Comments: 1-15, 16-18
Returned to biking after many years, first 2 bikes were Honda's Deauville and then ST1100; both great to ride, plenty storage and comfort etc.
I then realised something was missing "Character". Bought a new Sportster 1200 Custom, May 2007 from H.D. Preston, England. I must admit during the first few months I wondered why I had bought a Harley, now at nearly 5000 miles and having changed the seat (very early on) I love it, and as you can see I am clocking up the miles. However I won't be taking it to Harley for my service £200. No problems at all and rides great.
I had the same issues with mine; ended up being the crank bearings went out, then bend the rods. Just finished getting it fixed.
I have built a chopped bobber using an old rigid frame, springer front end and a sweet little Harley 883 from 1988. 20 years old. It had a few issues when I got it, due to poor maintenance, but I have since fixed all of those issues, and she is a beauty. She growls like a bear when I first start her up and she hasn't been run for a few days. But once warmed up, I am in love with her all over again.
I have not had any problems with mine. It leaks a little now and then, but come on guys...it's an old Harley. You know how to tell when your old Harley is out of oil? It stops leaking! LOL. Anyway, I love mine.
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