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Old 12-02-2010 | 02:59 PM
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which one as your favorite and what have you had?

I had an XLCR for about 2 months, turned a quick profit on it. Loved the bike, but never trusted it in the corners. Hard on the throttle mid corner on a late 70's Sportster can be a holy experience
Had a 99 1200. I really did try to like it, but it had electrical problems and I got rid of it.
My 04 883. First one I personalized, and definatley my fav
 
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Old 12-02-2010 | 03:04 PM
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Well I have 2 now and like them about the same, but for differant reasons. If i had to pick my fav out of the 2 it would be the 2007 XL50. It's black, low, loud and tons of chrome. My 2008 C is just an over all nice bike.
 
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Old 12-02-2010 | 03:17 PM
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My '93 is loud, leaks, and is alot of fun.

The wife's '08 is easy with the fuel inj. and comfortable for a Sportster.

Two bikes, two different purposes. Both are good in their way.


 
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Old 12-02-2010 | 03:27 PM
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Had several Sportsters but 3 stand out.. My 69 because was the first .. My 04 the first seriously did some custom work on .. My present 01 which went all out on ...





 
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Old 12-02-2010 | 04:31 PM
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I had the 07 1200L and now the 09 1200L. The 09 stands out for a few reasons. The 07 was stock mechanically. The 09 has many mods including stage 1 intake, V&H slash cut slip-ons and the TMax tuner. The different shock calibration also makes a big difference. So, 09 it is.
 
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Old 12-03-2010 | 03:00 AM
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had an 03 883r with 1200 kit engine work, couldn't wait to get rid, too much vibration.
got an 2011 iron for my son to ride, way under powered.
and my fav, the 48. it even better than my streetbob.
 
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Old 12-03-2010 | 06:57 AM
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I miss my old 74 XLH 1000 Ironhead Sportster. I have my eye on another one not far from here in boxes.
 
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Old 12-03-2010 | 07:54 AM
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I had an '07 XL1200R and now have an '06 XL1200C. I prefer the '06 C because it's NOT fuel injected and it fits me better too.
 
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Old 12-03-2010 | 08:12 AM
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I had a 91 883 Hugger and an 07 1200 Low, I liked the Hugger better. More fun to ride, had more personality.

 
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Old 12-03-2010 | 02:18 PM
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I like my 07 XL50 rubber mount alot more than I did my 03 883C more power less vibs plus mids
 


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