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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 02:29 PM
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Nothing But Love for the Sporty
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Many Love the Harley-Davidson Sportster. There are many reasons why it's a great a bike and that goes into the special sauce that has allowed H-D to continue sales for 60 years. Some disagree that the Sporty is a good starter bike.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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I love my sporty more than just about anything I can think of. I don't always treat her like a baby but she's used to that and is always there for me.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 02:53 PM
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I miss my sportster sometimes... Just a good all around motorcycle whether touring or bar hopping.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 08:47 PM
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I have my Electra Glide for long hauls, but I always call my 1200 sportster my hot rod!
 
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I have my Electra Glide for long hauls, but I always call my 1200 sportster my hot rod!
Sweet Cutlass!!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 10:04 PM
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Sweet looking 48.
 
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Love my Nightster
 
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Love the 1200C, but may look for another 48 after selling one of these:

 
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Old Feb 3, 2018 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Meoff

I have my Electra Glide for long hauls, but I always call my 1200 sportster my hot rod!
Really Like the looks of your Bars and speedometer setup! Just bought a XL1200C and hope to switch to something that clean looking.

May I ask what bars and mounts those are?

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