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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Saw an fxdc from factory (still on the pallet wraped up) with a "Wide Glide" badge on the battery box. Dealer swapped it out but it was odd. Hey, we are human.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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I'd keep it, or if you want to change it, make them give you new tins and hang those up for some kick a** wall art...lol
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Mongoose66--

my apologies for questioning the veracity of your claim. It is no excuse that we sometimes see 1st-time posters making unbelievable assertions regarding Moco's quality. The artifacts showing in the enlarged photo will have to remain a mystery.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Always the naw sayers in here..

But if its real, I'd for sure leave it....

IMO It'll be worth more than all those Anniversary bikes HD alway comes out with in the future.

Who knows Maybe HD might even buy it back,,, at a little extra $$$$$ for U....

I mean,, were talking REALLY RARE,,, here.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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harhar the ultimate FTF patch
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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I can't believe the dealer let it on the floor prior to fixing it. If they had fixed it first no one would have known.

As far as being worth more, it is worth more the same as a new car that left the factory with a dent in the fender is worth more.

I'd fix it as soon as possible unless you just want people to think Harleys are junk and you are stupid.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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I believe you. No one would go to this much trouble for such a minor flaw. Personally, I'd have it replaced. It has no value and it's easy to fix or duplicate. In other words if it was valuable, everyone would do it.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FroggyFatBoy
BTW.. back in the early 80's i was working at a GM/Chev dealership and we had a Monte Carlo come in with Monte badges on one side and Gran Prix badges on the other..
Yep, my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cylinder had a V6 emblem only on the driver side. It does happen.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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And to the OP - I'd fix it because that would drive me crazy.
 

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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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