Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Sold out!~

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 4, 2018 | 10:43 PM
  #1  
lh4x4's Avatar
lh4x4
Thread Starter
|
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 13,402
Likes: 941
From: Illinois
Default Sold out!~

In the past by this time of the year my dealer had too many used Sportsters. He was hooked up with a dealer in San Diego who needed more Dynas and Sportsters so they would swap their touring for them.

This year through the winter and up to today they ran out of used Sportsters taken in on trade and are out of new also. They were selling well all along as they got them in on trades for other bikes.

I wonder it this is happening in other market areas.
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2018 | 07:33 AM
  #2  
John Harper's Avatar
John Harper
HDF Community Team
10 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,560
Likes: 3,983
From: San Diego, CA
Community Team
Default

Sounds like good news, or the hipsters just found out about Sportsters.

John
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2018 | 08:02 AM
  #3  
smitty901's Avatar
smitty901
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Army
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 22,999
Likes: 11,439
Default

It would take some work to find out why in your area it is happening. Spory's on the floor here. Some times used bikes are purchased to ship over seas .
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2018 | 09:52 AM
  #4  
tmac00333's Avatar
tmac00333
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,295
Likes: 2,387
From: Florida
Default

I see this too here in Florida. There just don't seem to be as many used sportsters at the dealers.
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2018 | 12:04 PM
  #5  
Nailz's Avatar
Nailz
Tourer
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 376
Likes: 138
From: HEADLAND, ALABAMA
Default

In my area (Boise, ID), there are quite a few Sportsters for sale on CL. About 50 or so when I just checked. You "usually" get trade-in values at the dealership which can be $1500 or more below what the retail value is. So I would "guess" current owners trying to sell a Sportster might try the CL route to get a better price before going to a dealership. I know I do.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hardheaded
General Harley Davidson Chat
30
Jan 27, 2017 09:30 PM
hanny
Touring Models
16
Sep 14, 2013 07:06 PM
Snapdragon
General Harley Davidson Chat
4
Oct 9, 2012 08:32 PM
Bigwillie
General Harley Davidson Chat
21
Sep 15, 2009 09:45 PM
super05
Dyna Glide Models
21
Jun 13, 2009 06:53 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:16 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE