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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Hello all. Have been riding my new 06 Sporty for just over four weeks now and having a big time. It had been almost 20 years since my last ride. My son bought himself an old scoot (99 Sportster 1200) over a year ago and gave me the fever. I bought the XL883L (I'm just a little over 5'8" tall") wanted to make sure I had not forgotten how to ride. The wifey insisted I take the MSF course before I bought the bike and am so glad I did. Plan on taking the experienced rider version soon. I have already changed the slip-ons, rejetted the carb and added a high-flow. I had almost forgotten how much fun I was missing.
Ride Safe. This is a pic before I made the changes. Can't stop long enough to get new pic !

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Welcome from Canada! Ride safe!
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. Enjoy the ride.
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Welcome from Pittsburgh!
 
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Glad you decided to join!! Congrats on the new scoot!

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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Glad you found us, post a pic of those bikes when you get the chance.

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Welcome cmorris! A buddy of mine at work is looking at the exact model. It will be his 1st street bike and I was wondering how the new rubber mount rides? I hear is pretty smooth, so I figured I'd ask someone who has one.

Welcome again and Ride Safe,
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Welcome from Georgia area.
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Thanks for the welcome, tell your buddy he will really appreciate the new mounts on the engine. Vibration is minimal, even at 65-70 mph. They made improvements to the clutch and the tranny shifts smoooooth. Enjoy the ride !
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Welcome Back Home Cecil!


That was a long time away from riding! Glad you found us, enjoy the forum, family!!

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