Tell me why
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
IMO - no matter when you bought, new or used.... WE ALL paid too much for our rides.
then we spend thousands more to personalize it.
go figure.
even after saying all that... I have absolutely no complaints - I'd doing what I enjoy doing.... riding and fixing up my bike.
then we spend thousands more to personalize it.
go figure.
even after saying all that... I have absolutely no complaints - I'd doing what I enjoy doing.... riding and fixing up my bike.
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Buddy bought a 1994 FXSTC new from HD, Retail was $12,999 he paid $18,500. From the early 1990's to early 2000's HD couldn't keep up with demand. I paid $12K for a used '93 FXSTC with 11K miles back in 1996, could have sold it the next day for $15K. Now we are seeing the reverse, too many bikes not enough bikers.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Central Texas
Well here is what I have seen today
1-education cost wheather one gets it out of a collage,
or off of the street.
2-do me onced shame on them, do me twiced shame on me.
1-education cost wheather one gets it out of a collage,
or off of the street.
2-do me onced shame on them, do me twiced shame on me.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
Buddy bought a 1994 FXSTC new from HD, Retail was $12,999 he paid $18,500. From the early 1990's to early 2000's HD couldn't keep up with demand. I paid $12K for a used '93 FXSTC with 11K miles back in 1996, could have sold it the next day for $15K. Now we are seeing the reverse, too many bikes not enough bikers.
When the EVOs came out, you would put a deposit down, and by the time it came in, maybe up to a year, you had it sold for WAY MORE than you 'paid', which you actually never paid, just the deposit. Dan, a commercial roofer on my mail route back then, bought and sold one or two, every year that way. Made a chitload of cash. But him and the wife, were both riding shovelheads.
He'd even drive down to Iowa, to put money down, cause he could get faster turn around down there.Hate to say it, but with the bleak economy in the WORLD, I believe the price of HDs is where it's gonna be, for a while. Buy for the 'heart', not the pocketbook.
There are EVO baggers, low miles, for less than 7G. Some less than 5. And TONS for less than 10. Go online, buy a 121" Ultima, and for around 10-14 total, you are going 'in style', FAST.
And if you can swing it, drop in a 6 spd at the same time. You'll blow the paint off any TC, even a Screamin' Eagle. For way less than half. Put a li'l 'paint' on it, gots your 'one of a kind' like all seem to strive for. Me included.
Last edited by Da Gumpmeister; Jan 6, 2009 at 12:03 PM.
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Let it go. There's nothing you can do about it, and it just causes you grief that you don't need. Love the King, and ride, ride, ride.... We all take it in the end sometimes, it's how we deal with it that counts. Live and learn. Prolly won't happen again, am I right?
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 872
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From: Uxbridge, Ma
back in 2001 I bought my first harley, a used 2000 fxdwg with 1200 miles on it
for $18,900. In 07 after the wreck I bought a brand new custom colered Jan to Mar
RKC for $18,355 with 12 miles on it so here are my questions
1 - did harley prices drop
2 - in 2000 did Wide Glides cost more than road kings
3 - or did I just get the snot screwed out of me in 2001
for $18,900. In 07 after the wreck I bought a brand new custom colered Jan to Mar
RKC for $18,355 with 12 miles on it so here are my questions
1 - did harley prices drop
2 - in 2000 did Wide Glides cost more than road kings
3 - or did I just get the snot screwed out of me in 2001
1- Yes - prices are subject to market value. there is plenty of "supply" today than was back in 2000. You can thank Harley (and the "other" major bike maunfacturers for that) and the whole hype at the 100th anniversary in 2003. The TV bike shows etc. etc. etc.
2 -not certain but I would say probably not.
3 - I'd have to say yes. but in 2000 you were willing to pay the price so and I mean no offense here - live with your decision. Cars and bikes over time DE preciate. It takes a looooong time before they Appreciate or increase in value.
My advice - don't sweat it. As I said before - in 2000 you loved the FXWG and you were willing to whip out the cash for it. As long as you enjoyed the bike then it was worth the price.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 923
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From: Southern Oregon
Don't feel too bad, a lot of people pay more than what someone else did.
Back in 2001, the first year of the V-Rod, they were selling for $5,000 OVER the MSRP price.
When I bought my 07, I paid UNDER the MSRP price.
Just remember, as long as YOU are happy with your bike, who cares what you paid!
Back in 2001, the first year of the V-Rod, they were selling for $5,000 OVER the MSRP price.
When I bought my 07, I paid UNDER the MSRP price.
Just remember, as long as YOU are happy with your bike, who cares what you paid!