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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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The only question I have is, what do you come home with when the Ultra needs new tires?

Congrats on the new ride!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Congratulations, Great looking with fresh rubber, perfect.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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I tried that story, saying I needed air in my tires..... apparently, while my wife was born on a friday, it wasn't last friday!!!!!



I still got the bike though!!! I should have remembered, I put air in my own tires! Damn!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Congrats...........I like the color!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
The only question I have is, what do you come home with when the Ultra needs new tires?

CVO?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Very nice - Congratulations.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel_tx
Went to the dealership to get a tire for my RKC because they had a 50% off sale on tires and road home on a 13 Ultra. Oops. OL was slightly upset until I took her for a ride.
Nice to see some of us still have ballz :-)

Awesome ride!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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It always happens when you least expect it, I can't remember the last time I bought a bike when looking, I usually buy it when looking for a part, lol.
 
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Originally Posted by Phurion
"But honey! I know $30k is a lot to pay for a new tire, but they threw in this beautiful '13 Ultra for FREE!"

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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by saschagast
Congrats, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission
LOL, I've found that as well, congrats & both enjoy your new bike.
 
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