is it better to buy a new Harley Davidson 883 then a used 883 or Nightster? thoughts and opinions ? i am going to stock pile most of my dishwashing money for a year and buy a new 883 or nightster depending on how much i have by time i get done saving

 

It all depends on the condition of the used bike. The pros of getting used is you pay much less. They often come with after market parts that are included in the price of the bike. You usually don't have to pay for the first maintenance. The cons of getting used is you could get a lemon. If you buy new you get a two year warranty and your the first owner. Harley no longer make the sportster 1200 nightsters so that particular bike you would have to get used.

 

I'd shop used. I just picked up a one owner 2004 Firefighter Electra Glide with less then 15k miles for under $10 grand. Didn't need it but I was able to turn it around fast. Bike had/has lots of aftermarket bits and do'dads, with a stock motor and was garage kept. Garage queens are everywhere for far less then new and ready for someone to love.

But, if you want new...make yourself happy.

 

Used from an individual...never
Used from a shop...probably
New from a shop...always

 

Lots of people buying sportsters or nightsters and then deciding they want a bigger bike. I would think there is a good market for nice low mileage used nightsters and most will already have the pipes changed out. I think used would be the route to go.

 

I agree, too many used in very good/new condition bike out there for cheaper than a new one. My mom just got an 09 triglide with less than 1,000 miles on it. A big plus on used is you don't take the big hit on depreciation that you do when you buy a new bike/car as soon as you drive it off the lot. A lot of times when you get a used bike it will already have a lot of upgrades done to it, so thats more money you save.

 

Prefer used bike from an independent dealer, too many garage queens to buy new.

 

ya maybe i will take a look at the used inventory the dealer has when i get the money saved, i did not know they quit making the sportster 1200 nightster

 

If you can find a good used one that's the way to go in my opinion. That's how I found mine, less than 800 miles and in perfect shape with some nice additions and a great price.

 

You can find some smoking deals on sporties. Most of them have low miles and have been well kept. You have time, keep looking and watch the prices.