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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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[sm=biker2.gif]Hi All-New here- I just got my new bike-Harley 883SportsterL-Somebody told me that I will regret it in a year. Top heavy they say-let me hear what you experts out there have to say.Thanks
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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One thing you'll find here is opinions are like as.......you know what I mean. What people may be trying to say in a politically correct kinda way is that you may want a bigger bike after you master the sporty. WHATEVER! Ride what you want and want what you ride. Welcome from North Texas!
 
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It does'nt matter what I or any one else thinks. Its only what you think that matters.

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Heeeeey, it's a Harley ain't it and it don't go chingchingching. Welcome to the forum from the Sunny Beach's of North Carolina
 
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