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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Retired firefighter 27+ years. IAFF 1235. A friend & I bought Suzuki C-50's in July of 06. Afterwe rodein Colorado in Sept 07 he decided he needed a new bike.We'd ride to Harley dealers on weekends. In Oct. I bought an 07 Sportster.I'd often heard it said that when you ride a Harley you'll know there is a difference.I always thought, "Come on, it's a motorcycle!" Well, one mile into my test rideon the Sportster Iknew therewas a difference and the 08 Road King (ABS) should be in next week.I'm keeping the Sportster. What ever it is, I got it real bad.And I love it. The friends Ultra Classic is due in this week.

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Welcome to the forum from West Texas and congrats on the bike!
 
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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