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01-15-2017, 09:50 AM

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I just thought that it is unusual to have current model year 'used' bikes for sale already. Don't know if they are demo or just trade-ins........

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01-15-2017, 09:58 AM

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Lancaster Harley was selling their 2017 demo SGS as a new bike

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01-15-2017, 01:21 PM

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probably buy backs because of the no oil pressure and / or the leaking oil

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01-15-2017, 03:15 PM

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For me it would all depend on the price and where it came from. I've never bought from a dealer. Always private party sale

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01-15-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by not a sock

.....all you guys waiting for used 2017 Touring bikes.
Ray Price in Raleigh,NC has 5 ready to go........

I just looked at the used bike inventory on their page.. The first one that comes up in an unqualified search... not exactly confidence inspiring.

The others, I bet they are demos.. Just under 5k miles, and no bargains.

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01-15-2017, 05:20 PM

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At this point, the price is likely to still be almost the same as new, so why risk buying a used bike? A used bike's main appeal is significantly lower price and a used 2017 M8 is likely to not be very much less than new at this point in time.

A warranty eliminates risk. Also, when you factor freight, prep and other incidentals associated with a new purchase, a used bike is a better buy.

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01-15-2017, 05:32 PM

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Lotta doom and gloomers in here, most likely new buyers who found out quickly they couldn't afford the payments.

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01-15-2017, 05:52 PM

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I bought my RKC at Ray Price about a year ago. Super dealership. Honest, fair priced and really went out of their way to make sure I was a happy customer after the sale. Did some stuff for me that they really didn't have to do.

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01-15-2017, 06:37 PM

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Used M8 at the right price = no brainer!!!

It shocks me at how many worry about the demo bikes. "Oooh...they've been abused". Really?!?!? Either you're too big a bitch to "get on it" and know that it doesn't hurt anything, or you're just a bitch period! Have never known for a fact that riding hard or "demo'ing" a bike devalues/jeopardizes reliability enough to think twice about a good deal. That said, if the dealer is not offering a deal....well, new is the better option.

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