How many miles?
Novice
Joined: May 2009
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From: Chicago
Personally I don't see any reason why you can't (keep it for years and years). I've gone thru a few bikes in the last 5 years (different brands and styles with this '04 being my first HD) but I generally buy used or a left over previous year new....I really don't understand buying a new bike and then trading it a year or two later...although newer models might make a bit more power, etc. I don't see that as a motivating factor with HD (since you are already giving up a lot in that department to go with this style of bike and then yet again for the HD brand....although what you gain in styling, sound, etc. is worth it over the metric touring cruisers...IMO). I'm hoping my '04 will give me many many years of trouble free riding.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Worth, Illinois
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: nw alabama
some folks are never happy and some folks are... if it wont last me 20yrs, i dont guess i need it... i got 1 thats 31yrs old , 1 thats 11 yrs old and 1 thats 9yrs old.. im a happy camper !!!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
35k on my 07 Electra Glide...I ride to ride and really don't worry about trade...It's a touring bike thus i should tour....Go forth and tour and thou shall be rewarded with the good vibrations.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: GA
I traded bikes twice in the last couple of years, but I had reasons. I will own this SG for years and will probably have my Springer forever unless somebody falls, hits their head and offers me a ridiculous sum of money while they are dazed.
To me, 6,000 miles is just good and broken in (have 11,000 on my SG). If I was looking at used bikes, I wouldn't think mileage was a factor until it got over 20,000 as long as it was well cared for.
To me, 6,000 miles is just good and broken in (have 11,000 on my SG). If I was looking at used bikes, I wouldn't think mileage was a factor until it got over 20,000 as long as it was well cared for.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,824
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From: SW Burbs of Chicago
Thats pretty close to exact.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
This new generation of H-D's with 6k on it isn't even broken in yet. They run well over 100k without a hiccup if you maintain it well. Easy to maintain, the fun factor is in the stratosphere and no other bike compares for class and style.
