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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Do you guys think its a good idea to consider a eagle rider bike as my first purchase? I was looking at a 2011 rk with 38000 miles on it.
 
Old Jan 22, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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A lot of folks will say don't buy a rental but I do not agree. I bought an '09 RKC with 35,000 miles. I put another 10,000 on it before I traded it in on a new bike. No problems whatsoever. The local Eagle Rider does a good job servicing the bikes.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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I've been looking at the eagle rider site myself. Sometimes I wonder if those pictures of the bikes were taken when they were new. A lot of those pictures the bikes almost look new, really makes a person wonder.
 
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I've been looking at the eagle rider site myself. Sometimes I wonder if those pictures of the bikes were taken when they were new. A lot of those pictures the bikes almost look new, really makes a person wonder.
Here's mine when I picked it up, that is Eagle Rider's building in the background.


It had just been serviced and had new tires, brakes, belt, etc., really nice condition.
 
Old Jan 22, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Here's mine when I picked it up, that is Eagle Rider's building in the background.


It had just been serviced and had new tires, brakes, belt, etc., really nice condition.
Yes, NICE! How would I get it home, if I don't want to ship. Would Florida give me a temp. tag to ride back to Ohio.
 
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Yes, NICE! How would I get it home, if I don't want to ship. Would Florida give me a temp. tag to ride back to Ohio.
Not sure. Eagle Rider has a local shop and some kind of business relationship with Action Powersports. I bought mine and rode it home.
 

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Originally Posted by mmcbeat
A lot of folks will say don't buy a rental but I do not agree. I bought an '09 RKC with 35,000 miles. I put another 10,000 on it before I traded it in on a new bike. No problems whatsoever. The local Eagle Rider does a good job servicing the bikes.
I agree with you. I'd buy one, myself.

Some say "Oh, them bikes have been beat on!"

I think most people who would rent a (we'll use yours as an example) 2009 Harley RK is not the beat on a bike type. My guess would be they have an HD of their own, and rent while on vacation to enjoy their time.
 
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Yes, NICE! How would I get it home, if I don't want to ship. Would Florida give me a temp. tag to ride back to Ohio.
Most states will give you a *transport tag*. Good for a week or so.
 
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Most states will give you a *transport tag*. Good for a week or so.
Thanks, thats what I wanted to know.
 



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