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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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same situation last year this time i bought a used 2005 1200R, ijust felt like coming off a dirt bike i had to have mid controls, i didn't think riding on the street would be as fun as it is, i love my 1200R so much because it is the most slim harley out there, i want to get a larger bike but every time i sit/test ride a larger harley they just feel to big, i like having a nimble bike to avoid the crazy drivers out there, you are going to hear a lot of people of telling you not to get a sporty but my advice is to get a used 2004 and above so if you do want to move up you want get hit so bad on resale in our area raleigh nc there are a million used sportsters around with low miles and reasable prices last year this time i paid $7500 for mine and it only had 900 miles on it, it was spotless good luck and get ready to become addicted
 
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