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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Or buy my RSD vintage apes and 3" risers for less than half of the price the stealer quoted you.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
I'm so glad I don't own a home. LOL. I could have a house or a Harley. Guess what I chose? LOL

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You still have to have renters insurance..... correct?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tmac00333
They're about the same price. I need to pay the house insurance, obviously, but with springtime near, all I can think about is getting my bike right. This is a serious question, what would you do? I'm looking for some backup I guess
Very honestly I am having a hard time understanding this question.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RocketRocker
Or buy my RSD vintage apes and 3" risers for less than half of the price the stealer quoted you.
That's a good offer and I love the look of those apes. But, I don't like the way apes go with a fairing.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tmac00333
Local HD dealer quoted me about $600 for risers and cable work. Roughly the same as my semi-annual house insurance payment. I have a fairing, yes, but I need the bars back and a little up. I'm getting a lot of shoulder and upper back pain. I may just buy them on ebay and do the work myself, like the above suggestion.

I'll send some pics....
Not to be too nosey...but you did throw it out there. Is your house paid for? If not I would imagine the lender will require you to carry insurance. I don't know where you are but in NC if you let your insurance lapse they send a notification to the lender. Your question may be in vain??

If your home is paid for you should have plenty of extra $$$



Originally Posted by dan conner
it is hard to believe that a grown man would ask this question. you have obligations. the motorcycle is not a necessity...it is a luxury. pay the insurance. get on the dave ramsey plan for financial peace. if your budget is this tight, maybe you should not have a motorcycle at all. JMO

 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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buy 1 riser and pay half of the ins.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKnCHRME09Deluxe
buy 1 riser and pay half of the ins.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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If you really can't decide just send a check out for both and who ever cashes there check 1st is what you get
 
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Originally Posted by harleyheaven
Pay your home insurance. That's what I would do. It may not be exactly like you want it right now but I'll let you in on a little secret...It will never be exactly like you want it.

You can still ride your bike like it is and save for mods.

If something happens to your home could you and your family live in the bike?
I couldn't have said it better myself.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dan conner
it is hard to believe that a grown man would ask this question. you have obligations. the motorcycle is not a necessity...it is a luxury. pay the insurance. get on the dave ramsey plan for financial peace. if your budget is this tight, maybe you should not have a motorcycle at all. JMO
That pretty much sums it up.....
 
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