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Bought a new 05 FXD in Febraury and now that the weather is finally clearing up I just had the chance to ride it for the first time last night ,wow what a diffence from the 04 Sportster I traded in . Been busy with work ,and adding new accesories like Vance & Hines exhaust,carb kit ,new air breather,auxilary lights ,forward controls ,etc..
I've had mine out a few times now and I feel soooooooo much better. Withdrawl symptoms are beginning to subside. I've got mine in a bike show this weekend so other than the ride there and back I won't get many miles in.
Bought a new 05 FXD in Febraury and now that the weather is finally clearing up I just had the chance to ride it for the first time last night ,wow what a diffence from the 04 Sportster I traded in . Been busy with work ,and adding new accesories like Vance & Hines exhaust,carb kit ,new air breather,auxilary lights ,forward controls ,etc..
Glad to hear that you got to ride a little, and it also sounds like you found a good way to spend your free time when you can't ride. Enjoy the ride.
enjoy the new ride! i went form a sporty to a glide. love the glide but didnt have the heart to get rid of the sporty, rode it to work today, still love it. guess ill have to alternate days!!
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Congrats!! Sounds like you really enjoy the new bike. I've only had my sportster for a month now (86') and I cant get enoug of it. Its my first Harley. I really want a Fat Boy. Another couple of years and I plan to buy a spankin new one! Hope you get to ride more! Spring has arrived!!!
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