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

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    goosehd
    Mod Squad
    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

    @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
      見習いボス
      @selbstzweck
      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

      @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
        Raw and Unwashed
        @Jett129
        Joined: 30 Dec 2024

        @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 0
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 4 Sept 2023

          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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            Ross
            IHUK Crew
            @selbstzweck
            Joined: 6 Dec 2021

            @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
              見習いボス
              @selbstzweck
              Joined: 17 Aug 2011

              @selbstzweck My last Heritage. IMG_0798.jpegIMG_0798.jpeg

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                selbstzweck
                Raw and Unwashed
                @Jett129
                Joined: 30 Dec 2024

                @Jett129 Looks great!

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                  WhiskeySandwich
                  啓蒙家
                  @Denimhead 0
                  Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                  @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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                    WhiskeySandwich
                    啓蒙家
                    @selbstzweck
                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                    @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 0
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      @WhiskeySandwich
                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                      @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
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 21 Aug 2022

                        Pic 30.jpg

                        What about this one?

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                          louisbosco
                          啓蒙家
                          @Shelby999
                          Joined: 21 Feb 2013

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

                          "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
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 21 Aug 2022

                            BST front and back: so flickable.

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                              Go For Chill
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              Joined: 3 Jan 2025

                              IMG_0443.jpeg

                              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
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 21 Aug 2022

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

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                                  louisbosco
                                  啓蒙家
                                  @Shelby999
                                  Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                  @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."

                                  • Harvey Specter
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                                    Shelby999
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 21 Aug 2022

                                    @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
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 21 Aug 2022

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

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                                        louisbosco
                                        啓蒙家
                                        @Shelby999
                                        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                        @Shelby999 its even worse on track, fighting with nature. but every lap puts a smile on my face. eventually I will get a small deflector but will probably do exhausts and dry clutch first..

                                        I think if i do track more often I would, carbons look nice but the O.Z gold wheels look spectacular. especially with its WSBK roots.

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

                                        • Harvey Specter
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                                          Shelby999
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 21 Aug 2022

                                          Yes, leading you to notice those gold bits behind my 999.
                                          Either way, you cannot lose.
                                          Rock on with your bad self!

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