Highlights

Unique TGI Fridays promotional livery with professionally applied red-and-white branding
Used solely as an indoor display piece, reportedly never road-used
Known provenance, displayed at Milton Keynes Stadium and Rushden Lakes
Original Harley-Davidson identification and VIN retained

The Appeal

The Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is one of the most recognisable models in the Sportster family, celebrated for its stripped-back, blacked-out styling and the distinctive character of its air-cooled Evolution V-Twin. This example, however, is anything but ordinary. Professionally customised with TGI Fridays' iconic red-and-white branding, including striped bodywork, branded fuel tanks and bespoke detailing, it was created as an eye-catching promotional centrepiece for indoor display.

Having spent its life as a static exhibit rather than out on the road, the motorcycle presents well overall, with only minor cosmetic wear noted. It is offered without keys or V5C documentation, and its mechanical condition has not been verified, so recommissioning would be advisable for anyone wishing to return the bike to active use.

Key Information

Mileage: TBC
Country of registration: United Kingdom (not currently registered; no V5C logbook)
MOT status: no current MOT certificate
Technical specs: 883cc Evolution V-Twin engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: sold without keys or V5C logbook; original Harley-Davidson VIN retained
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The Detail

The vendor states is is in very good overall cosmetic condition
Some very minor scrapes on paintwork and Fridays branding noted
Some scratches, marks and signs of long-term storage present
Currently stored indoors in Fareham with covers
Rear wheel is locked; noted as heavy for transportation
Running condition not confirmed due to extended period as static display
VIN information (beginning 5HD) confirms US-built motorcycle originally manufactured for sale outside the US
Mechanical inspection and recommissioning recommended if the new owner intends to return to road use
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