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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by PTSDBob
... old thread..? who cares... not me. I read for information, not to have a back and forth chat.... thanks for the info.
I just picked up a low mile '06 883 Custom. First green bike I've owned. I likey! Me happy happy happy! (Just gots to fatten up the low speed jet a touch.)
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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Default 10 going on 11 years... Now I'm curious

I found myself talking to a guy this morning with an 06 Sportster 1200 for sale and now I'm trying to get a little research in before I go take a look at the bike.
Any wisdom about any problems notorious for this model yet to share or does it look like the 06 has proven itself and I should pay more attention to consumables like tires and brakes, etc?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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Default 10 going on 11 years... Now I'm curious

I found myself talking to a guy this morning with an 06 Sportster 1200 for sale and now I'm trying to get a little research in before I go take a look at the bike.
Any wisdom about any problems notorious for this model yet to share or does it look like the 06 has proven itself and I should pay more attention to consumables like tires and brakes, etc?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 01:36 PM
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Ok so i put a 6 pount switch on my 02 1200 sporty and it starts out fine then a eide around block and its misfireing i checked all connectors and they are tight so i tested each point while running and it shows all points are hot even the starter whats my problem
 
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