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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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I had a pretty good time. I took out a Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic, Aniv. V-Rod w/wide tire, and a Wide Glide on Demo rides. The SE Ultra was definaltely my favorite! Rides smoother than most cars, and has some guts behind it too. I almost didn't feel like I was on a motorcycle. V-Rod, sweet ride, handled great and awesome power, but the only way I'd buy one of those is as a second bike, and that's not going to happen. HATED the wide glide, akward and uncomfortable.
I'd love to see H-D bring in some aftermarket vendors, like actual company reps from major companies like Dyno-jet, Kuryakan, and others.

What did you think of the Open house?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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What dealer were you at.....????? I was at Bergen H-D today, and plan on hitting Kosco in the Morning! At Bergen I rode the Ultra......and loved it.....now I want to try a Street Glide though. For my b-day I plan on buying myself a NEW bike.....thats before Thanksgiving.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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I was actually at the York Manufacturing Plant... it's a HUGE event they have in York every year, brings about 10,000 riders to the area

EDIT: I couldn't agree more about the Ultra... it's definately a great ride, I was in my glory for about twenty minutes
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Tuckahoe and I went to the York open house. Line for the demo rides were too long but we did enjoy the factory tour. Like the idea of someday going up there and watching the bike I want built from scratch.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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It was ok, for meit was the same as last year. Been There Done That. I had more fun on the trip out and back.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Went out Thursday. No lines for demos. Tour line maybe 20 riders. No riders in v-rod or sportser.
Tour factory.
Most of all good ride out and back.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Same as last year. Had more fun on the ride to and from.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I thought it was a cryin' shame that the demo bikes were dead silent and all the visitor's bikes sounded like Harley'sare supposed to sound!
 
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