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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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I posted this in the Dyna section but wanted to get your opinions on this.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-glide-models/287427-please-help-on-dyna-purchase.html
 
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I dont know. If I had 12K laying around and a 05 Bagger, Id probably sell the 05 bagger and upgrade to a newer unit.
 
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Bike would be for my father.
 
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Oh...
Its sure got alot of upgrades.
Your a good son.
 
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I'm just helping him shop. I ain't that good a son
 
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If it's for your Dad, throw a little extra jingle in, and get him a decent used bagger to take those long hauls with you and enjoy it. JMO.
 
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Originally Posted by ken thompson
I posted this in the Dyna section but wanted to get your opinions on this.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287427
Ken I think I'd pass. Don't think you'd be helping your standing as a son. Sorry, you asked for opinions.

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I guess I should clarify. In his words "this is how a bike should look". So he likes the bike. I guess my question is really does the price sound reasonable? He wouldn't have the urge to change anything.
 
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