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It was abnormally warm here in north Alabama today (70°F), so I cranked up the old XLX and met some friends for breakfast. Probably my last ride for 2025, with rain tomorrow and then turning cold, so I took the long way home and took a photo or two. 🙂
Always nice to see an older bike that hasn't been all mucked up
Yeah, I like a Sportster to have that classic look, without all sorts of crap bolted on. Ive owned this one for 35 years and its not bone stock, but Ive maintained the look. I have a little over 57,000 miles on it so far.
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Winter Ride
