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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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hello ya'll

new harley owner here , i have had several bikes in the past my fav being a suzuki sv650s loved it . but just got a hair in my but and had to get a harley or should i say wanted one. i tried several and looked til i was sick of looking . rode a train didnt like because of the forward controls on it, from my sport days didnt like my feet in front of me taking the corners . so i went with a XLH1200R and so far i like it . sorry to ramble here but just wanted to share . look forward to info on here and cant wait to start the do it yourself stuff.

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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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