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THE MESSAGE:
April Fools Day 2008, got a call, stating that a 2008 Anniversary FLHTCUSE3 had arrived;

I said, "OK, stop fooling around, who's this?";

They said, "This is your local Harley Dealer. Are you interested?";

I replied, "So, an Eagle has landed? Well, I've got a nesting place place for it at Tranquility Base!".

.......

THE SALE AND PURCHASE:
* traded-in the Autumn Haze 2006 FLHTCUSE, at a loss; it was having issues: leaks, wobble, tranny; retailing at another Dealer for $26.5;

* picked-up the Crystal Copper 2008 FLHTCUSE3 Anniversary Edition; #1097 of 1800; paint is way different than the Duracell color;

* got a great deal: bike was free! but the Serialized ornament was $35.5K; JUST KIDDING!

* felt lucky to pay MSRP, based on my shopping experiences at 5 Dealers. Paid $480 for 6 hours of Dealer prep at $80 per. Plus $400 shipping. Still cheaper than 4 Dealers. Everyone pays 6.5% sales tax (after minusing trade-in amount). YIPES!

* took the 7 year Extended Warranty with Tire and Wheel Option, $1859. Considered it a plus for resale and cheap insurance, based on previous experiences with  H-D bikes: wheel separation, broken spokes, tensioners, oil pump, cams, gaskets, leaks and wobble issues.

* have Foremost MC Insurance, $100/$300, $500 acv ded, 2k ann mileage, $3.5k acc, total repl cost, $502 py. That's with a $63 premium discount for Rider Safety Course ($85, all day on your bike, HOG rebates $50) and $24 premium discount for belonging to HOG;

.......

THE RIDE:
* smooth and comfortable!;

* no wobble at 80 mph!;

* rear ABS works nicely; but can't detect front ABS when stopping hard; gotta try harder;

* real easy for a 230 lb rider to scrape this bike when leaning into turns, either side; rear shocks were at 10 lbs, tried 20 lbs, seems better;

.......

THE BIKE:
* sticky throttle (dealer fixed next day);

* sounds way different when not wearing a helmet, like when shifting 1st-2nd or 2nd-3rd, hear 2 sounds, a little clunk, then the normal big CLUNK;

* GPS is a PITA and very distracting; but like her voice: "get ready", "go straight", "turn around"; OH YES, YES! ANYTHING YOU SAY!

* like to bottle that new bike smell; only lasted a few dozen miles; DANG!

* Dealer provided full tank of gas; 1st tank used 4.77 gallons at 164 miles; only 34 mpg; YUCK!

.......

THE FUTURE:
* no major mods; maybe open air cleaner; for sure a taller windshield with chrome faring strip;

* like to get Bluetooth, but not at $500 a chip, $90 for a harness, plus installation;

* 3M Paint Protection Film very interesting; $700 full kit installed by a pro, in town; HMMM?

.......

OTHER EAGLES:
* saw new Anniv SE3 with Rinehart TDs being Dyno'd; sounded friggin great!; they were revving the snot out of it; was breaking up at 5k rpm; thought you're supposed to baby it for 1st 1k miles?;

.......

more later...
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1997 FLSTF ($17k used w/900 mi; sold $15k w/21k mi Turquoise/White)
1974 XLCH ($2k used w/3k mi Purple Pearl; sold $1k w/13k mi Orange/Yellow)
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2008, 05:12:20 PM »

congrats on ur new ride, greetings from switzerland
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2008, 05:13:40 PM »

Welcome to the site glad to have you join us. :2vrolijk_21: Congrats on the new ride, enjoy.

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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2008, 05:13:50 PM »

THE MESSAGE:
April Fools Day 2008, got a call, stating that a 2008 Anniversary FLHTCUSE3 had arrived;

I said, "OK, stop fooling around, who's this?";

They said, "This is your local Harley Dealer. Are you interested?";

I replied, "So, an Eagle has landed? Well, I've got a nesting place place for it at Tranquility Base!".

.......

THE SALE AND PURCHASE:
* traded-in the Autumn Haze 2006 FLHTCUSE, at a loss; it was having issues: leaks, wobble, tranny; retailing at another Dealer for $26.5;

* picked-up the Crystal Copper 2008 FLHTCUSE3 Anniversary Edition; #1097 of 1800; paint is way different than the Duracell color;

* got a great deal: bike was free! but the Serialized ornament was $35.5K; JUST KIDDING!

