Ward fron Baldwin, MD
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Ward fron Baldwin, MD
Just joined, owned all kinds of bikes in my life, loved them all (abused many) and still do but bought my first Harley last year and it offers a riding experience like no other bike.
I purchased a 2003 Anniversary Edition Sportster 1200C with 7000 miles on it from my Father In Law. It sat in his shed for several years and after a carb cleaning and air in the tires it was good to go.
Sportster 1200C
I purchased a 2003 Anniversary Edition Sportster 1200C with 7000 miles on it from my Father In Law. It sat in his shed for several years and after a carb cleaning and air in the tires it was good to go.
Sportster 1200C
Last edited by wardsworld; Feb 21, 2022 at 10:30 AM.
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Welcome from North Beach, FL., USA! 
Just in case you have not done both of these two important items!
Be sure to add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post with your USER name.
And most importantly a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike model, year, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with that others see at the bottom.
This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question or another member interested in it may ask you a question about it.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
PS ..those tires may be original. Check the dates on them. If so, parade use only!!!
Just in case you have not done both of these two important items!
Be sure to add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post with your USER name.
And most importantly a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike model, year, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with that others see at the bottom.
This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question or another member interested in it may ask you a question about it.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
PS ..those tires may be original. Check the dates on them. If so, parade use only!!!
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Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!
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I have the owners and service manuals. I did learn about loctite real quick, I went out and bought a 55 gallon drum of the blue just to be safe.
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