How much is too much?
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 960
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I "try" to keep the spending under control as the vision of my SG evolves. I don't expect that in a long line up of cycles mine will be the one people stop and look at for a long time. I just want to make it a little different from stock with just the right combination of chrome, black, leather and sound. Function always wins over bling.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Brockport, NY
Just be thankful that we're not living in Iraq or other war-torn countries. America and Materialism is what carries the rest of us smiling until Death parts us from our Harleys.
The hell with bling spending,
Thorey
The hell with bling spending,
Thorey
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 359
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From: Yorkshire,England
You guys should be ashamed of yourselves.Next time you're gonna spend good foldin' money on some chrome trinket for your bike,I want you to go buy a present for your mother-in-law instead.
I did.
Got her some size 13 Redwings,just breaking 'em in for her now.
I did.
Got her some size 13 Redwings,just breaking 'em in for her now.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 960
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What a trooper.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 574
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From: Tennessee
Its your bike and whatever you spend on it is worth it if that's what you want. I used to spend thousands on every bike I got and trade them every few years. Obviously I lost a fortune like that since the stealers won't give you anywhere near what you put in to the bike. Then one day I made a decision to stop putting a ton of money in each bike and just get a new one every year. Sure, I do a few mods like exhaust and Stage I but other than that I've not done too much to one in a few years. I estimate I've saved about $10,000 in the last five years and have a new bike every year. Think about it, not a bad way to go either.
Club Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Georgia
Thought I would put a question to the group.
I have an 05 RKC, bought used last year for around $14,000, bike was slightly modded, was happy with the deal.
Since then, I have put in another $6000 or so into the bike ...
I am getting close to $20 grand in this bike, and there is still PLENTY I want to do.
At what point does spending more and more money, start to make no sense at all. My wife already thinks I am crazy.
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Mike
I have an 05 RKC, bought used last year for around $14,000, bike was slightly modded, was happy with the deal.
Since then, I have put in another $6000 or so into the bike ...
I am getting close to $20 grand in this bike, and there is still PLENTY I want to do.
At what point does spending more and more money, start to make no sense at all. My wife already thinks I am crazy.
...
Mike
In my view you have to look at it as a hobby. You can't count the money you use to amuse yourself. People build hot rods, buy fancy clothes, etc. but don't expect to get their money back. At least most don't. Take it another step, some people gamble and others follow a team or race car around the country. It's a hobby, not a job (I hope).
