883C VALUE
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From: Shreveport, LA
RE: 883C VALUE
Hey Taz61,
I ran into the exact problem you did on my 04 883C. $4500 was all I could get on a 1200 or a Dyna LR. Soooo, I bought a 1200 Conversion kit, set of V&H Slip-ons, SE AC lit and rejetted the carb. Bought some chrome and I'm the fastest, loudest, shinyest old Geezer in Louisiana. 1200cc and 883 gearing...better hold on Bro.
I ran into the exact problem you did on my 04 883C. $4500 was all I could get on a 1200 or a Dyna LR. Soooo, I bought a 1200 Conversion kit, set of V&H Slip-ons, SE AC lit and rejetted the carb. Bought some chrome and I'm the fastest, loudest, shinyest old Geezer in Louisiana. 1200cc and 883 gearing...better hold on Bro.
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From: SW PA
RE: 883C VALUE
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Hey Taz61,
I ran into the exact problem you did on my 04 883C. $4500 was all I could get on a 1200 or a Dyna LR. Soooo, I bought a 1200 Conversion kit, set of V&H Slip-ons, SE AC lit and rejetted the carb. Bought some chrome and I'm the fastest, loudest, shinyest old Geezer in Louisiana. 1200cc and 883 gearing...better hold on Bro.
Hey Taz61,
I ran into the exact problem you did on my 04 883C. $4500 was all I could get on a 1200 or a Dyna LR. Soooo, I bought a 1200 Conversion kit, set of V&H Slip-ons, SE AC lit and rejetted the carb. Bought some chrome and I'm the fastest, loudest, shinyest old Geezer in Louisiana. 1200cc and 883 gearing...better hold on Bro.
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From: Rowlett, Texas
RE: 883C VALUE
I know I didn't get the best deal around, but I have a new 1200c with no money down and payments slightly higher a month. Was it worth it to me? Yep.
BTW. The Sportie buy back is still into effect. It depends on the dealer if they really want to sell a bike. I had perfect timing. This is one of thehighest volumedealers in Dallas. I went to take my 883 in for the recall thing. I mentioned that I will eventually go to a 1200. The sales manager told me they only sold 3 bikes that day. They were desperate. It was about 5:00 on a Saturday. Next thing I knew, I was riding out with my new bike.
My only regret is that I get a big smile everytime I ride my 1200.LOL! What an awesome bike! I read about alot of money issuesin the Sportie section of this forum. I bought a Sportie because I wanted a Sportie. I have all my life. If I wanted a landcruiser with 2 wheels I would have purchased one.
Next. I always thought when you buy a Harley, you just started to spend the bucks. I really don't care if I got screwed or not. I do know that I will be spending much more than the bike is worth to make it my bike. Price isn't much of an issue for me. No, I'm not rich. I am fortunate enough not to have any large payments on anything but my car. That's going away. I love to ride. So if you have financial commitments that keep you from going for a bigger bike, your better off keeping it. If you want what will make you happy, money isn't an issue if you can afford to do so,
Get what you want.
BTW. The Sportie buy back is still into effect. It depends on the dealer if they really want to sell a bike. I had perfect timing. This is one of thehighest volumedealers in Dallas. I went to take my 883 in for the recall thing. I mentioned that I will eventually go to a 1200. The sales manager told me they only sold 3 bikes that day. They were desperate. It was about 5:00 on a Saturday. Next thing I knew, I was riding out with my new bike.
My only regret is that I get a big smile everytime I ride my 1200.LOL! What an awesome bike! I read about alot of money issuesin the Sportie section of this forum. I bought a Sportie because I wanted a Sportie. I have all my life. If I wanted a landcruiser with 2 wheels I would have purchased one.
Next. I always thought when you buy a Harley, you just started to spend the bucks. I really don't care if I got screwed or not. I do know that I will be spending much more than the bike is worth to make it my bike. Price isn't much of an issue for me. No, I'm not rich. I am fortunate enough not to have any large payments on anything but my car. That's going away. I love to ride. So if you have financial commitments that keep you from going for a bigger bike, your better off keeping it. If you want what will make you happy, money isn't an issue if you can afford to do so,
Get what you want.
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From: SW PA
RE: 883C VALUE
I feel you Dallas,I probably won't get rid of the 06' Sporty but would love to have a V-Rod 1 day so maybe a swap since I do have another Sporty but doubt I do since I am more than happy just to have a bike 
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RE: 883C VALUE
thats the problem, i did have a 2001 1200c for a couple of years, had to get rid of it, then bought the 06 883 cause i need to ride, was trying to save a few bucks keep the wife happy.
like that could happen, lol
like that could happen, lol