Do I pull the trigger or wait?
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Any bike is better than no bike! But, I have had a VStar and it was a piece of sh*t. Also had a few Honda's and they were pretty much flawless. I'd pass on the VStar and look at some Hondas.
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From: Western South Dakota
It really all depends what your priorities are don't you think?
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Bossier city LA.
I was in the same situation when I bought mine. But I wasn't goin to buy until I could get a Harley. I settled on a super clean 95 roadking. And only paid $5500. I may get a new one down the road but I'm really loveing this one. So if u really what a roadking and your not in hurry u can find a great used one in your price range.
I've looked at the math every way there is. If I get an old RK the term of 36-48 months pushes the payment up and then the price of a new(ER) bike just starts out too high and the payment ends up back at $300.
The Yama I found retails for 10500 and I can leave for 7500. This puts the payment at 150(ish). I've already made the phone calls and found the aftermarket parts I want.
What do you guys think? My age and eagerness are hurting me right now.
The Yama I found retails for 10500 and I can leave for 7500. This puts the payment at 150(ish). I've already made the phone calls and found the aftermarket parts I want.
What do you guys think? My age and eagerness are hurting me right now.
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From: Jayhawk Country
I have had Yamaha's and Honda's, nothing wrong with either one. We have a great Honda/Yamaha dealer here in Kansas that probably sells more new bikes than any other dealer in the U.S. I know of people that have flown in from the coast and bought their Goldwings and then rode them home because his prices are so good. The bike you are talking about he has for $6,500 brand new. It's an 08 leftover but it's still a brand new bike with full factory warranty. He always has great deals going on if you don't mind traveling a little. Here's a link to his website, if you have any questions let me know. http://www.kirbyssupersports.com/
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From: Buffalo, NY
That's what I would do. Pre-owned so you don't take a huge depreciation hit if you go to HD. I road my Honda 3 years and exactly broke-even
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: ST. Louis
I remember you from before with money troubles. Take care of your family 1st. Hobbies can be expensive.
But if you have to have a bike there are lots of low milage HDs for $10,500
Used HD Police bikes make for a great affordable bike.
You did give great advice about the compression shorts. I thank you for that advice.
But if you have to have a bike there are lots of low milage HDs for $10,500
Used HD Police bikes make for a great affordable bike.
You did give great advice about the compression shorts. I thank you for that advice.
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From: New Jersey
As a former Yamaha Road Star owner and POTENTIAL (just read the "trans leak" thread) HD owner, I say take a look at the Yamaha Road Star, too. They have a solid 102 CI motor, single pin crankshaft, like a Harley (nice, loping "potato-potato" exhaust note) and they are bullet-proof. I loved mine.
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From: Jayhawk Country
If you can find a Roadliner or Stratoliner those bikes are awesome. I had an 06 Roadliner. Those things are rocket ships. Plus they have the single pin crank with a very nice exhaust note. 1854 cc's and right at 100 hp stock.