finally somewhere that works, why did we wait so long ?
Pete
Looking forward to the new era
--- In sportster-uk@..., "apdodd2006" <andrew.dodd@g...>
wrote:
>
> Hurahh!
>
> Well done Andy and bloody good ridance to that pile of crap known
> as 'Dontwanadoo'.
>
> Here's too a bright new future to all Sportster fans, past and
present!
>
> Andy D
> New Member 2!
>
--- In sportster-uk@..., "boris_cross"
<boris.cross@b...> wrote:
>
> I've just joined and will post a picture of my bike on the site soon.
> Is anybody thinking of going to the HD rally in Spain next year?
Hi Boris, welcome to the group. What are the dates for the rally next
in Spain next year? I don't hve any plans as yet, I might be able to
sort something.
Re: Swinging arm. I see that JMC have folded, so I don't think there
is anyone else producing decent swiniging arms for Sportsters any
more. It should make your's more sellable. I'm trying to resist the
temptation to see if it would fit an '88 frame.
Andy
--- And I hope you're all sitting comfortably... the 72 XLCH has been joined by a 54 plate XL1200R, and I have to say.. I LOVE IT!!!
Regards to all old and new mates
Kev Scrivener
In sportster-uk@..., "Andy Carr" wrote: > > Don't talk to me about clutches..... > > > > Andy Carr > > > > Orchard Road > > Lytham St. Annes > > Lancashire > > UK > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster- uk@...] > On Behalf Of fundurogb2 > Sent: 03 November 2006 22:43 > To:
sportster-uk@... > Subject: [sportster-uk] I'm in > > > > Noisemaker has reappeared as the far more memorable fundurogb2 > > Good this, isn't it. > > Anyway, the clutch on the new Harleys is quite light... >
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I've just joined and will post a picture of my bike on the site soon.
Is anybody thinking of going to the HD rally in Spain next year? Lets
hope this group gets up and becomes really active - as the one in the
US. Anybody interested in buying an alloy swing arm for a 2001 model?
Cheers
Boris Cross
--- And I hope you're all sitting comfortably... the 72 XLCH has
been joined by a 54 plate XL1200R, and I have to say.. I LOVE IT!!!
Regards to all old and new mates
Kev Scrivener
In sportster-uk@..., "Andy Carr" <aw.carr@v...> wrote:
>
> Don't talk to me about clutches.....
>
>
>
> Andy Carr
>
>
>
> Orchard Road
>
> Lytham St. Annes
>
> Lancashire
>
> UK
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-
uk@...]
> On Behalf Of fundurogb2
> Sent: 03 November 2006 22:43
> To: sportster-uk@...
> Subject: [sportster-uk] I'm in
>
>
>
> Noisemaker has reappeared as the far more memorable fundurogb2
>
> Good this, isn't it.
>
> Anyway, the clutch on the new Harleys is quite light...
>
-----Original Message----- From:
sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...] On Behalf Of fundurogb2 Sent: 03 November 2006 22:43 To: sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] I'm in
Noisemaker has reappeared as the far more memorable
fundurogb2
Good this, isn't it.
Anyway, the clutch on the new Harleys is quite light...
Strangely enough I was just browsing at
Halfords to see what was on offer, and they have Mobil 1 0 – 50w at £36,
and Halfords own synthetic 5 -50w at £31. I may give it ago if I’m
embarking on a long trip, just to extend the service period, but other than
that I don’t think its worth it.
Why can’t Mobil sell the V Twin
special in this country??
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From: sportster-uk@...
[mailto:sportster-uk@...] On
Behalf Of stig12342002 Sent: 03 November 2006 17:53 To: sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] So, can we
have an oil thread now.
Nice one Andy.
I was wondering why nothing ever got through.
Cheers
Stuart
'99 Cali EV (for sale)
'94 1200 ex-Hugger
Wigan
Congratulations on being the first poster to the new site. You prize for this momentous achievement is a virtual XR1200.
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From:
sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...]
On Behalf Of apdodd2006 Sent: 03 November 2006 13:20 To:
sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] First message for new group
Hurahh!
Well done Andy and bloody good ridance to that pile of crap known as 'Dontwanadoo'.
Here's too a bright new future to all Sportster fans, past and present!
Duncan,
As long as it's bigger than the Yank version and looks good I'd be happy.
One thing I'd like is less ugly fittings than the slabby H-D version
and if possible it should be detachable leaving just a grab rail.
I've been working on some ideas for my own bike ( a slightly customised
1994 XLH ) since I don't like the HD rack and sissy thing at all and
wanted something more understated and elegant, even to the point of
junking the rear chrome rail covers in their entirety, though I'm sure
most folk around here wouldn't want to go that far.
I hope you complete the project, I'd be more than interested to see the
outcome.
Cheers
Stuart
'99 Cali Ev (for sale)
'94 1200 ex-Hugger
Wigan
Congratulations on being the first poster
to the new site. You prize for this momentous achievement is a virtual XR1200.
Andy Carr
Orchard Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
UK
-----Original Message----- From:
sportster-uk@... [mailto:sportster-uk@...] On Behalf Of apdodd2006 Sent: 03 November 2006 13:20 To: sportster-uk@... Subject: [sportster-uk] First
message for new group
Hurahh!
Well done Andy and bloody good ridance to that pile of crap known
as 'Dontwanadoo'.
Here's too a bright new future to all Sportster fans, past and present!
Hurahh!
Well done Andy and bloody good ridance to that pile of crap known
as 'Dontwanadoo'.
Here's too a bright new future to all Sportster fans, past and present!
Andy D
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