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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Picked up bike today '04 1200C pearl white Sportster. Previously owned a '04 VT600 Shadow. Really came comfortable with the shadow, a great bike! But my heart was always on the Sportster. I hope I didn't move up too soon. It will be like starting all over again.
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Welcome, and congrats on the new ride, I'm sure you'll do just fine! enjoy the forum, lot's of great info here.
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Welcome from Kansas! I'm sure you will do just fine on the Sporty. Great bunch of folks here, enjoy the forum!!!!!!!
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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Welcome to the Forum from Northern Florida. Trust me on this, you will like the Sporty. I have my second and really like the ride. Ride safe, Ride Smart ! Congrats on your Scooter.
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: budderfly61

Picked up bike today '04 1200C pearl white Sportster.
Welcome!from Western, NY, the Miami of the north.[sm=ts.gif]
~Happy Holidays~
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting the Sporty, enjoy the ride.
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Welcome from East Tn. Ky. has some great riding. A bunch of the people I ride with come up thru your area a couple times a year.

Lynn
 
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Louisiana. Sportster is a good starting place. A lot of good knowlege in the Sportster section and a lot of good folks to share information with.

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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the welcome. Glad to be here. I will probably be reading alot in the tech. section. No manual with the bike. The weather man says 50 for Fri & Sat hope it holds.

 
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Sounds good, wish it was that warm here.
 



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