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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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Hi Folks,

Just introducing myself, I'm from Portugal and after many years riding Japanese sport bikes (and one bad experience with an Italian in the middle) I've recently got an Softail Slim from 2013 and delighted with it.

Now thinking about how to change it and make it "more personal" and found this forum perfect for my questions.

Thanks,
Miguel
 
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Originally Posted by Miguel_Barreiros
Hi Folks,

Just introducing myself, I'm from Portugal and after many years riding Japanese sport bikes (and one bad experience with an Italian in the middle) I've recently got an Softail Slim from 2013 and delighted with it.

Now thinking about how to change it and make it "more personal" and found this forum perfect for my questions.

Thanks,
Miguel
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