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Mar 11, 2016 | 06:32 AM

#21

mdm

Tourer

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From: Here

With several bikes over a few decades I've done quite a few things that I ended up regretting. But it was all part of a learning process that has gotten me to where I am today. Would I do any of it differently? Probably not, I like where I am and it all helped get me here.

Mar 11, 2016 | 11:17 AM

#22

Thingfish

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Joined: Jun 2010

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From: coast to coast

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdm

Nicely said. Applies to a lot of us I'd bet.

Mar 11, 2016 | 11:33 AM

#23

dickey

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 19,975

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From: Florida

Woulda done my cams & race tune when I had my engine re-sealed under warranty. They asked if I wanted to do cams when my engine was apart & I said no; then wound up paying 3 years later to do them anyway. Whoda thunk?

Mar 11, 2016 | 12:01 PM

#24

KCFLHRC

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 8,039

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From: Jayhawk Country

[QUOTE=TriGeezer;14925944?

BTW...for those of you that advocate to never finance...a similar rule exists that says to never buy anything that depreciates.

.[/QUOTE]

Like a Harley? Or any other motorcylce for that matter.

Mar 11, 2016 | 12:01 PM

#25

austinslider

Road Warrior

Joined: Sep 2013

Posts: 1,308

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From: Colorado

I probably would have thrown in the expensive a$$ daymakers in the deal, other than that, nothing!

Mar 11, 2016 | 11:42 PM

#26

Timmy B

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 2,882

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From: 12 year, Colombia, 4 years Mexico, currently In Kuwait, but Boston is HOME!!

Not take a job where I cant ride as much as I want. All mods done over a period of time and no regrets.

Mar 12, 2016 | 01:14 AM

#27

gr8hous

2nd Gear

Joined: Mar 2015

Posts: 6

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From: Alabama

I would have taken more time picking an exhaust. I went for loud not thinking of performance. Definitely will spend more time looking for performance and then sound next time.

Mar 12, 2016 | 10:07 AM

#28

scooter1128

Road Captain

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 717

Likes: 18

From: perry, fl

I've had several bikes and put a bunch of money in them with "upgrades". now I'm back to one bike, '16 R/K, and mods are minimal. I put slip on mufflers, back rest, passenger back rest with rack. I love the bike...thinking gas, oil, and tires

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Mar 12, 2016 | 10:33 AM

#29

OldPhat

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Joined: Dec 2007

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From: Sparks Nevada

If I waited one year I may have gone with a Road Glide, don't get me wrong I love the 14 Street Glide.

At 70 years old this will more than likely my last new Bike, and I have no regrets.