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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:27 PM
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The bike I was going to jump on (a used 2016 SGS w/stage V upgrades for 19.9K & 400 miles) went before I could grab it next week. Sux

So now I must sit and wait till either another deal comes up. I was tempted today to buy a Laguna Orange as a remedy for my sickness...too bad the salesman was a turd and tried to BS me when I told him I wouldn't pay more than 26K OTD for a '17 Laguna Orange. Walked right out.

Words of comfort appreciated...
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Waiting for the OP to get dog piled for asking for words of comfort......
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Win some lose some. There is always a better deal around the corner.

Happy shopping.
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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We are too far for me to run over and give you a hug. But, I keep putting off going into my local dealer, with my check book, to remove their '17 Road King in Hard candy hot rod red flake.
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Just think, some other guy is out there riding that SGS and loving the hell out of it.
Ridin', thinkin', they looking, they hatin'...All mine.
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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I do feel a group hug coming...
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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here's the thing, if you see something that's a deal, you can't wait on it. cause someone else is looking for 'that' deal also. if you are wanting to buy, then you should buy when you feel you've found 'the' bike. if you find a good deal and decide to wait, someone else is going to take it, guaranteed. if it sit's around too long, it isn't a deal.
 
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Old May 20, 2017 | 09:01 PM
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You didn't say what kind/model of gun you used.
 
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
You didn't say what kind/model of gun you used.
Maybe he had a stove pipe??? Miss fire??
 
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Better deal will be had, trust me.
 
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