Wrong Bike
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: coastal sc
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 981
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From: Fairfax County, VA
Just met with my dealer - they were very helpful. Came up with something if I decide to trade (not great, but also not horrible). They also told me they could finance for someone if I sell privately. Really great bunch of guys who were understanding and just want me to be happy.
Thanks to everyone for all the input.
Thanks to everyone for all the input.
Just FYI, not being critical or insulting - I know I may sound like I was. Totally not intended.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Puyallup, WA
Well good for you, you are lucky. So you loose a bit of money on the bike, but you have a great wife which is worth a million, so you're in the black big time.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
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Novice
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 17
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From: Connecticut
Bro, they are not doing you a favor and don't care if you are happy. Though, they would like you to think that they do. What they really want is money. Dealers sell financing to banks and they make a lot of money on financing and financed deals. They much rather finance your bike than get paid cash. Of course they will arrange the finance, they get commission on that (a lot of it too).
Just FYI, not being critical or insulting - I know I may sound like I was. Totally not intended.
Just FYI, not being critical or insulting - I know I may sound like I was. Totally not intended.
Last edited by Styve; Sep 11, 2017 at 06:41 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 477
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From: Nashua, NH
That's a good one Mike. I AM on number 4. I asked her before I bought my first Harley this past spring if she would ride with me. She said no way. No problem. Got an Iron and put on every mod imaginable, except a rear pillion and passenger pegs. I call it the wife-proof bike. She has a horse, and a Mini Cooper convertible. Those are her rides. I don't go near either. I totally enjoy the me time on my new hobby. Getting out on my bike alone. There's nothing like it. I wish I had done this a long time ago. Don't get me wrong. I love #4. However, having some space and doing something just for yourself is a good thing IMO.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 178
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From: El Paso
We bought a 17 Ultra Limited. My wife almost always rides with me. Is your wife comfortable while riding? My wife was complaining about her knees hurting. Just lowering the passenger floor boards to the lowest level took care of that. We also added a sheepskin seat cover that helped manage the heat and sliding around. I installed arm rests to give her a place to rest her arms. I also installed the in-helmet Sena 20s bluetooth headsets so that we can talk and she can control the volume independently from me. My goal is to keep her comfortable and riding.
I love riding the bike so much, if she ever decided to stop riding with me, I don't think I could get rid of it. I do like the looks of the limited without the tour pack so I could go that route. Hopefully you find a good solution to your predicament.
I love riding the bike so much, if she ever decided to stop riding with me, I don't think I could get rid of it. I do like the looks of the limited without the tour pack so I could go that route. Hopefully you find a good solution to your predicament.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 981
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From: Fairfax County, VA
Roger that buddy. Everyone benefits when the players like ecah other - every time. If you do end-up bringing them a qualified buyer they can sign, maybe there's something in it for you (or else your buyer can go to any lender). Perhaps a helmet, leather, jacket, set of plugs... lol.