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Nov 26, 2011 | 03:30 PM

#21

dansax

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From: Pt. Jeff Sta. L.I., N.Y.

Let the mods begin. Good luck on the bike.

Nov 26, 2011 | 04:37 PM

#22

NC D'LUXE

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From: North Carolina

How'd she ride today? Where's some pictures already? lol

Nov 27, 2011 | 02:46 PM

#23

prldrm

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From: near Chitcago

Congratulations! I followed a very similar path of desire (except substitute Street Bob for Blackline). I'm so glad I went with the Deluxe. I wouldn't have been as happy with anything else. Hope you enjoy it!

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Originally Posted by Dillinger22

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that belongs to this forum. I've been looking at harleys for a while and originally wanted a 48 sportster, then a blackline, then a fat boy lo and finally I've made my decision to go with a 2012 Softail Deluxe. I pick it up in the morning. Thankfully this forum pointed me in the right direction and I think I'll be content for a longtime with the deluxe. Im stoked. its going to be hard to sleep tonight... Thanks again you guys saved me a lot of time and probably a lot of money seeing how I'm getting the bike a really want the first time around.

Nov 27, 2011 | 04:43 PM

#24

tbonetony06

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From: Illinois

Welcome and you will never be sorry on your choice of scooters. Let the fun begin with the mods, ride safe and good luck!

Nov 27, 2011 | 04:45 PM

#25

mswmn

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From: Minnesota

It's a great feeling isn't it...enjoy and welcome.

Nov 27, 2011 | 05:12 PM

#26

PLHbrian

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From: West Chester, PA

Congratulations! Enjoy your ride. Post up some pics...

Nov 28, 2011 | 09:35 PM

#27

Dillinger22

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Stage IV

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From: Lebanon

Pic of the deluxe

I have to say I was very surprised how well the bike handles, I wasn't expecting it to be nimble at all but to my surpise once she was rolling down the rode all that wieght dissapeared.

A few mods to do before spring:

-Move the license plate down to the bottom of the fender.

-Get a bib and remove the rear seat / rack

-Vance and Hines Big Radius 2 into 2 exhaust, once broke in. Does anyone know if these come with removal baffles and if they do how do they sound if taken out?

-RSD Air Cleaner and cover

-Power Commander 5 or Vance and Hines Fuel Pack..i'm still undecided.

These should keep me saving for a while lol