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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 04:06 AM
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I'm so excited I don't think I can go to sleep. I currently have a 2006 Softail but in 11 hours I am picking up my vivid black 48 sporster. I had the dealer do some mods--basic Stage 1-Vance & Hines side shots, air filter etc. Spring solo seat, mini apes, new pegs, grips --think thats it for now. I have some other stuff I want to do. I really want to put some progressive shocks on the back and a drop in kit in the front as well as chop the rear fender. Anyway, I'm excited.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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Very cool! Love those 48's. Be sure to show us all when you pick it up.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JPL17
I'm so excited I don't think I can go to sleep. I currently have a 2006 Softail but in 11 hours I am picking up my vivid black 48 sporster. I had the dealer do some mods--basic Stage 1-Vance & Hines side shots, air filter etc. Spring solo seat, mini apes, new pegs, grips --think thats it for now. I have some other stuff I want to do. I really want to put some progressive shocks on the back and a drop in kit in the front as well as chop the rear fender. Anyway, I'm excited.

Forget about the progressive shocks...just find some low profile touring shocks...

Not only does it make the 48 look bad ***, they work great (a whole lot better then on my FLHTC...LOL)

 
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Hey wildthang, what are those shocks on your bike ?
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12" Low profile touring shocks (had them on my FLHTC)
 
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Best of luck....look forward to the pictures!!
 
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