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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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i just bought a 1976 ironhead sportster. dont know a whole lot about harleys or any other motorcycle for that matter. im a new rider as well. im in yuma, arizona.
 
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Hello and welcome to the forums from Georgia. Glad you stopped in and congrats on the Sportster. You'll learn a lot on these forums. Good luck with the bike.

 
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Originally Posted by bb4l777
i just bought a 1976 ironhead sportster. dont know a whole lot about harleys or any other motorcycle for that matter. im a new rider as well. im in yuma, arizona.
welcome from phx, az.


congrats on the new bike... 1976 ironhead, I hope you have tools!
 
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