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Jul 29, 2008 | 10:59 AM

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JBaker421

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RE: Need some input.

Yep, ya gotta be a little patient and make some offers. Still, if I bought new I'd want to know more about that new 09 frame etc. There can't be that much diff in price between an 08 and an 09??

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:43 AM

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fotoflojoe

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RE: Need some input.

PastorTom, Don't know what part of the country youre in, but the deals are definately out there right now on 08s. I'm in the Northeast, Last night I bought an 08 Ultra with ABS for 21K. Dealership was advertising them at 21K with ABS, 20K without - they had five of each. At those prices, I'd seriously consider new over used.

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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fotoflojoe

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RE: Need some input.

I believe Ultras and Classics are about a grand more for 09.

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ORIGINAL: JBaker421

Yep, ya gotta be a little patient and make some offers. Still, if I bought new I'd want to know more about that new 09 frame etc. There can't be that much diff in price between an 08 and an 09??

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:56 AM

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PastorTom

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RE: Need some input.

I looked at an 08 at the local dealer.. was at 21k..
I really don't wanna make payments on nothin..&nbsp\\;
I hate to owe anybody.. But I guess if I am gonna consider an 08
and havta borrow a few$$ might as well order a 09 ??

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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faber

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RE: Need some input.

Like 74_Ironhead and JBaker said, consider paying into a new 09 and finance what little would remain. You could get that new frame which should make a big difference in performance & efficiency, as well as long haul comfort, and the added 70 lbs extra carrying capacity. If there was no significant redesign of the touring bikes, the smart thing would be to scoop a still new 08 or nearly new 07, obviously.

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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PastorTom

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RE: Need some input.

And just a foot note..
One of the reasons all this is an issue to begin with..
I have never in over 30 years onna Harley ever bought a bike from a dealer,
have never taken a bike to a dealer for service or let anyone else put a wrench on one of my bikes..
This getten old thing bites..[&o]
&nbsp\\;

Jul 29, 2008 | 02:01 PM

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mjunk1

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RE: Need some input.

Well I dont have your wealth of experience with HDs but I just picked up an old 90 glide ultra for 5k&nbsp\\; Took it to atlanta last night&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; my first long ride&nbsp\\; &nbsp\\;about 250 miles&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; and it was so much better than any bike i have ever ridden before&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; I would not have picked the ultra except for the deal i got on it but now i doubt i will ever sell it&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\ ; I would put 10k into a good condition one from the 90s and put the other 10k in a retirement fund &nbsp\\;or health insurance for your old bones&nbsp\\; &nbsp\\; or good prescription meds to take the pain away&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; i just hate to have that much money sitting in a vehicle&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nb sp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; my two cents