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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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ugh I hate how I dont have permission to view pictures and stuff yet. I guess its a minimum post rule.

Simmy, I was trying to follow your posts and pics on some of your mods and dangit if I dont have permission yet.

thought I would post this so I can increase my posts lol.
One thing I learned early in this forum is to log out to see the pics. I know it is annoying, but it'll change soon enough with some more posts.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Thanks Ferm and DE. Good info on the maintenance details. Lovin your iron Simmy, What handlebars are those and did it require new cables? Love the cafe racer style.
The bars are actually the stockers just flipped end over end and turned up side down. I did not have to change any cables. Just stripped the bars down then did the flip/rotate and put everything back on. It was a little tricky getting the tension off the brake line, you have to barely break the tension off the brake banjo then push it down to take the tension off then tighten it back up so no air gets in the line. You'll see the pictures soon and feel free to ask any questions.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Its so true that once you own a harley all you want to do is ride! My wife laughed at me cause all winter I was on youtube watching bike videos cause I was having withdrawls. No worries now better weather is around the corner!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Welcome. Sharp ride for sure. As far as I'm concerned, EVERY Harley rocks. Hell, I even like the old Aermacchi's and AMFs. Have a safe and fun riding season!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Went out for a few hours with pops last night and rode around practicing figure 8's and down shifting. I am lovin the bike so far. Got my safety class this weekend, just hope the weather holds up here in CO.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Five posts whooo hooooo!!!!!!

Originally Posted by 09IronRider
Went out for a few hours with pops last night and rode around practicing figure 8's and down shifting. I am lovin the bike so far. Got my safety class this weekend, just hope the weather holds up here in CO.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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lol still no access but maybe needs to be AFTER the 5th post so here is my 6th. I want authorization!!! lol
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Abate class out of the way, got my license today at the DMV after a painful two hour wait.......

Getting off work now and headin home to take her out for an official first ride.
 
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Enjoy your first LEGAL ride and enjoy tons and tons of fun miles. Stay safe and keep the dirty side down.
 
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Welcome, and enjoy that new Iron!

I a just about to bring mine in for the 1k service. Hate to give it up for even a day...having way too much fun!!!

Great Bike! and you scored a good deal.
 
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