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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 173
Likes: 4
From: Smyrna, Delaware
I think it's a decent looking bike. It's growing on me. I still don't like the bags, they are just two round.
I'm not getting rid of my bike for it, but I'd buy it before a Gold Wing or Vision!
And like it or not, I bet the thing lasts. If you're not trading every couple of years, re-sale value isn't a back breaker.
As some others have said, the days of high HD re sale values are over. I;ve seen some 2003-2004 Road Kings with low miles going for under 11K.
I don't consider that high value.
If you like a bike, buy it and ride it! I put too many miles on mine to even consider what I'm gonna get for it later!
I'm not getting rid of my bike for it, but I'd buy it before a Gold Wing or Vision!
And like it or not, I bet the thing lasts. If you're not trading every couple of years, re-sale value isn't a back breaker.
As some others have said, the days of high HD re sale values are over. I;ve seen some 2003-2004 Road Kings with low miles going for under 11K.
I don't consider that high value.
If you like a bike, buy it and ride it! I put too many miles on mine to even consider what I'm gonna get for it later!
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
If I was driving or riding and just got a quick look at the bike I would mistake for a Harley. Just like allot cars they all look very similiar.
Everyone here knows what a Harley looks like but if most people were told it was a Harley after being debadge would be "okay that's a nice Harley".
Everyone still goes "ooh you have a Harely" but can't pick one out of a crowd (anymore).
Besides the chrome being very soft on the Harley brand - quality still seems to be better then Jap bikes. Now I am not saying the engineering is at the same level.
Everyone here knows what a Harley looks like but if most people were told it was a Harley after being debadge would be "okay that's a nice Harley".
Everyone still goes "ooh you have a Harely" but can't pick one out of a crowd (anymore).
Besides the chrome being very soft on the Harley brand - quality still seems to be better then Jap bikes. Now I am not saying the engineering is at the same level.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,738
Likes: 7
From: St. Charles, IL
This kills me 
"Jap bike this, jap bike that...."
Take real good look at content boys, your "American" bike has just as much, and depending on the year and model, even MORE Jap parts than some of these other brands.
"Jap bike this, jap bike that...."
Take real good look at content boys, your "American" bike has just as much, and depending on the year and model, even MORE Jap parts than some of these other brands.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 886
Likes: 4
From: Virginia
Dare I say Chinese bike. A lot of Harley parts are now coming from China too.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9,486
Likes: 4
From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
I had a 2000 Indian Chief.
It was VERY dependable, No issues at all. Ran like a raped ape. Looked great.
But it wasnt a Harley.
And the bottom line is, Everyone who doesnt own a Harley does in deed want one.
Oh they'll deny it.
Like the Trolls that are posting here.
In fact thats why their posting here.
It was VERY dependable, No issues at all. Ran like a raped ape. Looked great.
But it wasnt a Harley.
And the bottom line is, Everyone who doesnt own a Harley does in deed want one.
Oh they'll deny it.
Like the Trolls that are posting here.
In fact thats why their posting here.
Last edited by rocknrod; Sep 23, 2008 at 03:04 PM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
From:
I had a 2000 Indian Chief.
It was VERY dependable, No issues at all. Ran like a raped ape. Looked great.
But it wasnt a Harley.
And the bottom line is, Everyone who doesnt own a Harley does in deed want one.
Oh they'll deny it.
Like the Trolls that are posting here.
In fact thats why their posting here.
It was VERY dependable, No issues at all. Ran like a raped ape. Looked great.
But it wasnt a Harley.
And the bottom line is, Everyone who doesnt own a Harley does in deed want one.
Oh they'll deny it.
Like the Trolls that are posting here.
In fact thats why their posting here.
Cheers, geeded
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9,486
Likes: 4
From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
Oh and another thing. Why did they make it look so much like a Harley?
So people who cant have will have something to "settle with".
Listen, "can't have" has alot to do with whats in your head. Believe me, I was there.
So people who cant have will have something to "settle with".
Listen, "can't have" has alot to do with whats in your head. Believe me, I was there.