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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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So I have 10k to put down for my 1st Harley 😀 But I don't know whether to buy one now, or wait for the 2017 models.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Which model are you looking at? What's your reasoning for waiting?
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Is there one of the current models that sings out to you?

Have you shopped around at all? Test rides?

What are you going to ride while you're waiting for the 2017 models?
Would you rather be riding now, or in August?
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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If you live your whole life waiting for what might come, you'll never truly live. If there is a current model you like then go ahead and buy it. I'm betting it will still run just fine when the 2017s come out.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:37 PM
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Buy now, ride now.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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Right now I have my mind set on a street Bob. I guess I just want to wait and see if they bring out any new models, or returning models, or if they're upgrading the engine
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 05:17 PM
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Toss a coin. Or play rock, paper, scissors with the salesman.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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I say by a used a bike. It's a buyer's market. There are plenty of low mileage bikes in showroom condition that can be had for $10K or less right now.
 
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If you don't have to have it right now, wait for for the '17s to come out and buy one or get a year-end deal on a '16.
 
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