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Apr 3, 2010 | 09:31 PM

#31

blackyck

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so far we got 2 stock bikes, one with new pipes and a debate about tank size thats been talked about in a few other threads......

Apr 3, 2010 | 11:32 PM

#32

scarpetta

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From: Chicago, IL

no money tree

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackyck

so far we got 2 stock bikes, one with new pipes and a debate about tank size thats been talked about in a few other threads......

Dealers just got em here in Chicago last week and Ive only had mine a few days now. I'm married

and pretty cash poor

so unless anyone wants to donate to the "pimp my 48 so I can post mods" foundation she's gonna be stock a while.

Apr 4, 2010 | 12:20 AM

#33

camcarvin82

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60 miles a gallon on an 883 ??? Hard to beleive i get about 40 to 45

Apr 4, 2010 | 12:23 AM

#34

camcarvin82

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How would a 6 gallon tank be a waste of space ?? That statement is like a closed store , makes no cents

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:07 AM

#35

WildThang

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From: Bonaire, Ga.

I admit I'm rather new to the sporty threads (hang out on the touring)...but getting a kick out of the concerns over the size of the tank etc....LOL Granted if this was my only transportation, I might be worried I couldn't pass up any gas stations on the ride...but I have a 'Glide to do the touring thing...a Softail to mix things up and now 48 to scoot to work (5 miles) and to simply have a blast driving around town.

Its funny, when I brought home the Glide and the Softail for the first time, the neighbor kids hardly noticed...when I drove this home for the first time Friday afternoon, they all gathered around when they heard it rolling into the driveway.

IMO, Harley hit a home run with this bike...

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Apr 4, 2010 | 08:51 AM

#36

xFreebirdx

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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'

got to remember the 2.2 gal. tank of yesteryear didn't have a fuel pump mounted in it.

Apr 4, 2010 | 10:38 AM

#37

TRacer

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From: Orange County, CA

OC HD in Irvine, CA had two 48s in their showroom last week; one in silver and the other in black. Even the sales people were polarized about it. I sat on the bLack on and it was okay, but the slightly hunched over riding position (I am 5'9") with the forward controls reminds me a bit of the V-Rod. Frankly, I thought the Iron they had parked next to the 48s was nicer, as Ray's (the owner's) guys had installed black mini-apes and black forward controls, and didn't change the price sticker, I noticed...

Apr 4, 2010 | 07:57 PM

#38

blackyck

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scarpetta

Dealers just got em here in Chicago last week and Ive only had mine a few days now. I'm married

and pretty cash poor

so unless anyone wants to donate to the "pimp my 48 so I can post mods" foundation she's gonna be stock a while.

I did a bunch of mods that cost me under $50, before i did any major purchases.HD parts are a rip off and are not that cool. I too am married and dont have a grip of cash. I would begin by pulling a ton of useless crap off that bike. Make it look like the style they are going for with that bike. Get under there and remove that ugly plastic wire/coil harness. relocate the coil. take off all the lame reflectors. belt guard....etc....
Couple hours and some basic tools and that bike could look bad ***!