Decisions, Decisions
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Decisions, Decisions
Now that I'm retired I'm planning on doing some road time. Not a big fan of touring bikes, but can see that a street glide would be practical. Been looking for a while:
2014 - $21.5K new
2012 - $18K, 3600 miles
Pros? Cons?
Radio doesn't excite me at all, so info center doesn't matter.
2014 has 2 years of warranty that 2012 doesn't have.
2012 is at Honda dealer, and I have Honda for trade, so might be better deal than at HD.
Will still be keeping my WG either way I go.
Thanx,
Frost
2014 - $21.5K new
2012 - $18K, 3600 miles
Pros? Cons?
Radio doesn't excite me at all, so info center doesn't matter.
2014 has 2 years of warranty that 2012 doesn't have.
2012 is at Honda dealer, and I have Honda for trade, so might be better deal than at HD.
Will still be keeping my WG either way I go.
Thanx,
Frost
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From: Nebraska
Get the blue one. Wait, go with the red one. Personally if money isn't a major part of the decision it's nice to know if you breakdown it isn't going to cost you anything for the next two years--regardless of miles. If you're going to be doing the touring thing that's always nice to have.
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who would want a harley that was traded in at a honda dealer? the guy was obviously ******* the hell out of the harley and could not stand how it was such a dog. he traded up to a honda. that harley has been rode hard and put up wet many times--buy a new harley...if you must have a harley!
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I tend to lean to the new 2014 as we'll if the extra money fits into the budget.
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Get the used one, if money doesn't matter... if not get the used one, it doesn't have much miles...
I was in the same dilemma last month:
2014 Vrod about $16K
2008 Vrod, 5K miles (really? 5K miles in 6 years?? LOL) I paid $12K....
Now, with the extra cash (not spending it all on the bike) I've gotten the exhaust, tuner, bike lift..... and a few more things to come.
Keep us posted
I was in the same dilemma last month:
2014 Vrod about $16K
2008 Vrod, 5K miles (really? 5K miles in 6 years?? LOL) I paid $12K....
Now, with the extra cash (not spending it all on the bike) I've gotten the exhaust, tuner, bike lift..... and a few more things to come.
Keep us posted
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Best bang for the buck is the Road King. The 14's handle better than any previous touring model.
It will run about 2K under the SG. Two year warranty and a close match in price to the used SG.
It will run about 2K under the SG. Two year warranty and a close match in price to the used SG.