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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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Ron here from Sunny Orlando Fl. ok not to sunny at the moment thanks to Hurricane Katrina....
HDForum...... I have a confession..... I don't currently own a Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
I know I know! Don't yell at me now. I do plan on purchasing one as soon as possibly to rectify this unacceptable state of being.
Lookin at the Night Train heavily. But now thinkin about a Vrod or even a Dyna Lowrider. Oh to be rich buy them all! Any suggestions?
Thanks everyone, great forum!
 
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum, You have a difficult decision to deal with there, It s a matter of personal choice. Why not rent your choice and try it out before you buy it.
 
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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I thought of that, but if I go around the horn and try all 3 then it'll be about $600. Well, I could get some good add ons for that. lol.
I think I'll rent the one I finally get it narrowed down to so as to try that one out. Oh I just checked $100 to rent NT, 140 for Vrod and 80 for the lowrider. Well that and the 3000 deposit.
 
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Welcome to the forums from the Arizona Highlands. Your rental charge should be applied to purchase price if you buy from the same dealer you rent from. That's how it worked for me. Them new Dynas look pretty darn good to me, but then I'm not the least bit prejudiced
 
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Glad you found us, hope you you enjoy the forums.

Keep us posted on your shopping efforts.

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Welcome to the forums from Pittsburgh!!
 
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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RonJohn, I'm a Dyna lover myself so I'd go with that. Welcome to the forum and I hope you're able to get your bike as soon as possible.
 
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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Howdy Ron, welcome to the forum. The more that a person looks around, the harder it seems to decide because there are so many good Harleys to choose from. Good luck
 
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Welcome Home Ron! You're gonna love your new Harley when you get it. Glad you found us, enjoy the forum family!!

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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Thanks for the warm reception everyone! I just did some calculating and it apears I need $4k for a down to get my payments around 250/month. Crap I don't have that right now! Got married in January and I got to pay my wifes student loans 1st. grrr.
Unless................ Attention, Ronjohn will now be accepting donations in multiples of $1000.... (crickets chirping...)


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