^this

 

didn't we just have a thread on shortness of life?

 

I agree with Prot, you can get a really good deal on used bikes right now. A new softail goes for around 20 grand, you can get a mint older one for less than 10 grand with low miles, that leaves about 10 grand to build the bike you really want.

 

Go get it right now! You are going to customize it during the winter anyhow.......it will be your version of a 2017!

 

Why not just wait then you can save up more and owe less

 

I'd agree with some of the others that you can find a nice used bike from someone who thought they'd like riding and never did. So many stories on these forums lately about finding a used bike with 300 miles on it!

I bought my '15 Heritage in April of '15. If I'd have waited 6 or 7 months, I could have gotten cruise, the newer HO engine, ABS standard, plus saved about $1000 off MSRP. However, I would have missed those 7 months... No regrets!

 

What IF you wait till the 17's come out and then the 18's have the latest and greatest.

IF is a big word for only 2 letters.

IF i had bacon, I'd have bacon & eggs, IF I had the eggs.

Buy whatever you like and can afford.

 

I agree. Plus it would suck to spend all of that money on a new motorcycle & find out you don't like it. Buy used for your first Harley.

 

No point in waiting. I've got a 15 street bob I bought a few months ago and wouldn't regret a thing. If they upgrade the motor your only looking at the 103ho. You can make the normal 103 push more than that easily if you want. Don't wait. Ride now. Jmo

 

Test ride all 2016 models, compare the fit, power to weight ratio, engine size, comfort level and then get the 2016 Roadster.

You won't be sorry.