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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Default My new '48 arrived today....
....and I'm happier than a pig in poop

The mid life crisis has finally got me, I couldn't afford a new woman or a Ferrari so went for the cheapest option.

My first bike for about 30yrs and it feels so good



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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Congrats! Keep the shiny side up
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Same here,30 yrs since my last bike ,only I got a Iron ,really love the 48 though,congrats
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Congrats man, you sure will enjoy it.
Have fun and drive safe.
 
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I traded a nice, clean 2006 Honda VT750DC and a 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 plus $300.00 for my 2012 Harley 48 in Big Blue Pearl and haven't looked back. You do need to rethink the seat!!! You'll see what I mean. I'm 62 and the POS seat just didn't cut it for me!!!

Glad you made your purchase
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Default Congrats
Go and enjoy it as much as you can
When I got mine I found out I smile more even at 30 mph
With stock pipes and all
Then the parts start comming and the smile got bigger
What can I say
Love it
You will too
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Congrats, let the mods begin.
 
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Congrats! I've got a '13 48 as well. I'm working on a budget stage 1. V&H straight shot slip ons are already installed, xieds and budget (see: homemade) air cleaner are going on this week. You'll enjoy the **** out of it.
 
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