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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Hello all!!! Got my first Harley and love it. I had many many options and could not chose until i sat on my sportster 1200 low. I am so happy and is constantly reminded that I made the right choice. Love reading and learning a lot from yall. Thanks.
 
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Welcome from Rhode Island! Congrats on the new bike!
 
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Welcome from Northern Illinois !!!
 
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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Hello Sporting1200,
Welcome to the forum. Regardless of whether you’re a new rider or you’re someone with decades behind them, there is always something new to learn. There is a massive amount of information available on this forum. If there is something you are looking for just ask, there are many people here that willingly share their knowledge and experience.
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 04:18 AM
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Welcome from georgia. I have only been a member for a while and found out this is the place to be for info, experience sharing, and all around fun.
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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Congratulations and welcome!
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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Welcome to the HDForum from Arizona....
 
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I hope you have thick skin. And remember,buying the bike was just the down payment,mods are expensive but really make the bike yours.
And please,before you ask the inevitable oil question read through the oil threads in the oil section,you have been warned. Hehehe
Now get out and enjoy that bike. I love the 1200s. Just a great no nonsense bike. Post pics
 



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