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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Greetings To All !

I just purchased my first HD motorcycle ! ! YES !

I currently own a 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado. It's a beautiful bike that I love; however, I got the chance to buy a HD and jumped on it. I now own two awesome motorcycles.

I bought a 1999 HD Sportster 883. It only has a little over 5800 miles on it ! Its black w/ a detachable windshield. It has the Screaming Eagle pipes and air cleaner. The "Harley Tax", right ?

I know a lot of people say the 883 isn't a mans bike but I remember when the 750 was a big bike. So, why not an 883 ? Besides, It's a HD and it just don't get any better than that !

I'm looking forward to doing some customizing to it. I'm going to add a set of forward controls; highway bars; a Sissy bar and back rest; a set of saddle bags; and some more chrome, of course.

Are there any other HD forums you would suggest. Any forums or sites that sell HD parts and accessories at a discount ?

Anyway, I found this forum and thought I'd introduce myself.

Ride Safe,

Fred
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Welcome aboard from New York.
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Thank you ! Wow ! They have some beautiful girls in New York !
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Congrats and welcome to HDF ride safe and enjoy.
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Congrats Fred, and Welcome from Surrrey B.C. CANADA
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Welcome from Bristol, England.

Dont listen to what anyone says, ride what you want and stay safe.
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Hey Fred.....welcome to the ""sporty"" world... Good Luck, be safe & have fun....
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Welcome & congrats on the new bike
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