New bike... Harley

[arcticGT]

Very little chrome here 😎

[DirtyHarley]

I'll admit to being a little bit of a chromosexual (but no tassles or arseless chaps!)

Those new soft tails are gorgeous though, so congrats on the new ride OP!

[terryb]

Rollin said:

I got my new bike delivered last week. Been trying to decide what to get since I sold my Monster 1200S last year due to getting back pain every time I rode it (slipped disc). I've done a few Harley road trips in the US and never had any back issues at all, even after doing a few thousand miles in a couple of weeks. Never thought about having one over here though....don't like lots of chrome, tassels etc. I thought all the enjoyment I was getting was due to the location I was riding it in, until I rode a Sport Glide in the UK. Same grin Unfortunately too much chrome.

I'll be doing some trips away on the new bike, so a bit of storage and wind protection would be useful. Had a go on a Low Rider S which ticked the no chrome box, but then a Low Rider ST came up for sale for a decent price which ticked all the others. So now it's in my garage awaiting a dry day to give it a go.

I considered a Triumph Speedmaster, but dealer didn't want to give a test ride and wouldn't have a new one for sale until 2025.

I know this won't be everyone's cup of tea. It wasn't mine until now.

Will put some photos up if anyone wants.

Congrats on the Low Rider ST - great bike - the mid controls make it a more sporting ride and it loves the twisties (for a Harley)…. Such a cool bike, but you need to change the standard exhaust as it sounds like a sewing machine - release some of the HD sounds

Here’s mine - there’s a ‘21 Low Rider S in there somewhere

[M1C]

bogie said:

Well if we are having a show us your Harley thread

Oh man!

[Rollin]

Managed a couple of hundred miles today and loving it. I'm happy with the wind protection so definitely good for long trips next year. Masses of low down torque and dead easy to ride even though it weighs a bit.
Very Happy

[spoodler]

Rollin said:

Very Happy

As you should be. Enjoy.

[Hungrymc]

Rollin said:

Managed a couple of hundred miles today and loving it. I'm happy with the wind protection so definitely good for long trips next year. Masses of low down torque and dead easy to ride even though it weighs a bit.
Very Happy

Come on.... We've seen the Vid, but get a couple of pics loaded !

[Tribal Chestnut]

HBelder said:

Other colours are available…

Nice bike, but does anyone else think ‘traditional’ hard luggage looks somewhat incongruous on a Harley?

A little too function over form IMO….

[bimsb6]

spoodler said:

My old "black with not a lot of chrome" Evo FXR...
Had it twenty years, the only bike (other than my Sporty) that I've ever hung onto long term. About due for another tidy up...

Enjoy yours, I've ridden a few of the newer bikes and they are cracking rides in their own right.

Had my fxr since 1989, and we have the exact same wheels ! Never seen those on another bike let alone another fxr .

[Orchardab]

I’m thinking about getting a Sportster 48.
Prob around the 2015 year.
Is there much to look out for when viewing?
Any mechanical red flags?
How much is typical service costs?
What’s the best forum?

[spoodler]

Orchardab said:

I’m thinking about getting a Sportster 48.
Prob around the 2015 year.
Is there much to look out for when viewing?
Any mechanical red flags?
How much is typical service costs?
What’s the best forum?

'Twould be worth joining Sportster Sickness on Facebook. There's a few knobbers on there, but get past them and there's a huge amount of experience and knowledge that folk are willing to share. Lots of social stuff going on as well, if you want. I won't try and advise on the 48, as I've little experience of the modern stuff - all I will say is that if you stay away from paying "official" prices, they can be very cheap to own and maintain.