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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:11 AM
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for soo long ive admired harley davidson motorcycles and the people I thought lucky enough to own them, now ive been blessed with a good job and can afford to have my own. I bought a 2011 FXS Blackline, its currently still at the dealership getting new bars put on as well as grips, pegs and backrest. I cant wait to get out on the road to feel that freedom that riders have...and im lucky enough to get to feel it on a harley

If anyone owns one of these let me know what I should expect im all ears
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Welcome to the HD Forums from Texas.

I have a 2013 FXS and I wouldn't have any other bike.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Congrats on the new bike, take it slow as you get use to it and expect the unexpected from everybody driving around you.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by alansummrs
Congrats on the new bike, take it slow as you get use to it and expect the unexpected from everybody driving around you.
thanks for the advice its definitley a big upgrade from sport bike to man bike for me, ill keep my eyes open and ride with care
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
Welcome to the HD Forums from Texas.

I have a 2013 FXS and I wouldn't have any other bike.

how do you find the handling of your bike? i was thinking of putting a little bit thicker rubber on the back but i havent even rode it yet so im not sure if its even a good idea. ive seen lots of customized ones with 180mm rear or wider but dont know if thats just done for looks or if it handles better with i wider tire
 
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thx for the welcome and nice pictures. your lucky to live in california, you can ride all year... i wish
 



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