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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Okay, so I picked up my new 2009 Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200L yesterday. OMG I love it. I rode it a little, but still have to get my motorcycle endorsement on my Oklahoma license, and since I have been stationed in Ft Bliss, TX for the past 14 months....I have to go home on leave (March 19th) and get it. After that....I am going to put so many miles on this bad boy.
I will post a picture for you guys, I hope you all can see it. Even though Ive been on here a week and posted over 10 threads, It still wont let me veiw pictures Oh well, hope a moderator sees this and maybe can explain.

New from the dealer I added several things. 2 of them, The Flame Collection mirrors and gas cap are on back order. But all the rest of the collection is installed. Also have Vance n Hines Exhaust and the stage one kit and Screaming Eagle Intake. Its very loud. I love it. Also put the sundowner seat and sissy bar on. The bike is Rootbeer in color.

If you experts can tell me what else I should add on...that would be awesome. I know I want some highway bars or something to put my feet up. But an suggestions would be great.

Happy Riding all
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Ah, that's a good lookin sporty! I took my boot camp in Fort Bliss back in 68. I bet the place hasn't changed too much. I to am waiting to get my Okla. indorsement on my CDL, but for the time being waiting for it to warm up just a bit. Take care and God bless you and all you and your fellow soldier's do for our country.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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awesome. love the color and the pipes!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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love it ! - you will appreciate the Sundowner seat.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Congrats on the bike!!! And don't worry about the endorsment i didn't get mine until i got my first ticket on the bike. lol Thanks for serving!!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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gonna love it... i have had 2 diff lindby bars on mine. the one on the bike now is the one i liked the best. it is nice to be able to move the feet around on the road. i use the lindby, the front pegs and even the rear pegs (especially in wind when i lean forward).

my pics on this site arent working, so this one is from another website- this is my fav lindby:

 

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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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Awesome Jeff, Fort Bliss is growing a lot right now, but its still a sh1thole. LOL Well at least El Paso is. Im an Instrustor out at McGregor Range, talk about the azzhole of america! Im guessing you live in Oklahoma....I grew up there all my life. Still own residence in Pryor, OK.

wanabe, love the highway bar. I cant find it for the sporty. Where would yall suggest I could find something similar?

Thanks for all the compliments. BTW, someone read this and fixed my picture problem, Im a much happier forum camper now. thank you!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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Welcome man, thanks for serving and I like the pipes, I dont know what else to tell you to get haha, I have the same as you do
 
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