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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hythomasf
Show her some threads about positive experiences with ABS. And tell her like you said initially that you are getting concerned about your safety and the safety of the family.
And if you do that you might first want to remove this friendly advise?
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by IHC67
Here is my story. Saw a dealer in Delaware was having a weekend event and got a few friends to ride down for the day just for something to do & the Wife saw that a certain vendor was gonna be there and wanted to go look at a specific bag for her Sporty. So we made the plans, met for breakfast and rode the 60+ miles down there. It was a beautiful Sunday after the rain cleared.
We get there and walk around. Wife says to our friends, OK we need to help Jim pick out his new bike. I had been looking and planning on a new bike a couple years from now. I had zero intention of buying a bike that day.
Well, sat down on a Road King, then an Ultra, then a Street Glide. A couple hours later, we had closed the dealership and my '98 SPortster was left behind and I was riding home my new SG!
Couldnt believe it.
Oh, and the wife didnt get her bag because they didnt have the one she liked.
LUCKY YOU!! ....she is a keeper!!
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by harley_badboy
Never go to a dealer to 'just look' at the new bikes or trucks. Chances are you'll go home with a new one in the garage and a big *** smile. The wife's frown and cold shoulder should go away in about a month - tops.
LESSON I THINK LEARD, SIR!! ...LOL
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by hythomasf
Show her some threads about positive experiences with ABS. And tell her like you said initially that you are getting concerned about your safety and the safety of the family.
I'M WORKING ON THAT SIR!!
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Road Kings are great bikes, I really miss mine. Almost traded both mine in for a 2012 RKC a month ago but my brother saved me. I'll have another one someday. Congrats!!!
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Scaredofrain
And if you do that you might first want to remove this friendly advise?
SEE WHAT YOU MEAN, COULD WORK AGAINS ME!!
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cbears
Road Kings are great bikes, I really miss mine. Almost traded both mine in for a 2012 RKC a month ago but my brother saved me. I'll have another one someday. Congrats!!!
THANKS SIR!!
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Who am I to criticize?!!!!! https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-saturday.html
 
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I just put 300 miles on a RKC rental this past weekend, it is now at the top of my list!
Cruise control is real cool! The bike rides great. Go for it.
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nj08SEUltra
you already got yours!! ...i'm still working on it!! ..welcome to the club of I JUST WENT TO BUY OR CHECK SOMETHING ELSE!! ..lol
 
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