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Tourer
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From: Denver, CO
Well I have been looking at some used ones. I found a real nice one all decked out, but the guy wants 21500 for it. Its only got 500 miles. But then again, there is something bout being the origianl owner I guess. I got time to look, but im keeping my options open. Im in Iraq and trying to get it through the military program.
HoWolf, how comfy is that seat you got on there?
HoWolf, how comfy is that seat you got on there?
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From: Rochester, NY
I would go with the Custom, like howolf said, its a classic.
There are also a hell of a lot more aftermarket parts made to fit it than the Rocker.
So unless your really into that big tire look I don't see any advantage to getting one.
Besides I hate that oil tank and the color matched frame is going to limit your color options (unless you get that painted too) if you decide to get a custom paint job later.
There are also a hell of a lot more aftermarket parts made to fit it than the Rocker.
So unless your really into that big tire look I don't see any advantage to getting one.
Besides I hate that oil tank and the color matched frame is going to limit your color options (unless you get that painted too) if you decide to get a custom paint job later.
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That is exactly what I was going to post. Also, I don't care for the Rocker, but that is just my opinion.
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Well, since I cant get a Nightrain due to them discontinuing, im torn between two different softails. Im not asking to make my decision, but just different opinions hopefully from owners. I had originally wanted a softail custom, love the look and wanted apes. But im also looking at the infamous Rocker C. Looks beautiful and seems to be a sweet ride. What you all think
Softail Custom VS Rocker C
Softail Custom VS Rocker C
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From: Colorado Springs
It stands to reason that a 1200 mile say...07-08 Train for 4 grand less than a new one would have you a well modified 07-08 Vs' a bone stock 09 for the same moolah?
I would rather have the money left over to do a stage 2 motored, aped, solo seated whatever it is you want to do 1-2 year old bike than a new stocker for the same cashola.
Uber low mileage Trains are abundant.
I would avoid the pre-fixed up ones. $21,500.00 is steep unless its exactly what you want?
I bought mine used with stuff on it I thought I wanted.....I bought it cheap from a fellow member.
In 4 months almost every mod the previous owner did is gone or going away soon.
Then:
Now:
I have swapped out a ton of the PO's mods. Sold most of the stuff right here on HDF....
Anyone need a chrome front Night train wheel, Set of rotors or pristine black cherry fender?
You get the idea....You may end up paying extra for stuff that you wanted to choose yourself. Then yours just paying for it twice. When I bought my bike I made it clear to the sellor that his trinkets held zero value for me. Nada, Zip, Zilch and I bought the bike as if it were just a pristyine clean used bike. No added value for mods.
I would rather have the money left over to do a stage 2 motored, aped, solo seated whatever it is you want to do 1-2 year old bike than a new stocker for the same cashola.
Uber low mileage Trains are abundant.
I would avoid the pre-fixed up ones. $21,500.00 is steep unless its exactly what you want?
I bought mine used with stuff on it I thought I wanted.....I bought it cheap from a fellow member.
In 4 months almost every mod the previous owner did is gone or going away soon.
Then:
Now:
I have swapped out a ton of the PO's mods. Sold most of the stuff right here on HDF....
Anyone need a chrome front Night train wheel, Set of rotors or pristine black cherry fender?
You get the idea....You may end up paying extra for stuff that you wanted to choose yourself. Then yours just paying for it twice. When I bought my bike I made it clear to the sellor that his trinkets held zero value for me. Nada, Zip, Zilch and I bought the bike as if it were just a pristyine clean used bike. No added value for mods.
Last edited by Chazmanian; May 5, 2009 at 08:27 AM.
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Ok guys, tell me your opinion on this bike...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123 the auction is over, but he stillhas it andwants to sell to me. he wont go any lower though.
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From: Colorado Springs
Ok guys, tell me your opinion on this bike...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123 the auction is over, but he stillhas it andwants to sell to me. he wont go any lower though.
Oddly you are like the second or third guy in the past few months...Yes months to post a link to that very bike.
New train? what 15-16K OTD.
So would you rather have that "Done" bike or a new one with no mods and a check for say...6 grand?
No brainer for me. Half the fun of owning these bikes is shopping for parts and putting them on. Shopping for bits and pieces is fun then I'm like a crackhead waiting on the UPS guy. He is my dealer mang!! And I'm strung the fvck out.
18K on the murdered out black train? Yeah...21.5K Not me.
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Ok guys, tell me your opinion on this bike...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123 the auction is over, but he stillhas it andwants to sell to me. he wont go any lower though.