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Old 04-26-2017, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Chiefs1313
Went to dealership today, but didn't realize they can't sell motorcycles on Sundays.

I would prefer a new bike and definitely want to purchase from the dealer. They have a used 2016 forty-eight, that I will inquire about.
If you are 100% sure you want to purchase new and from a dealer than that is a personal choice. However, the model you are looking at is one that is very often purchased new and traded within a year and many times with less than 2,000 miles on them. If you look around you can probably buy a garage kept 883 with hardly any miles on it for under $5,000.
 
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Old 04-26-2017, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
90% of MSRP for the OTD price. Currently, you can likely do better then this old standby.
Really? 90% of MSRP OTD? Wow, is this really doable?


Originally Posted by 13RoadKing
Is it your first bike? what is your weight and height?
800 Sportster is considered a girls bike. For 8k you can buy pretty good Road King, Dyna or Softail.
If this is your first bike, do yourself a favor and buy Intruder or Vulcan 800-750 for 2000.
This is my second bike and first Harley. 1st bike was 15 years ago and a sport bike.

6ft, 210 pounds of sexy
 
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Old 04-27-2017, 11:06 PM
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I went with my 1st choice, a new 883.
 
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Old 04-27-2017, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Chiefs1313
I went with my 1st choice, a new 883.
Congrats! Nice bike!
 
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Good looking bike. Nothing beats the feeling of a person's first Harley. Enjoy and safe riding!
 
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Nice looking ride there Chief! Enjoy your new bike and remember to ride safe! If you haven't taken a motorcycle ride training program yet......do so. It'll be the best add on that you can invest in!

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Nice bike nice colour.

I wouldn't do anything other than make it noisier
 
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Thanks guys. Pretty excited to ride it some this weekend.
 
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Nice bike.
welcome to the club
 
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Congrats. Love the color. Ride safe and enjoy
 
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