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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Now if we could get everybody to search first, we'd be going places
 
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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That and if we could get people to stop being PWs. Then we'd really be going places. [:'(]


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Now if we could get everybody to search first, we'd be going places
 
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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But TC... look at the post ratio.. you're gaining ground on Mac...and our ask first seach second is helping <grin>

Just trying to help !
 
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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the beauty of being a newbie, helping others post counts, I knew I could contribute to this forum
 
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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I knew he was getting help from somewhere!!


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But TC... look at the post ratio.. you're gaining ground on Mac...and our ask first seach second is helping <grin>

Just trying to help !
 
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Also check your dealers website and/or sign up for the email notification if they offer it. My local dealer has a coupon that if you bring a friend in and they buy a new bike you get $100. I'm sure you could get someone to help you out for a cut of that! There is also another coupon that if you buy any sportster in stock you get 10% off accesories, free pre paid maintenance and a free riders edge course. The riders edge is a very good course for those that haven't ever riden and even those that haven't riden in a while. There is also an advanced course that is supposed to be very good but its always in the evenings when I have to work so I can't really comment on that one.

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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You might also check to see if any of the dealers have 2004 or 2005 second hand bikes. Those are a pretty good deal as well. There is a guy where I live that is selling a 2004 with 2000 miles for $9,500 OBO and it has the pipe and carb upgrades. If you go used, stay with a 2004 or later if you are going to do a bunch of riding. The rubber mounted engine makes a difference.
 
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Dang where were they when I bought my Sportster. I had to wheel and deal for the pre-paid maintenance.


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Also check your dealers website and/or sign up for the email notification if they offer it. My local dealer has a coupon that if you bring a friend in and they buy a new bike you get $100. I'm sure you could get someone to help you out for a cut of that! There is also another coupon that if you buy any sportster in stock you get 10% off accesories, free pre paid maintenance and a free riders edge course. The riders edge is a very good course for those that haven't ever riden and even those that haven't riden in a while. There is also an advanced course that is supposed to be very good but its always in the evenings when I have to work so I can't really comment on that one.

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Dang where were they when I bought my Sportster. I had to wheel and deal for the pre-paid maintenance.


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Also check your dealers website and/or sign up for the email notification if they offer it. My local dealer has a coupon that if you bring a friend in and they buy a new bike you get $100. I'm sure you could get someone to help you out for a cut of that! There is also another coupon that if you buy any sportster in stock you get 10% off accesories, free pre paid maintenance and a free riders edge course. The riders edge is a very good course for those that haven't ever riden and even those that haven't riden in a while. There is also an advanced course that is supposed to be very good but its always in the evenings when I have to work so I can't really comment on that one.

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Pre paid maintenance, Not on your life for me. They don't even give ya what you pay for when you pay for it then
 
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But TC... look at the post ratio.. you're gaining ground on Mac...and our ask first seach second is helping <grin>

Just trying to help !

Mac isn't the difficult one here It's the guy that has (how many 7 , yes SEVEN ) posts just here in this thread
 



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