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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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just got back to riding after 20 years. last bike 500cc yamaha am lookin at many bikes gettin very confused, want a bike that handles good but is comfortable on hwy. can anyone give suggestion.
 
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Here's a picture of my 08 Fatboy. It was a little hard to get used to the feet forward riding position after all those years on imports. It rides great, better than any other I've had. Now I wouldn't have it any other way.

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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Good luck with your search and welcome to the forum.&nbsp\\; Don't just buy the first thing you see...shop around a little, I'm sure something will catch your eye.&nbsp\\; This is Harley Country...
 
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Just keep up with the forums...plenty of info...good luck
 
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Just keep up with the forums...plenty of info...good luck
 
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Just got back after 30+ years, last on Triumph and BSA( yeah, that long ago). Sportster below does everything I want it to. If I were doing 200 miles to the beach and back every weekend I would probably look at a Fatty or a Heritage. Forward controls a quick learn. Hope this helps. Good luck and welcome from Mass.
 
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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SPORTSTER WOULD BE A GOOD CHOISE HAS THE HORSE FOR FOR THOSE HIGHWAY RUNS AND GOOD INTOWN HANDLING
 
Old Jun 28, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Welcome from Norway! Try before You buy!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Welcome from South Florida..........I love my Heritage...........the softails are great all around scooters, but the smart consumer would definately ride the different models and make an informed choice. Just watch the dealers advertisements, they often have test drive promotions especially as the new models are comming out. Best of luck.........
 



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