Saving up for first Bike...
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: WIMBORNE,DORSET, GREATBRITAIN
buy an old evo springer n spend the rest on gas beer n cheep wimen!!!
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 745
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From: MN. USA
Spend time going into shops (lots of them) and look around at all the bikes ( don't look for any certain one look at them all) after a while a style will start to jump out at you. Hopefully it will feel right when you take it for a test ride.
As for saving The best way I have found is to, open a new account that is not attached to any of your existing accounts. Direct deposit works best if you have that option. Decide how much you will need and the time frame for reaching that amount. Break it down to amounts that can come out of every check. You will find that you do not even miss it after a short time. After a few months you may want to bump it up some but make sure you are not stretching to the point that you will have to barrow from it in the time of need.
Good Luck, you will be riding your new to you bike in short time.
As for saving The best way I have found is to, open a new account that is not attached to any of your existing accounts. Direct deposit works best if you have that option. Decide how much you will need and the time frame for reaching that amount. Break it down to amounts that can come out of every check. You will find that you do not even miss it after a short time. After a few months you may want to bump it up some but make sure you are not stretching to the point that you will have to barrow from it in the time of need.
Good Luck, you will be riding your new to you bike in short time.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
My advise for your first bike? By a 2007 883 for 4K (rubber mounted and first year of fuel injection) and ride it for a few years and see if you are actually riding it. Then if you want to upgrade you will get all your money out of it and get the bike of your dreams. Ride sooner then later.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: IBEW Local 94
My advice is to save for a Harley as planned, but don't wait until you have 7-15 grand+ to buy that first motorcycle.
There are plenty of running metric cruisers/customs out there in the 600 to 750 cc and $2500-$4000 range that you can throw a leg over while you continue saving for your Harley. Resale is pretty good with the old Brit bikes (Triumph, Norton, BSAs), but a Kawi, Honda or Yam will do just as well. Once you have another 5 grand or whatever saved up, sell the bike and put it all towards a HD of your choice. Just don't expect to get back any additional money you might put into a bike in the meantime via mods. Always consider that money spent as money you'll never see again.
With this approach, you'll get yourself on the road sooner and gain some valuable riding experience before you move to riding a Harley, which will also help give you a much better idea on what kind of HD would suit you best when the time comes to make that purchase.
Good luck.
There are plenty of running metric cruisers/customs out there in the 600 to 750 cc and $2500-$4000 range that you can throw a leg over while you continue saving for your Harley. Resale is pretty good with the old Brit bikes (Triumph, Norton, BSAs), but a Kawi, Honda or Yam will do just as well. Once you have another 5 grand or whatever saved up, sell the bike and put it all towards a HD of your choice. Just don't expect to get back any additional money you might put into a bike in the meantime via mods. Always consider that money spent as money you'll never see again.
With this approach, you'll get yourself on the road sooner and gain some valuable riding experience before you move to riding a Harley, which will also help give you a much better idea on what kind of HD would suit you best when the time comes to make that purchase.
Good luck.
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Displaced Texan
WideGlide or Lowrider. I have over 20k miles on my last LR and loved it.
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From: On the Big Blue marble
My .02 - No one can tell you how to save your money but we can offer advice on a first bike. Theres LOTS of threads active right now on what makes a great first bike. BUT keep this in mind
* Every used bike needs something - every one, no exceptions
* Every HD as said prior is just a starter kit. After you get it youre gonna make it your own it never stops. BUT thats 1/2 the fun.
* Dont will yourself into a bike - you will know the right one as soon as you see it/ride it.
* Hang around here until you get your bike and then continue. Lots to learn and enjoy
* TAKE YOUR MSF CLASS NOW! This is essential
* Every used bike needs something - every one, no exceptions
* Every HD as said prior is just a starter kit. After you get it youre gonna make it your own it never stops. BUT thats 1/2 the fun.
* Dont will yourself into a bike - you will know the right one as soon as you see it/ride it.
* Hang around here until you get your bike and then continue. Lots to learn and enjoy
* TAKE YOUR MSF CLASS NOW! This is essential
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