As a current Bob owner, I'd have bought a LR if I could have found a better deal on one. My first Harley was also a Bob and I didn't know better at the time to buy the LR. Couple of months on this forum back then had me wishing I would have got the LR. I'm happy with my Bob now cause I couldnt beat the price but if I had found a LR with comparable miles and price, LR with no question.

 

So just so I have a ballpark number, how much would a mint condition 2014 LR with 20k miles be?

 

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If real mint I would say around $8,800-$9,500

 

You can put the SE255 cam into that Street Bob, you know.

 

Never in a million years would I have jumped into a 15k bike loan at the age of 20. That's just asking for trouble. I'm also 36 years old and a lot smarter now though. It also sound like you are impulse buying after your separation from your girlfriend. I might be wrong but that's what it seems like. Personally I would wait. You're still super young and have your whole life ahead of you to buy a bike. With all that said, my vote is for the street bob. I'm bias for obvious reasons though

 

My dad thought the same thing but iv wanted to get another bike since I was 15 and my mom made my sell the rebel I got from a friend after she saw the videos of me ripping around the neighborhood 😂
I feel like a 3k down on a 12k loan wouldn't be much of a burden right? It'd only take about 3 years to pay off

 

With decent credit you're still looking at like $150 a month for 5 years. Not worth it in my opinion. Like I said, you're still really young. You've got plenty of time to buy a bike. Do the smart thing and work on buying a house first.

 

If this is a first real motorcycle, go with something smaller/cheaper. Just about everyone dumps/wrecks their first bike.

If you get a loan, you'll prolly need full coverage insurance too, so add another $50-100 per month depending on the bike u go with.

 

If your mom made you sell that tiny bike for being reckless, the last thing you need is a $15k Harley that weighs 500+ pounds! Do yourself a huge favor bud. WAIT! Grow up a little (not meant in an ******* way) and get your priorities straightened out first. Move out of your parents house and live the adult life for a while. Then maybe consider a bike.

 

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