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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
First picture received via text from dealer today. Would have taken loads myself had I not been informed it was earmarked for someone else.


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 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!


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Post #475187 22nd Nov 2015 4:51pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Post #475189 22nd Nov 2015 4:53pm
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TooTall



Member Since: 10 Jul 2012
Location: Fens
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tonga Green
Mal
That's really pretty; kinda wish I was 12" shorter Big Cry "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
Go into your garage & put stuff into rows."
Post #475198 22nd Nov 2015 5:21pm
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T1G UP



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Location: Bath
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Up for a bike meet! Maybe take in a few green lanes on the way down ken Wink
Post #475305 22nd Nov 2015 10:40pm
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AndysLandy2012



Member Since: 04 Jan 2015
Location: Midlands
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Nara Bronze
K9F.
Owned Harley's for years mate and great bikes getting better each year.
But out on a limb here try looking at Victory.
Only my opinion but much better bike for same money Ish.
Harley make the money on you personalising your bike and victory make them that way to start with.
Same big V-Twin but lower centre of gravity so much less leg work to ride. Trust me I know as been all over Europe on them.

Don't get me wrong Harley owners. Not knocking them before you slate me. Lol. Just saying have a look as lots of dosh can be spent.

Cheers Andy.
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AndysLandy2012



Member Since: 04 Jan 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Nara Bronze

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Pic of mine. Good luck choosing pal so much choice.
Post #475308 22nd Nov 2015 11:03pm
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a13x



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Lovely, I had an 883 iron with stage 2 v+h pipes. I liked the 48 with wider rear tyre, the tiny tank was a deciding factor for me though.
Post #475315 22nd Nov 2015 11:47pm
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Stickleback



Member Since: 20 Jun 2014
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Nice bike K9, have a soft spot for the smaller Harley's,

Picture below is a 48 that I owned but have now sold...

Enjoy the new toy Thumbs Up


Post #475346 23rd Nov 2015 9:07am
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jimbob7



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As big a m/c sports fan as I am, I have a lot of respect for v-twin Harleys.Imo,Buell was one of the very best thing to happen to (the motorcycle industry) Harley;Thud.....Thud.....Thud.....Thud.....Thud.Owned 2 v-twins,one of the very first Honda SP-1 and an 08 KTM Superduke 'R'.Best bikes I ever road!! Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #475424 23rd Nov 2015 1:36pm
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Supacat



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
If you are going to do it right
go all the way with your mid-life crisis and get the bike with the extras:


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Red Pill

http://www.outsideonline.com/2036016/red-p...MzYwMzM0S0
Post #475713 24th Nov 2015 9:41am
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Supacat I can't surf, an ironing board will have to do! Laughing

Stickleback wrote:
Enjoy the new toy Thumbs Up


Thank you Stickleback, I do like the look of your ex-48 it is amazing the different style that can be achieved with the same base model. Not unlike Defender ownership. I know it's American but with a similar heritage and following the potential is there to for me to enjoy the experience as much as the Defender. As WhiskeyJackR touched on "It was one of life's itches that needed to be scratched!" By careful consideration and buying the right ex-demo there isn't much to be lost.

Insurance all sorted with 9 years NCD, all modifications declared and a value of over 12k to include the bike and modifications with Aviva for an old 'Duffer' like me?........£168.

Can't complain at that! Thumbs Up

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 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #475718 24th Nov 2015 9:49am
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Fabio



Member Since: 05 Aug 2011
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Portugal 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
That looks very nice!!
I would love one!

Fabio
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Gonarezhou



Member Since: 08 Mar 2015
Location: White River
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South Africa 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alaska White
K9F.....These Beasts all look great! But if it is a mid-life crisis perhaps best to go for a classic Vespa Wink
Post #475958 24th Nov 2015 11:40pm
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Gonarezhou



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South Africa 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alaska White
K9F.....These Beasts all look great! But if it is a mid-life crisis perhaps best to go for a classic Vespa Wink
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Silver Back



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Coniston Green
A train set's cheaper! Whistle
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