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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Default Finally got a 48

First-time bike owner here. After trolling this site for a year and learning all I could about the Sportster, I finally got an HD 48 a few weeks ago. Woohoo!
So far, she's got the D&D Bobcat exhaust, and some new footpegs (not pictured). I'll be doing a 3.3 gal tank swap in a few weeks, then adding a new air cleaner and PowerCommanderV.

I love reading all the great advice and information on this site, so keep up the good work.

I'll post more pics as the mods come along.

 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Congrats on your new bike and welcome to the forum! You're gonna love it!
That bobcat is sweet too.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Welcome to the forum bwooten. Lovely looking bike
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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Nice bike and have fun!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Welcome and congrats on the bike...you'll really love it when you do your tank swap and can go more than 60 miles! haha
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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So dont leave us hanging... what year is it and how much you paid?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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Good choice! I'm coming from a sport bike and although I miss the "get up and go" of the foreign speed machines, nothing will bring a bigger smile on your face than cruising along on a Harley (especially the 48) and having people stare at the beauty of it. Wish I had a nickel for every person that has given me a thumbs up when I rode by! Have fun!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Congrats ! Looking good!
 
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