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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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I think you are on the right track looking at The Motor Company. Most kids today want the rice rockets to ride on (my 17 yr old son included!). Buy the Sporty and go easy. Just remember even if you want a big twin later on, do not get rid of the sporty! I went for the Road King and missed my sporty so much I had to buy another to satisfy my hunger. So now I have 2 and could not be happier!!!!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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..Welcome young man,just look around dont jump so quick
for a Ebay Bargain and think of shipping or delivery i dont
know where you are from but a member here had a great 2003
883,100th aniversary bike $4900.00 low miles 4000,miles but
shop around,ride safe good luck
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Hmm don't the pre-04 sportster have vibration problems? Besides i can't really buy bikes on this board since i'm in eastern canada, and while riding a harley from winsconsin or nevada to here sounds pretty romantic it's not really practical, hehehe.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Welcome!

Sportsters are fun! AND it IS a HARLEY.


 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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get a sporty you won't regret it !!!! ride safe anr take the msf course
 
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