My dealer - HD of North Texas. They also have 4 more XRs on order - two to be shipping the last week of Jan/first week of Feb and two more to ship mid-late February.

 

Thank you.

I would like to buy a new one, and do not want to lose the opportunity. I just cannot pull the trigger on such a large purchase now.

 

Based on what my dealer has communicated to me (and they have an excellent track record with me given all the business I've done with them over the past 4-5 years) and based on postings from dealer reps in other forums, I don't think you'll have a problem getting an XR between now and the '10 model introductions in July. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if we see some of the XR features trickle down to the rest of the Sportster line in the next model year or two.

 

Good deal. Thanks for your thoughts. I think you are right on all points!

 

Buy one sooner rather than later. They might be gone in a year...

 

Oh, if it was only so easy …

It is a question of fiscal responsibility vs. immediate gratification: Either 1) wait to pay cash, or 2) now assume debt on a luxury item … I would likely have already gone with option 2 if the economy was in better shape …

Still, my desire for a new one may yet override my prudence ...

 

It actually is very easy if you want something bad enough. I went with option 2, but I made for damn sure not to be in a position a lot of guys before me have told me NOT to do, as in, get married. I also have no kids and live in a hole in the wall that doesnt really cost me ****. I waited two years for this bike. I was damned if anything was gonna keep me from mine...

 

Your observation is absolutely correct. I want it, but not THAT bad. My wife and I already have two Harleys in the garage; the XR would make 3. Therefore, my desire is tempered.

 

LOL I have noticed that one word has a lot to do with ownership of bikes...