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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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Yesterday, I went to my local Harley shop to talk to them about buying a 2012 Ultra Classic Limited. It was one of the Tequila Sunrise/HD Orange painted bikes. I think it looks good. But as I was talking to one of the salesmen about the bike another salesman came up and put a sold sign on it right in front of me. Guess it was just not meant to be. I must have been moving too slow.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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2012, Don't worry they are making more every day! Keep looking or do a inter dealer trade. I am sure they can find you one.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Have them find you another... OR maybe it just wasn't meant to be Bob.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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It's true the Early Bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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Did you ask if they had another one the dealer i got my bike from had 4 in the back just like mine .
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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You just KNOW the sales geek is gonna use that in any future price discussions! Time to get on the phone if you really want one of those at a reasonable price......
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Don't sweat it. Tell 'em to locate one or just find another dealer with one in stock.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy
It's true the Early Bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Right on !....you just might get your bike and the color you want for a better price pretty soon. They aren't much interested in the color they sell...only in the colors they order.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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dealers trade bikes all the time. just tell him you want that color.put the pressure on them and tell them you will take it if they can have it there next week or deals off.bet they find one real fast.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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My father always told me that "if you want something so bad you can taste it, walk away from it. If you feel the same way tomorrow..go for it". So if you still feel that way, I am sure they can find you one. Just don't display any anxious behavior during the negotiation process. Always be prepared and willing to walk. Motorcycles are made every day.
 
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