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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 11:03 AM
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The only ones shooting themselves in the foot are the ones who purchased a 2023 RG/SG special or ST. Overnight the value just went down $3-4K.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 11:41 AM
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The only ones shooting themselves in the foot are the ones who purchased a 2023 RG/SG special or ST. Overnight the value just went down $3-4K.
I just purchased a 23 RG ST and I'm perfectly satisfied, knowing what I know now. I have zero regerts about my purchase. If I bought today, I'd still get the 23.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 01:16 PM
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I picked my 2023 up on December 30 expecting 2024 to bring significant changes. I'm still on a new bike and 2-3 years I'll sell or trade it in. I will not divulge the specifics of the deal I got because no would believe me anyway. No shooting go on here. Extremely happy with this new Road Glide.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NoRegerts
I just purchased a 23 RG ST and I'm perfectly satisfied, knowing what I know now. I have zero regerts about my purchase. If I bought today, I'd still get the 23.
Exactly how I feel about my ‘23 SGS purchase. Love the bike and would do it again.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 01:40 PM
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The Low Rider st has inverted forks
 
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb;[url=tel:21540023
21540023[/url]]…
FF to now and the 2024 RG with 3" rear shock travel
Originally Posted by BrandonSmith;[url=tel:21540034
21540034[/url]]I missed the improved rear suspension. Same as previous years’ STD 13” shocks?
Originally Posted by mjwebb;[url=tel:21540061
21540061[/url]]correct..big diff between my RK and RGS on overall being more compliant to less than smooth roads. An extra inch truly matters😜😁
it does look like NEW part numbers for the rear suspension on the 2024 SG and RG: 54000304 and 54000305

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...3a9a84bf0f67/y
 
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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NoRegerts
I just purchased a 23 RG ST and I'm perfectly satisfied, knowing what I know now. I have zero regerts about my purchase. If I bought today, I'd still get the 23.
I love my '23 RG ST, and there's a ton of stuff available to make it even better. If I was to buy today, I'd have to keep my enthusiasm in check; while I prefer the updates for '24, I'd want to wait a couple years for all he bugs to be identified and addressed. I still think buying the '23 and not waiting was the right move

EDIT: Just noticed, post #117; how fitting, LOL.
 

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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by drc68
I love my '23 RG ST, and there's a ton of stuff available to make it even better. If I was to buy today, I'd have to keep my enthusiasm in check; while I prefer the updates for '24, I'd want to wait a couple years for all he bugs to be identified and addressed. I still think buying the '23 and not waiting was the right move

EDIT: Just noticed, post #117; how fitting, LOL.
My problem has been, there's so much to make it better. I spent a lot. I can't say how much, even though my wife isn't on this site, I can't take that chance. But no joke, I have $50k in my bike now.
 
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Originally Posted by NoRegerts
My problem has been, there's so much to make it better. I spent a lot. I can't say how much, even though my wife isn't on this site, I can't take that chance. But no joke, I have $50k in my bike now.
my biggest fear in life is when I die, my wife will sell my Harley for how much I told her I spent on it
 
Old Jan 26, 2024 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
my biggest fear in life is when I die, my wife will sell my Harley for how much I told her I spent on it
I told her that about my guns. She actually knows what I spent on the bike. She got all the rewards points on the credit card and I paid it off in cash. No debt, and enough points to buy the exhaust she wanted for her bike.
 
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