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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Congratulations!


I also have a history of sportbikes and the 48 was my first H-D. There were/are many things I love about it, and several things that have proven tiresome.

The tank size however is not now, nor has it ever been, an issue. I still love the look of my bike, and it puts the wind in my face well enough.

I hope you enjoy your new ride!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Nice one, enjoy.
I'm on a 2010 Nightster this last year and a half and it's also my first Harley. It's been great and I'm enjoying it now as much as ever. When I picked it up originally I had a 750 mile ride home with the Mrs on the back and believe me, I was grateful for the small tank, gave me more opportunities to rest my ***...
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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NICE, I see you have an SRT4 as well!

Sorry to thread jack, but so do I

 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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My srt4 has been a long running project
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Mine just runs lol, it's my daily.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:33 AM
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congrats on your first harley.... i just got myself a 2013 iron 883 candy orange my first bike ever. its amazing next thing you prob be doing tank lift and changing all sorts of stuff lol!!! enjoy
 
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Lucky you, the black motor is so clean
 
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Lucky you, the black motor is so clean
I like the black. I'm not a big fan of too much chrome. PITA to keep it all clean.
 
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looks great! i just picked up my 1st harley as well, an '09 nightster, came over from an r6 & cbr 1100rr .. i'm also loving the switch so far =)
 
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