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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Ok so I made the switch from my rice burner (Honda CBR) to the Forty-Eight and I am more than happy. I dont really like to keep my toys stock so im looking for advice on both OEM and after market vendors. Online or in the Chicago area please. Ive been dumping cash into my jeep for years and learned some shops are good some are bad, some are overpriced for no reason and some are reasonably priced with exceptional service.

Help me out... who do you trust, who should I stay away from?






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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Dennis-Kirk.com has alot of Harley stuff decent prices and 90 days bill me later option for big mod lists
 
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J and P is great. Almost exclusivley aftermarket stuff, that way your custom bike doesent have all the same HD bolt ons as every other bike at bike night. It also goes without saying that alot of the HD stuff is overpriced.
 
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