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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Hi,

New to H-D; just starting to get educated so I don't mess up first purchase.
I have been given advice to stay away from a private sale and perhaps buy from a HD dealer....I don't believe they are a HD dealer.....
Has anyone any experience with these guys?

http://www.nationalpowersports.net/

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No experience with them... What are you wanting to buy?
 
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For genuine HD parts at about 20% off,try Chicago HD or Zanottis.
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Oh, I should have mentioned first bike....thinking of a Softail Heritage ATM, but maybe a Dyna...need to ride on a few more (maybe more than a few) :-)
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by overthehill?
Hi,

New to H-D; just starting to get educated so I don't mess up first purchase.
I have been given advice to stay away from a private sale and perhaps buy from a HD dealer....I don't believe they are a HD dealer.....
Has anyone any experience with these guys?

http://www.nationalpowersports.net/

thanks.
Private sale, do you mean directly from a bike owner? If you take someone with you who knows bikes you can save a lot of money (as opposed to buying a used bike from a dealer HD or not).

As far as "Softail", they are cool if they fit your style and taste. My last 6 or 7 bikes were all softails and I love them. There are those that prefer other models and only u can decide what suits you the best.

IF you buy new, you eliminate the risk of buying from someone who beat their bike, but a low miles used bike can save you money.
 
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No exp with these guys either but buying from a private owner will always save money initially. anything you buy should be checked out and ride it first.
 
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Be careful....... 1988 custom for 12 grand????????

http://www.nationalpowersports.net/i...px?itemID=4208

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Originally Posted by 1FLTRI4ME
For genuine HD parts at about 20% off,try Chicago HD or Zanottis.
Oh for a new bike,not parts.
Nothing wrong with private party sales as long as you do you homework.
Any dealer is most likely going to be asking more.
 
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that place is not too far from me. they seem all right. their bikes are priced right. when i was in checking them out they did nt pressure me at all and were up front with me. they do most of their sales on the internet. they have a pretty big place and its packed with bikes. not too far from concord (heritage) hd. if your in the neighborhood.
 



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