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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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I would try as many as you can before you decide.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Well i went to the dealer today, i tried the Iron the 48 the 1200 custom cb and a dyna, i was there hours lol. I think its now between the Iron and the custom 1200 cb the 48 just felt a little to small. Just gotta decide now lol, thanks again for all the advice.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Well i went to the dealer today, i tried the Iron the 48 the 1200 custom cb and a dyna, i was there hours lol. I think its now between the Iron and the custom 1200 cb the 48 just felt a little to small. Just gotta decide now lol, thanks again for all the advice.
The 48, Iron & 1200CB are all basically the same size.
The 48's handlebar/seat/suspension/footpeg placement can be changed to fit you better... if that's the bike you like.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Get the 1200!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:30 AM
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What direction do you want to take the bike when you start the mods? No point in buying a custom if you wanna black everything out, no point in buying a iron if you like chrome, Do Not buy a 883 and convert it to a 1200 no one wants that I the Uk.
Buy a good 2nd hand one plenty out there in favt buy mine
 
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