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Old May 3, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Hello All,

I registered on the forum awhile back. Have found it to be great fun to read. Good information , Good people.
Have not had much to say since did not have a bike.
Well, I finally have gone and done it , I will soon be picking up my 2008 XL1200L in Crimson Red Sunglo.
Looking forward to getting back into the wind. Have always wanted a Harley and finally will have my first one.

Would like to know what seat is a good choice for this bike , to lower it a little.

Also will the Progressive 412 11in shocks lower this model any ?

Thanks in advance for you help.

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Old May 3, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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No SIR. We a buncha ********. lol welcome
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Congrats on your new Sporty...be sure to post pics when you have it in hand. Oh, and welcome from No. Va.


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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Wecome from Durham, NC

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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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..................welcome from ATL.................I have "crimsom red sunglo'........it just looks red until ya get in the sunlight....then it turns gold.....Later

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Old May 3, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Welcome. Yea, there are some "interesting" threads around here, and some other very good, informative threads too. I usuallty end up in the "interesting" ones because I'm not an engineer, or mechanic.

The crimson red sunglow.....is that the metallic paint? I sawthat on a new Spotster last week at the dealer, and it looked good. I bet it really looks good in the sunlight!
 
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