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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Just picked up my first HD.

2011 HD Forty Eight. 8,600 on the odometer. Paid $5,500, hoping I got a good deal.

It has the drag bar and some Vance and Hines Straight shots.

Fingers crossed as I have the dealer inspecting it right now.


So far though I absolutely love it.



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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 11:44 AM
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I am already itching to modify it more than it is. It sounds fantastic with the straight shots. It is very loud. I am thinking the following.

I need a rear seat for the girl of course.
I want some bags for it so I can not have everything in my pockets.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 11:49 AM
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Beautiful. Looks like it already has some cool mods.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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awe I remember when mine was pretty now shes a ol rusty ****. congrats.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Well I just dropped way too much cash on this thing.

La Rosa Black leather bags with fuel bottles for both sides.

Mustang wide tripper front and rear seat.

I'm done shopping online it's dangerous.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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LOL That's just the beginning
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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LOL That's just the beginning
Lol. Yeah, no ****. You better set some parental controls on your computer and block everything motorcycle related.

Wait until you find the classifieds here.

BTW, nice ride!
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Knell
Lol. Yeah, no ****. You better set some parental controls on your computer and block everything motorcycle related.

Wait until you find the classifieds here.

BTW, nice ride!
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You have nooooooo idea what you're in for I said I would stop buying stuff for my bike and it's been 2 years.....lol

Welcome and that is one hell of a deal you just got on that 48. Very nice and she looks clean!
 
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VERY good deal
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by automafia
Just picked up my first HD.

2011 HD Forty Eight. 8,600 on the odometer. Paid $5,500, hoping I got a good deal.

It has the drag bar and some Vance and Hines Straight shots.

Fingers crossed as I have the dealer inspecting it right now.


So far though I absolutely love it.



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Sounds like you got a great deal! I just picked up the same bike a month ago or so, with 900 miles for $7k. Love the bike. post pics when you get your mods installed.
 
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