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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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I just found this article about the issues with the big Harley motors and it says that the 1200 engine is near flawless. Is even part of this accurate? If it is its pretty scary...
http://www.jamesrussellpublishing.biz/beforeyoubuyharley.html

I'm worried about buying one now!
 
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Just a bunch of BS. This comes up at least once a month here.
 
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