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Spend five grand on motor work, or ten on a new bike?
Merry Christmas all! (or happy holidays to those who Christmas is not applicable to) Now that the morning festivities are over and we wait to eat, I get thinking. So... I picked up a 13k mile bone stock 2015 Road King in Nov. I found I really love the style. I was all set to drop the HD 110 Stage 4 kit and wood cam in it next week, as it needs a little more power. I was thinking about the job (which is always dangerous!) and adding costs up. The bike still needs a new belt, fork springs and emulators or cartridges. That along with the 110 kit, will add up to about five grand installed. If I’m going to drop 5K on a 2015, should I just cough up the extra few grand and pick up a 2019 M8 King, or even a Special? I’m thinking the 107 with a Stage 1 will be pretty close power wise to the Stage 4 110, and will be a brand new bike, with a warranty. I think I can get a pretty good deal since it’s the end of the year, so it may make sense to see what kind of a deal they can offer me. I’d go for the special, but I’m not sure how I feel about the completely blacked out look. I have to see one in person. I got a nice year end bonus so I won’t be “spending” any savings or financing, so it won’t hurt the wallet. What do you think? |
Get the new bike. You can get exactly what you want them. Do it. |
If the deal is right and you're not in love with what you have, and you're willing to live with a bike you can't really modify......
I have to ask how does a bike with 13K on it need a new belt? |
New Special. Hands down. Go drool over a couple and you won't be questioning yourself.
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just curious why a bike with 13000 miles on it needs a new belt?as far as a new engine versus a new bike.I knew bikes nice and the the new engine is not going to add any value to the old bike. yeah it's about 10 grand to put a s s 124 and the bike with all the accessories. good luck with your decision.
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You never seem to keep a bike for more than about a week anyway.....So just trade it.
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It's probably going to be cheaper to get new vs. what you've got/plan to invest in the 2015...go w/new bike + warranty...IMO.
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Re the belt. The wheel sprocket seems to have gotten damaged, maybe the previous owner lived up a gravel road? Anyway the belt has some chunks missing and the sprocket was also rough. |
Originally Posted by Greezey Rider
(Post 17913443)
You never seem to keep a bike for more than about a week anyway.....So just trade it.
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Some say, once you put in a different, non-Harleysville motor, it's no longer a Harley.
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