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wbpolk
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PostPosted: June 29, 2008, 7:41 pm    Post subject: new owner from WNY
i live in Niagara falls, ny i just got a 83 haritage special. not going to do much to it. i have changed the handle bars, grips, polished the forks, covers and some other things. just trying to keep it clean. it has 10k miles on it and doesnt look to bad.

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PostPosted: June 30, 2008, 12:20 am    Post subject: Re: new owner from WNY
Welcome to the forums. That looks like a very nice clean bike. Your going to really enjoy it.
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PostPosted: June 30, 2008, 1:59 pm    Post subject: Re: new owner from WNY
Welcome, WB,

Really nice looking bike! Are those shots before you changed the bars or after? You didn't really put the buckhorns back on, did you? First thing I did when I bought my '81 was ditch the buckhorns for a set of Daytona-style bars. Made a huge difference in rideability.

Best,

ichael
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erb224
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PostPosted: June 30, 2008, 4:48 pm    Post subject: Re: new owner from WNY
Nice bike WB!

I live just west of Rochester and also have an '83...Wish mine was as clean as yours!
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wbpolk
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PostPosted: June 30, 2008, 7:04 pm    Post subject: Re: new owner from WNY
before the new bars the pics were taken. i couldnt stand the OE bars, were hitting my knees.
will take better pics soon.
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PostPosted: June 30, 2008, 8:17 pm    Post subject: Re: new owner from WNY
nice xs650, welcome to the group!
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