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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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      Shelby999
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      @Andymac Just saw what's left of your RSV4's Supercorsa in your 18 Dec 23 submission - well, at least IT submitted. Nice work!

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        selbstzweck
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        Looking for some motorcycle advice, figured I might as well ask on here!

        I sold my bikes (vintage Hondas) when I moved from the west coast to NYC a decade ago. Finally in a situation to have one again, and I'm starting to look around. My whole family rides Harleys, so I grew up around them, but I'm only now really looking at one for myself. Does anyone have any thoughts about what Harley might be best in a big city like NYC? I'll have access to indoor parking. Ideally I want something that I could take on long rides/trips out of the city, so that sort of crosses a Sportster off my list, even though that seems ideal for city riding. Been looking mainly at the Softail standard and a Heritage (would be buying used.)

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          @Jett129 need your help here.

          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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            Jett129
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            @selbstzweck By the time I was riding,I no longer lived in NYC,and only rode into the city on a few occasions,over the 25 years that I was riding. My last bike was a Heritage,and I can’t say enough good things about them as far as having the versatility for being a good around town bike and a great get out of town bike. They’re comfortable enough that a 350 mile day is doable. If you have more questions fire away.IMG_0798.jpeg IMG_0801.jpeg

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              selbstzweck
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              @Jett129 Awesome, thank you. I was leaning Heritage because of what seemed like its versatility, so this is great to hear. I'm more into the aesthetics of the Softail, but I think practicality needs to win out here...

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              • Denimhead 0D
                Denimhead 0
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                Triumph Bonneville’s are great city bikes but not so much for long country rides. Love my Road King, a little on the big side for NYC.

                IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                • RossR
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                  @selbstzweck I did have a test ride on the softail streetbob when i was shopping for my bike. I found it to be pretty nippy round the city (and i'd wager our cities are if anything a little tighter than NYC), was planted, stable at low speed and had a good turn-in (probably better than the scout i ended up with) and certainly had decent legs out of the city - as its effectively the same bike as the softail standard that might work out a good sweet spot for you.

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                    Jett129
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                    @selbstzweck My last Heritage. IMG_0798.jpegIMG_0798.jpeg

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                      selbstzweck
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                      @Jett129 Looks great!

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                      • WhiskeySandwichW
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                        @Denimhead-0 dude i'm jealous, it was 9 degrees this morning. i keep wandering in the garage to look at my bike and get sad.

                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                        -Seneca

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                        • WhiskeySandwichW
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                          @selbstzweck Sportster is fine for long trips, imo. Depends on your size really. Under 6' and no probs. I've done 2k mile/ 3 day moto-camp trips and love em for that.

                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                          -Seneca

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                          • Denimhead 0D
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                            @WhiskeySandwich said in Motorcycles:

                            @Denimhead-0 dude i'm jealous, it was 9 degrees this morning. i keep wandering in the garage to look at my bike and get sad.

                            Same boat now. We got snow and the artic blast, too cold and the roads are too salty right now.

                            IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                              Shelby999
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                              Pic 30.jpg

                              What about this one?

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                                @Shelby999 do I spot a set O.Z rims in the rear??

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                                  Shelby999
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                                  BST front and back: so flickable.

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                                  • Go For ChillG
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                                    The lead sled. Slow but pretty.

                                    "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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                                      Shelby999
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                                      But, you are maybe referring to the (gold) 1098 stock rims...

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                                        @Shelby999 yes probably that. was looking at some recently for my SFV4S. the BST carbon wheels are nice. but I'm too afraid for using them on the road..

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                          Shelby999
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                                          @louisbosco I've got 24000 km on this 999 with these BSTs, on the road...
                                          but your bike! I've had the 1098sSF, and I had lotsa hp (with nowhere to hide at speed); I cannot imagine trying to cling on to yours.

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                                            Shelby999
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                                            BSTs would change your bike's handling in a very good way, though.

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