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Old 01-10-2019, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
Hey Bill, do you really think buying a 900 pound road going barge is a great "first REAL bike" to buy?

What is your level of riding experience?
Just saw your reply. Good to hear your coming over to the good side.

Good luck!
 
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Old 01-10-2019, 07:44 PM
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Done deal
2010 Limited
I want to thank all those that gave me some direction.
Was 22 deg when I test drove it. Love heated grips


 
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Welcome to the forum......and ride safe and often.....................and congrats on the "new" bike........Pictures ,please
 
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www.NationalPowersports.net , Is a nice place for looking and getting familiar with used bike prices . And if you find a bike you like they have free shipping on some bikes .
 
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Originally Posted by Bill Johnson
Done deal
2010 Limited
I want to thank all those that gave me some direction.
Was 22 deg when I test drove it. Love heated grips



Congrats on your decision. Did the 2012 also have heated grip? What factor or factors was it that caused you to choose the 2010 over the 2012
 
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Bill, congrats on the new bike ! 22*, Yow !
 
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Originally Posted by Long lonesome highwayman
Congrats on your decision. Did the 2012 also have heated grip? What factor or factors was it that caused you to choose the 2010 over the 2012
The 2012 didn’t have heated grips..
I picked the 2010 for a few reasons...better maintenance records,the color and the stock 103 motor
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 12:12 AM
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Ok, Bill, you got your bike, you know the rules...

Post up a pic!
 
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that honda ya had was a real bike..harley is just a different 'real' bike..
 
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Do u have any experience with the model ur looking over?

Does it fit ur needs (does ur wife ride)?

Can u wrench?

Is the 'bike' stock'? Let me repeat that, 'is the bike stock'??

Know what mods done and by whom.

Do u know the seller and are they reliable

At first blush I'd go with the 08.

Do u know someone u can trust to look the bike over?

It's a lousy time to buy a used bike? Likely no test ride, eh?
 
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