What would you do
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6th Gear
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From: London, Ontario
What would you do
Because of my accident my bike was written off. If you were in this position would you buy new or buy used so you could afford to fix it up.
Just curious, my dilemma
Just curious, my dilemma
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in this economy ther eare alot of low milage garge queens to be had a t good prices,doing the hunt is part of the fun,and u can find a bike that may have mods u were going to spend a couple grand on anyway.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Central Texas
New: you get a warranty and all the advantages of a new bike vs the old bike.. powerplant abs etc
Used: You stand a good chance of taking on someone else's problem child. Don't care what any dealer says about how they go thru the buys they sell.
If you are in the position to buy a new bike... do that! Then, a little bit at a time; mod your New bike the way you want too. As funds come available, you do the wrenching ! Saves you $$ and you will gain a appreciation for your bike that no amount of $$$ could ever replace.
After I bought my '07 SG, the first things I bought was a service manual and a good set of tools... the rest is history. If I can turn a wrench... anyone can !!
Good luck and happy riding !
Used: You stand a good chance of taking on someone else's problem child. Don't care what any dealer says about how they go thru the buys they sell.
If you are in the position to buy a new bike... do that! Then, a little bit at a time; mod your New bike the way you want too. As funds come available, you do the wrenching ! Saves you $$ and you will gain a appreciation for your bike that no amount of $$$ could ever replace.
After I bought my '07 SG, the first things I bought was a service manual and a good set of tools... the rest is history. If I can turn a wrench... anyone can !!
Good luck and happy riding !
Stellar HDF Member
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From: North Cental Iowa
If you work on your own bike & can do your own service & mods I'd go used. If you take it to the dealer for everything then new & a warranty is probably the way to go. From where you live you have quite a bit of time to do your shopping, & the prices should drop this time of year since the riding season is done for quite a while.
I had same dilema, bought used powdercoated, apes ,paint and rims . Did 1.5 summers and hated it, then got the new one I wanted in the beginning anyway. DON'T SETTLE !
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New
If you buy used, it doesn't help the economy ie GDP, or the people up in York manufacturing them, so buy new, keeps people working, helps maintain jobs, and the GDP.
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From: Greer, South Carolina
Financially, I think "used" is a better way to go. One thing about a used bike is that it's worth as much tomorrow as it is today. If you buy "new" and then decide you're not in love with it, or have buyers remorse or financial problems, then you'll eat several thousand dollars when you have to sell. If buying "used" the other guy eats it.
My $0.02
My $0.02