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Nov 20, 2010 | 12:58 PM

#11

1flhtk4me

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From: Billings,Mt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PistonPuller

Anyway my wife went and washed it and when we took it back they said we should have left it dirty. At least the dirt hid all the little dents. Damn black car.

Thats funny!

Nov 20, 2010 | 01:09 PM

#12

lo-rider

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From: Marina del Rey

tip

Selling it yourself should leave more money in your pocket. A dealer will buy wholesale and sell retail. You could sell yourself for somewhere in between. Then go make your best clean deal on the new bike.

Keep it the original paint--don't screw it up yourself. Or have a pro touch it up, if it's that nasty-looking.

Nov 20, 2010 | 02:15 PM

#13

cdestuck

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From: Altoona, Pa.

Try the paint deal. If it doesnt look good, slap the bag back on and trade.

Nov 20, 2010 | 03:14 PM

#14

CEJohnson21

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From: Southern California

The bike in the photo looks good enough. I wouldn't waste my time with paint. I can't imagine it would make any difference to a dealer.

Nov 20, 2010 | 04:22 PM

#15

traveler

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From: Colorado Springs, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by klrhd13

Thanks for the help. I thought about just leaving it on to hide it. I think if I paint it, you'll be able to see the cover up.

Then I agree....trade it in with the bag on it.

~Joe

Nov 20, 2010 | 10:28 PM

#16

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Its a STC,, I really would just leave the bag on. U ain't gonna use it on Ur RG anyway....

U coundn't get $25 for it used anyway.....

Nov 20, 2010 | 11:30 PM

#17

traveler

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From: Colorado Springs, CO

you know....you could convert your bike into a bagger, right???

~Joe

Nov 21, 2010 | 07:16 AM

#18

Shaved Ice

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From: Knoxville, TN

Last month I traded in my Train instead of selling it myself due to the slow market. I had a low speed crash a few months prior and had only reapaired the more visable damage. I showed them the remaining parts that needed repair. The dealership still gave me full trade in value. Who knows how many buyers I would have lost if I had tried to sell it with the damage. I got on a new 2011 faster and couldn't be happier.

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Nov 21, 2010 | 09:31 AM

#19

stewy1200c

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From: Massachusetts

Won't make a diff. on your trade. IMO

Nov 21, 2010 | 10:18 AM

#20

klrhd13

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From: California

What is the best reference for trade in values? KBB or NADA? I am trying to get an idea of what I can get for the Softail. I'm getting what you guys are saying about just trade in with the swing arm as is. Other than that the bike is super clean.