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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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why oh why can't I stay away from the dealer?

I got caught up in the whole Black Friday thing..... Istopped by to geta tee-shirt for a soldier atBrook Army Hospital and then gota Kuryakynextended shifter lever.... plus, ordered the Kuryakyn E-Z Brake pedal. Happy Thanksgiving Fatty!

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Something called the Harley Tax. It's completely unavoidable.
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Check out a local Celebrate Recovery and don't hold back.
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Actually you did well and got off fairly cheap!
 
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Actually you did well and got off fairly cheap!
yeah, but I had them quote me a Springer type front end... and new wheels & fender- WOW!! don't think I'm gonna be doing that for a while......
 
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Actually you did well and got off fairly cheap!
yeah, but I had them quote me a Springer type front end... and new wheels & fender- WOW!! don't think I'm gonna be doing that for a while......
Oh, that could be an issue then.

Somehow quotes seem to end up in the garage!
 
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Aw shucks, that ain't nothing. I went into have my FXDX 2004 re rubbered and walked away w/ 06 Road Glide.
Told my wife and soon the Ducati was gone, too.
I punished her by depriving her of sex for 90 days. I just did not tell her.
Beat THAT !!
 

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Aw shucks, that ain't nothing. I went into have my FXDX 2004 re rubbered and walked away w/ 06 Road Glide.
Told my wife and soon the Ducati was gone, too.
I punished her by depriving her of sex for 90 days. I just did not tell her.
Beat THAT !!



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Must be a big twin thing. My 03 Vrod had less than $1500 in accessories in 4 years. Mostly aftermarket. My new FatBob hasthat amount ordered from the dealer the day I bought it. Terrible curse, these Harleys.
 
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Do kids go in a candy store, just to look around? I think we know how that works out. We're just bigger kids now, with more money.
I see no end to it,.....just go with it..
 



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