Do I pull the trigger or wait?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 494
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From: Music City, USA
As an alternative, simply rent a bike for the weekend when you get the itch.
That will also allow you to ride several bikes RK, Street Glide, Road Glide, etc. before you buy.
Just because you think your body proportions will fit a particular bike, does not mean that bike will fit you.
Just a thought.
That will also allow you to ride several bikes RK, Street Glide, Road Glide, etc. before you buy.
Just because you think your body proportions will fit a particular bike, does not mean that bike will fit you.
Just a thought.
As an alternative, simply rent a bike for the weekend when you get the itch.
That will also allow you to ride several bikes RK, Street Glide, Road Glide, etc. before you buy.
Just because you think your body proportions will fit a particular bike, does not mean that bike will fit you.
Just a thought.
That will also allow you to ride several bikes RK, Street Glide, Road Glide, etc. before you buy.
Just because you think your body proportions will fit a particular bike, does not mean that bike will fit you.
Just a thought.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,618
Likes: 290
From: Johnstown, PA
two wheels are two wheels. If you like the V-Star go for it. I just bought my first Harley last fall. It was what I always wanted, but I rode Yam's and Honda's until I decided to bite the bullet. I got a fantastic deal on my used 06, and jumped on it.
If a Harley is really what you want, you can find a nice used one for about the same price as a new V-Star 1300. Your decision.
If a Harley is really what you want, you can find a nice used one for about the same price as a new V-Star 1300. Your decision.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 880
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From: Houston, Texas
I had an 03 V-Star 1100 before I bought the Street Bob I traded in for my 2011 Street Glide. V-Stars are good bikes and are very reliable. Ride what you can afford and buy what you want when you can. That's what I did and being in the wind is what it's all about.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 932
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From: New Hampshire
The bikes in the Star line up are good bikes. My favorite is the Roadliner. The Stratoliner is bigger but the roadliner handles better.
I would have no problem ridining a Star.
Get what you can afford and have fun. That's what it's all about.
I would have no problem ridining a Star.
Get what you can afford and have fun. That's what it's all about.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,152
Likes: 3
From: Central Ohio
I have found a bike I really like (V-Star 1300) but know it's not a Road King. This bike fits the budget, me, and gets me back to riding. I just can't float a $300 payment right now on a King. That's more than either vehicle.
What do I do; buy the Star or wait for the King?
FYI I might be able to turn that title into a sermon. Inspiration is everywhere.
Please read last comment.
What do I do; buy the Star or wait for the King?
FYI I might be able to turn that title into a sermon. Inspiration is everywhere.
Please read last comment.
Personally I say get the bike you can afford. Because the RK will be sold sooner than later if you cannot afford the bike. I bought a '98 Shadow Aero back in the day brand new because I could not afford the H-D I wanted, and still miss that bike. It was awesome and got plenty of complements from the H-D crowd.
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