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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 01:44 AM
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Hi guys,

I saw a HD street glide on Ebay in Waipahu, HI. And i am thinking to buy that motorcycle, is there anyone who lives in that area and is willing to make a test ride and see if it is worth to buy.

Please do let me know.

Gr. from Amsterdam
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 05:54 AM
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Maybe, if you but me & my wife a round-trip ticket, 4-5 day hotel stay & cover all expenses.

Seriously, that's quite a trek for one of HD's heavily produced touring bikes. Aren't thre any dealers in the European theater that you can source a bike from?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 10:22 AM
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I'm sure you could rent one in Hawaii.

Not many people let anyone ride their bikes, let alone a stranger. Just sayin.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nevada72
I'm sure you could rent one in Hawaii.

Not many people let anyone ride their bikes, let alone a stranger. Just sayin.
He is not looking to rent. He lives in Amsterdam and saw an eBay bike located in HI that he is interested in. He is looking for someone in that area of HI to check the bike out for him to see if it's a good buy
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Maybe, if you but me & my wife a round-trip ticket, 4-5 day hotel stay & cover all expenses.

Seriously, that's quite a trek for one of HD's heavily produced touring bikes. Aren't thre any dealers in the European theater that you can source a bike from?
The "European Theater"? Is this still WWII?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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The "European Theater"? Is this still WWII?
Nah, it's where ya go to watch French films...
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 08:40 AM
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@ Iceman: haha yes if i did that, i could buy a bike here ;-). Yes there are dealers here in Europe, but the price of an HD are much higher here in the Netherlands then in de USA. So i am looking to buy a motorcylce from the USA and even with transport etc etc its cheaper.

But i heard that the performance of HD in California are less good, because of environmental issues.. is that true? And if thats true do you know in which states they don't have that environmental issues?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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But i heard that the performance of HD in California are less good, because of environmental issues.. is that true? And if thats true do you know in which states they don't have that environmental issues?
Yes depending on the year (some CA bikes have more $hit on them).
 
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 03:15 PM
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Oh yeah, I rented an SG and a Fatboy Low for the gf on the Big Island last May/June. Awesome time.
 
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