Just got approved!!
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RE: Just got approved!!
My take:
Although I have been riding street and dirt bikes since I was a pup (10-12 years old)...including Harley's owned by others...when the time finally came for me to own my own Harley I had much soul searching to do in order not to buy the wrong bike to "start" on.
Being asmall framed man (5-8 155) I originally figured I'd start on a Sportster...although I lusted for the baggers (or dressers as we used to call them), I was lucky to have a dealer with a salesman that was a lifetime biker and he took the time to consult me.
I sat on almost every bike in stock. Including baggers (touring) that I knew I wasn't ready for. In the end I test drove and purchased a Dyna Lowrider as my first "big bike". And even though I bought a Road King a year later...I'm sure glad I started on that Lowrider. I learned a lot about handling a big twin bike. And that gave me the experience and confidence I needed to move up to the bagger I really desired. Some said I wasted money by not buying the bagger to start with , but I could not disagree more.
Point: Ya gotta walk before ya run.
Good luck with your decision!
Although I have been riding street and dirt bikes since I was a pup (10-12 years old)...including Harley's owned by others...when the time finally came for me to own my own Harley I had much soul searching to do in order not to buy the wrong bike to "start" on.
Being asmall framed man (5-8 155) I originally figured I'd start on a Sportster...although I lusted for the baggers (or dressers as we used to call them), I was lucky to have a dealer with a salesman that was a lifetime biker and he took the time to consult me.
I sat on almost every bike in stock. Including baggers (touring) that I knew I wasn't ready for. In the end I test drove and purchased a Dyna Lowrider as my first "big bike". And even though I bought a Road King a year later...I'm sure glad I started on that Lowrider. I learned a lot about handling a big twin bike. And that gave me the experience and confidence I needed to move up to the bagger I really desired. Some said I wasted money by not buying the bagger to start with , but I could not disagree more.
Point: Ya gotta walk before ya run.
Good luck with your decision!
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From: lancaster, pa
RE: Just got approved!!
This is difficult to recamend for your situation, but I tried
to avoid extras that did not want or need ,(for cost and resale reasons) but went for new,warrenty(just piece of mind), and added lowers,cruise ,..ect myself. A road warrior
to avoid extras that did not want or need ,(for cost and resale reasons) but went for new,warrenty(just piece of mind), and added lowers,cruise ,..ect myself. A road warrior
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From: Vista, Ca
RE: Just got approved!!
You have already received a lot of good advice. Look at the interest rate that the lender is going to charge you. I always use my credit union (Navy Fed.) Right now Navy Fed has 6.75% up to 60 months on new motorcycles. There are restrictions to joining Navy Fed as with most credit unions.
When I bought my last HD, I was looking at the Street Glide as my next purchase. I did a rental at my local HD dealership and rode both the Street Glide and Road Glide. After everything was said and done, I went with the Road Glide. I am glad that I rented both bikes. At my dealership if you do a 4-hour rental, you can come back and ride any other HD they without getting charged extra. I was reimbursed my rental charge once I purchased my bike (2007 Road Glide.)
Myself, I went with the 5-year extended warranty. I wanted it for peace of mind with the new power plant and transmission. On the other hand I have a 2003 Deuce that I bought new in Aug. of 2002 and I have not had one problem with it.
Take your time and look at all the models that you have a interest in and then rent each one. Good luck.
When I bought my last HD, I was looking at the Street Glide as my next purchase. I did a rental at my local HD dealership and rode both the Street Glide and Road Glide. After everything was said and done, I went with the Road Glide. I am glad that I rented both bikes. At my dealership if you do a 4-hour rental, you can come back and ride any other HD they without getting charged extra. I was reimbursed my rental charge once I purchased my bike (2007 Road Glide.)
Myself, I went with the 5-year extended warranty. I wanted it for peace of mind with the new power plant and transmission. On the other hand I have a 2003 Deuce that I bought new in Aug. of 2002 and I have not had one problem with it.
Take your time and look at all the models that you have a interest in and then rent each one. Good luck.
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From: KMHT KFMY
RE: Just got approved!!
HD Financing will bury you in a bike loan, doing a 7 year note to keep the payments to the level you say you can afford.
This means youi will be taking it up the backside for years on finance charges and you will most likely always be upside down on your note. In 4 years if you sell chances you'll owe more on the bike than it is worth.
Have a hefty down payment and only finance for 4 years. If you can't do that, you can't afford the bike.
This means youi will be taking it up the backside for years on finance charges and you will most likely always be upside down on your note. In 4 years if you sell chances you'll owe more on the bike than it is worth.
Have a hefty down payment and only finance for 4 years. If you can't do that, you can't afford the bike.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: USA
RE: Just got approved!!
Get the "GAP" insurance...
It pays off the bike if you still owe more then book if its stolen or totalled! It will pay for itself in the future if and when it has to pay out.
Other then that, enjoy your buying experaince and get what you want when you what it.
It pays off the bike if you still owe more then book if its stolen or totalled! It will pay for itself in the future if and when it has to pay out.
Other then that, enjoy your buying experaince and get what you want when you what it.
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RE: Just got approved!!
Listen to the advice these guys are giving you re: the financing of you new bike as you want to enjoy it and not be buried in finance charges by it. My wife and I joined a credit union for the sole purpose of buying my EG Standard. Best thing we could have done. We saved about 3% on the rate 6.25% and they will go up to 125% of retail if you desire plus I have found now that I am in the credit union I am saving money in the account I opened. Do the research and enjoy the bike of your dreams..... You ride it and not the other way around.
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From: Front Royal, Virginia
RE: Just got approved!!
ORIGINAL: Neggy ZRXOA 5248
HD Financing will bury you in a bike loan, doing a 7 year note to keep the payments to the level you say you can afford.
This means youi will be taking it up the backside for years on finance charges and you will most likely always be upside down on your note. In 4 years if you sell chances you'll owe more on the bike than it is worth.
Have a hefty down payment and only finance for 4 years. If you can't do that, you can't afford the bike.
HD Financing will bury you in a bike loan, doing a 7 year note to keep the payments to the level you say you can afford.
This means youi will be taking it up the backside for years on finance charges and you will most likely always be upside down on your note. In 4 years if you sell chances you'll owe more on the bike than it is worth.
Have a hefty down payment and only finance for 4 years. If you can't do that, you can't afford the bike.
Gary
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RE: Just got approved!!
Buy it Dont look back. All I wanted was to get back on two wheels. I had to sell my 02 Road King due to circumstances way beyond my control.... I had the chance last summer and jumped all over it... I bought a left over 2006 right after the 2007's were released. My bike hadbeen on the floor a little whilel. It already had stage 1, alarm V&H ovals. I bought the 7 yr warranty with the service contract covering the first 5 services. I paid a little more but I have the bike I wanted set up the way I wanted it. But listen to all of the advice given here.
Best of Luck
Jeff
Best of Luck
Jeff