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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Well my bike wont be ready until next wednesday and it is killing me. I have read evey post on this board, memorized the h-d parts book and planned my first ride. Im going crazy. You would think I am waiting to bring home my first born son. This is my first bike and I am so excited. Any of you guys remember the feeling of picking up your first bike? Does any of that excitement go away on your next purchase?? I sure hope not. Makes me feel like Im 9 years old on Christmas eve. Funny how a machine can do turn a man into a giddy boy. Well I better go call the dealer and make sure every thing is going ok.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Can't say the feeling goes away. I was just about as excited about the one I just bought as I was about getting my old '87 Heritage, or the '95 Roadking, or the not even running Cushman that I traded for back when I was 12

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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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No, it sure doesn't go away.

Even now, I find myself enjoying time spent with her, just bonding. [8D]
 
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Try waiting 7+ MONTHS! [:'(]

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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Man clammy 7 months, that sucks. Not to add salt to the wound, but all 4 dealers around me in connecticut have night trains in stock, The dealer I bought mine from had a black cherry pearl on the floor, which I really liked, but wanted the black pearl, so I figured I would have to wait a while. He punched up his inventory and had one in a crate in the back of the store, F.I. with alarm, just what I wanted, had it delivered the next week-Jan 15th.

Now I know this is bumming you out, but me too. I have yet to ride it, start it, or even see it since it was delivered, and stored for winter. Soon for both of us i'm sure.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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It's weird how motorcycles can turn a lot of men into boys. I don't think that the feeling ever goes away, it hasn't with me.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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It will be worth the wait but I know how hard waiting is
 
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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Good to hear guys, Im only 22 years old and have had getting a bike as a dream since I remember. I finally found a way to make it happen. I figure take advantage of it now. deal with the bills later.
Clammy sorry about the seven months. I was lucking to find the bike I wanted at the second dealership i visited. Used, but what the hell, it was calling me I really had no choice.
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Nope, I'm stoked everytime I get on my bike...

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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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ORIGINAL: monkyman

Man clammy 7 months, that sucks. Not to add salt to the wound, but all 4 dealers around me in connecticut have night trains in stock, The dealer I bought mine from had a black cherry pearl on the floor, which I really liked, but wanted the black pearl, so I figured I would have to wait a while. He punched up his inventory and had one in a crate in the back of the store, F.I. with alarm, just what I wanted, had it delivered the next week-Jan 15th.

Now I know this is bumming you out, but me too. I have yet to ride it, start it, or even see it since it was delivered, and stored for winter. Soon for both of us i'm sure.
I've heard this frome a number of people in the USA... sigh... up here, the dealers don't stock all the models all the time, and I needed time to save up the down payment anyway, but it's been brutal. I'm sure 1/2 my posts on here have been complaining about having to wait... for that I apologise! At least I see the light at the end of the tunnel now!

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