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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Would you buy any 09 Touring model without doing a test ride?&nbsp\\; With so many changes I think it would be buying a pig in a poke. &nbsp\\; I think my 01 RG still is providing me a ride superior to later models.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Quote: "Would you buy any 09 Touring model without doing a test ride?"
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Sure, you strike when the iron is hot. When the $$$ are right don't fool around or someone else will get it.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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I personally wouldn't buy ANY vehicle, cycle included, without test riding one first.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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You can test ride any model you want, it's called a rental.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Some dealers will and some wont. Call around until you find one that has one in demo service.Have to understand that the bikes are in short supply especially if you are talking Road Glide SE.Not to many Road Glides sell anyway and purchasers want a fresh new bike. Dealers would have to potentially come off price for a bike with miles. I would not expect many will allow SE TEST RIDES.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Default RE: Will dealers allow 09 Test rides?

why be in a rush? 6 mos. from now the 09 will still be here
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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I won't buy anything without a test drive, and I don't think I should have to pay for it by way of rental fees.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: EVIL

I won't buy anything without a test drive, and I don't think I should have to pay for it by way of rental fees.
Demo rides at the dealers every year and it's free. Demo rides in rapid city the week of sturgis and its free. Rent one and if you buy its free.


What more could you ask
 
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Default RE: Will dealers allow 09 Test rides?

My dealer doesn't have any 09's yet.&nbsp\\; I was there today.&nbsp\\; Middle of August.&nbsp\\; Rentals 09 next spring.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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I would think the way the bike market is right now, most dealers are gonna have demo ride days at least for the tourers to create interest. I know I would if I wanted to sell a new design.
 
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