Trade value? How much do you typically lose?
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I’m just gonna keep rebuilding whatever breaks on my RK. I’ll upgrade as I replace. I’m sure a FM 126er will hold its own against an M8 117 CVO and then some. Too much to redo when buying new for me.
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Honestly, I’ve been tempted myself. That damn M8 has so much torque. I test ride them all the time and I still can’t believe the difference. Everyone says I should just upgrade my engine but it already has over 60,000 miles ... but it is nice having a twin cam since it’s not made any more. Tough call ... I do understand.
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I dont Blame you in that situation. For me my 2018 Is Bone stock. Part of me says at this point hold out for the 2020 bikes. But then again they may not have the Midnight blue I want so bad. Plus I just put my bike away for the winter. Once it comes out of hibernation next year I'll only have 5 months till the end of August for the 2020s. Tough call.
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I know. I have traded a few bikes over the years myself. Your definitely right. Theres so many different factors. I was just curious if anyone had there finger on the current market being that Harley is having a harder time selling new bikes. I feel like that makes it a bit different then in the past or what I'm use to. I have a 2018 Road King Special and the 2019s now have the 114 engine. So I dont know how much that would effect my trade if I would. Mine is Vivid black. I really love that new Midnight Blue. It's such an amazing color. Looks black in the shade and pops blue in the sunlight. I want it so bad. Lol.
It sucks because when I bought my Road King Special I said it was a keeper and get it paid off and keep it and then buy a new Softail for a second bike to rip around on and through the twisties. Honestly it's that new blue that makes it tempting even over the 114. I know I can build my 107 to a 114 that would make way more power then the stock 114. So that's not really the main issue. But it is a plus.
It sucks because when I bought my Road King Special I said it was a keeper and get it paid off and keep it and then buy a new Softail for a second bike to rip around on and through the twisties. Honestly it's that new blue that makes it tempting even over the 114. I know I can build my 107 to a 114 that would make way more power then the stock 114. So that's not really the main issue. But it is a plus.
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I don’t know if I’m just getting old but I’ve been pretty content with my 96” since adding cams that I haven’t thought about a new bike. With that said when this 96 runs its last mile I’ll be more than ready to go with a big inch motor.
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Easy way to figure out the numbers game though. Just go in looking to deal on a new bike only with no trade. Get their best number. That's when you let them know you might want to trade a bike in. The only way to know what you're getting.
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