Buying advice softail
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From: Martinsburg, WV
Send me $15,000 and I'm sure I could buy you a bike, ship it over, and make some profit. 
You poor guys over there are getting screwed. Actually, you probably make like $20.00 an hour minimum wage.
You poor guys over there are getting screwed. Actually, you probably make like $20.00 an hour minimum wage.
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From: Running with the gators
As a CFO you should realize supply and demand. The Harley is a high demand item, however that could change at any time. Also a vehicle of any sort like a ordinary Harley is not an investment but the cost of ownership. No matter what if you get less back when you sell than what you pay.........
As for your prices over there, is that US dollars your quoting? I just bought a new Heritage last week and paid $18,000 US before tax.
As for your prices over there, is that US dollars your quoting? I just bought a new Heritage last week and paid $18,000 US before tax.
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From: Centennial, CO
A Springer will always be worth more. I used ChopperExchange as well during my search and found that springers were 10%-15% more for a given family of bikes. Been a few years now, but that is what I saw. FWIW.
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From: ORYGUN
This is true, when I went looking for a Fatboy I found this to be the case. That and the wider rear tire in '08 also created a gap in pricing.
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From: Netherlands
The prices I mention are dollars. Bikes and cars are way more expensive here due to taxes. If I import I have to pay 21% vat, customs and for newer bikes added taxes.
For older bikes the added taxes are off.
I am looking for something rare/special.
So that is why I want to chose between the original numbered nostalgia or the also rare heritage springer (low production). Prices are in the same range but the springer is 10 years younger compared to the fact that the nostalgia is numbered?
For older bikes the added taxes are off.
I am looking for something rare/special.
So that is why I want to chose between the original numbered nostalgia or the also rare heritage springer (low production). Prices are in the same range but the springer is 10 years younger compared to the fact that the nostalgia is numbered?
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From: Netherlands
I found something worrying. The nostalgia cow glide has all the details (seat, bags with fur , numbered plate etc). But the vin code mention a flstn (bn), with a build year 1994 (R) in stead of 1993 (P). Is it possible that Harley build an numbered edition nostalgia 1993 in 1994?
Hope to hear from you. Thanks
Hope to hear from you. Thanks
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From: St Louis, MO
My .02
The 2002 is the only bike you mentioned that is the one to own.
Understand the 2002 is a real Heritage Springer, the 2006 is just a Springer Classic, not a Heritage Springer, do not confuse the two. Harley does not and most likely will not ever build the Heritage Springer bikes again due to the sheer cost of materials and chroming. Black springer front ends will come and go: Classic, cross bones etc.. But not chrome ones, this both holds resale value and makes it fun to own as you won't see them very often.
The Moo Glide is very cool and as a former Multi- Evo owner, it in my opinion has the best engine of the group.
The standard Heritage is the most popular of the group and easiest to find. Everyone has one or a Fat Boy so parts are available but the bike is nothing special and if you look the market here in the US it is saturated with them. I love the bike, but its not for me.
If you haven't ridden the Heritage Springer you are in for a treat, nothing like it. Buy it, ride it, you'll love it and you'll own a piece of Harley History. ( Go to hsoa.com to learn more)
This is of course, my personal opinion... Good luck and ride safe!
Understand the 2002 is a real Heritage Springer, the 2006 is just a Springer Classic, not a Heritage Springer, do not confuse the two. Harley does not and most likely will not ever build the Heritage Springer bikes again due to the sheer cost of materials and chroming. Black springer front ends will come and go: Classic, cross bones etc.. But not chrome ones, this both holds resale value and makes it fun to own as you won't see them very often.
The Moo Glide is very cool and as a former Multi- Evo owner, it in my opinion has the best engine of the group.
The standard Heritage is the most popular of the group and easiest to find. Everyone has one or a Fat Boy so parts are available but the bike is nothing special and if you look the market here in the US it is saturated with them. I love the bike, but its not for me.
If you haven't ridden the Heritage Springer you are in for a treat, nothing like it. Buy it, ride it, you'll love it and you'll own a piece of Harley History. ( Go to hsoa.com to learn more)
This is of course, my personal opinion... Good luck and ride safe!
Last edited by StLSpringer; Mar 31, 2013 at 12:21 AM.
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From: High in the Colorado Rockies
As a CFO also, I would recommend that you don't try to make it a financial decision if the cost of the bikes are similar -- go with the bike that speaks to you directly. You will be happier in the long run selecting the bike you REALLY want. SJ Ron 
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STLSpringer, Ron,
I took a close look to the 2002 Springers. There are only two for sale here in Holland (which i can find). One is lux.red/vivid black and the other real red/bright silver.
The lux.red/vivid black has appr.9.000 miles but was too much molested too my taste.
The real red/bright silver was in mint condition. This one has 19.250 miles. I have to check the cam chain tensioners by this one and maybe replace them.
I am leaning towards the heritage springer big time (real red/silver), it is the twin cam carbureted version. I want to put supertrapp fishtails on them. Or is it wise to wait for a 98/99 evo with the more classic paint job (white/red / white/blue or black.blue).
The nostalgia is out because it is a 93 nostalgia with built date 94. I went to 3 harley dealers and they all confirm that the 93 nostalgias where built in 93 and not in 94 so here is someting strange.
I took a close look to the 2002 Springers. There are only two for sale here in Holland (which i can find). One is lux.red/vivid black and the other real red/bright silver.
The lux.red/vivid black has appr.9.000 miles but was too much molested too my taste.
The real red/bright silver was in mint condition. This one has 19.250 miles. I have to check the cam chain tensioners by this one and maybe replace them.
I am leaning towards the heritage springer big time (real red/silver), it is the twin cam carbureted version. I want to put supertrapp fishtails on them. Or is it wise to wait for a 98/99 evo with the more classic paint job (white/red / white/blue or black.blue).
The nostalgia is out because it is a 93 nostalgia with built date 94. I went to 3 harley dealers and they all confirm that the 93 nostalgias where built in 93 and not in 94 so here is someting strange.