When Harley Calls...!!!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Montana
Most dealership salespeople have to make x amount of calls per shift on a program that they have them follow. I get calls all the time, you can ask them to take you off the list and they have a place to make a note so the new salespeople don't keep calling you. I just B.S. with them if I'm not busy, after all most hate that part of the job and are just doing What the boss makes them do to keep their job. As for the heritage you are going to really like it after you ride it if you haven't already. If you can afford it and you are going to trade this time of year is as good as any, you might even find a used one out there!!! My advice is do not settle just to get a new bike. Take your time ride all kinds of bikes and get the one you really want! no matter what you are going to miss your 48 
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From: Below the Gnat Line
Don't let me discourage you; as others have said, if you can afford it and if you can make them dance, you can use the 2019 shipments to your advantage to get a good deal on a 2018. But beware; they didn't call you because they want to buy your old bike. They called you because they want to sell you something more expensive. Everything's worth something to someone. The bottom line of any transaction is to find that point for both sides and make sure that what you're buying will be worth what you're agreeing to pay to you. It sounds like you're very happy with your current Sportster. Don't let them tell you you're unhappy or would be "happier" on a new bike. Normally, I'd be all "Hey, life's short; go buy a new bike!" but in reality, I'm more about "I sure wish I had kept (whatever) longer and saved up some more money." If you're happy with what you have, keep it. It's the most affordable deal you'll swing today.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: San Diego, CA
If you can afford it, and want it, buy it.....
But as many have said, or alluded to, the MoCo/Dealer isn't trying to do you any favors..... they are just trying to get more money from you....!!
But as many have said, or alluded to, the MoCo/Dealer isn't trying to do you any favors..... they are just trying to get more money from you....!!
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Buford, GA
It sounds like the Heritage is what you really want, but would settle for a Street Bob. You already have a bike. Try to swing the best deal you can for what you really want. If it doesn't work out, wait a while and try again later.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: SoCal
Well the verdict is in;
Nope, no and heck no!!!
To start with I got super excited when they said I was approved but, it all went south when they started talking figures. Basically what I'd get in trade plus the down payment they were asking for, seemed to match the price of the bike with the equity. So I couldn't figure what I'd be paying for and declined. Like I said before, "I love my Sportster anyway." I'll just stick with the original plan of paying her off, then buy a bigger used second bike. By then there'll be a few used M8s I'm sure!
Nope, no and heck no!!!
To start with I got super excited when they said I was approved but, it all went south when they started talking figures. Basically what I'd get in trade plus the down payment they were asking for, seemed to match the price of the bike with the equity. So I couldn't figure what I'd be paying for and declined. Like I said before, "I love my Sportster anyway." I'll just stick with the original plan of paying her off, then buy a bigger used second bike. By then there'll be a few used M8s I'm sure!
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: SoCal
My bad!!!
I forgot to mention; the bike I was settling on was actually a Electric Blue Low Rider. LOL The Street bob didn't have ABS.
That thing was nice!
I forgot to mention; the bike I was settling on was actually a Electric Blue Low Rider. LOL The Street bob didn't have ABS.
That thing was nice!
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Riverside, CA
I wouldn't think much of it honestly. I bought my HD back in 2012 and I get emails and calls and even letters in the mail asking me to come in a test ride a new bike. They have also been pestering me for about 3 years now to trade my bike in. They always claim they want it. lol yeah right...they just want me to trade it in since I own it out right and they can get more payments from me for a new bike.
I walked into my local dealer today with an old battery that I needed to replace and I was still damn near tackled by the sales guy when I came through the door.
I love my bike and I'd never sell it for another Harley. I might consider selling it to put the money into my 65 Ford F100 but even that I can't see myself doing. I mean I have owned a motorcycle every year of my life since I was 7 years old, (45 now).
Funny though I did toss the idea around when I wanted to buy a ford racing motor for my truck...the wife about stabbed me. She said that I better not ever sell it. lol I said "OK!"
I walked into my local dealer today with an old battery that I needed to replace and I was still damn near tackled by the sales guy when I came through the door.
I love my bike and I'd never sell it for another Harley. I might consider selling it to put the money into my 65 Ford F100 but even that I can't see myself doing. I mean I have owned a motorcycle every year of my life since I was 7 years old, (45 now).
Funny though I did toss the idea around when I wanted to buy a ford racing motor for my truck...the wife about stabbed me. She said that I better not ever sell it. lol I said "OK!"
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From: Earth
Honestly, I don't really think of this new Harley as a streetfighter. Traditionally, a "streetfighter" is a naked sport bike with the fairings stripped off and the clip-ons replaced with a handlebar.
This new Harley clearly doesn't fall into that category. Harley just decided to name it Streetfighter because someone thought it sounded cool.
In reality, this is closer to being a modern sportster or a type of Harley café bike than it is a real streetfighter like the KTM Super Duke or Ducati Streetfighter.
Would I have this Harley Streetfighter over the Ducati Streetfighter? Are you kidding me? Hell no. That said, would I like to have one of these? Sure. I could see this being a very cool bike with just a few basic mods. And with any luck, it will have a good exhaust note as well.
This new Harley clearly doesn't fall into that category. Harley just decided to name it Streetfighter because someone thought it sounded cool.
In reality, this is closer to being a modern sportster or a type of Harley café bike than it is a real streetfighter like the KTM Super Duke or Ducati Streetfighter.
Would I have this Harley Streetfighter over the Ducati Streetfighter? Are you kidding me? Hell no. That said, would I like to have one of these? Sure. I could see this being a very cool bike with just a few basic mods. And with any luck, it will have a good exhaust note as well.
Last edited by DM426; Mar 29, 2020 at 12:39 PM.
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