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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 02:00 PM
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Hey guys,

Sold my 2015 Iron a few months ago when I moved to Australia for awhile. Missed a bike so I just picked up a 2009 1200 custom. Only 9k miles!! Excited to start modding this one.

 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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I've had my 2006 1200C for 2 months and put 8000k on it (5000 miles) Like it very much. As you can see I can hardy keep my *** off the darn thing. Love the power and torque.

Give it a good stage 1 upgrade and you will set the motor free.
 
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That's a nice clean stock looking bike, great platform to build from.
 
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I have always been partial to blue so naturally I like your bike. However even with 9k miles (not many at all) it looks almost brand new! Congrats and stays safe out there.
 
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Very nice Custom. You'll find it feels and sounds more comfortable at highway speeds than your Iron.
 
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mmm! an unmolested bike! have fun
 
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Nice bike. i'm kind of partial to the color too.
 
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