Upgrade to a Roadglide ?
do you even have a bike?
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Tourer
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From: Pennsylvania
Wow, 700 miles so bike is unseen?
Did you consider just riding your Sporty over to a few local Harley dealers and see what kind of a deal you could get on a new 2008 or 2009 Road Glide? Sure you'll pay a couple of grand more but the bike will be brand new and if you opt for the 09, a much improved model and quite possibly the last year made of the FLTR as we know it. You can still get your loan from the credit union and the collateral will be a new bike as opposed to a used one. If I were you, I'd at least explore that option before I bought something sight unseen. And even if you've seen it, how old are the photos? You'll never know what the true condition of that bike is until it's too late and you already own it. Your Wife will love the back of a Road Glide (Or any HD Tourer) and with an 08 or especially the 09, you have something that would not be too hard to resell should that need arise. Lots of deals around if you shop 08s and even 09s. Just my 2 cents....
I just looked at the photos of your Sporty. If you are riding that 2-up especially, you are definitely ready for a Touring Bike. Are you in eastern PA? Couple of Dealers across in NJ that are good to deal with. Mills HD in Burlington and I hear Barb's is good too.
Did you consider just riding your Sporty over to a few local Harley dealers and see what kind of a deal you could get on a new 2008 or 2009 Road Glide? Sure you'll pay a couple of grand more but the bike will be brand new and if you opt for the 09, a much improved model and quite possibly the last year made of the FLTR as we know it. You can still get your loan from the credit union and the collateral will be a new bike as opposed to a used one. If I were you, I'd at least explore that option before I bought something sight unseen. And even if you've seen it, how old are the photos? You'll never know what the true condition of that bike is until it's too late and you already own it. Your Wife will love the back of a Road Glide (Or any HD Tourer) and with an 08 or especially the 09, you have something that would not be too hard to resell should that need arise. Lots of deals around if you shop 08s and even 09s. Just my 2 cents....
I just looked at the photos of your Sporty. If you are riding that 2-up especially, you are definitely ready for a Touring Bike. Are you in eastern PA? Couple of Dealers across in NJ that are good to deal with. Mills HD in Burlington and I hear Barb's is good too.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Minneapolis
If you're like me, just THINKING about buying something makes it a done deal...and if my wife finally says OK =]
And the fact that you posted the question on a forum full of Harley nuts, well, I think your fate is sealed...just make sure and take pics for us when you get 'er home!
Have fun!
And the fact that you posted the question on a forum full of Harley nuts, well, I think your fate is sealed...just make sure and take pics for us when you get 'er home!
Have fun!
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Have you ever seen the space shuttle take off, if I brought home a new road glide (not that I would mind) she would blow up! Your right about the sight unseen issue, I did see about 10 pictures, called the seeler and just had a good feel about the bike. Ive bought and sold cars on ebay and its a trust issue on any deal. Im in Reading, Pa. and I deal with Schaeffers HD, they are a great dealership. My wife is not a biker mama, she has a kinds of issues, so a bike isnt a big deal for her. If the deal for this bike falls thru, I already called the dealer to rent a new roadglide for my trip to the outerbanks.
I bought a used Motorcycle that I drove from home in NJ to Vermont to pay and pick up (rented a trailer etc.) and the seller didn't bother to tell me that the rear tire had a slow leak. (Before he wheeled it out, he aired it up without me knowing it.) I wound up having to replace both tires immedietely. No more long distance deals for me...
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Tourer
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From: Minnesota
If you can make it work, I'd recommend trying to figure out a way to keep your Sportster and buy a RG. I'd find out how much you can get for the Sportster then factor that into how much it would reduce your payment on the RG. It may only be a hundred bucks a month... If things get financially challenging down the road, you could sell the Sporty and have a good sum oc cash for your financial needs. But if things stay good - you won't have to sell your prized bike. If you've simply had enough of the Sporty and no longer want it, sell it. But, once its sold, it will be gone forever...
I'd love to have two bikes - but my second bike is likely above $10K so it may be a while...
I'd love to have two bikes - but my second bike is likely above $10K so it may be a while...
Last edited by buckwheat; Apr 4, 2009 at 08:58 AM.
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