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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 09:10 PM
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I'd tell them you are looking to trade in a 13 FLTRU and was wondering how much they would give you for it. Then add $1000 and offer them that..
 
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Originally Posted by Oldgreazer
I have an 07 Heritage that I love . Great bike , nothing wrong with. At all.....but I found a 13 FLTRU at the dealer today with only 4800 miles on it . Garage queen, completely stock . Dealer has it listed for 17k , opinions needed
If you love what you're riding, be very careful. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.... 'till you get over there. It's not a great deal if you find out that you don't really like it once you trade.

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If you are looking for approval, go get the new bike. It is your money. If you want to justify it. You now have ABS and a stronger engine.
 
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I have an 09 Heritage set up just the way I want it in excellent condition.
I just went through the same type of wrestling match in my mind also.
Finally when I really looked at everything and my personal riding style I realized I had exactly what I needed and kept my paid for 09 and left quite a few $ in the bank.
Really felt a sense of satisfaction when I decided.
You may feel differently and that's OK too.
Good luck in your decision
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Go for it!
 
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Originally Posted by leftyjm
I have an 09 Heritage set up just the way I want it in excellent condition.
I just went through the same type of wrestling match in my mind also.
Finally when I really looked at everything and my personal riding style I realized I had exactly what I needed and kept my paid for 09 and left quite a few $ in the bank.
Really felt a sense of satisfaction when I decided.
You may feel differently and that's OK too.
Good luck in your decision
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I think about the same thing.
 
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Go for it!
It's always easy to spend someone else's money.
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Dont do it. I got my 2015 Road King for about 18K with ABS and Security
 
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Originally Posted by Oldgreazer
I have an 07 Heritage that I love . Great bike , nothing wrong with. At all.....but I found a 13 FLTRU at the dealer today with only 4800 miles on it . Garage queen, completely stock . Dealer has it listed for 17k , opinions needed
You don't love it if you're considering trading it in. You probably like it very much instead.
 
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A 2014 will hold value much better than the non-Rushmores. It may not matter that much now, but it will at trade in time, unless you are certain this will be a forever bike.
 
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