The right choice ?
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From: Conroe Texas
RE: The right choice ?
Go ahead and buy the bike new, there are some good deals on used ones though, dont worry about harley, the stock is a good stock long term so if you think its low buy as much as you can.
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RE: The right choice ?
I have never seen so many used Harleys as cheap as they are now and it started long before the recession was a scare and I bet boats are the same, a lot of used ones out there IMO
But I also believe some of this Shti we buy is getting ridiculous as far as cost and poor quality
But I also believe some of this Shti we buy is getting ridiculous as far as cost and poor quality
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RE: The right choice ?
knock wood, i have never had a failure on any harley i've owned that wasn't self induced. my new one runs like a champ to this point.
i've also had four wheeled vehicles that seemed to get recall notices every couple of months. then some that never had any.
still think the odds are with you!
i've also had four wheeled vehicles that seemed to get recall notices every couple of months. then some that never had any.
still think the odds are with you!
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RE: The right choice ?
I bought my bike used, and my next new bike will be used, LOL. No reason to take the hit on a new new bike, IMO...BTW, I love my bike, and I am not looking for another one... and, generally speaking, my bike has been trouble free....Knock on wood....
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RE: The right choice ?
My RK is the best bike I've had out of many over the years. My only problem is that I have way more money than brains now so I'm always buying more 'stuff' for it. I never had this 'problem' on any of my bikes in the past.
One thing is certain; I'm way more finicky about things with my Harley than past bikes so I'm always trying to improve on it. I think that's just a result of the person I've become over the years. I became finicky over pretty much everything I've bought since I hit 40. I'm hard to please. I could own the 'perfect' bike and I'd still be lookin' for flaws. My RK is a wee bit on the rough side but it's next to bulletproof and when I'm out on the highway I'm still amazed just how awesome it is.
I'd buy another HD in a second. My 2nd and 3rd choices would also be Harleys. He**, I'd have a garage full of 'em if I could afford it.
The vast majority of owners on this site have no issues with their bikes.
CN
One thing is certain; I'm way more finicky about things with my Harley than past bikes so I'm always trying to improve on it. I think that's just a result of the person I've become over the years. I became finicky over pretty much everything I've bought since I hit 40. I'm hard to please. I could own the 'perfect' bike and I'd still be lookin' for flaws. My RK is a wee bit on the rough side but it's next to bulletproof and when I'm out on the highway I'm still amazed just how awesome it is.
I'd buy another HD in a second. My 2nd and 3rd choices would also be Harleys. He**, I'd have a garage full of 'em if I could afford it.
The vast majority of owners on this site have no issues with their bikes.
CN
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RE: The right choice ?
I agree, you seem to see so many problems talked about on here yet you have to realize no-one complains when there's nothing wrong... So it appears there are lots of problems when in fact the thousands of folks who are out there riding and enjoying the bikes you never hear from them. This skewsyour perception of things... If you want a new bike get one. Though I also agree the used bike market is a great thing - lots of bikes with low miles, extra bling, etc for thousands less than a new one stock.
This new generation of H-D's is the best and most reliable ever built.
This new generation of H-D's is the best and most reliable ever built.
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RE: The right choice ?
I just purchased my 08 Ultra. It will be in my hands at the end of March. I looked for an Ultra for just about a year, both new and slightly used. I could have saved a few bucks buying used, but then asked myself , how was the bike ridden? Was it abused, did it have all the proper services done to it, and so forth. Decided to buy new, with the extended warranty. The extended warranty was a throw in, as the interest rate on the loan is 2 percent lower with it, therefore paying for itself in the log run. Now I'm guaranteed all the problems on my bike will be dealt with and repaired correctly, and all the maintnance will be done on or before schedule. I'm not buying someone else's money pit, I'm creating my own!!!