tempted by a Fatboy
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,120
Likes: 4
Fat's where it's at! Everyone needs a second bike.....LOL
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,931
Likes: 5
uklauren ...... Glad your havin the weather where your at! ... We got it goin on with surfin right now don't need a camper van or bike, half this green and pleasant land is under water just seen a news report about a village down the west country thats now an island and after 2 weeks they have just managed to get rescue boats out to them .... So the moral of my tangent being buy the bike and enjoy the weather .....
uklauren ...... Glad your havin the weather where your at! ... We got it goin on with surfin right now don't need a camper van or bike, half this green and pleasant land is under water just seen a news report about a village down the west country thats now an island and after 2 weeks they have just managed to get rescue boats out to them .... So the moral of my tangent being buy the bike and enjoy the weather .....
I've seen the news about the weather, my family are in London so it's not been as bad, though I hear it's set to get cold next.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,931
Likes: 5
uklauren .... Yeah it's all started to turn around now you know the scene woolly hats scarfes and gloves (fingerless of course) what real bikers wear! .... had an article in the Daily Mail about a week ago .... worst winter weather (cold,Snow) in a hundred years to hit us this year ... So instead of JD and coke and Born to be Wild it's gonna be Hot Chocolate and my toboggan ....
Last edited by skulltrainharley; Nov 29, 2012 at 12:51 PM.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,778
Likes: 69
From: Badlands of ND
A 7 year old bike that is not even fully broken in can cause you all sorts of issues. That thing has sat more than it ran. If it has not been stored correctly you could be in for all sorts of issues getting it back to working order.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 465
Likes: 1
Based on you guy's opinions, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I paid 10K a month ago for a very clean 2005 Fat Boy (not an SE) with 5K miles. It was at least a local one owner bike, new tires, just serviced, etc.
I have kind of a theory on the resale on these things, and it may be right or wrong but here goes. I think most non-bagger Harleys eventually depreciate down to the 7K to 10K range, depending on miles, condition, originality, etc. They seem to hover in that range for quite a long time, and don't really depreciate downward much more for a long time. I tend to think that as long as you're in the Twin Cam era, a 2006 is only worth more than say a 2002 when it's a nicer, lower mile bike. It could easily go the other way. Most Harleys in this range trade for cash, so year model doesn't seem to be as important as condition.
There are always exceptions and of course my theory could be crap, but it's just an observation.
I have kind of a theory on the resale on these things, and it may be right or wrong but here goes. I think most non-bagger Harleys eventually depreciate down to the 7K to 10K range, depending on miles, condition, originality, etc. They seem to hover in that range for quite a long time, and don't really depreciate downward much more for a long time. I tend to think that as long as you're in the Twin Cam era, a 2006 is only worth more than say a 2002 when it's a nicer, lower mile bike. It could easily go the other way. Most Harleys in this range trade for cash, so year model doesn't seem to be as important as condition.
There are always exceptions and of course my theory could be crap, but it's just an observation.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,931
Likes: 5
Think you'll find Fatboys have Classic lines but obviously not to your taste! ..... if the Night Train was such desirable bike with classic lines why ain't it being made now?
Last edited by skulltrainharley; Nov 29, 2012 at 01:05 PM.