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Post by Pete1100 on Feb 8, 2020 16:20:11 GMT 10
Hi all, I've just traded my VT1100 in on an electraglide after 6 months of problems ranging from overheating to constant flat batteries, combined with lack of aftermarket parts availability. It all culminated after being stuck in Yarra Glen on Wednesday and again in Healesville today. Managed to ride back to a local dealer and strike a deal. I'll really miss the VT1100 but I look forward to having the confidence in a bike needed to do big trips. Hopefully I can still join the group on some rides (promise to ride at the back so you don't cop my oil leaks)! Cheers Pete1100
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Post by george on Feb 9, 2020 6:29:56 GMT 10
Nice bike Pete. And you are more than welcome to remain with SRA and join us on rides etc.
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Post by Pete1100 on Feb 9, 2020 8:59:31 GMT 10
Thanks George, look forward to the next ride!
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Post by jimbo on Dec 12, 2020 9:59:03 GMT 10
That's a gorgeous looking Ultra! I have to say that I have (for a couple of years now) been considering buying one too. My 1994 1100 Shadow is really showing her age of late. Has been consuming oil at a great rate, and the latest is it looks like I'll have to find a complete Diff Assembly (teeth have worn badly). Heaven only knows where I'll find one.
Is that Ultra new or second hand, it looks in immaculate condition.
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Post by Pete1100 on Dec 14, 2020 6:49:31 GMT 10
G'day Jimbo,
Shame your bike is showing her age a bit, trouble with the Shadows, especially the 1100s is that OEM and good 2nd hand parts are drying up. That's what made me take the leap. I had trouble finding a couple of O rings, a radiator hose and had some carby issues.
Hate to say it on our Shadow forum, but that's the beauty of the HD, you can buy everything genuine or aftermarket and will be able to for a long time to come.
It's a 2nd hander,not much newer than my shadow- it's a 2002 but has been well cared for and only 40,000 ks.
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