the night train
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Omaha, NE
the only advantage to buying new is the factory warranty. I'd say it depends on how "handy" you are. I bought my '09 w/ $2000 in upgrades for $18000. If you can afford the extra 100-150 a month, buy new. Plus you get the 200 series rear tire/fender.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Greensboro NC
I had to make this decision for myself about 7 mos ago. I decided to go new just because I have never bought a new bike before. I wanted the whole experience LOL. I looked at several used bikes in the 11-13k range but with the financing options and extras I got I decided to buy new.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Connecticut
shop around for sure, sometimes you can buy new for the same monthly payment as a used due to the interest rate is lower on new than used. I too bought new, best for me. There are many deals around now and may get better if you want to wait.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 672
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From: Southern Indiana
Last month I came across a deal I couldn't pass up. I bought a 04 Nightrain that had 1775 miles on it. The original owner went into a dealer, bought the bike new, had the dealer polish the rotors, put chrome front lowers, chrome rear pulley and chrome levers on it. It took him 2 years to put 1000 miles on it and then in the next 3 years rode it 775 miles. He also got a 7 year extended warranty so there is 2 years of warranty left. He kept it covered in his garage and said he was tired of it sitting in his garage, was scared to ride it and just wanted to get rid of it. I paid $12,000 for it. It lookes like it just rolled off the showroom floor and is also a carbed bike which I like. He worked with me on the sale price and I saved $800 on taxes, something a dealer is unable to do. I usually like to buy new, but sometimes a good used deal is better than new. Very happy with this deal!
Last edited by O6FXST; Dec 4, 2008 at 02:47 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Florida
06FXST's story being the exception,that is killer!.....I would get the new bike right now because the dealers are dealing. They want to sell bikes and it's a buyer's market. Put the screws to em and get the best deal you can get.
With the new bike you get a 200 rear tire instead of a 150....you get a 6 speed instead of 5.....you get 96ci's insted of 88. It also has a couple new features on the gauge pod (mainly the #6 lights up when you are in OD and a clock). The computer also uses o2 sensors on the new bikes. This is better for performance when you upgrade the system. There are a lot of options in that department. Good luck.
With the new bike you get a 200 rear tire instead of a 150....you get a 6 speed instead of 5.....you get 96ci's insted of 88. It also has a couple new features on the gauge pod (mainly the #6 lights up when you are in OD and a clock). The computer also uses o2 sensors on the new bikes. This is better for performance when you upgrade the system. There are a lot of options in that department. Good luck.
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