Drop the hammer?
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Road Captain
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From: Milwaukee
Drop the hammer?
so as everyone knows, bikes are cheap right now. I found a few 07 street bob (denim black) for 12,999. On top of that I would get the employee discount, so it would be down to 10,400 + tax. they setup and freight fees are already built in. The problem is, and I am sure this may flame up some bob riders, it is not my favorite bike. I like the fat bob more. Is the deal too good to pass up though? I am going to call and see what they are getting rid of the low riders for too, because i like that bike a lot (but the downfall there is that they dont have it in my preferred color). decisions decisions.
RE: Drop the hammer?
I look at it this way. I could have gotten a Street Bob for a lot less money than I spent on my Wide Glide, but that would not be the bike that I want. The money that you spend on making you Street Bob look like a Fat Bob will probably be more than the difference in price of the two bikes.
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From: Kenosha Wi.
RE: Drop the hammer?
It looks like your in Milwaukee, have you ever heard of Lake Shore Harley in Illinois? It's on Rt. 94 just past Great America. I was there yesterday and they had 5 or 6 St. Bobs for $11,300, they are 07's. I know because I looked and I was pissed that I paid $13,200 for a standard black 06 last year. It's worth a call and Lake Shore is only an hour from Milwaukee. I got my bike from them and they were cool to deal with, and $1,000 cheaper than Uke's in Kenosha.
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Road Captain
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RE: Drop the hammer?
I think the fat Bob is the final decision. I showed both bikes to the better half and she said something to the effect of "if you are getting a bike, I at least get to say which one it is." she agreed with my initial instince of the fat bob so I think i may just be overthinking it. Also, it is good to keep her happy since she has something i want. 
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Road Captain
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RE: Drop the hammer?
for sure. Especially if she approves the price! I was also looking at the nightster. she said "i would rather have you spend a little more to get the bike i like". works for me!
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RE: Drop the hammer?
I don't care how good the deal is, there's no point in getting a bike you don't really like. Every time you look at it or ride it you'll wish you had gotten the other one.
And yes, spending over 10 grand for a bike is much easier ifshe likes it.
And yes, spending over 10 grand for a bike is much easier ifshe likes it.
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Road Captain
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From: Milwaukee
RE: Drop the hammer?
it is a pretty awesome price, but like others have said, when i buy something that is not exactly what i was looking for, i always regretted it. i am not going to let that happen with this bike. I am already planning upgrades...handgrips, smoked led lights and blinkers, seat, possibly pegs.