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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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hey guys, im new to harleys and bikes for that matter. Im good with cars just getting my first bike. Lookin at an 01 883 sportster, anything in particular i should watch for when shopping for one? Thanks, chris
 
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similar to when looking at cars...mileage, maintenance records, over bike condition (taken cared of or not), etc.

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its a maroon blakc frame 2001 883. shorty pipes, windshield, no bags 9,000, 1 owner $4500 he said hes flexible on the price ill prob ask him $4k cash for it. i think he said he maintained it himself very well and it was always ran perfectly. it is SUPER clean.
 



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