Well said, And very true

 

He done speaked the twoof, gimme an amen on dat

 

I have an older paid for bike as well that according to most posters I couldn't give away because it's the "worst year ever". It's a 2007 Road King with 40000 miles. My bike has never let me down and I would think nothing of riding it 1000 miles tomorrow. I wanted a stereo and went with an aftermarket fairing. That and a tourpak for the wife's shoes etc and I have a quasi Ultra that I can strip down to a RK in under 5 mins. The fairing does take a while to get used to. Total cost was about 4 months payments. Twice this summer during trips I have had to wait for partners on their new bulletproof bikes due to breakdowns. Voltage Regulator on one and coolant puked on the other.
All machinery fails eventually but I hate making payments on a toy. It kind of takes the fun factor out of it for me. When mine breaks I'll fix it. To each their own though. Just my.02!

 

Beary, words of wisdom...words of wisdom.

I shouldn't think with emotions.

 

Hey Pumba11, be sure and post some pics of that new bike when you get it.

 

Go for the 2015 Limited! I had a few misgivings about getting rid of my Road King, but I got to say the Rushmore Limited is the best bike I have ever owned. The water cooled heads, engine, brakes and overall comfort are amazing! A BIG step up all the way around.

I ride my Limited more and look for more excuses to ride it than I ever did with my Road Kings.

 

My wife and I bought a 2014 Limited a couple weeks ago. She insisted that I not sell my 2002 RKC! I'm happy about that, and I know that I would greatly regret selling the RKC. I'm quite happy to have two completely different bikes.

 

I understand wanting to keep the 99. But knowing what I know now (I've owned a '14 touring for a year), I'd sell the 99 outright, put the money toward the '15, and not look back.

Alan

 

I just posted this same question. I have an 03 king that 2 years ago I added a bagger brace and ohlins shocks to. This last year, a complete motor rebuilt out to 107" all bore along with front fork work. Lots of money. Still all paid for. I never had issues with the bike first 85,000 miles. This year, the stator and starter went out and some wires have worn (FI). When I started putting money into the motor this spring, I knew I'd be keeping it for life. Wanted to anyway. Now the question is a 14/15 or a used 09 and up. Keep your 99 and add a new bike or just keep your 99. It's paid for and reliable. You will get almost nothing on a trade.

 

Keep the old one. Traded a carbed 01 EGC on a 14 UC. Wish I hadn't.