Keep the Electra Glide??
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Keep the Electra Glide??
Hey,
Might be an odd post, but here goes. I have a 1999 Electra Glide Classic in nice looking condition that I have owned for 20 years and I am happy riding it whenever I can. It has 50K on it and needs about $3/4K worth of work. I am almost 70, so.......maybe 10+ years worth of riding left. I am finding it hard both mentally and $$$$$ wise to upgrade 10-15 years like everyone is telling me to.
Is it worth it to drop the $4K on the bike? OR struggle with wife...LOL and financially to upgrade.
Thoughts and experiences welcome....Thanks!!
Might be an odd post, but here goes. I have a 1999 Electra Glide Classic in nice looking condition that I have owned for 20 years and I am happy riding it whenever I can. It has 50K on it and needs about $3/4K worth of work. I am almost 70, so.......maybe 10+ years worth of riding left. I am finding it hard both mentally and $$$$$ wise to upgrade 10-15 years like everyone is telling me to.
Is it worth it to drop the $4K on the bike? OR struggle with wife...LOL and financially to upgrade.
Thoughts and experiences welcome....Thanks!!
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From: Vancouver Canada
Keep the Electra Glide?
We all have to answer this question at some point.
I'm 76 with a 2009 Electra Glide Classic. I have 56000 Km, or about 48000 mi on the clock. I need new tires, but I've set the bike up as I like it, mostly.
I could get perhaps $12,000 (Canadian) for it,. A new equivalent might cost me about $35000, Is it worth it for me to spend another 25000 to get and outfit what certainly would be better technology but also higher depreciation? For me, the answer is "no", because I prefer to keep that money in my retirement fund.'
But the choice is yours.
I'm 76 with a 2009 Electra Glide Classic. I have 56000 Km, or about 48000 mi on the clock. I need new tires, but I've set the bike up as I like it, mostly.
I could get perhaps $12,000 (Canadian) for it,. A new equivalent might cost me about $35000, Is it worth it for me to spend another 25000 to get and outfit what certainly would be better technology but also higher depreciation? For me, the answer is "no", because I prefer to keep that money in my retirement fund.'
But the choice is yours.
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At age 63 I traded in my 2000 EGC for a new 2019 SGS. I've put over 40k on it in just over 2 1/2 years. If you still have the strength and coordination, my vote is a new one. I have no regrets whatsoever.
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I have a 2005 Electra Glide. Still in great shape cosmetically and mechanical. 47K on the clock. More that likely my last bike. Thats how much I like it. Fix it up and ride her. To me, there is just something nostalgic with the older Electra Glides. Just my 2-cents worth for what it worth. 😎😎
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I ran my '00 Road Glide to 170,000 miles. Good bike. I like the early Twin Cams after the tensioner pads are upgraded.
Tell us more about your '99. Injected? And what needs $4,000 worth of your money?
Tell us more about your '99. Injected? And what needs $4,000 worth of your money?
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The main advance of the new bike is better brakes, suspension and safety features. The safety features most valuable as we age and reaction times increase.
If you had a newer, safer, more comfortable bike would you ride it more? Only you can answer that question and how long you'll sleep on the sofa for buying the newer bike. Some would consider the sofa a plus.
If you had a newer, safer, more comfortable bike would you ride it more? Only you can answer that question and how long you'll sleep on the sofa for buying the newer bike. Some would consider the sofa a plus.
I'm nowhere near that part of my life, but I will say; the safety features in the new bikes, ABS alone, can very well save you from an injury that never heals.
Tough call, but I'd buy the bike and ride it until I couldn't hold it up anymore.
Tough call, but I'd buy the bike and ride it until I couldn't hold it up anymore.