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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Step away from the Showroom....Which is the lesser of two evils? Get the bike on impulse and regret it later or backing away to think about for a few weeks? You make the call.
I;m thinking you are right. If it was truely meant to be, it will still be there in two weeks after I have time to let the emotions settle down and I can think rationally about this.
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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When I see something that's really expensive, I usually get over it quick by subtracting the cost of the same thing in a less expensive, but acceptable version, and think of what I could buy with the remainder, like an 80" tv, new refrigerator, set of new tires for the cage, and how many bling goodies I could put on the bike I have, or end up with. And if the color is a big deal, what does a paint job cost? Looked a lot of new cages but bought used ones just for that reason; what else could I get with a cheaper car? Helps that I'm not car crazy, either.
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Think about how you would be helping the economy!

It is a fantastic looking bike.
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Go get that dang bike & ride the he11 out of it..............you only live once
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by HarleyRanger
The angel on my right shoulder is telling me exactly this.

It's the devil on my left shoulder that wants me to buy the bike.
I think deep down you know it's not the right thing to do. I believe you may have posted the thread to have us talk you into it against your better judgment. Then, when you have a tinge of guilt a few weeks after buying it you can say to yourself it's all our fault and curse us.

I think you still enjoy your bike and with a few extras and some freshening, it'll be just like a new one. Even if it doesn't look like a friggin wasp.
 
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If you live in Pittsburgh and you are a Steeler fan, buy it immediately. You will be treated as a god at Steeler tailgates.
If you don't meet both criteria, chew on it a while before you decide.
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Bet they would take 39 for it
 
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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On the other hand for 24k you can get a new Ultra Limited. than you would have 16k , sixteen grand!!, to personalize a UL . There is room to get into 120R territory here...
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ckal704
If you live in Pittsburgh and you are a Steeler fan, buy it immediately. You will be treated as a god at Steeler tailgates.
If you don't meet both criteria, chew on it a while before you decide.
Good advice. Hilarious!
 
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Not only a ridiculous price BUT one Fugly motorcycle!!!
 



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