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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 08:53 AM
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So i'm looking at HD and have my eye on a used Sporty from a Dealer.
It fit me well, it was easy to ride and seems setup well as I am planning on commuting highway about 35 miles each way.

What are your thoughts?


http://www.boswellsharley.com/defaul...OwnedInventory
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 09:13 AM
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It already has all the mods needed to make it a mini bagger. With better front springs and rear shocks it will be a great commuter bike. HD shocks and fork springs suck. Give it a test ride and see how it fits you.
 

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Thats a good looking bike.
Thanks for the tip about the shocks.
BTW: have you done any of the Fuel re-Mapping ECM stuff I see so much about on here?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by benjamin lorenzo
Thats a good looking bike.
Thanks for the tip about the shocks.
BTW: have you done any of the Fuel re-Mapping ECM stuff I see so much about on here?
The bike you are looking at probably has a tuner or ECM recalibration.
I have the Fuel Moto Micro EFI . It's priced at $199. Free unlimited maps, and 3 switchable map positions. Best bang for the $$$$$$ IMO.
http://www.fuelmotousa.com/p-28236-f...efi-tuner.html
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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Nice looking bike. Me loves my Custom!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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If you have the time. Check Bumpus in Murfreesboro.


Originally Posted by benjamin lorenzo
So i'm looking at HD and have my eye on a used Sporty from a Dealer.
It fit me well, it was easy to ride and seems setup well as I am planning on commuting highway about 35 miles each way.

What are your thoughts?


http://www.boswellsharley.com/defaul...OwnedInventory
 
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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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welcome. smyrna here, but i ride into nashville for work.


bumpus will be through the roof higher than boswell's on anything used. i looked all over before i bought my 48 from boswell's and bumpus couldn't touch the price i paid.
 
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Hey thanks for the tip shortbusondubs
BTW: did you do any ECM recalibration to your 48?
 
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Make Bubba a reasonable offer. Then walk away. Many times he will call you back and say OK. My bike came from Boswells in Rivergate.
 
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Great looking bike. Love my '13 Custom. If it's pure highway or interstate riding you'll be doing you'll love the Custom. Upgrade the shocks and you'll have a much more comfortable ride imo. Pay your Harley Tax (stage 1) and you'll love it even more!
 
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