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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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How's everyone doing, my name is Will and I'm 22 years old. Just go back from deployment in October and took my rider safety course within a couple weeks of getting back and went out and bought my first bike the day after I got my license. I ended up getting a 2003 xl 1200 c with 6500 miles on it. Orgionally I was going to get a newer street bob because everyone said to get something bigger but I got a pretty good deal on the bike and so far couldn't be happier. I already know I will end up buying something bigger sooner then later. So I plan on turning this into a little bobber/bar hopper deal and then getting something with a bigger engine and met for longer rides after I get some more miles under me. I've put about 900 on so far this month and can't wait to warm up. It's been 30 or 40 degrees just about every time I've been out. Other then that I recentely bought some V&H short shots and plan on buying the S&S Super E carb/intake kit and putting all of that on in the next few weeks. That's about it, I look forwarded to getting to know some of y'all on here.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Hi Will, Welcome to the Forums from good ol' Germany!
 
Old Nov 27, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Welcome to the forum! If you plan on taking the bike on further and longer rides, definitely check out the luggage we have... maybe a sissy bar would help you out?
Anyway we have a couple different saddlebags available
check these out and let me know if you're interested in any of them. http://www.vikingbags.com/harley-dav...saddlebags.htm
 
Old Nov 27, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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