Buying new over used?
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Buying new over used?
I am set on my 2007 Fat Boy I am getting tomorrow. But...I was wondering if it was better to buy some with a few thousand miles on it with extra mods already done and save a couple thousand. I went new because I wanted the new engine. And to call my bike my own.
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RE: Buying new over used?
The reason I went with a new bike was I started with a clean slate. I did the break in so I know it was done right. I am able to do the mods I want without running into the problem that the guy before me was a half-assed DYIer and screwed something up (that way I can screw it up all by myself).
Plus a bike with a bunch of crap on it that I didn't like or wouldn't want that had 10-20,000 miles was only 3 grand cheaper than a brand new stock bike. I figured either way I had to do my own thing to it so in the long run I'm sure I saved by going with a new one.
Of course I new that I wanted a WG so I was a little picky.
Plus a bike with a bunch of crap on it that I didn't like or wouldn't want that had 10-20,000 miles was only 3 grand cheaper than a brand new stock bike. I figured either way I had to do my own thing to it so in the long run I'm sure I saved by going with a new one.
Of course I new that I wanted a WG so I was a little picky.
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RE: Buying new over used?
I was going to buy a new Night Train, but my brother-in-law found a good deal on a used '06 Fatboy. It had 603 miles on it and already had V&H Big Radius pipes and Stage I kit and a custom seat. It was $17,700. If you are buying used make sure you check EVERYTHING out.
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RE: Buying new over used?
I have never owned a brand new motorcycle. I ahve had 12 or 13. I figure there are always tons of used bikes available with lots of goodies already installed.
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Damn there are so many good quality evo's out there with low miles I don't see the need to buy new....
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RE: Buying new over used?
I used to buy new all the time but since finding the bargain on my current bike I've become aware that there are too many fine, low mileage Harleys out there. I don't see myself ever buying new again.
Just a few years ago Harley only gave a one year warranty on new bikes. Since they now give two years, you can buy a one year old Harley with low mileage, save a ton and still have the same warranty you would have had just a few years ago on a new one.
Just a few years ago Harley only gave a one year warranty on new bikes. Since they now give two years, you can buy a one year old Harley with low mileage, save a ton and still have the same warranty you would have had just a few years ago on a new one.