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Old May 24, 2026 | 05:07 PM
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Went in to the dealer for a oil change. Saw a new RG3.After 5 hours of negotiation bought one. Will get it Friday it's still in the crate. Billiard grey and black. Its gonna be a long week lol.
 
Old May 24, 2026 | 05:14 PM
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Congratulations on your new bike.....show a pic when you get it!
 
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Old May 24, 2026 | 05:15 PM
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Congrats.
You have now joined the “I went in for an oil filter, and rolled out on a new bike” club.
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Old May 24, 2026 | 05:46 PM
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Enjoy the RG3.
 
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Old May 24, 2026 | 06:59 PM
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Old May 25, 2026 | 09:51 AM
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In 2024, I went in to get chrome levers for my Road King. Left with an RG3. Welcome to the club
 
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Old May 25, 2026 | 02:45 PM
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I hope you didn't pay for the oil change before buying the bike
 
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Originally Posted by missionwop
Went in to the dealer for a oil change. Saw a new RG3.After 5 hours of negotiation bought one.
Another good reason why I change my own oil. 😉
 
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Old May 26, 2026 | 05:54 AM
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Most motorcycle buys are impulse buys. I'm guilty more than once LOL !!!!!
 
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