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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Default newbie looing to start..
first id like to say hi, ive been riding for a long time now and have had 5 bikes since ive started and i think now its time for me to get out of the sport bike phase of my life.

since i cant post in the classifieds yet ill post it here.

i have a bike for trade (straight trades no cash from either parties)

2008 triumph street triple naked sport version of the triumph daytona.
675cc triple (torque monster that is smooth as ice)
4700 miles (ride daily)
looking to get a harley (sportster, if im lucky v-rod night train)
clean illinois title in hand
never dropped or abused
garage kept
all stock


im looing to get a sportster 2007 or newer under 9k in miles, first choice is a nightster.

im in the chicago area and have no means of transporting except riding it so prefer local (up to 2 hours)

email directly with pictures and info for quick responses. nstrempek@yahoo.com



 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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welcome to the forum, good luck unloading that trumpy, then buy a dyna
 
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Don't think I can afford a dyna yet
 
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so whats the difference between all of the sportster models?
 
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Engine size, performance, looks.
1200R racy, flat-track inspired looks, best performing.
1200N bad boy, HA wannabe
1200x bobber in training
1200c pretty in chrome
883N bad boy junior
883L beginner's bike
 
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welcome - glad your making the big switch.
 
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welcome to the Forum
 
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What about xl and c?
 
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What about them? I covered the "c," which is the "custom (more chrome and doodads);" and "XL" is the designation for the Sportster frame, and is thus common to all Sportsters, as in "XL1200X" (the lovely and talented "48").
 
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