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GPSchmidt · 11-24-2012, 04:07 PM

Whatever you do, don't lower it. If you think the ride is stiff now...

Congrats, they are fun little bikes.

Lakota · 11-24-2012, 07:12 PM

Lots of things you can do with that bike; have fun with it!

kacealraid · 11-25-2012, 09:30 AM

I've seen a few 1200s, looks like you got a nice ride. And you get the feel of knowing your "practically" the first owner. Ride and enjoy! I hear there are a lot of options for forward controls and such if you find it being uncomfortable.

byggd · 11-25-2012, 10:00 AM

Trader!

blb · 11-25-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kacealraid

I've seen a few 1200s, looks like you got a nice ride. And you get the feel of knowing your "practically" the first owner. Ride and enjoy! I hear there are a lot of options for forward controls and such if you find it being uncomfortable.

I may end up putting forward controls on it .Not sure yet

GPSchmidt · 11-25-2012, 12:34 PM

I'm only 6' and I was cramped with the stock foot controls, so I put forwards on it. Helped a lot.

Lakota · 11-25-2012, 05:56 PM

I'm 6 feet tall; forwards really helped. Actually, I ended up installing foot pegs everywhere there was room. For longer rides, I found I needed to change position a lot.

BTW, I had a '96 1200 conversion with Progressive shocks, lowered 1/4 inch.

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CrazyDave · 11-25-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakota

I'm 6 feet tall; forwards really helped. Actually, I ended up installing foot pegs everywhere there was room. For longer rides, I found I needed to change position a lot.

BTW, I had a '96 1200 conversion with Progressive shocks, lowered 1/4 inch.

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Marlboro Man...

No one learns to ride with a 1200 conversion Harley.

Harley Davidson...

Yeah well I did.

Marlboro Man...

Well that explains it.

Lakota · 11-25-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Marlboro Man...

No one learns to ride with a 1200 conversion Harley.

Harley Davidson...

Yeah well I did.

Marlboro Man...

Well that explains it.

That thing was a beast, Dave, and they gave me $6K trade when I bought my Fat Bob--almost exactly what I paid for it, minus conversion cost of course. But that was only $500 or so, minus labor. <grin>

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CrazyDave · 11-25-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakota

That thing was a beast, Dave, and they gave me $6K trade when I bought my Fat Bob--almost exactly what I paid for it, minus conversion cost of course. But that was only $500 or so, minus labor. <grin>

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GPSchmidt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Allegan, Michigan Posts: 883	Whatever you do, don't lower it. If you think the ride is stiff now... Congrats, they are fun little bikes. __________________ Greg 1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster 1991 Harley-Davidson FLTCU Tour Glide Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul

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GPSchmidt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Allegan, Michigan Posts: 883	I'm only 6' and I was cramped with the stock foot controls, so I put forwards on it. Helped a lot. __________________ Greg 1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster 1991 Harley-Davidson FLTCU Tour Glide Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul

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