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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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You could come out better if ya bought 5 Honda Rebels.
By THAT analogy, we should go marry our toothless aunts....
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Go for the '08.

96" 6 speed. You'll never look back.

Road King is a great choice, but hey, I'm biased. Congrats either way. Lets us see it when you pick it up.

 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Just make sure you shop around there are plenty of choices
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Love that nostalgic look myself........ It's really a matter of what you want. A fairing bike or a convertable. The RKC is a great looking bike toured up or stripped down. The fairing gives you a radio...... So many choices and so little money!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Go with the 08. You will be getting all the latest upgrades and greater resale value down the road when you see something else you want.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Dont , Dont , Dont buy either man... way to many decisions to make later on. What to chrome vs what to powder coat, 96" or 103 or wheelies ?!, cams , cams and more cams, and wheels oh my god do you know how many wheels are out today? more chrome, polished aluminum, black, black , black. Then this Forum! You will spend way too many hours here and, and, and, wellthese guys are harsch here...what ever you do dont show them any pictures, these guys throw nothing but sharp objects! Run now to your local Schwinndealer and get your self one of those non oil gas burning things that dont need one of those fuel, ignition management thingy's...

He will be back guys, betcha a buck ...with a new 2008 Harley , kids.... they never listen.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Go with the 08, bigger motor and 6 speed tranny is a big difference.
Chris
All the above & resale will be much more........6sp really makes a difference @ cruising speeds.

& Welcome to forum from Wisconsin !!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Get the 08 it's a nicer bike and the financing will be less!!
 
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08 FLHRC for sure! and get ABS - very nice if you ever need it! you will love it. then never log onto this forum again or you will be spending all kinds of $$$ on bling and pipes and stage 1 and...
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Good luck with your choice but remember hard bags are faster
 
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