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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
I'd say #2...installed pipes have no affect on warranty unless a failure can be tied to the product. You're getting a new bike (just broke-in) w/extended warranty + some good extras. Offer $19.5k & see where it goes...good luck!

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Is this a Harley Forum or Financial Counseling 101 ????????????????????????/
didn't ask finaccial questions.
 
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didn't ask finaccial questions.
I know
 
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Originally Posted by KCFLHRC
I know
thanks man.. so what's your input?
 
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Which one do YOU want - that's the question. Anything else is validation to sooth your vanity.
 
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Originally Posted by sian0120
thanks man.. so what's your input?
That extended warranty sounds pretty sweet to me. But if you plan to modify the bike mechanically then the warranty is probably out the window. But you will have that issue with the new bike too. The older bike would definitely not be a consideration for me at all.
 
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Originally Posted by KCFLHRC
That extended warranty sounds pretty sweet to me. But if you plan to modify the bike mechanically then the warranty is probably out the window. But you will have that issue with the new bike too. The older bike would definitely not be a consideration for me at all.
than... i'm going with 2012 than...
 
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1 or 2 ....would have to know the 3rd or be convinced it was done right and treated right, but hey it comes down to what you want and what you are looking for in a bike.
 
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Originally Posted by KCFLHRC
Is this a Harley Forum or Financial Counseling 101 ????????????????????????/
you have a point but the financials are a big part of the equation

Originally Posted by sian0120
financialy comfortable with #3, #1,2 i can still swing it but will be tight for awhile....
I live on a street where alot of harleys went back to the finance company, houses too

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