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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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Howdy, my name is Andrew and I just bought my first Harley (switched from honda), she is a 2012 xl1200v Sportster also known as the 72. The bike is black denim and is just sick looking. I am all into the retro style bikes but that comes with a price. The only thing wrong with this bike is the tiny 2.1 gal tank. I love the way it looks and it is fine except for that occasional long ride. I am thinking about throwing a larger tank on it from one of the other sportster models. Anyone have an opinion on this, I want to keep the look of the bike but I would also like to make it unique from a stock 72. The only thing I have done so far is *** VH short shots to it.
 
Old Jul 28, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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