Ever wonder why?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Denton tx
I purchased my 2012 Big Blue Pearl RKC with 4k miles on the clock. I asked the guy why he was selling it. He told me he purchased it new but left it at the dealer for stage 1 upgrades. When he went to pick it up, they were unloading a batch of new bikes, one was a sunglo red SG - it was love at first sight for him so he bought it on the spot - never really rode the RKC. My lucky day I guess.
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From: CA
In 2013 I bought a 2000 Screamin' Eagle Roadglide with 14,000 miles on it, just over 1,000 miles a year average.
The previous owner was a motorcycle cop. He rode his cop bike in the city for work every day, the Roadglide was his play bike. He trailered it from the midwest to California, rode the PCH then trailered it home, trailered it to Daytona, etc. Except for pipes, it was bone stock and in like new condition.
I've averaged 15,000 miles a year on it since I got it.
The previous owner was a motorcycle cop. He rode his cop bike in the city for work every day, the Roadglide was his play bike. He trailered it from the midwest to California, rode the PCH then trailered it home, trailered it to Daytona, etc. Except for pipes, it was bone stock and in like new condition.
I've averaged 15,000 miles a year on it since I got it.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Southern Arizona
I purchased my 2012 Big Blue Pearl RKC with 4k miles on the clock. I asked the guy why he was selling it. He told me he purchased it new but left it at the dealer for stage 1 upgrades. When he went to pick it up, they was unloading a batch of new bikes, one was a sunglo red SG - it was love at first sight for him so he bought it on the spot - never really rode the RKC. My lucky day I guess.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
The toy factor is pretty big... so is an inflated sense of fear.
I've seen folks sell their bikes after two or three rides because they had a close call out on the road and decided they didn't want to risk it long enough to get good at it.
I've also seen just about every Tom, Dick and Harry ask about the "new" bike and then move the conversation forward by mentioning their good friend, neighbor, uncle, etc that got hurt or died on their motorcycle. These people are usually non-riders and they probably mean well, but all they know to talk about in reference to a motorcycle is how dangerous they are.
Sometimes this is enough to turn a person off of riding.
Lots of reasons to sell off a bike. Heck, some of 'em might actually be valid, but the ones I hear most are safety or fear related.
I've seen folks sell their bikes after two or three rides because they had a close call out on the road and decided they didn't want to risk it long enough to get good at it.
I've also seen just about every Tom, Dick and Harry ask about the "new" bike and then move the conversation forward by mentioning their good friend, neighbor, uncle, etc that got hurt or died on their motorcycle. These people are usually non-riders and they probably mean well, but all they know to talk about in reference to a motorcycle is how dangerous they are.
Sometimes this is enough to turn a person off of riding.
Lots of reasons to sell off a bike. Heck, some of 'em might actually be valid, but the ones I hear most are safety or fear related.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: On the Front Range, CO
Last October I scooped up a 2011 Road King Classic with a whopping 3100 miles on it. For a touring bike, they don't get found with miles lower than that very often.
The seller was moving and had recently taken more interest in golf.
When I picked it up from him, I rode it home 16 miles, and proceeded to tear it all the way down and put my own touches on it. Should have it all back together in the next couple weeks.
The seller was moving and had recently taken more interest in golf.
When I picked it up from him, I rode it home 16 miles, and proceeded to tear it all the way down and put my own touches on it. Should have it all back together in the next couple weeks.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 533
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
Freak Show, I know my new bike post over in the Softails section brought this up again... I have been riding Harleys since before I had even driven a car. I've owned (now) five bikes during that time. The first two got sold off within a few years due to money needs... The third I held onto for fifteen years. The two I just bought, I was shocked to find two 2014 bikes with less than 2k on them... and with some costly upgrades!
Like many here I have a hard time imagining sinking that much cash in a bike and not riding the crap out of it. But, I love riding. My face is thoroughly sun and wind burned today to prove it! LOL
But, I also know a bike ain't for everyone. I have heard the fear discussion, I get it. I've suffered through the money needs part. I can;t imagine too many other arguments...
Bottom line is, though, at this point I don't care! I'm just glad I got two bikes for a kick *** deal in such great shape! And, as long as more folks keep buying bikes, HD will keep making 'em!
Like many here I have a hard time imagining sinking that much cash in a bike and not riding the crap out of it. But, I love riding. My face is thoroughly sun and wind burned today to prove it! LOL
But, I also know a bike ain't for everyone. I have heard the fear discussion, I get it. I've suffered through the money needs part. I can;t imagine too many other arguments...
Bottom line is, though, at this point I don't care! I'm just glad I got two bikes for a kick *** deal in such great shape! And, as long as more folks keep buying bikes, HD will keep making 'em!
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
It is more common these days than it used to be.
I will probably get run out of town for this statement but my observation is that most twin cam owners see their bikes as disposable whereas in yesteryear you did whatever it took to keep the same bike running.
I will probably get run out of town for this statement but my observation is that most twin cam owners see their bikes as disposable whereas in yesteryear you did whatever it took to keep the same bike running.
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From: Newcastle, OK
Yep! Just ask Jim Morrison....
And it looks like it has Love Jugs too.
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