new or used hd
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From: Ohio
RE: new or used hd
I was kind of in the same situation a month ago. I decided on the new one because I wanted the bigger 96 motor and 6 speed transmission. Plus I kind of like being the only owner of something.
But if you look around you can find some really nice bikes that already have thousands of dollars of mods done to them for cheap.
Check out this site:
http://www.hdtrader.com/buyers/search/advancedNEW.asp
But if you look around you can find some really nice bikes that already have thousands of dollars of mods done to them for cheap.
Check out this site:
http://www.hdtrader.com/buyers/search/advancedNEW.asp
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RE: new or used hd
So many entreprenuers think their bike is made of gold,I bought new cause every f@ck in Chicagoland wants more for their used bike than NEW! Or at least very close,so F@ck em' get a new sled, 2 yr free warranty.
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From: North East, Pennsylvania
RE: new or used hd
I personally hate buying used as you can unsure to how the owner did the service requirements, and etc
Our recent purchase of the Classic was used, however, I know the original owner and I know that he is just as picky as I am when it comes to cleaning, service and other things.
Our recent purchase of the Classic was used, however, I know the original owner and I know that he is just as picky as I am when it comes to cleaning, service and other things.
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From: Upstate New York
RE: new or used hd
hey,,, heres and example......
If I were to sell my dyna,, a $12,500 bike with about 7g into it
Id get proby 13,000 for it,,,
it has been pamperd..
so.... it would be a GREAT deal for anyone.
look for them deals, there out there
If I were to sell my dyna,, a $12,500 bike with about 7g into it
Id get proby 13,000 for it,,,
it has been pamperd..
so.... it would be a GREAT deal for anyone.
look for them deals, there out there
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Road Warrior
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RE: new or used hd
I bought used, knew the owner and the way it was taken care of, walked into the Harley shop a couple of weeks ago and there sat my bike only in 07 model, color, pinstriping, etc, looked "almost" identical to mine, so, i figured i save a bunch of money by going used in this case.
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From: Southeastern Michigan
RE: new or used hd
Ithink you have to consider afew things. One, price of used verses new and intrest rates on new are better then used if you have to finance it.
Two, does the used bike have the stuff you would put on it, I mean its a Harley and you will want to make it your own (taste). Three, service and the care given to said used bike....most take care of their bikes, but if I was having an issue with my bike I would dump it (theres always a couple in the market). Were things done the way you would have done them. I like to solder all electrical connections and shrink wrap them, not everyone does it that way[:@]
Hey, if you find a used (low mileage) bike for the right price..enough said. Go for it!
When I bought the 04, it was only 2 grand more for a new one then a 5 year old one, with only a couple of things on it, and they wern't the things I wanted on it. It had a scratch in the tank....just was better for me to buy new at that time.
good luck
Two, does the used bike have the stuff you would put on it, I mean its a Harley and you will want to make it your own (taste). Three, service and the care given to said used bike....most take care of their bikes, but if I was having an issue with my bike I would dump it (theres always a couple in the market). Were things done the way you would have done them. I like to solder all electrical connections and shrink wrap them, not everyone does it that way[:@]
Hey, if you find a used (low mileage) bike for the right price..enough said. Go for it!
When I bought the 04, it was only 2 grand more for a new one then a 5 year old one, with only a couple of things on it, and they wern't the things I wanted on it. It had a scratch in the tank....just was better for me to buy new at that time.
good luck
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From: CA
RE: new or used hd
I took my time and found an 05' RK Classic last summer for $18,000. It only had 5000 miles and came with tons of upgrades. That's where Harley really gets you on the new bikes. They don't come with much so you end up spending alot of cash to get it how you really want it. Nobody can live with the stock exhaust, for example, too damn quiet for most people.