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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Ive been riding bikes since i was old enough to get a bike license. I turned 16 and got my permit and bought a 1980 kawasaki kz 550. ive always been into harley davidson but couldnt afford one till now. Ijust turned 18 andjust boughtmy first harley,2000 h-d sportster 883C. factory forward controls, drag bars, 21 inch front wire spoke wheel, solid rear wheel. has just over 9k miles. got a really good deal on it. Plans for the bike are 1200 kit and some cylinder head porting. Ill post a picture as soon as i get one.
 
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