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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Either is a great bike if you shake out all the concerns. I would go w/ the 48, but that's because I did already.
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I would totally go with the '48. In my opinion, that bike has more nostalgia and looks like a bad *** bar hopper. The '72's look like something out of ***** Wonka's chocolate factory. Or a Dr Seuss book... Just my opinion....
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Either one is a great buy, IF there is no bad history here.
Find out where they came from first....I would be very cautious. If dealer took them in on a trade, I wouldn't worry. However if the dealer picked them up from somewhere else, there's probably something not right there....like flood damage possibly.
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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I vote 72 for sure
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharkman73
Either one is a great buy, IF there is no bad history here.
Find out where they came from first....I would be very cautious. If dealer took them in on a trade, I wouldn't worry. However if the dealer picked them up from somewhere else, there's probably something not right there....like flood damage possibly.
What he said.

Plus, they are still under factory warranty...so that can make up for a lot.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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I like the 48
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Jump on that 48!
 
Old Dec 4, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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It may just be they're trade-ins and the shop doesn't want to hold them through the winter. Price seems ok, make sure they're not a salvage title. Kurt
 
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I'd go with the 72.. I don't know I just like that bike..

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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I like both bikes, but would go with the 72, seen one in person this weekend and looked awesome. It was the green metal flake, with the white stitched solo seat.
 



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