what would you do..new or used
Road Captain
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From: Nebraska
I have bought a few used Harleys along the way. It was said before, but I will say it again. If the used bike has almost everything done to it the new rider will do to it AND he will get a heck of deal on it you should buy the used bike. Otherwise, the feeling of buy a new bike is pretty darn cool.
It still amazes me people think since it is a Harley their bike must be worth a lot. Those days are LONG gone.
It still amazes me people think since it is a Harley their bike must be worth a lot. Those days are LONG gone.
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
Seems high to me, I'd never pay that much for an 05 unless the motor had a recent 95" build on the top end. The early 05's had valve seal problems and went thru oil unless it was repaired. Get the 09 or a good deal on a new 08.
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
Harley's "2 year warrenty" is useless. I would look for a USED bike, and to narrow it down I would look SPECIFICALLY for a low miliage 2002 model year. That was the best built year for Harley bikes to date. A good low miliage 02' should run for no more than around 10k.
I'd still take a new bike warranty over a 7 yr old bike - unless I knew the bike and how it was taken care of. but - that's just my opinion.... and yeah, I know... it's like a'holes, we all have one.......
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From: Florida
I have a friend that wants to buy a harley and I know someone that is selling a 05 fatboy with 11K on the clock for 15K. Now in my opinion I would just buy a new fatboy for that price...am I wrong for suggesting that he look at the new bikes for that price?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
That price does seem pretty high though.
Good luck