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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Just bought my first Harley and I am lovin it! Got a 96 XL883 low. Thinkin about a 1250 conversion but I think I will just ride this year. Cheers!
 
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the forum.
 
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Welcome aboard the forum from PA!
 
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Another fellow canuck!
 
Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Welcome aboard, lots of Canadians on the site.
My recommendation is don't do the conversion on your 883, ride it enjoy it and when the time comes do sell it and buy a 1200. You will probably save money and endless amounts of grief!
 
Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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DITTO...Welcome to the forum... Ex New Brunswicker here....Ride it enjoy it, sell it when you have had enough....buy a Super Glide....
 
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