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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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I finally did it! I have wanted a Sporty for as long as I can remember, and on Valentines Day, I finally got it....a 2006 XL883C. I have had Hondas, Yamahas and a Triumph in the past, but this will be my first Harley, unless you count the AMF-Harley minibike I had as a kid. The previous owner hooked it up with a SE air cleaner, V+H pipes and a rejet, so I don't have to do anything along those lines to it, and it runs like a dream.

Hope to get to know you guys on here, as I am sure I will have some questions down the road.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Congrats & Welcome!
Post pics when you get them.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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I'm going to try to get some pics taken tomorrow and I will post them.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Welcome from SW Michigan!!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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welcome from texas, your gonna love your sportster
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Welcome form usually sunny CA, post pics, I want to see that custom and the Vance Hines
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Welcome! You are REALLY going to love that '06 XL883C.... I know from experience!

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