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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Just picked up a 04 sportster 883 today. Paid $1800 for it. Looks new but is stuck in third gear. That's the way I bought it. Looking for someone out there that knows about the inherited problems of the newer 883 sportsters. Is anyone around at this time?
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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I think you'll have better luck posting in the Sportster section. Welcome to the forum from VA.
 
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Welcome to the forum and try posting your question in the Sporster section or the Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch tech section.
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Here's hoping it's an easy fix, but I suppose the tranny will most likely need to be rebuilt. Welcome to the forum from Wa state.
 
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I think you'll have better luck posting in the Sportster section. Welcome to the forum from VA.
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Welcome to the forum & congrats on the new bike Good buy and good luck with it.
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I want to thank everyone for welcoming me. I think I'll take your advise and open up a dialogue in the sportster section. Thanks again.
 
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