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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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The other day I went down to the Harley dealer in Fayetteville and traded in the Sportster for a 2013 FLHR Anniversary. It was a fun bike while I had it and treated me good. I'm sure one day when I can afford to get a Sportster to go along with my Road King I won't hesitate to get a new one.
 
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Originally Posted by BartsSporty
The other day I went down to the Harley dealer in Fayetteville and traded in the Sportster for a 2013 FLHR Anniversary. It was a fun bike while I had it and treated me good. I'm sure one day when I can afford to get a Sportster to go along with my Road King I won't hesitate to get a new one.
Best of luck with the Road King. I loved mine. However, I found that I rode my Sporty 9 times out of 10 because my bad hips made the Sporty easier to handle, so I'm enjoying my last days of riding the same way I started over 50 years ago - on a Sporty.

PS: I live in Stedman, East of Fayetteville and often ride through Raeford on the way to Pinehurst down Hwy 211. Hope to pass you some day and get to see your new bike. Ride safe.
 
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Originally Posted by BartsSporty
The other day I went down to the Harley dealer in Fayetteville and traded in the Sportster for a 2013 FLHR Anniversary. It was a fun bike while I had it and treated me good. I'm sure one day when I can afford to get a Sportster to go along with my Road King I won't hesitate to get a new one.
Very nice bike that you bought ... enjoy it !!
 
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Rick7938 I'll be keeping an eye out for ya when I'm out and about
 
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