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Old 10-19-2006, 12:18 PM
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yeah, but then maybe the guy died and the wife sold the bike cause she doesn't ride. She ends up cryin on the phone at ya and ya have to listen to it instead of being a jerk and hangin up on her, etc. etc.

Probably would be the last time ya tried that.
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 12:27 PM
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Only way to find out is to call. 39k on a Harley is no problem.
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 12:28 PM
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I'd go ahead and call them if it was me. You might find out some good info on the Bike. It wouldn't bother me if if some guy call me up about some bike I use to own. In fact I wish he would, I'd like to know how it's doing.
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 12:30 PM
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No harm in asking...The worst that can happen is he will hang up on you.
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 12:46 PM
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I'd call for sure. You could get some good info and maybe some stock stuff he took off and is just laying around.
 
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take a chance. we never forget our rides and the times/memories they provided no matter what it was. they'd do well to know their old baby is in good new hands.
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 12:58 PM
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I talked to him and he still e-mails asking about her two years later. He actually wants to be called first if I ever sell.
We haven't gone riding together yet but probably will in the future.

He supplied me with more info than I could imagine. It turned out he teaches a riding course as well.

It can't hurt to call them
 
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Call, I know I wouldn't have any problem with someone calling me about a vehicle I used to own.
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 04:18 PM
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You could write him a letter and inquire as to the possibility for a phone conversation regarding the motorcycle.
 
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Nice Bike!
 


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