Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
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Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
2007 FLHTCU, Vivid Black
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I keep thinking about ABS. \\; That's the only thing that might make me trade. \\; So I start adding things up. \\; My bike with add ons:
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2007 FLHTCU
V&\\;H True Duals
Oil cooler, Touring
1690 Stage II
LCD Dip Stick
Premium Tour Pack Rack
GPS Bracket
IDS Sprocket Compensator
Glove Box Liners
J&\\;M Speakers, Front
J&\\;M Speakers, Rear
Oil Temp Gauge
Back Rest, adjustable
HID Headlight
Push Button Fuel Latch
Tour Pack Lid Organizer
Adjustable Air Deflectors
J&\\;M Short antennae (2)
Halogen Passng Lamps
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Probably missed something. \\; So I add all that stuff up and with no labor, tax, freight or anyting but material cost \\; its $25k. \\; If I take my normal 80% of material cost its $20k. \\; I don't think I could get it. \\; If I trade I'm looking at getting offered maybe $13k. \\;
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So even if I got the $20k, which I don't think I could, I'm still looking at another $6-7k to just get back where I was and the only thing I have gained is ABS and 2-years of warrenty.
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My neighbor says its a no brainer. \\; Me? \\;  \\;I'm thinking of holding out for a retrofit kit that's never coming. \\;
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I keep thinking about ABS. \\; That's the only thing that might make me trade. \\; So I start adding things up. \\; My bike with add ons:
 \\;
2007 FLHTCU
V&\\;H True Duals
Oil cooler, Touring
1690 Stage II
LCD Dip Stick
Premium Tour Pack Rack
GPS Bracket
IDS Sprocket Compensator
Glove Box Liners
J&\\;M Speakers, Front
J&\\;M Speakers, Rear
Oil Temp Gauge
Back Rest, adjustable
HID Headlight
Push Button Fuel Latch
Tour Pack Lid Organizer
Adjustable Air Deflectors
J&\\;M Short antennae (2)
Halogen Passng Lamps
 \\;
Probably missed something. \\; So I add all that stuff up and with no labor, tax, freight or anyting but material cost \\; its $25k. \\; If I take my normal 80% of material cost its $20k. \\; I don't think I could get it. \\; If I trade I'm looking at getting offered maybe $13k. \\;
 \\;
So even if I got the $20k, which I don't think I could, I'm still looking at another $6-7k to just get back where I was and the only thing I have gained is ABS and 2-years of warrenty.
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My neighbor says its a no brainer. \\; Me? \\;  \\;I'm thinking of holding out for a retrofit kit that's never coming. \\;
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 331
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From: New Mexico
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
Only you can answer if you really want to start over just for ABS. ( I am a fan of the ABS)
One thing to consider is some of that stuff on your 07 can be taken off and put on a new 08..... as long as you saved all the OEM stuff. Why let someone else get get those goodies. I know for a fact you will need that oil cooler on an 08.................
One thing to consider is some of that stuff on your 07 can be taken off and put on a new 08..... as long as you saved all the OEM stuff. Why let someone else get get those goodies. I know for a fact you will need that oil cooler on an 08.................
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,750
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From: Bucks County PA
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
Man, it's a tough one, but you know you won't get close to what you put in it. \\; Never, ever... I have ABS and would not have a bike without it. \\; If you can afford it get it. \\; If you can't don't as long as you are comfortable with your skills. \\; I don't know what they will come out with next, but it's bound to be something safer Honda is doing airbags... If I were buying a Wing I'd buy one with it\\; but again only you know what you can do and what will make you happy. \\; You'll spend 6 on the new bike and then another 6 to get it the way you want it. \\; Is it worth it. \\; Perhaps can you afford it? \\; If so and you are pleased with it, do it. \\; What do I know?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 550
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From: Arlington, TX
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
Hey, I would add a modulating headlight. \\; You probably would never even need brakes again let alone ABS........ \\; I have an 06 SG and with all the extras, time, and \\;bonding I've had with my scoot I wouldn't even consider trading. \\; Every year HD dangles another carrot in our face, gotta love the process of trying to talk ourselves out of \\;or into a new bike. \\; Good luck
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
 \\;Absofreakinlutely absurd
If you're just dying for a useless \\;*** whippin similar to what you'd get by this redickulous gesture, dress in drag and go to your local \\;cowboy bar with your sack hanging out. \\; Video tape the ordeal and come back here and show us the footage of the hospital surgeon removing 20 cowboy boots from yo azz..
If you're just dying for a useless \\;*** whippin similar to what you'd get by this redickulous gesture, dress in drag and go to your local \\;cowboy bar with your sack hanging out. \\; Video tape the ordeal and come back here and show us the footage of the hospital surgeon removing 20 cowboy boots from yo azz..
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RE: Decisions, Trade, sell or keep it
Youre going to take it in the shorts. \\; You can get a bit more for SOME of the performance parts (maybe 50% to 65% of what you put into it). But everything else it worth 10 cents on the dollar.
I think ABS is a Great Thing. \\; But NOT worth the bath youll be taking to try to sell it.
I think ABS is a Great Thing. \\; But NOT worth the bath youll be taking to try to sell it.