Why is the '16 Slim cheaper
Why is the '16 Slim cheaper
Yes sir. I just spent a 3 hour flight reading specs back and forth.
The S model comes with $1500 worth of ABS, alarm and CC. Not to mention the 110. Also, I found one reference to the SE110 being the full kit (high flow oil pump and hydraulic chain tensioner.)
It didn't specifically call our the parts, but referenced the motor by the same term used in the SE catalogue for the whole kit. I want to confirm this at the dealer tomorrow. If this is true, this is easily $1500-2000 more value.
Add all the blacked out stuff, and it's actually a good deal.
As you pointed out, the basic '16 comes with a good deal more then the '15 for $1k less.
The S model comes with $1500 worth of ABS, alarm and CC. Not to mention the 110. Also, I found one reference to the SE110 being the full kit (high flow oil pump and hydraulic chain tensioner.)
It didn't specifically call our the parts, but referenced the motor by the same term used in the SE catalogue for the whole kit. I want to confirm this at the dealer tomorrow. If this is true, this is easily $1500-2000 more value.
Add all the blacked out stuff, and it's actually a good deal.
As you pointed out, the basic '16 comes with a good deal more then the '15 for $1k less.
Why is the '16 Slim cheaper
Originally Posted by galaxyfe
...and don't forget hydraulic clutch too. Which I just went and played with! Very nice touch. You immediately notice how clean the front end is with no throttle cables showing.
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One of the biggest internet myths is that the age demographic of aging buyers is disappearing. In 1960 there was about 160 million folks in the US. Now there is 320 million. The various age groups are growing each year not diminishing.
Very typically riders grow into touring. As youngsters they are on dirt bikes, then sport bikes as they age. Once the kids are grown touring becomes the major cycling activity. Each year there are more 40 and 50 year old population than before. The fastest growing age group is 100 +.
In the 60's and 70's Roger Reiman sold about 60 HD's a year. Now Reiman's sells that many in a month and the biggest percentage are baggers with the age of the buyer going down.
Go peddle your idea that HD will run out of 50 year old's. New ones are minted ever hour every day every year.
Very typically riders grow into touring. As youngsters they are on dirt bikes, then sport bikes as they age. Once the kids are grown touring becomes the major cycling activity. Each year there are more 40 and 50 year old population than before. The fastest growing age group is 100 +.
In the 60's and 70's Roger Reiman sold about 60 HD's a year. Now Reiman's sells that many in a month and the biggest percentage are baggers with the age of the buyer going down.
Go peddle your idea that HD will run out of 50 year old's. New ones are minted ever hour every day every year.
Why is the '16 Slim cheaper
Originally Posted by lh4x4
One of the biggest internet myths is that the age demographic of aging buyers is disappearing. In 1960 there was about 160 million folks in the US. Now there is 320 million. The various age groups are growing each year not diminishing.
Very typically riders grow into touring. As youngsters they are on dirt bikes, then sport bikes as they age. Once the kids are grown touring becomes the major cycling activity. Each year there are more 40 and 50 year old population than before. The fastest growing age group is 100 +.
In the 60's and 70's Roger Reiman sold about 60 HD's a year. Now Reiman's sells that many in a month and the biggest percentage are baggers with the age of the buyer going down.
Go peddle your idea that HD will run out of 50 year old's. New ones are minted ever hour every day every year.
Very typically riders grow into touring. As youngsters they are on dirt bikes, then sport bikes as they age. Once the kids are grown touring becomes the major cycling activity. Each year there are more 40 and 50 year old population than before. The fastest growing age group is 100 +.
In the 60's and 70's Roger Reiman sold about 60 HD's a year. Now Reiman's sells that many in a month and the biggest percentage are baggers with the age of the buyer going down.
Go peddle your idea that HD will run out of 50 year old's. New ones are minted ever hour every day every year.
Regardless the population growth, HD sales and production volume has grown accordingly. So even though there are more people going through age groups, HD shareholders expect growth. HD management at the very least needs to sustain volume each year to maintain facilities and employee base.
But, more specifically,, HD competition in almost every market they serve has far outpaced population growth. Even more, younger people are buying bikes from other manufactures that simply didn't even exist in these markets in the 1960's.
Finally, HD even discusses it as an issue. The average age of the HD rider has been creeping up for years.
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The S has 12 lb's more torque, is all blacked out, has hydraulic clutch, Cruise control, security, ABS, Screaming Eagle engine upgrades. Seems like an easy decision to me, if you have the coin.
Why is the '16 Slim cheaper
Originally Posted by Sticks24
The S has 12 lb's more torque, is all blacked out, has hydraulic clutch, Cruise control, security, ABS, Screaming Eagle engine upgrades. Seems like an easy decision to me, if you have the coin.
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