* felt lucky to pay MSRP, based on my shopping experiences at 5 Dealers. Paid $480 for 6 hours of Dealer prep at $80 per. Plus $400 shipping. Still cheaper than 4 Dealers. Everyone pays 6.5% sales tax (after minusing trade-in amount). YIPES!

* took the 7 year Extended Warranty with Tire and Wheel Option, $1859. Considered it a plus for resale and cheap insurance, based on previous experiences with  H-D bikes: wheel separation, broken spokes, tensioners, oil pump, cams, gaskets, leaks and wobble issues.

* have Foremost MC Insurance, $100/$300, $500 acv ded, 2k ann mileage, $3.5k acc, total repl cost, $502 py. That's with a $63 premium discount for Rider Safety Course ($85, all day on your bike, HOG rebates $50) and $24 premium discount for belonging to HOG;

.......

THE RIDE:
* smooth and comfortable!;

* no wobble at 80 mph!;

* rear ABS works nicely; but can't detect front ABS when stopping hard; gotta try harder;

* real easy for a 230 lb rider to scrape this bike when leaning into turns, either side; rear shocks were at 10 lbs, tried 20 lbs, seems better;

.......

THE BIKE:
* sticky throttle (dealer fixed next day);

* sounds way different when not wearing a helmet, like when shifting 1st-2nd or 2nd-3rd, hear 2 sounds, a little clunk, then the normal big CLUNK;

* GPS is a PITA and very distracting; but like her voice: "get ready", "go straight", "turn around"; OH YES, YES! ANYTHING YOU SAY!

* like to bottle that new bike smell; only lasted a few dozen miles; DANG!

* Dealer provided full tank of gas; 1st tank used 4.77 gallons at 164 miles; only 34 mpg; YUCK!

.......

THE FUTURE:
* no major mods; maybe open air cleaner; for sure a taller windshield with chrome faring strip;

* like to get Bluetooth, but not at $500 a chip, $90 for a harness, plus installation;

* 3M Paint Protection Film very interesting; $700 full kit installed by a pro, in town; HMMM?

.......

OTHER EAGLES:
* saw new Anniv SE3 with Rinehart TDs being Dyno'd; sounded friggin great!; they were revving the snot out of it; was breaking up at 5k rpm; thought you're supposed to baby it for 1st 1k miles?;

.......

more later...

Welcome aboard timba! Great 1st post (well second, but I'll count it as your first because it's so awesome)! :2vrolijk_21:

I get the distinct impression you've been hanging around here longer than your membership shows. And you've done your homework well! Good luck with your new bike and enjoy this great site!!! ;) :huepfenjump3:

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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2008, 05:43:09 PM »

I agree with Hoisty, great first post BUT one very glaring correction needs to be made: "THE FUTURE:* no major mods"
We're going to chit all over those plans. ;D

Welcome aboard. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2008, 05:46:34 PM »

Welcome to the site timba, you're going to love the new bike.
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2008, 05:49:04 PM »

"THE FUTURE:* no major mods"

I remember when I was a virgin. It was before I started drinking, but after graduating grade school.

I thought a girl could get pregnant by kissing.

I thought my SEUC had everything it needed already, direct from the factory.

Welcome to the site, Timba!



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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2008, 05:51:43 PM »

laissez les bon temps rouler - from Bourbon St, New Orleans! 


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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2008, 05:57:36 PM »

Good post...congrats nimba for your new scooter and welcome from South Florida to this site..
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2008, 06:30:26 PM »

Welcome from the rainy state of Washington . Congrats on the new ride. [aint it great] :bananarock:
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2008, 09:38:23 PM »


Welcome to the Site, Timba.

Glad to have you aboard... NOW get out an put some more miles on that machine  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2008, 09:45:06 PM »

Timba ride it like you stole it! (as soon as you get the 1K crap outatheway) Welcome to the CVO from the Great Pacific North West. Ride Safe! :coolblue:
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2008, 10:50:07 PM »

Another Welcome from South Florida.
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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2008, 11:29:55 PM »

...
THE FUTURE:
* no major mods; maybe open air cleaner; for sure a taller windshield with chrome faring strip;

* like to get Bluetooth, but not at $500 a chip, $90 for a harness, plus installation;

* 3M Paint Protection Film very interesting; $700 full kit installed by a pro, in town; HMMM?
...

I give him 2 weeks max!

BTW, you'll love the bluetooth. And besides, Jenni will give you a 20% discount.

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Re: The Eagle has Landed in it's Nesting Place at Tranquility Base.
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2008, 11:35:58 PM »

Welcome to CVO Harley from Southern Indiana!   :2vrolijk_21:
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