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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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I think that makes 2 converts in the last week that have posted here. And the big tit...er ....uh....twin guys say it dont happen.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Curt1953
You traded a Delux in for a Nightster, are you okay man. To each his own I guess,
Originally Posted by wanabe
yeah- my wish list bike is a deluxe! the sporty is a lot of fun, but its no deluxe!
Originally Posted by elkhunter719
You traded a deluxe for a sportster?
I dont understand the disbelief. Would everyone be as shocked if I said I traded my Lincoln LS in for a Mustang? Its not less of a car just different, just as the sporty is not less of a bike just different.

By the way I prefer my couches to have 4 wheels so Ill keep my lincoln.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Smart UPGRADE!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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People shouldn't judge until they know "both" sides of the coin...congrats on the Nightster & way to keep rid'n + support the family!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Congrats on the new bike!

I traded my Big Twin for a Thin Twin as well, haven't looked back yet (except to see the baggers behind me....)
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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[QUOTE=Thorshammer;10075348]Hey all, just traded my old Deluxe in on a 2012 XL1200N and looking forward to learning and sharing on the venerable Sportster line. Heres a pic.
QUOTE]

LOL....you did what?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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LOL....you did what?
Improved his ride!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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[QUOTE=2011Deluxe;10077227]
Originally Posted by Thorshammer
Hey all, just traded my old Deluxe in on a 2012 XL1200N and looking forward to learning and sharing on the venerable Sportster line. Heres a pic.
QUOTE]

LOL....you did what?
He UPGRADED!
 
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Had a guy at work do the same identical thing! Smart guy!
 
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Congrats on the new Sporty.

My ex-wife traded her Heritage for an 883C. She bought the Heritage thinking she would go on more road trips, but ended up doing most of her riding around town.

She liked the feel of the Sporty in that kind of riding and the better MPG.

I ride my Sporty everywhere. Always have. Got over 30,000 on my '08. One of these days I'll get an RK or Ultra for the storage.
 
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