Used Dyna's or lack thereof
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Used Dyna's or lack thereof
In surfing the net I have found very few HD dealers, even the giant--we are the biggest, with very few used Dyna's for sale, although eBay has a lot, but still nothing compared to the other HD lines, I think a true indicater of the Dyna's quallity and owner satisfaction.
I always lusted after a T Sport, but the ones I have found are to pricey for my pocket, so my 07 FXD will have to do for a while.
I always lusted after a T Sport, but the ones I have found are to pricey for my pocket, so my 07 FXD will have to do for a while.
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Ya I looked around for some used ones before getting my SG. The ones I found were either beat up or priced to close to a new one.
I actually went to look at a 06 SG when I bought mine but for 1k more I got a new one in the color I wanted with the bigger motor and a 6 speed.
I actually went to look at a 06 SG when I bought mine but for 1k more I got a new one in the color I wanted with the bigger motor and a 6 speed.
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In surfing the net I have found very few HD dealers, even the giant--we are the biggest, with very few used Dyna's for sale, although eBay has a lot, but still nothing compared to the other HD lines, I think a true indicater of the Dyna's quallity and owner satisfaction.
I always lusted after a T Sport, but the ones I have found are to pricey for my pocket, so my 07 FXD will have to do for a while.
I always lusted after a T Sport, but the ones I have found are to pricey for my pocket, so my 07 FXD will have to do for a while.
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From: Templeton California
There are allot of them around here in our local Photo Ads and Trade Express but everyone seems to think they're worth 15K no matter what year they are.And you see the same ones week after week because they're not moving .
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It could also be that there's a lot more softails and touring bikes on the road than dynas. Personally, the softails just seem more prone to being garage princesses. Those that buy dynas seem to be more inclined to ride them than polish them and show them off to their friends. Those with dynas also seem more attached to their individual bike. Trading it in seems downright sinful while many softail owners will trade every year or two.
Those on softails seem more inclined to go the chrome and flash route while dyna riders tend to go functional, i.e. handling and performance. When you put a lot of time, effort and money into getting a bike to perform and handle as you want it's a shame to trade it off and start over. Particularly since those things don't tend to build value like the chrome and flash does. So selling on e-bay becomes an easier way to find a buyer that appreciates and is willing to pay for what you've done with it.
Those on softails seem more inclined to go the chrome and flash route while dyna riders tend to go functional, i.e. handling and performance. When you put a lot of time, effort and money into getting a bike to perform and handle as you want it's a shame to trade it off and start over. Particularly since those things don't tend to build value like the chrome and flash does. So selling on e-bay becomes an easier way to find a buyer that appreciates and is willing to pay for what you've done with it.
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Not really much incentive to trade, I'd think the street value would quite easily be a couple thousand higher.
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My theory on Harleys is the same as Jeep Wranglers, Why even look for a good deal on a late model used one thats not much cheaper than a brand new one? I got my 07 Dyna brand new with 2 miles on it for $10,800- Six months later the dealer has the exact same model sitting on their floor, used with 5k miles on it and no add-ons for $12,500...
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I made the mistake of trading my 02 FXDL almost even up for an 03 FLHRI. The King is for sale & I'll be getting another Dyna - a low rider or an FXR that I'll build into a cruiser. Had always wanted a Road King - live & learn. It's a great road bike and I've done some serious miles on it, but it doesn't handle anywhere near as well as my Low Rider did.
As far as spending money on bling, I spent under $100.00 on chrome doo-dads and over $2k on performance, comfort and touring necessities. The guy I did the trade with wants no part of giving me back the Dyna.
As far as spending money on bling, I spent under $100.00 on chrome doo-dads and over $2k on performance, comfort and touring necessities. The guy I did the trade with wants no part of giving me back the Dyna.