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Old May 26, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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https://www.hdforums.com/m_99547/tm.htm

This post has woo'd me towards the 883 model, now.. so, when I go to the dealership tomorrow.. don't be surprised if I post that I came home with a 883R.. =D.. but most likely not.. because I want to get my M License first.. and in order to do that, I'll need the safety class.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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I am 5'10' 185 with back problems. The solo seat tore my back up on my 1200c but when I put the two seater on, which has more cushion, it fixed that problem. Even though there is no one else riding with me right now I am keeping the double up.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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for the freeway speeds you want you need the 1200
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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Yeah, that's what's been edging me on which to get.. the 883 or 1200.. I want something that can keep me on the freeway at 75 or so.. because each time I go riding, my boys are about 30 miles away.
 
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