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2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X SPORTSTER FORTY 8 one owner FRESH TRADE ***ONLY 479 mileS*** The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom bikes. Riding low with a slammed suspension and featuring the classic 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with the performance of its blacked out and polished rubber-mounted Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine. The low solo seat, under-mounted mirrors, side mount license plate, clean rear fender and tall and fat front tire emphasize the Forty Eight's focus on chiseled customization. And while the Forty-Eight model may break bad when it comes to radical attitude and straight-on style, it won't break the bank starting at just $10,499 MSRP in Vivid Black. With its classic bulldog shoulders stance, the Forty-Eight strikes a distinctive look and low profile that could only come from Harley-Davidson, said Ray Drea, Harley-Davidson Senior Director of Styling. The Forty-Eight model has a collective past life experience and broken-in look that is raw and authentic. As a Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycle, the Forty-Eight is ready to ride as a radical custom and also primed to take on its rider's character and personality. Harley-Davidson Sportster models like the Forty-Eight have retained an aura of rebellion since their introduction in 1957, when the foundation of custom culture was being formed by hot rod gear heads hanging out on city street corners, in gritty garages or at dusty dragstrips. Sportster motorcycles became an iron canvas for many legendary choppers of that hot rod era and beyond. Lying low from tire-to-tire, the Forty-Eight model showcases more of its black 1200 Evolution V-Twin engine with polished accents and other components with a clean look highlighted by the traditional peanut fuel tank, small solo seat and lightening holes in the backbone mounting bracket. The Forty-Eight has more than just custom cool styling with the smooth ride on new front fork sliders, a tall and fat front tire and slammed rear suspension. With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Forty-Eight motorcycle delivers a powerfully responsive ride with smooth clutch effort. The pipes on the chrome, shorty dual exhaust pound out the distinctive Harley-Davidson American V-Twin sound. The Forty-Eight embraces the street up front with forward foot controls, low profile custom handlebar, under-mounted mirrors, fork-mounted turn signals, slammed speedometer mounting bracket and fork brace with lightening holes. A unique dual texture solo seat with a height of 26 ins fits the lone rider, while a passenger pillion, footpegs and backrest are some of the many accessories that can be added. The black chopped rear fender with combination stop/turn/tail lamps and a side mounted license plate help show-off the 150 mm rear tire and 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels. The front tire also rides on a wide black wheel. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom bikes. Model Highlights Forty-Eight features and highlights: Blacked out rubber-mounted Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine with polished covers Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Steel 2.1-gallon peanut fuel tank with lightening hole mounting bracketOne-piece, solo Sportster classic seat 26-inch seat heightTall and fat 130 mm Dunlop MT90 front tire 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheelsLow profile custom handlebar Under-mounted mirrorsNew front forks with wide triple clampsChopped front fender mounted on fork brace with lightening holesBlacked components including air cleaner cover, clutch and brake levers and turn signalsChopped rear fenderStop-turn-tail lightsSide-mounted license plateKey Features: Peanut Tank Slammed Speedo and Under Mount Mirrors Fat Front End Chopped Front Fender Stop Turn Taillights Low Solo Seat Rubber Mounted 1200cc Evolution Engine Low Suspension

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