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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Got word from ENCS (Exchange New Car Sales) that my bike is built. Went start to finish on the production line last week.

Currently it's awaiting a final production line inspection before they crate it for shipment. However, we still don't have the VIN yet - should have that by the end of the week. THEN I get to go get insurance.
Once ENCS finally gets the VIN from HD, I get to sign the Financing paperwork, then HD will ship the bike to the dealer for delivery. If I'm lucky I'll have the by BEFORE Easter, vice after as was originally scheduled.

Hoping I will still be able to buy gas AND pay for the bike AND the insurance once all is said and done.

Can't believe it's been 6 MONTHS since I ordered it! Back when I was still in the Navy, on deployment, in the middle of the Pacific.

Need some stress relief on a daily basis, with the kids I teach AND with the Wife in California INDEFINITELY tending to ailing parents.

It's all good. Just want to get out and ride for a change.

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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You’ll be rolling before you know it, I envy you, I can not remember what it was like when I first got a new Harley anymore. Just get ready for the mods and save up them pennies your gonna need them. I will have to ride up and meet you once I get out of here.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Great news, Bill.

Mama asked me the other day when all of the accessory buying was going to end.

I said, soon honey, soon.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Vic
Great news, Bill.

Mama asked me the other day when all of the accessory buying was going to end.

I said, soon honey, soon.
mine asked me the same thing five months ago. i laughed and said it wasnt my fault. its eBays
 

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks All. Starting to get itchy waiting for it to get here.
Will be ordering Bags, Wind Screen, and Roll/Crash/Highway bar next week, so they're all here when the bike arrives. Figure I might as well get going right from the start, and plan for the inevitable. Plus wanna be able to get some good use out of it getting to and from work.

Dave - sounds like a plan. Just concentrate on getting yourself fixed for now, THEN we can see about getting you out and about again.
Vic - I sense the same thing on this end.
SBJJC - Been to Sweetwater or SDHD lately? Lived in CV for about 2 years, until I left in December to come back home here in FL. Was on the Reagan at North Island until I retired.

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Soon you'll be going blub blub blub blub....
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Got Insurance and signed finance paperwork today.
Got Allstate vice Progressive. Saved almost $200 a year between the two, and am paying less than $400 a year total - alot less than what I had expected to pay as a first-time owner / rider.
Hoping bike will ship next week from factory to the dealer.

Ordering parts next week.
No, not any chrome yet or new pipes.
Bags, windshield, and crash/roll/highway bar.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Bill, which dealer is making the delivery?
 
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The one here in St. Augustine.
 
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Just thinkin' it might be fun for some of us to come to the delivery if the timing works out.
 
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