Facing a conundrum
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 141
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From: Collierville, TN
If you wait until the 19's come out to sell the bike, you will have a one year older model and the price will likely drop at least $1,500. If you try to sell it to a dealer, they will want to make 3-4k on the bike when they sell it. IMHO, you are better right now trying to set the price at a reasonable level where you can move it fast (your at the start of riding season, which is the best time to sell). If you wait until the 19's come out you will be closer to the end of riding season, thus fewer buyers, you will have a couple of more thousand paid into the bike and it be an 18 model bike.
Private party is the best way to go if you want the most money, but you may get a lot of "tire kickers" who want to throw out a low ball price. At least that's been my experience. Good Luck!
Private party is the best way to go if you want the most money, but you may get a lot of "tire kickers" who want to throw out a low ball price. At least that's been my experience. Good Luck!
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SW Ohio
I'd hire a big hootered model for a day of riding on the back of the X's bike and social media the pics. Then I'd sell it; quick. Every month you stay firm on a price you lose the price of the payment.
On another note. If you aren't in prison or drug addicted and you're gainfully employed, that puts you at the top of the food chain when it comes having a shot at another woman. Don't sweat it.
On another note. If you aren't in prison or drug addicted and you're gainfully employed, that puts you at the top of the food chain when it comes having a shot at another woman. Don't sweat it.
Banned
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
I feel for your situation. Going through it is certainly no fun.
There is a nice '18 RGS in that Bonneville Salt Pearl if that interests you. Might be time to rid of some reminders altogether.
There is a nice '18 RGS in that Bonneville Salt Pearl if that interests you. Might be time to rid of some reminders altogether.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
Sell the 16 and use the money to pay on the 18. If you really want a Road Glide. Buy the parts and convert it. Cheaper than trading. Sell the parts to keep the cost lower or keep them and convert it back when before you sell it.
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 67
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From: woodbridge, va
Just a thought if you like the M8, how about swapping the painted pieces between the bikes. You could the sell the 16 with the red paint set on it that may appeal to some one - wouldn't take much to swap them, but you might still feel like it was her bike....
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Toronto Canada
what about swapping the tins and fairing ? not sure that would work . anybody know for sure ?
Last edited by not_so_newb; Apr 20, 2018 at 09:00 AM.
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
Keep both. Ride the crap out of the 18 as a big F U to your ex, put every willing female on the back and make certain the B..., sees other women on her bike, revenge is a dish best served cold, and there is no better revenge than for her to see you doing well, enjoying life and the company of other more willing women on her bike.
my .02
if you can afford it, it's not an emotional decision. If you can't afford it, contact rumble on, 3 day process, the pain will be over.
my .02
if you can afford it, it's not an emotional decision. If you can't afford it, contact rumble on, 3 day process, the pain will be over.
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I liked being single, you will find women that come right at you when they find out you are available. Be cautious about jumping right in to anything though, they always have an agenda...