2104 Super Glide Custom--Collectable?
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2104 Super Glide Custom--Collectable?
For all of you guys and gals who bought a new 103 cu. in. and are pissed off now that the Low Rider is out DO NOT FRET. Think about this...
2104 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom with a 103 Cu. In. engine may be unique and desirable in the future.
How many 2014 FXDC's were made?
Remember this was the first year for the 103 in the FXDC. It mat be rare in the future. Certainly worth considering.
My bet is probably good deals to be made right now.
2104 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom with a 103 Cu. In. engine may be unique and desirable in the future.
How many 2014 FXDC's were made?
Remember this was the first year for the 103 in the FXDC. It mat be rare in the future. Certainly worth considering.
My bet is probably good deals to be made right now.
Last edited by Antonio Balls; Mar 10, 2014 at 12:30 PM.
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That's good to know, I am putting mine in a plastic, climate controlled bubble right now.
Could also explain why '14 FXDC are scarce at dealers. All have been snapped up by collectors.
Could also explain why '14 FXDC are scarce at dealers. All have been snapped up by collectors.
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Hey, machines are meant to be used, especially an FXDC (see my signature). With that said I would keep all the original parts in a safe place. Don't know how old you are but take it from this 60 year old who wishes someone told me to keep the original tins, exhaust systems, carbs, rims, radios,etc. from all of my 1960's and 70's rods and bikes. You have something unique there. Good going!
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Collectable? Gee, tough call. 
Kinda hard for anything to ever become 'rare' or 'collectable' when anybody makes over 50,000 of anything. Lets ask all the 2003 100th Ann model low/no mile garage queen owners and see what kind of a premium they are now commanding. Seems like the same thing happens with the introduction of every new model of Corvette too.
My original survivor 1972 XLH is an example. 1972 was the last year for the classic drum brakes front and rear. First year for the 1,000cc engine. Also very last year Sportster to be built in Milwalkee. Did anyone in the US care. Nope. Everyone that looked at it wanted to cut it up for a bobber. Funny that the Japanese appreciated it and paid my full asking price.
Kinda hard for anything to ever become 'rare' or 'collectable' when anybody makes over 50,000 of anything. Lets ask all the 2003 100th Ann model low/no mile garage queen owners and see what kind of a premium they are now commanding. Seems like the same thing happens with the introduction of every new model of Corvette too.
My original survivor 1972 XLH is an example. 1972 was the last year for the classic drum brakes front and rear. First year for the 1,000cc engine. Also very last year Sportster to be built in Milwalkee. Did anyone in the US care. Nope. Everyone that looked at it wanted to cut it up for a bobber. Funny that the Japanese appreciated it and paid my full asking price.
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Poor Choice of Word
So maybe 'collectible' is too strong a word. I reckon a bunch of people are wishing they held off a bit to buy the Low Rider. If they have regret because they LOVE the Low Rider then they should ask the dealer how bad a hit they will take on a trade in. But, IF it is purely because of the loss of value they may be in for a pleasant surprise.
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HD quit making Low Riders for a couple of years, and now brought them back as an updated model. I highly doubt you've seen the last of the Super Glides. They've been around since the early '70 's and were originally designed by Willie G himself. There are a huge amount of people that love them. I gave up a Road King Classic because I missed my FXDC. They'll be back, new and improved, just like the Low Rider.
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I have a 2007 Low Rider and yep, it's draggin ***. Looks odd next to my 1200S on the S 13.5" factory shocks!
So, with the new Lowrider (vs original Low Rider) hitting the streets, will mine be worth more .... or less.
BTW, wasn't the original "Low Rider" a shovel head model back in the very early 1980's?
So, with the new Lowrider (vs original Low Rider) hitting the streets, will mine be worth more .... or less.
BTW, wasn't the original "Low Rider" a shovel head model back in the very early 1980's?
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Your only hope of having it become collectible is to keep it completely stock and low mileage for at least 20-40 years. The more stock it is, the more it will be worth.
As an investment however, you can do much better with a S&P Index Mutual Fund
As an investment however, you can do much better with a S&P Index Mutual Fund