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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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I have wanted a Harley for a long time and recently stumbled upon a 2004 Sportster 883XL with only 800 miles on it and couldn't pass it up. I have really enjoyed the riding experiance thus far.

I plan to trade it in this fall and order a new 2010 Dyna Super Glide Custom. I have not decided on color yet. I am a bigger guy and The Dyna seems to fit me better. The Sportster is a good bike to get back in the saddle so to speak. I rode crotch rockets as a kid.

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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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enjoy the ride and welcome from oregon.
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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wellcome to the board and congrats on the bike, that is some low miles.
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Welcome from Nor Cal! I rode Sportys for years, just got my first Dyna and I LOVE it! Good luck as you decide which one is for you.
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Congrats on the purchase !!
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