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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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Hi my name is mike i just bought a 05 1200c sportster first hd iv ever owned had it about a week now and want something bigger now lol. I just wanted to say hi to everyone and maybe ask you a few questions if i could first question is for those with hid setups. I want to put one on the bike i have had them in about every car i owned and was just wonderin what kind of problems you guys have had with the install. And i was also wondering about the alt output cant find a anwser any were. Thanks
 
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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Welcome to the forum Mike & congrats on the new Bike. Have fun here,Ride safe,
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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Greetings from NE & congrats on the new bike. I really enjoyed my 05 Sporty Custom & hated to part w/'er. HID's are $pendy - check out Germanautoparts.com & get a Osram bulb for ~$15...saved me alot of ca$h.
 
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:06 AM
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Hi Mike, welcome aboard
 
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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Welcome to the forum from Eastern Kentucky.
 
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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congrats and welcome from Norway, Mike!
 
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Welcome and enjoy the ride!
 
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