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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 10:35 PM
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Anyone near the Raleigh area or outskirts in NC is probably familiar with Ray Price Harley Davidson.

According to their Facebook page and Website, Ray passed away today. Prayers to his family during this time.

Here's his bio from their site:
http://www.rayprice-hd.com/default.asp?page=info

http://www.wral.com/community-activi...-78-/15181998/
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 04:29 AM
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Sad, known this man since the late sixties. A lot of knowledge possessed by this man. Just talked to him recently about their current drag racing championship. He loved drag racing and his family. Rest in peace Ray!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 04:58 AM
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No I did not know that. I met him a couple times years ago before he built the new place. Sad to hear.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 05:41 AM
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Don't know him, but RIP, Ray and my condolences to his families, friends, customers and to those who he loved.


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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 05:52 AM
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Ray Price Harley Davidson is one of the most well-managed businesses that I have ever encountered. And both Ray and Jean have always been champions of the motorcycling community and of Raleigh.

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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 06:15 AM
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I never met Ray but certainly have been a lifetime fan he sure could ride. He will always be remembered.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 06:19 AM
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Met him many times, loved to talk about bikes and racing. RIP.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 06:55 AM
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I never met him but I've been to his shop many of times.
Ray Price HD is w/o a doubt one of the coolest dealerships that I've ever visited.


The man made a huge impact on the field.


Thank you Mr. Price.
 
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He was a big supporter of the military.


Also, he was a huge supporter of the motorcycle community. He brought the Ray Price "Bikefest" to downtown Raleigh, and it has become very successful.
 
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Sad Day.
 
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