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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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pay that sled off !!!! getting that title in your hand is just as good as putting new bars or new wheels on it !! take it from me, I learned that feeling last summer !!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Pay off the bike.. Mods can be done slowly and the interest keeps growing. lol
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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My gut tells me you should pay off the bike. But on the other hand, our president says that $17,000,000,000,000 in debt is not a problem so I'm not really sure.

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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This is exactly why most Americans can't get out of debt, and why our housing market crashed.

I can't believe this was an actual question.
Whoa. Wanna be R. Lee Ermey. Lighten up. If you think I would seriously consult a motorcycle forum for financial advice, then I'm afraid the joke is on you. We're all just having a little fun here. While I respect your strong personal thoughts on financial independence and responsibility (and I do)....If you want to make your case for the consequences regarding the saving/spending habits of "most Americans"....... Start your own thread....or take it elsewhere.

and now for something completely different........
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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pay that sled off !!!! getting that title in your hand is just as good as putting new bars or new wheels on it !! take it from me, I learned that feeling last summer !!
i can almost feel it....plus waiting will give me some more time to find that perfect exhaust that has remained so elusive...it's my white whale
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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If I could pay mine off, but that meant not doing any mods til next winter, I'd still pay it off. Depending on how much the refund was, it would be awful tempting to splurge though. Even going 50/50 would be tempting.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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It's a little over 5K. Maybe I'll take $250 and pick up an engine guard.....the rest to the bank.
 
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One of the reasons i bought my Harley. I am tired of thinking about the mess we are in (bought a Deluxe, ride and forget everything else). I want to have a good time while we still can.

I say pay it off. Payed off my mortgage last year and have no debt. Best feeling ever.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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One of the reasons i bought my Harley.....
I say pay it off. Payed off my mortgage last year and have no debt. Best feeling ever.
Same here
Retired, paid off my house, kids out of college
..my turn....
 
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