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1st timer picking up EGC tomorrow (What do I ask?)

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Run your hand on the inside of the chrome rails around your saddle bags. My '08 EGChad little burrs on the chrome which scratched the saddle bags 1st time I removed them. 220grit wet/dry sandpaper removed the burrs but the damage was already done.

Get the bike into some good light to check the finish, and take a detailed look - this is your one and only chance to get any imperfections corrected.

Be carefull when you leave the lot - focus on the traffic, not the ride.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Make sure they give you a towel, so you can wipe that shiite eating grin off your face when you get home....
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Good one CK. My thoughts exactly!

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: thekidnkaren

OK, On the title you said picking up EGC, in the message you said RKC. First order of business is ask them what kind of bike you bought?
Its an EGC....... At least thats what he said it was on his other post on the same topic https://www.hdforums.com/m_3215836/m...tm.htm#3215836.

Anyway, enjoy the ride. The weather is getting nice and the cagers are getting dumber.

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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First bike? Ask how to pick it up...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Any accessories added during the first 60 days are covered under your extended warranty.. After the 60 days, accessories are subject to the normal 1 yr warranty.

Added the GPS to mine in the first month.. so far, they've replaced the mount twice, no charge
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Keep it under 4,000 rpm for first 50 miles, under 5,000 for next 450 miles. Dont lug the engine.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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doesn't matter, they will probably lie anyway.
the truth will come out later.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Thank You Shoe, Nice color!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: choochoo

doesn't matter, they will probably lie anyway.
the truth will come out later.
yeah, they're gonna tell him the lever on the left is the brake, and the one on the right is the clutch.... just so they can laugh when he stalls it and falls over. you sure know how to rain on a guys parade. maybe you should apply thumper's law from time to time (if you cant say something nice.....)

by the way, congrats on the new bike! have fun, and be safe. if you don't have an msf course under your belt, sign up for a course and get a ride like a pro dvd to watch/practice with.
 
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