Part-3 (bring the information current through today 11/16/2006)
The above was our first days experience with the new bike,
again I am all new to this style of bike & riding..
A bit about me....
I have been riding for 26 years starting at the age of 18, used my first bike a
1980 Yamaha XS-1100 Special to commute to Tech school for two years from
Newport R o Warwick RI, then another couple of years riding until 1983
when I sold to my middle brother.
I was bikeless for several years as I started my Civ-service career, in the early days
lived cheeply to the point of only having the XS-11 which I borrowed back from my brother.
Paid off all my student loans, did most of the responsible things in life, got married.......
Jumping to 1997 My second bike in life came along, the 1998 FXSTS, a Black Springer,
I have plenty of miles on the bike over 72,000, mostly rides in & about the New England region,
I made this ride tolerable for Marie by adding the Mustang Wide Regal seat, she was pretty happy with it for years.
I do a lot of my own wrenching, maintenance, wheel pulls buddy helps me with the tire rassling. etc.
The spring of 2005 I was hot on the idea of getting a CVO VROD, the money the stealers
wanted was too much (at that time), So I started looking on EBAY and located a fantastic
deal on a A-Model which had been hopped up with a 1320cc weisco kit doen by Main Street Motors,
(aka) V-MOD.COM After acquiring this bike "I" was very happy but Marie was not, she has riden it
only twice and that was in the first two weeks I owned it.
Several friend, who were into touring bikes, convinced me that the next bike had to be for her,
I could not dissagree even the slightest, but If I am gonna be her driver, I want the performance
kick I've become used to with the hopped up EVO & Vrod, The search for a bike which would provide her with
all the creature comforts, and for me all the power to push that beast around.
When I heard about the 110" CVO mounted on the 07 Ultra, I told her this -IS- the bike for -US- [smiley=cherry.gif]
The actual search for the dealer was initially simple, my favorite dealer in RI is Russ's Ocean State HD in Warwick, always has & always will be, he is a true dealer not a stealer! The deposit was placed on August 6th I place deposit on a 07-FLHTCUSE2 (Black), we decided on black because teh Springer was black, the HD web site did not do the Cherry Red or Lightning Blue justice.
The wait commenced, when I got the Springer I had waited 14 months, this would not be as bad at worst bike might arrive before end of the year. Early October I was told the bike would arrive last week of October.
I called in on Nov 3rd to find bad news, the bike is here, it's black, but there was a major cosmetic defect on the frame paint/powder coating, just under the VIN on the neck a couple inch square area showed exposed metal, which had been clear coated to prevent rusting, They were not going to offer the bike to me in it's current condition, they sent HQ photos & Emails, the area Service Rep had not been to see it or give them an oppinion as to the solution.
A friend of a Friend, wispered into my ear, the only solution is that the bike has to be returned to YORK for frame up rebuild!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell's Bell's, I am not waiting many more weeks & months to see what comes of this process!
I will be seeking my deposit back if I was succesfull in locating a bike in the New England region, they were agreeable, & appoligetic of the fiasco
On November 9th I took a small 330 mile road trip to four dealers in Mass & NH, most wanted 5000 over MSRP, when I got to stop number four Manchester HD (NH) had an unsold blue model on the floor, this was the first time I had scene this IRL, what a beautifull bike! I contained my self not wanting to show my cards or frustration to the Salesman.
I asked, Is it sold?,,, NOPE
I'll Offer 33,500.
Were seeking 35,500.....
I'll give you a deposit immediately, and a full payment of balance by treasurers check before you close tonight if we reach a mutually agreeble price.
Brief discussion with the Sales Manager/owner.
We will accept 34,500....
Well, that is better, not as good as MSRP, but they are meeting me half way, I have been three dealers that want too much a few more on my trip route may want as much.
SOLD!!!!!
The paperwork to close the sale was complete by the time I got back from the Bank, MSO in my hands by 7:30 that evening!!!! [smiley=banana.gif]
Insured & registered 11/10,
Maiden Voyage 11/11.
Asside from a few niggling issues like the Heated Grips acting up I am one very Happy Camper.
This posting on this forum have been very helpfull in getting me familiar with all teh bells & whistles of the bike,
Figured out the COMM system, XM activation, Alarm System operation, Garage Door Opener, Tourpack location is in the farback position, looks like I might need one of them offset brackets to give Marie a bit more room.
Todays weather is crappy so I am stuck at 345 miles another 155 then I will drop the oil & filter for it's first change.
At a 1000 miles I'll let the dealer handle that one, I want to make sure the neck bearing fall off is correct, drive belt is correct, they can warrenty the replacement grips.
Again
Thanks for this group & it's enthusiastic members.
Noel the Taxman
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