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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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Howdy guys! Just thought I would go ahead to sign up and show off the new bike. I've lurked around here for a little while and decided to sign up. I traded in my 883L for a 2011 Blackline.





Never really had an issue with the sportster, just wanted something a little bigger and more comfortable for two-up riding. Of course more power is always a good thing! I desperately want to move the license plate off immediately!! Any suggestions on a brand. I would like a vertical plate but I don't need any lights all over it. Just something simple and black!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Good choice man! The BL looks sweet with some mods added to it. (ie exhaust and apes)

Welcome to the Forum and hope you have a fat wallet!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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congrats on the bike and welcome
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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First thing is take off the reflectors, then look at some new bar's. Get it comfortable, and ride, then look at performance mod's, but that's just me. Congrats on the new bike it does look nice.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Welcome,and congrats on the new bike.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Congrats nice bike
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RoCoFF
Howdy guys! Just thought I would go ahead to sign up and show off the new bike. I've lurked around here for a little while and decided to sign up. I traded in my 883L for a 2011 Blackline.





Never really had an issue with the sportster, just wanted something a little bigger and more comfortable for two-up riding. Of course more power is always a good thing! I desperately want to move the license plate off immediately!! Any suggestions on a brand. I would like a vertical plate but I don't need any lights all over it. Just something simple and black!
Here's a good place for aftermarket stuff. Drew is top notch!

http://www.drvtwin.com/
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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I'll be sure to check out his website! i'm actually very happy with these bars. I enjoy the more aggressive riding position of forward controls and drag bars. Those reflectors are already gone. I'm just wanting to do a couple of small things first. Vertical license plate and a flush mount gas cap in gloss black.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Nice bike
 
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