I'm just curious to see when (or if) people began to lose the "newness" of their bike. I'm 1 month away from my purchase 2yrs ago of a brand new 2015 FLHXS, and since then I put on 28,800 miles, and hoping to reach 30,000 next month at the two-year mark.

I walked into a dealer yesterday and it was the first time I felt that my bike was not new anymore. Wasn't that big of a deal, but I started to compare against the new 2017 M8 models. I also started to think about the mods that I want to continue to do and was it really worth it. How much more money am I going to sink into this? Is my engine going to start showing signs of wear? How much more is my bike going to depreciate? Etc...

This is not that big of a deal, I was just curious to know others who may have had that same thought process. Otherwise, I'll ride it til that engine blows up, then put in a new bigger better one. America!

 

Probably almost everyone, Plus i think we get used to what we noticed was better on the new one, and it feels like the old one, Maybe?

 

Probably the same as me,, although I'm doing the 180 front tire kit and some paint on mine, should bring that feeling back for a while!

 

Mines a 14 sg Daytona blue pearl and i still love throwing a leg today as much as i did when i got it. No wanting newer. Ill ride this until it falls apart most likely.

Batman

 

About in the same boat as you. My 2 year mark is June and I'm at 20K. I am more tired of my color than anything. Posted yesterday about wanted to trade on a new 16 RGU because it's the color I want. Decided against it for a bevy of reasons.....mainly because the if I trade up, I want to truly trade up and the M8 motor alone doesn't do it for me. I'm waiting really until there are some real suspension upgrades and a new frame. Figure that will happen by 2019.

OP.......30K on a twin cam is nothing. You've got a good 70K left in it. Best money spent is no payments (if/when you get there). Trading/buying new is rarely ever financially sound.

 

I'm coming up on the two year mark on my bike and I still love the way it looks and rides. As a matter of fact I decided to buy a 5 year extended warranty for the first time a few weeks ago. I'm 66 years old and don't know if I will buy another bike but if I do I can transfer the warranty to the new bike.

 

Yeah, I'm there. No payments. Yes, I do believe 70k miles are still waiting to be had.

 

You still have 20 more years to ride!

 

your bike is definitely worn out hurry up run right down there and trade it.

 

I get it. From my perspective...if you are feeling the tug to trade in and it fits you budget...do what makes you happy. If a few well placed mods sparks the flame...then maybe that's what it'll take. Either way...your current ride has many miles left on her so both options are good...