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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Im not sure if Im happy or sad.
On a 2012......I'd be happy. Here in the north it's hard to get the mileage while still having to work, etc.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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I look at it as I ONLY have 37000. I am jealous of anyone that has more as they get to ride more than me.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Not sure why 30K would be a problem, so be happy!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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The worst ride I ever took was still wonderful
 
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Crypt Keeper
Im not sure if Im happy or sad.
Keep hopping grasshopper, you're way behind.

There are a bunch of people who let their bike sit in the garage trying to keep the mileage low for resale value. *u*K that, ride it and be happy and enjoy every mile. Be proud of the miles you put on your bike. One day you will be able to tell everyone you have over a million miles on a Harley, then ask them how many miles they have on their Suzuki and smile at them.
 

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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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only reason to be "sad".... is if you're concerned about "re-sale value".... hard to compete against those low mileage cream puffs....

92k on my 05 FLTR..... bought it in Dec 07, with 10k on the clock.... not a second thought about it.....
 
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 05:42 AM
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Nothing to be sad about, ride when you can ride!
 
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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Trying to keep the mileage down on a bike is ridiculous.
 
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