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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$10,299.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;24</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;OHV - Pushrod</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.7:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;59.9 / 1521.5</td>
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		<h5>My Bucket List</h5>
		<div class="date">By Matt Matherne(Owner),  Mar. 17, 2012</div>
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		I was going to buy a Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom in late 2010. But when I got wind that Harley-Davidson was going to make the word &quot;Custom&quot; really mean &quot;Custom&quot; I decided to delay buying one.<br /><br />
I'm glad I waited because the wait was well was worth it. With Harley-Davidson going to<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;"> the larger front tire I understand this makes for a better riding and handling bike. Not having ridden the previous design I can only take this as a given from people who know more about Harley's than I do.<br />
So now I'm a proud owner of a 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportser Custom 1200. Scratch one more item from my &quot;Bucket List&quot;.<br />
I'm glad I took the the Basic Motorcycle Riding and Safety Course from the dealer because this really prepared me to better appreciate my first motorcycle. The course was sponsored by MSF(Motorcycle Safety Foundation. It consisted of five days of classroom time and hands on track time with a written and practical test.<br />
Thank you Harley-Davidson and MSF for making my dream come true since high school days of wanting a Harley-Davidson Sportster.</span>
		
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		I have been looking at harley's for years. I was introduced to them as a child from my uncle. I have now been riding for almost 9 years and have been on sports bikes, victories and some harley's. After getting divorced i decided to looking into a new bike. i went to the local hd dealer for me and wa<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">s looking at a couple of bikes and thankfully i found the custom they had built and ordered was the same one i bought except the saddle bags. i immediately feel in love and left the dealership the next day with it. The best bike i have ever bought.</span>
		
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Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$10,299.00
Warranty	24
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin® Scorcher™ 130/90 R16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin® Scorcher™ 150/80 R16 77H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	59.9 / 1521.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.5 / 17

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By Matt Matherne(Owner), Mar. 17, 2012

I was going to buy a Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom in late 2010. But when I got wind that Harley-Davidson was going to make the word "Custom" really mean "Custom" I decided to delay buying one.

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I have been looking at harley's for years. I was introduced to them as a child from my uncle. I have now been riding for almost 9 years and have been on sports bikes, victories and some harley's. After getting divorced i decided to looking into a new bike. i went to the local hd dealer for me and wa... Read Full Review

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