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How far is Chandler from Scottsdale? We are going to the Buddy Stubbs (museum viewing only) tomorrow on our way home and more importantly.........will you have test rides on a RGU I am NOT looking at?
Around 25 miles from the BS store on Cave Creek.
I do think I saw one in the pack, but not sure. They didn't bring out as many bikes this time. Notably absent was a Street Glide... but then they aren't having trouble selling that model.
Along with the others, I feel your pain. At my age (65) I figured I'd bought my last bike when I got an 07 Ultra Classic. Like the others, made the mistake of taking a ride on the Limited. Now the 11 Limited sets between my legs. It is an awesome ride.
I do think I saw one in the pack, but not sure. They didn't bring out as many bikes this time. Notably absent was a Street Glide... but then they aren't having trouble selling that model.
Wish we had stopped by...........BS store was well, BS. Live and learn. I must have stopped and gawked at a sedona orange RGU 3 different times. Not one salesman stopped by; however we were constantly hounded by the over-staffed clothing department.
Some dealers "feel" great and others still believe I guess the way to our pockets is to drink their Kool-Aid. OK, small rant over.
I ended up being a road captain both days this weekend. Worked most rides on Saturday and all rides Sunday.
I rode a few of the bikes:
1200 Custom
XR1200X
Street Bob
Fat Bob
Softail Deluxe
Blackline
Fat Boy
V-Rod Muscle
Road King
Street Glide
Road Glide Ultra
EG Ultra Classic
EG Ultra Limited
CVO Softail Convertible
... some more than once.
I logged almost 300 miles on the 12-mile demo loop. It was fun, but I'm glad it's over.
The demo truck will be at H-D in Tucson next weekend, then at Arrowhead H-D (Peoria) the following weekend, then it will be at AZ Bike Week...
My favorite? The Road Glide Ultra followed closely by the Ultra Limited.
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