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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 06:06 AM
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A few weeks ago I posted a series of questions from a Newbie: see below...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-question.html

I thank you all for the advice, suggestions and guidance. In fact I took much of it to heart and quite frankly lucked out in finding a bike! Picked it up yesterday. Check it out:

2011 Sportster 883 SuperLow
Only 540 original miles, one owner
Showroom Condition, kept in a heated shed
Two tone flecked paint - Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black
Custom pin-striping done on the top of the tank and front & rear fender

IT'S a NEW BIKE!!

Again, thanks to all and I will certainly try and pay it forward, as I gain experience.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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Nice find, ride safe.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 06:43 AM
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Congats on the new steed, ride safe and have fun.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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Congrats, post pics when you can.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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Congrats to you - enjoy that bike and post some pics so we have a visual.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Just googled Merlot Sunglo... Sounds awesome! Can't wait to see it. Congrats!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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540 miles and 3 years old ... Be careful you don't wear it out!
 
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Awesome find. There are sooooo many guys who buy new from the dealer who need that status symbol to show off to friends when they come over it aint even funny. A few years later they always sell them.

About a month ago a guy I know bought a new bike that was their demo bike that had more miles than that. They gave him a great deal on it. Since it was buying season and they pretty much had no bikes in stock they gave him a smoking hot deal of selling it to him for MSRP, and he still paid taxes and extras. The stealer was soooo nice to him selling it so cheap to him.

Now go wear them tires off.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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welcome to the bike- nice color, btw! (and as the others have already said- show me the pics!!)
 
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