2 Bikes: Pros & Cons
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,499
Likes: 3,717
From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
I'm finally trading in the sportster.
After spending every day after work at the dealer for a week, I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes. One will be under my butt next week if all goes well.
I'm really torn here ( I know-life is tough, right?) so I thought maybe the wisdom of the forum might help me out.
I'm looking for pro's and cons of each bike...
2001 Fat Boy (10000 mi) limited paint set (150)
$12995.00
2007 Street bob 2-1 V&H, FWD controls (10000 mi)
$13995.00
I'm leaning towards the street bob for the 96 ci/6 speed
....but the fat boy is pretty...and more comfy for the long rides.
What do you think?
After spending every day after work at the dealer for a week, I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes. One will be under my butt next week if all goes well.
I'm really torn here ( I know-life is tough, right?) so I thought maybe the wisdom of the forum might help me out.
I'm looking for pro's and cons of each bike...
2001 Fat Boy (10000 mi) limited paint set (150)
$12995.00
2007 Street bob 2-1 V&H, FWD controls (10000 mi)
$13995.00
I'm leaning towards the street bob for the 96 ci/6 speed
....but the fat boy is pretty...and more comfy for the long rides.
What do you think?
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Don't let that money burn a hole in your pocket. There's gotta be some bikes available to you that are better priced. The add-ons have value but not as much as it seems the seller wants. Get you a good bike at a good price and spend the money you save on the adds that you want. Just my two centavos.........
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 2,055
From: Paradise (almost, Florida )
I hope you're around when I want to sell something. That's not a price, that's RAPE !!!!!!!
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From: Mpls, MN
While no expert, I have been looking at new bikes for the last couple of months and it does seem they're a bit high.
Seems you could get a new Dyna series for that price and modify to your own tastes for not much more, plus add the warranty and it appears a new bike would be a better choice.
If your bound to get one of the two, test ride them and see which one puts a bigger smile on your face...imho
Like others have said, spend some time and look around, there are better deals out there.
Al
Seems you could get a new Dyna series for that price and modify to your own tastes for not much more, plus add the warranty and it appears a new bike would be a better choice.
If your bound to get one of the two, test ride them and see which one puts a bigger smile on your face...imho
Like others have said, spend some time and look around, there are better deals out there.
Al