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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Picked up the new to me 08 XL1200C today. Rode it around the neighborhood and loved it. Haven't been on a street bike in probably 18 years. No problem starting out or riding except making right turns from a stop sign, kind of swung wide close to other lane. This was my first ride on a HD though. Glad I got it and can't wait to get all legal so I can take it around the island.

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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Congrats!
Please ride safe, and with more seat time you will get more comfortable.
And watch out for the cages, they are out to get you!
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Congrats and be careful. Hope you have a ball on it.
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Only one I got, gonna get better ones later.

 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Very sanitary looking ride. Enjoy it in good health. Might want to get some exhaust shields.
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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The shields came with it. He just had them off the bike.
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Nice!
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Nice ride! Congrats. I always wanted a Sporty but my size wouldn't allow it. Safe riding my friend.
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Gibs
The shields came with it. He just had them off the bike.
Guessing you'll want to remove the bike from your current rides.

Regardless, it's a nice looking bike. Obviously well cared for.
 



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