Talk Morgan Forums Community Vehicle Talk (non-Morgan) Yet another new addition.....

I think front mudguard fitment is about road safety and whether in the eyes of the MOT inspector/PC plod the lack of a mudguard is considered unsafe to ride eg water spray, or sharp edges remaining after removal of mudguard etc. It's always interesting to see what the Insurance company position is and whether lack of fitment of a mudguard (especially if not declared and was standard fitment on the bike when new) may invalidate the insurance. I always send pictures to the Insurers of anything unusual or divergent from original specification, so they are aware at the outset of the policy, what the bike looks like.

NIce bike, a sprung solo saddle would improve the look and ride of the bike, old ironheads are great bikes, but can shake your fillings out. I'm sure you will enjoy it to the full.

I've now tracked down my next Harley a '97 Heritage Springer with all the fringes, saddlebags, wind sheild and gaudy Live to ride emblems just about everywhere.........fully loaded. It had lots of engine uprating work over the years but hasn't been ridden by its last 2 owners for years......just been sat in conservatories, garages etc as a static display......absolute shame but not uncommon for this particular sought after first model year Harley



I intend to take nearly everything off the bike and get this more streamlined and considerably lighter look and get it being ridden again. I'll have to wait a while before I can collect as the owner is now away..............which gives me an opportunity to track down the original fitment parts to bring it back to standard........less of the 'live to ride, ride to live' all over it whilst it ironically languished unused in private collections.
So this is the look I will be aiming for, still pretty standard, but they come with solid engine mounts, springer front end and softail rear (emulates a hard tail look but with hidden read suspension under the frame), so still an interesting period ride..-