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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 12:15 AM
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Talking Goodbye SG....Hello Ultra

Traded my 2012 SG in today for a 2013 Ultra....Happy, Happy, Happy...
Much better ride....the SG was a great motorcycle, but I'm an Ultra guy, this is my fifth UC....I am what I am.....

 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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Welcome back Casper. Stay safe man.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 01:04 AM
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Thanks all
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Casper
Thanks all
The SG is a great bike and you had it set-up nice... But like you, once on an Ultra for any length of time, it is hard to, er ah um, compromise... ;+) I guess it would be nice to bop around the beach/boulevard on a loud/flashy cruiser but I like to get outta dodge on the Ultra and I can ride hard all day with no trouble... But of course, YOU obviously already know this... Kinda like the difference between a sexy/skinny/young Gal and a sexy/curvy/mature woman... They are both sexy but, YOU know what I mean...;+)
 

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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 02:55 AM
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Glidadude:
You right of course...now I got to get the miles on her to get it serviced before my trip coming next month....should not be to difficult to do.....
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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Congrats on the slick new ride!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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Traded my 2012 SG in today for a 2013 Ultra
My condolences.......


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