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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Hey guys, by this time in two months, I will have a little money left over from buying a house and the move. My two options are buy a Rolex watch I have always wanted, or buy a crate custom motor for my 08 EGUC. If I went with the motor was I was thinking about spending nearly 8 grand to get a S&S Evo either a 116 or 123cc. any ideas.

I'm going back and forth on the watch or motor. The motor will over time wear out and need repair. The watch becomes a family heirloom… not sure
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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if it takes this much thinking.........get the watch
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Yeah, What He said "Get the watch"
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Why do you need an $8,000.00 motor on an '08 touring bike?

Get the Rollie........always wanted one myself but can't get past the prices.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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IIRC, you might want to get ready to spend some more to get that Evo to bolt up to your trans while you are at it too.

I have a stainless Submariner and wouldn't trade it for 10 motors. Well, maybe if it didn't have as much sentimental value....
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Put in a hot 103 instead of stock and buy the Rolex too. Why settle do both.
 
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The Rolex you will be able to sell for close to what you paid for it in 5 years, can't say that about the motor. If it's an either or due to $$$, go with the watch - you can always sell it later to do the motor work, but can't sell the motor to buy the watch.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Thanks guys i thought it would be silly to ask, but i have been rolling with this question for a few weeks and it has been killin me.

This is the one im thinking about getting:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-MENS-SS-GO...item563d8a07b5
 
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