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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Hi,

Completely new to both riding and here. Bought a '08 CrossBones 2 months ago. To be honest, it is turning out to be a real pain. First the ape hangers were loose so when I hit the brakes on the second day of riding, I almost went over the front. Shot some fuses right out the gate, thought we had that beat, now just blew the headlight and I am safely sure the two are related. My local dealers shop is teh suck. Poor service, long waits and the last trip in my bike came out looking like it had been a scratch and dent buy. Add to this some custom parts I had added and they "lost" my original parts when I asked for them back. (Still fighting that one).

Enough bitching... going to post in electrical as I need some help with that rubics cube spring/wire thing behind the headlamp.

Hope to see you out there... one day.

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Welcome from Virginia. Sorry about the problems. Might be time to find another dealer.
 
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Give it some time. There's nothing like a bike. You'll find all the works worth a good ride
 
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Welcome from Nevada!! Hang in there and get a service manual. It will become your best friend!
 
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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