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New to motorcycling and my first bike choice was/is 2003 Sporty 883. Laid it down in the grass my first day out. No signs of damage but none of my lights work. Fuses look good, any suggestions besides "don't crash"?
 
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New to motorcycling and my first bike choice was/is 2003 Sporty 883. Laid it down in the grass my first day out. No signs of damage but none of my lights work. Fuses look good, any suggestions besides "don't crash"?
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