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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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I just bought my first Harley. After looking at some of the bikes shown here. I'm a little embarrased to show mine. I went cheap for now and bought a 1996 1200 Sportster custom with 7200 miles for 6200. I guess I got a fair deal. Here is a pic. Thanks for looking

 
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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Nothing to be ashamed of there, good looking scoot. Looks like it wants to be a Wide Glide when it grows up!
 
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 02:28 AM
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Never be embarased to show yours; it's a Harley. Nice looking scoot and welcome to the forum. I did modify your post to make it easier for members to view your ride. I hope you don't mind.
 
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 02:56 AM
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Embarressed? Shoot the only thing I'm embarressed about his how proud I am of my Harley! Nice looking bike, some say all "real" bikes are black.

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Tom,

Nice looking ride and thanks for posting a picture. Sportys are fun bikes. Have a ball.



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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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Thats one very nice looking sportster there Tom. With those sort of miles clocked, you will get years of trouble free cruising.

Ride safe
 
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Glad you found us! Congrats on the new scoot! Love the Sportster bro...

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Embersased??? Sweet ride!

If you combine HD and emberased in one sentance again, I'm going to have to smack you.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Howdy Tom, welcome to Harley Country. Never be embarassed about your Harley,everybody has to start somewhere. There are a lot of people that start with Sportys and show them off with pride. That's the nice thing about this forum, now one will make fun of you. Enjoy the ride.
 
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Welcome from another newbie - so to speak. NOTHING to be embarrased about fer darn sure. I had a '76 Sporty and put more miles on it than most touring riders do. As a matter of fact I wish I still had it ! ! !
 



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