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posted April 27, 2006 05:35 PM
Red one at the local dealer
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posted April 28, 2006 03:40 AM
Where is the local dealer?
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posted April 28, 2006 05:29 AM
Cliff's Cycle Center, Bremerton, WA
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swft
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posted April 28, 2006 05:30 AM
*laughs* Only what, about 3400 miles from your place...
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posted April 28, 2006 05:31 AM
My bad, 3165. 
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posted April 29, 2006 05:26 PM
is it still there
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posted April 29, 2006 05:42 PM
Yes, blue one too
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posted April 29, 2006 06:50 PM
Now let's see a flight, cross country break in, 3 days to do it. Hummmm very tempting very tempting in deed. If they will pay for the flight might make it worth it. In 1999 I rode from Orlando to Grand Canyon and back in 5 days so It can be do right?? Then again I have to work through Monday and by some act of God the 14 may be here??
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posted April 29, 2006 06:54 PM
Maybe! Altho the idea of a crazy run across country has it's appeal, most of us just don't have the free time to make it happen.
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posted April 30, 2006 05:23 AM
Yea I hear that, I have a lot of time off in May but the Birthdays and Graduations will eat up most of that. Doing 3-4 days on the VFR is pretty easy for me but the new bike can be a mistake (although I don't think so).
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posted April 30, 2006 07:26 AM
You can ship a bike anywhere in the US for $500. Cheaper than riding it back but not as much fun.
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posted April 30, 2006 08:00 AM
what company only charges 500 dollars for shipping a bike?
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posted April 30, 2006 09:20 AM
Allied freight. I just sold my bike on E-bay about a month ago. From Minneapolis to Marietta Ga. was $510.
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posted April 30, 2006 11:39 AM
Yeah, but you've got to buy a crate, or build one to ship it. Don't forget to add that in to the cost...
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posted April 30, 2006 01:16 PM
Umm...Have the dealer leave it in the factory crate?
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posted April 30, 2006 01:46 PM
And pay him for it? I doubt they just toss those in the trash when they are done with them... they are somewhat elaborate.
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posted April 30, 2006 02:06 PM
Umm...Actually, they do toss them.
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posted April 30, 2006 02:19 PM
Yeah... I guess it wouldn't be all that cost-effective to ship them back to Japan.
So then I wonder why there are companies that sell crates specifically for shipping bikes if they are so easy to come by at any local dealer?
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posted April 30, 2006 02:21 PM
Dunno. Shoulda seen the crate the Ural came in. Beautiful Ukranian Fir...
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posted April 30, 2006 02:24 PM
Yes we do just toss them. Only some of the Kawi quads come in reusable crates.
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posted April 30, 2006 02:42 PM
Foward air has special crates for bikes. Minneapolis to Marietta is 1100 miles... hardly worth $500.
Cross country seems to cost $850-$1000
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posted April 30, 2006 02:46 PM
Don't tell Jimp.......
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posted April 30, 2006 03:01 PM
No crate. They have a special pallett, They just strap it down and put it on a truck.
Cross county LA to NYC is $630 by air. Do a little research!
Hardly worth $500? WTF? Airfare 1 way is at least $200. + gas +hotel+ food. Do the math. $500.00 is just as cheap or cheaper than riding.
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posted April 30, 2006 03:08 PM
Hey guys,
Riding a bike cross country is FUN!!!!!!!! I do it as much as possible, Is this a Harley board?
I wouldn't want to ride my smaller ones, more that cross state, but I think a 14 wouldn't be bad?
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posted April 30, 2006 03:14 PM
quote:
Hey guys,
Riding a bike cross country is FUN!!!!!!!! I do it as much as possible, Is this a Harley board?
I wouldn't want to ride my smaller ones, more that cross state, but I think a 14 wouldn't be bad?
It is if you can get the time off of work! You have to do your break in miles and oil change on the road, not to mention the problems that crop up on a new bike.
A big trip on the 14 is what its made for, so after it was sorted, I would love to take off for a long trip.
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