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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Greetings from North Carolina, I have a 2008 XL1200L, I’m new to HD Forum but not new to life. I have dreamed of owning a Harley since my teens and now that I am 56 I finally ran out of reasons not to own one. I have ridden off and on forever but never made my dreams plunge until now. "I got mine" at ***’s HD in Asheboro NC, a fine bunch of people. I bought it on June 14 and have a few miles short of 2000 miles on it.
I do have a question for all you seasoned veterans out there. The stock seat is OK for around town but if you want to ride more than 50 miles it becomes rather torturous. Please suggest an alternative
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif]Greetings from West Virginia.&nbsp\\; Congrats on the new ride.&nbsp\\; I would look at the touring seat in the parts catalog and Mustang makes good seats also.&nbsp\\; Good luck.
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Welcom from Columbia, SC, get some pics of that bike posted so we can all see your new toy, Be safe and watch out for the cages.
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Welcome from Nevada!!!
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Hello #1AlleyCat,
Congrats on your new bike and welcome to the forum.
Ride Safe,
paul
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Welcome to the HD family, #1AlleyCat!
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Welcome from Texas.
 
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Greetings,
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Welcome from Illinois!
 
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+1 on the Mustang seats-your **** will thank you for the whole ride. Not the prettiest seat but the most comfortable. Welcome&nbsp\\; to the forum.
 
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