Big Tease
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 151
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From: North Carolina
RE: Big Tease
ORIGINAL: MACK
&7,000.00 IS NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT BUT IF THE MONEY IS NOT SO IMPORTANT I WOULD GO WITH THE 06 FOR THE REASONS YOU HAVE MENTIONED AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE FACT THAT THE 06 HAS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE DELPHI INJECTION SYSTEM AS OPPOSED TO THE MAGNELLI MERRILI INJECTION SYSTEM WHICH IS FAR MORE TROUBLESOME AND MORE DIFFICULT TO TUNE.
&7,000.00 IS NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT BUT IF THE MONEY IS NOT SO IMPORTANT I WOULD GO WITH THE 06 FOR THE REASONS YOU HAVE MENTIONED AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE FACT THAT THE 06 HAS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE DELPHI INJECTION SYSTEM AS OPPOSED TO THE MAGNELLI MERRILI INJECTION SYSTEM WHICH IS FAR MORE TROUBLESOME AND MORE DIFFICULT TO TUNE.
recently. The final drive gearing is higher, and the new bikes cruise so much easier at high speeds.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,307
Likes: 9,428
From: Twin Cities Minnesota
RE: Big Tease
ORIGINAL: TheMark
I have a 06 Ultra on order.
A buddy of my brothers called me today and asked me to check out his 2000 Ultra - 6800 miles.
He has two other HD's in the Garage both very cherry. My brother assured me this bike has been well taken care of.
It has - you can just tell!
This bike is showroom clean. It has Stage 1 with some nice sounding pipes.
He's asking $14,900.
The dilemma......
2006 - $22,000 OTD - my bike, my mods, my colors, & new warranty
Or
2000 - $14,900 His mods, It is blue, No Warranty
Hmmm What to do?
I have a 06 Ultra on order.
A buddy of my brothers called me today and asked me to check out his 2000 Ultra - 6800 miles.
He has two other HD's in the Garage both very cherry. My brother assured me this bike has been well taken care of.
It has - you can just tell!
This bike is showroom clean. It has Stage 1 with some nice sounding pipes.
He's asking $14,900.
The dilemma......
2006 - $22,000 OTD - my bike, my mods, my colors, & new warranty
Or
2000 - $14,900 His mods, It is blue, No Warranty
Hmmm What to do?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 21,949
Likes: 6
From: My house
RE: Big Tease
As mentioned the Delphi is a better FI system, however I did like the dual runner Throttle Body that was part of the M&M FI system, I have a friend that has about 25K on her 2000 RK and has had no problems, you said he was asking 14,900, see if he would come down anymore and with all the previous info provided here, you should be able to weigh the advantages and disadvantages to help in your decision.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,611
Likes: 104
From: Southern Colorado
RE: Big Tease
I bought used only because I found a bike in the blue color that I wanted. If you are comfortable with the higher cost, buy the new one.
If $$ is tight, you could probably buy the used bike, add some new metal/paint and still come out less than the new one.
How's that for riding the fence?
If $$ is tight, you could probably buy the used bike, add some new metal/paint and still come out less than the new one.
How's that for riding the fence?
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 478
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From:
RE: Big Tease
A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. I had the same dilemma. I found a used one I liked with a ton of extras and low milage. And still came out way below the price of a new (bone stock, very plain) one. Good luck, take your time and get the bike that YOU want.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,064
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
RE: Big Tease
GO NEW!!!!! [sm=icon_rock.gif]
Buy used, YOU pay for repairs out of your pocket.
Buy new, you have a two year warranty where someone else pays for repairs.
Besides, you can get what YOU want, not someone elses colors or problems. It will never be your bike. It will always be his bike, the way he put it together with his accessories.
You should have a bike like a Burger King hamburger. HAVE IT YOUR WAY.
Why is he selling the 2000 Ultra? Is he going for a new 2006 Ultra?
Something to think about.
Just my .02 cents.
Buy used, YOU pay for repairs out of your pocket.
Buy new, you have a two year warranty where someone else pays for repairs.
Besides, you can get what YOU want, not someone elses colors or problems. It will never be your bike. It will always be his bike, the way he put it together with his accessories.
You should have a bike like a Burger King hamburger. HAVE IT YOUR WAY.
Why is he selling the 2000 Ultra? Is he going for a new 2006 Ultra?
Something to think about.
Just my .02 cents.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,007
Likes: 1
From: Baghdad, Iraq
RE: Big Tease
Also gotta think about the new EPA restrictions for '06 and newer models. If you want to do much in the way of engine mods, it may be easier on the older model. Just another one to drop in the balance. Lots of "go new" guys, but...I bought my Sporty used, and I've loved every minute of it, spent all the money I would have needed for a new bike playing with this one. On the flip side, I bought a new Street Glide, and I fully expect to love that one as well.
Just gotta balance out where your money is taking you, get the one that's going to get you closest to your perfect bike.
Just gotta balance out where your money is taking you, get the one that's going to get you closest to your perfect bike.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,200
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
RE: Big Tease
Thanks for all the thinking points guys. Gave me some new things to consider.
After several conversations with the wife - she laughed and said just get the new one. Thats what you want!
I think thats what she wants too.
Decision made - I'm going new!
The 2000 moves my excitement guage but not like the 2006. If I was in the market for a used bike this one would of been it!!!