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Old May 12, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Hey guys I just bought my first bike, its a 2001 HD Sportster 883 Custom, and I absolutely love it. Been riding bikes since i was about 12 (20 now). Question: I didnt get a service manual or anything with the bike, whats some routine maintainence and check-ups i should be doing? Thanks and awesome forum, glad to be a part!
 
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Congrats, ask your questions in the SPORTSTER THREADS! Welcome from Surrey B.C. CANADA
 
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Welcome from Va. Local H-D dealer should be able to order you a service manual for your bike.
 
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Man; there are so many threads on that stuff, dont be afraid to do a SEARCH. because most questions have been asked a (thousand) times before,
I'am not being short with ya, just U need to learn to use the search feature and U will get a lot more Idea's and answers, just trying to help a Bro learn the ropes in here as we all did...

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