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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Think about what Uncle Sam charges us just to work a 40... 35% +.
Then depending on your state you pay an additional 6% to spend it.

WTF... that's 41% why am I working... for Obama.... my state

I'm a retired Vet and after giving all those years this is all they have to offer..... You think they would give a Retired Vet and free house, bike or something like the imigrants and welfare cases...

Sorry... had to get that off my chest... yea, I feel better, but still bitter.
 

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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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I paid $50 for my 2013 service manual online, and in less than 4 months it has paid for its self 3 or 4 times over, well worth every penny I paid.
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 05:54 AM
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$89.99 at the local dealer here. i use google for most stuff i dotn already know its free
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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What a loser, heads up---- the dealer makes money on a product....

If you want to complain, join a jewelry or furniture forum where instead of making a whopping 25-28% they often make 300+%
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Don't YOU want to get paid?
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BadazBee
Think about what Uncle Sam charges us just to work a 40... 35% +.
Then depending on your state you pay an additional 6% to spend it.

WTF... that's 41% why am I working... for Obama.... my state

Get the Fac outta here. I'm a retired Vet and after giving all those years this is all they have to offer..... You think they would give a Retired Vet and free house, bike or something like the imigrants and welfare cases...

Sorry... had to get that off my chest... yea, I feel better, but still bitter.
Your paying way to much in taxes, at 40% percent. Wife and I made over 150K last year and I paid less then 10% in federal tax. You need a new accountant to help you set up your money.
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Wi_Duker
Paid 60 bucks will be here Friday. Dealer cost is 35.00 bucks. I know this because I was looking at the book with the prices the parts guy was using to find the FSM serial number.

Most of the service manuals cost the dealer 25-35 bucks and they sell for 60

Just a heads up observation
Try pricing a college text book, or any professional reference. $60 is a bargain.
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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I bought the service manual and the parts manual for mine back when I bought the bike (no electrical manual back then). I made money on the deal the first time I used it to do a 5,000 mile service. I figure it's saved me well over $5,000 over the last 20 years.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wi_Duker
Paid 60 bucks will be here Friday. Dealer cost is 35.00 bucks. I know this because I was looking at the book with the prices the parts guy was using to find the FSM serial number.

Most of the service manuals cost the dealer 25-35 bucks and they sell for 60

Just a heads up observation

Anyone see a complaint here? Just a observation. Anyone else care to vent?

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What a loser, heads up---- the dealer makes money on a product....



If you want to complain, join a jewelry or furniture forum where instead of making a whopping 25-28% they often make 300+%
Originally Posted by Scrambler900
Once again people complaining about how much stuff costs and how the dealer is ripping them off. Give it up already.
 

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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Then what's your point?
 



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