The one that got away...

[Shinchan_imp]

I think it was the fact that he wanted them to hold it for a week and the fact that I was standing there with cash that convinced them to let me ride it

That being said, I would be pretty po'd if I saw someone else riding the bike I just put a deposit on...

I can't believe the dealer let you take it for a ride when someone had a deposit on it. When I bought my new DLX (5hrs away) and I put a deposit on it I asked the this exact question if someone would be allowed to ride it. They told me absolutely not and no one did when I picked it up.

I hope you find one that fits your budget.

I know one will come along, but it would be pretty hard to beat the price they dropped it to (just above $5k) for the mileage that was on the bike (under 5k)

Bummer, but I bet the one you DO buy will be even better and less expensive. Life works that way.