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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Welcome to the Fat Club. Now open up your billfold and let the fun begin

btw, what handlebar switch did you go with?
After buying my Sportster 18 months ago, I don't think my wallet ever closed.

The handlebars are basically a mini-ape style. I am not a really big guy, and the owner of the shop had me try a couple of different ones. They will bring my hands more in line with my shoulders, and keep me more leaned back, rather than leaned forward. Make sense?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Like the Fatboy's. Can't wait to see photos of yours.

Congrats.
 
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Congrats on the new bike!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Congratulations
Fat Boy is the only logical choice, everything else is a compromise.
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Welcome you'll love it !
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Welcome to the fam! Great choice too!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Welcome to the family. You'll love the new Fatty.
 
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Welcome! Lots of good reading about Fatboy upgrades on this forum.
 
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Congrats on the new bike you'll love it. Smart move trading in the sporty. That is a once in a life time deal.
 
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