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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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I went to the dealer to see what they had and I saw the 48, I really like the looks and asked if I could test ride it but somebody was in the process of buying (I was not in the market for one anyway). I did sat on it and it felt small, I def like the looks and the front tire was nice bing fat and all but everything on that bike felt compact. That seat was hard as a rock, I am sure whoever buys it would replace it asap. Overall a great buy. However once I saw it there next to the iron and nighster, I think would buy (if I had extra money) the iron or nighster. Btw they had some used ones in case anybody is looking for one. Priced at around 7k.don't mind the long post, I am typing on my phone, while I wait for other riders.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I also got a chance to see the 48 today Motor co did a nice job on front end, The one I saw today was also sold. Needed Mini apes
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Bought one today. Will let you know about the seat... I like the spring seat, but cost WAY too much
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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I just saw one today too. I like the front end on it but the rest of it was kinda plain looking. That's not much bike for $10,800 imo. The black out thing doesn't do anything for me. I like shiny paint chromed out Harleys.
 
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Got the email from my dealer that they got a 48 in. Went today to see it and it's already sold, accesory salegirl I spoke with thought a girl bought it. Nice ride for whoever bought it. Sitting next to it was an Iron and a dyna and the 48 appeared very compact and looked smaller then the Iron. Maybe it was the paint and the tank but it just "looked" small. Really sharp looking but for $10k I'll keep my Iron. Sorry for the small pics = cell phone.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Went by my dealer while I was out today and they had one. I like the looks of it, but it's not for me. I talked to the Sales GM a bit and asked if they are getting more. He said that it looked like the one was all they would get for the year. They have tried to order more but cannot get an allocation for any more.
 
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