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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Hi there from snow covered Alberta, Canada. Mark here and I am finally serious about purchasing my first HD. Need some un-biased guidance.

I am looking to purchase new or 1-4 years old used.
a) Fat Bob
b) Fat Boy
c) Fat Boy Lo

Not for major riding, max 4 hours at anytime. Mostly city cruising on the weekends and evenings in our short summer up here.

I don't want to post in the softtail section as people will steer me in the Fat Boy direction and vice versa...

I love the look of the HD dealer in Germany (I think) as I have seen few pictures on here. Looks amazing.

Where should I start to look first to gather intel on the softtail/dyna?

Cheers,
AB Mark
 

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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Stay out of the hot sun!
 
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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I think I would browse the Softail & Dyna sections & just do allot of reading. Both are nice bikes.
 
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Welcome, I just shoveled some of the same snow!..nice to be out of the cold snap eh!. I'm just a few minutes outside Edmonton, I might be able to help you out with a new to you scooter.
 
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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