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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 06:25 AM
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UPDATE!!! Gave the deposit over the phone, subject to viewing this morning, all I can say is ...... it's in a shocking state close up, rims full of pitting and it's been down the road, hell they haven't even straightened or replaced the bent crash bar!!!!! I walked away, so the search continues.....

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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 09:23 AM
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UPDATE!!! Gave the deposit over the phone, subject to viewing this morning, all I can say is ...... it's in a shocking state close up, rims full of pitting and it's been down the road, hell they haven't even straightened or replaced the bent crash bar!!!!! I walked away, so the search continues.....

Ady
I'm always amazed at how people will hide/deny/lie about the flaws on a bike for sale.... It's like they don't think you'll notice when you see it in person....!

I always cringe when I hear of someone buying a bike, long distance, sight unseen.... I'm too picky and certainly don't trust strangers near enough to do that...

Keep looking, they're out there..... !
 
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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 02:17 PM
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UPDATE!!! Gave the deposit over the phone, subject to viewing this morning, all I can say is ...... it's in a shocking state close up, rims full of pitting and it's been down the road, hell they haven't even straightened or replaced the bent crash bar!!!!! I walked away, so the search continues.....

Ady
Smart move, too bad the pics were so deceiving but keep looking, you'll find what you're looking for sooner or later.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 04:21 PM
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That sucks custardglide

Yes I'm from London and have lived in Fl over a dozen years. The weather is a whole lot nicer than Blighty's!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 04:42 PM
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My 02 FLSTS. Passenger seat is in my garage
 
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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 04:44 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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Ooooooohhhh Lauren.....SWEET RIDE!
I know you keep singing the praises of your new Heritage but honestly girl your new bike can't hold a candle next to this. This is CLASSIC and GORGEOUS!
 
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NICE !! bike UKLauren
 
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The 2000 has a forged crank and left side Timken crank bearing, better than the 05 bottom end
 
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Yep. That red Springer is the last bike on my bucket list. Congratulations
 
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