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Old May 12, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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A streetfighter is a sport bike that is customized by removing the fairing, and making other changes that result in an overall more aggressive look.[

My loan began in March, 2008. Payoff was March, 2013. Over the last year I have made larger payments, sometimes in excess of 3x the amount owed. I just wrote my final check for $452.62. Man, does it feel good! I'm awaiting the title and money saved every month, but I must say, this is my bike now - not the bank's. It's paid off 10 months early. I love this bike. It's my first bike. I learned on it. I crashed it. I chopped it. I painted it. I destroyed it in a lot of people's opinions, but I love it. I've learned so much by just fvcking with it. Sometimes I'll go out to the garage, get in my craftsman stool and just look at it. It was a Streetfighter in progress from day 1 and I never even knew. This bike has never been serviced by Harley-Davidson. I don't wear HD shirts, I don't have stickers on my truck advertising HD and the bike doesn't either. I'm not a "biker", I just ride a bike. Had to get on here to rant about the payoff. I'm tired of loans, now. When your day comes, you'll know how it feels.



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Old May 12, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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haha....love it dude. i know all about paying loans off though, yes it feels good no matter what the loan is for. now put a fvcken rear fender on that thing before you kill yourself bro! never noticed where you had the plate mount. looks dope down there! so glad you moved the clips up too, looks and prolly feels way better. congrats on "owning it".
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Thanks, buddy. I would say I'm drinking shots of beam and beer now to celebrate, but I do that everyday anyway. Hahahaha.
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Thanks, buddy. I would say I'm drinking shots of beam and beer now to celebrate, but I do that everyday anyway. Hahahaha.
Have a couple more tonight just to make sure you get the celebration in!
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Very nice SF !!! I'll have one dark and evil beer tonight to celebrate...



It must feel good to pay off your bike... I only have 843 more payments to make on my softy..
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Congrats! It's the best feeling in the world not to have a loan payment hanging over your head.
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Congrats man! Now go buy another one!
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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For a first time owner/rider, you've definitely got some class. You've got a beautiful and unique bike, be proud of owning her, I would.

Congrats on paying off the loan, F### the banks!

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Originally Posted by John Harper
For a first time owner/rider, you've definitely got some class. You've got a beautiful and unique bike, be proud of owning her, I would.

Congrats on paying off the loan, F### the banks!

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Thanks a lot, pal
 
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Old May 12, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Congrats on the pay off! It's a good feeling for sure. Enjoy YOUR bike.

Originally Posted by streetfighter06
This bike has never been serviced by Harley-Davidson. I don't wear HD shirts, I don't have stickers on my truck advertising HD and the bike doesn't either. I'm not a "biker", I just ride a bike.
Very well said and I feel the same. Never felt like I fit in with any of the bike crowds, just doing my own thing.
 
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