New or Newer
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 285
From: Edmond Oklahoma
I agree completely. Harley's thing is to entice new buyers every year with just a little bit more which I absolutely hate. Floods the market with low mileage used bikes. You could literally wait for ever for the next best thing. Does that make sense? Now that I read it I'm not sure.
OK, here is some real advice. Watch Craigslist for a really cheap older Ultra. $10,000 or less. Don't pay more than wholesale bluebook because you don't want to loose money when you trade it in for THE new bike you finally decide to buy. Put some cash in savings to hold until the good deal pops up so you don't miss the deal while looking for a loan. Until you decide on your new bike, ride that used bike. Wash it, wax it and give it the love that Harleys deserve. Then once you decide on that new, trade in your first love.
That is what I would do. That is how I bought my first new Harley 2009 SG using my first used 2002 RKC trade in (avatar picture). And how I'm going to buy my next Harley with my 2007 RK Custom trade in.
Beary
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,044
Likes: 336
I'd agree to a point, but add being that they totally revamped the engine, I'd be waiting 2-3 years before buying...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,044
Likes: 336
Yes, but I've heard from my local wrench who has worked on several already is that they used a softer metal for the engine case & it's causing a lack of oil pressure - whether its true or not I don't know but would hate having bought one and finding out it was true....
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8,039
Likes: 1,305
From: Jayhawk Country
Yikes, that doesn't sound good
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
Likes: 143
From: Santa Cruz
I get the "buying new" thing but smart money would be to get a nice '14-'15 (they are basically the same as '16) and ride it a while to figure out if it is for you and if the M8s have any issues. Then buy a new '18-'19 if ya have to have new.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 6,154
Likes: 2,562
From: CT/FL
I agree completely. Harley's thing is to entice new buyers every year with just a little bit more which I absolutely hate. Floods the market with low mileage used bikes. You could literally wait for ever for the next best thing. Does that make sense? Now that I read it I'm not sure.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8,039
Likes: 1,305
From: Jayhawk Country
I'm sure they will. Then the 19's will have a 120 and the 20's will have yada, yada, yada. My Stratoliner is virtually unchanged from 2006. That's what happens when you get it right the first time. However, "rumor is", Yamaha will have a new Touring Bike out this year. Hopefully another home run. We will see. But I still wouldn't be afraid to buy a new M8 and ride the wheels off of it.
Last edited by KCFLHRC; Feb 14, 2017 at 01:01 PM.