View Poll Results: Are Harley Davidson's over priced
yes
155
59.16%
no
58
22.14%
don't care I'm buying it anyway no matter the price
49
18.70%
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These high dollar bikes.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: NC
Have you priced the bike kits? What a rip. They're close to a RKC price, and it's a blvd bobber that's in a thousand pieces, and would probably make you **** blood in a week cuz of the sh!tty ride. If you look at it from that perspective, HD isn't that bad of a deal.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: The Desert SouthWest
The fun factor in a car is just about ZERO. The fun factor on a bike is high and on a H-D is in the stratosphere. The H-D may cost a few grand more than the competition but the cost of a shrink is ALOT more expensive still.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 12,946
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I voted yes.
I do think they are overpriced.
At the time, in June 2005, it was killing me to pay 13,000 for my Superglide, even with the 1K of dealer accessories thrown in. I have have over 20K in her now.
And....I'll probably buy another someday.
Still think they cost too damn much.....but it's what I like so I deal with it.
Kinda "joes'n" for a bagger right now.....REALLY want an '09 RK .....
~Joe
I do think they are overpriced.
At the time, in June 2005, it was killing me to pay 13,000 for my Superglide, even with the 1K of dealer accessories thrown in. I have have over 20K in her now.
And....I'll probably buy another someday.
Still think they cost too damn much.....but it's what I like so I deal with it.
Kinda "joes'n" for a bagger right now.....REALLY want an '09 RK .....
~Joe
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From: East Alton, IL
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,051
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
$17 Grand? I wish I only had that in my ride. How about close to $30. Of course they're overpriced. Compared to a car, they're really overpriced. But with a Tahoe, and full size GMC pickup in the garage, I've got to have something that gets good gas mileage. That's the only reason I have one. The GREAT MILEAGE!!! Come on now, get creative.... All three are paid for, so I'm thinking it's a new car before it's a new bike next on the radar screen.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,775
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
A bargain is $14,000 for a Hayabusa or possibly $12,600 for an M109R. The only Harley that's a bargain is a Sportster and even that would be model specific as some of them, like the Nightster, Iron and XR1200 are no bargain at all for what you are getting.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,602
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From: Maryland
Some cars hold their values a lot better than others. Honda and VW's are known for keeping thier value well. I had an Infiniti FX 45 that I paid 42k for. Two 1/2 years later I sold it for 31k.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2005
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The question is an HD worth the 17 to 22k you must pay. No. A Harley is overpriced by what you get. Most riders add 500.00 for pipes, 100.00 for an air cleaner. Others add even more for motor work. All of this just to get the bike to where it should be when sold. 65 HP stock? Little, if any, factory warranty. Horrible customer service.
Yes I paid $19,000 for my last HD and thought is was overpriced. I paid $2,000 for my first HD in 78. What has really changed since 1978 is the attitude (and it scares me how much I am reading on these boards) that these lemmings will pay "anything" to own a piece of the Hog.
Yes I paid $19,000 for my last HD and thought is was overpriced. I paid $2,000 for my first HD in 78. What has really changed since 1978 is the attitude (and it scares me how much I am reading on these boards) that these lemmings will pay "anything" to own a piece of the Hog.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,597
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From: Inland Empire, So Cal
My 09 FLSTC cost the same as my wifes car did. Having said that, no regrets here at all. Wife's car is the money maker, my truck for utility, and the bike is for fun. That is what we work for.......to have fun and enjoy life, and that is what our Harley represents. Kinda hard to put a price tag on the experiences and memories we have made since hoppin' on a Harley.
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