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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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So, this morning I was readin' "From Behind's" story about a Pricey Monday Ride.

Now, I LOVE my Sportster. Absolutely love it.
But not long after reading his story, I'm dinkin' around looking at craigslist. Up pops a really REALLY nice 2005 softail, 13,600 miles, 88 inches, lots of extras, blue & white. I kid you not, just around the corner from my house. I could probably put a golf ball in the guy's front yard with a driver and a seven iron.
He's asking $12K, cash only.

Dammit. NOW what do I do?
 
Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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You thought he would offer you financing?
 
Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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That would be expensive here. Unless it's SE.
 
Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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That's about $4000 too expensive.
 
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Originally Posted by Trim Reaper
You thought he would offer you financing?
Absolutely not. I don't need no stinkin' financing.

That's the trouble. It would be very easy just to pop on over and get it. I could be ridin' it tonight. I'm trying to resist.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/mcy/4630487855.html

So you think it's over priced?

It may very well be. But that seems reasonable for this area at this time of year.
 
Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Wow this is too funny but from where i live i could probably do the same thing i'm on Tollhouse and Fowler what a coincidence. Just seems weird to be so close and not know it. Gotta love the ol' interweb
 
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Chip, we should get together. I'm at Tollhouse and Armstrong
 
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Originally Posted by Mike Lawless
So, this morning I was readin' "From Behind's" story about a Pricey Monday Ride.

Now, I LOVE my Sportster. Absolutely love it.
But not long after reading his story, I'm dinkin' around looking at craigslist. Up pops a really REALLY nice 2005 softail, 13,600 miles, 88 inches, lots of extras, blue & white. I kid you not, just around the corner from my house. I could probably put a golf ball in the guy's front yard with a driver and a seven iron.
He's asking $12K, cash only.

Dammit. NOW what do I do?

For 12K I'll sell you mine.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Just traded in my Sporty on an '08 Deluxe with bags and windshield, 18K miles, at a dealer. Paid $11,995. Love it the new bike. Your neighbor is a tad over-priced.
 
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Probably a moot point anyway. He hasn't returned a call or text
 



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