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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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I bought my first ever HD yesterday!
Looking forward to the change from 25 years riding Yamaha and Honda Bikes, now I am in the HD World.

Any suggestions on the XL1200N (picture) to make it even better looking is welcome.
I am looking for adding a double-up seat or a passenger pillion only, highway peg and a discreet back rest, Please give me some ideas.
Thank you all riders,
LCL


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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Welcome the the forum ....do your own thing.&nbsp\\; Spend some time deciding what you want...before just doing something.&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Some black V&amp\\;H short shots would look good on that bike.&nbsp\\;
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Look around at other bikes and get some ideas of what&nbsp\\;they've done that you like.
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Welcome to the HD world.&nbsp\\; It's a great place to be.
 
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Welcome and enjoy the ride!
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Greetings,
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Welcome aboard! Just make it the way you want it to be...There's no right or wrong there. We all have different tastes.
 
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Truly a clean nice looking bike off the showroom floor. Was my second choice.

Wasnt there a rear end issue on the nightsters for the two-up seat? Like you needed to beef up the shocks? I ferget what and where I read something.

Grats either way. You should find a TON of ideas on that very bike in the forums.

 
Old Jun 21, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Welcome. Do your ears hurt from the deep sound of a Harley. Since your used to riding a pissed off weed eater. Any black pipes are good. A 21 up front. Check out the latest Hot Bike. Its a blacked out issue. Also the new black&nbsp\\;mini apes&nbsp\\;from Harley would look killer.
 
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