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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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i like my 883R but i have fwd controls. i bought mine cause the blacked out motor and not as much chrome. oh well. its my first harley and i love the thing. wouldn't trade it, even for a street bob.

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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Wanna is a pure breed!!! Awesome!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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See pic of wannahdawg's Scoot, I tell him that ALL the time! He knows I'm joking. Hope you do too!
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looks like a Dirt Bike to me
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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Ahhh he's a Mutt!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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i have the 883r it stops ona dime, easy to clean, seat is higher, it's made after the cafe' racers..... my neice has the 883, it's nice too but, the seats too low for me....
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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standard 883 has a solo seat 883R is two-up and duel front brakes if the price is the same get the 883R
 
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