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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Hi all,
Picking up my new Dyna XLD this Thursday. My first Harley. My previous bikes have been dirt bikes and dual sports by Kawasaki and BMW.
I find that I'm doing mostly road riding now (not too much off road in Connicticut) so a Dyna seemed the logical choice. I had the dealer replace
the semi buckhorn handle bars with low rider bars (hated the stock bars) and add a Sundowner seat. I'm planning on this bike being my primary commuter
to work. Wish me luck!
Joe
 
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