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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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I think the word sarcasm is a better fit. Lot of posts on this forum about guys who change Harleys like they change underwear.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ieatchickens
I think the word sarcasm is a better fit. Lot of posts on this forum about guys who change Harleys like they change underwear.
You mean they turn them inside out to get another use out of em?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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You mean they turn them inside out to get another use out of em?
Now that right there, that's funny!!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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The 15's are out now. 14's are garbage. 13's are basically worthless.
LOL!

I would make the trade if I were you because your bike has substantial miles and the 2k off list on the SGS seems like a fair deal especially in light of the mods. Have fun!

Just saw your 2nd post, you did great. I have always thought the best way to own harley's is to trade out every two or three years because the depreciation is at its lowest versus the miles you get out of the bike. You put 18k miles on your bike with to me very little depreciation cost. Still think you would have been better off with the '14 however based on the price you quoted. JMO.
 

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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Just put a couple $K in yours and your's will be as good as the 14's or 15's.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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18,000 miles is just about where you need to put a bunch of $ into a used bike. Needs major service at 20,000, tires are usually in need of replacement. Battery is getting suspect, warranty is about gone, and it is still worth a bunch at trade in.

New Rushmore bikes have lots of upgrades, that it would be expensive to add to a non-Rushmore bike, and they ride and drive better.

Would be hard to fault someone for making the step up, especially if the dealership is bending both ends of the price offering.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Just do it !
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Crimson
The 15's are out now. 14's are garbage. 13's are basically worthless.
Well, I was really gonna rag on your post. Big time.
Then I noticed you ride a 2013.
Life is good!
Sarcasm is good.
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Ended up going for a 15 charcoal satin. Got basically 19000 for my 13 SG. Fairly happy with the deal.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EdandGrace
Ended up going for a 15 charcoal satin. Got basically 19000 for my 13 SG. Fairly happy with the deal.
If they gave you 19 in trade, you should be! What did you get the 15 for out the door?
 
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