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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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I currently have a 2006 Sportster 1200 and am looking at a 2003 anniversary edition Fat Boy. Will I like the fat boy? I'm not thrilled with the Sportster on highway as it vibrates even with the rubber mounts. Any thoughts?
 
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world of difference,
why a '03 ?
 
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