Used SE vs New RKC
Road Captain
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Its funny i had to make a similar decision. I went to look at a used 06 se utra..was in my price range.worked out everthhing over the phone with my trade.rode 300 miles to do the deal..bike had a few cosmetic issuses...looked at a.new sg was a lil more for a brand new bike..went with the sg...
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
If it were me and price is close to equal, I would go new Rk. Waranty, new bike(your virgin) Cheaper insurance and easier to resell in the future. I dont think it's close. If you want a bike with "ego boost" go with the used SE
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From: texas panhandle
I at least tried to be tactful, but your statement is correct and is the "essence of communication".
Road Master
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From: Central Ohio
That being said, there is something to be said about having something that is new vs old. As much as I want a CVO, I think I'd rather have a new bike and make it my own.
mikebaby
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Road Warrior
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I bet the guys in the CVO forum(s) don't love their bikes any more or any less than us non-CVO guys love our bikes.
That being said, there is something to be said about having something that is new vs old. As much as I want a CVO, I think I'd rather have a new bike and make it my own.
mikebaby
That being said, there is something to be said about having something that is new vs old. As much as I want a CVO, I think I'd rather have a new bike and make it my own.
mikebaby
As for new vs used, as soon as you sign on the dotted line, your new bike becomes used.
Now suppose you have a financial emergency 6 months down the road and you have to sell your bike. The already depreciated used CVO will bring more of your original cost back to you then a '12 RKC. Of course I'm relying that the used CVO is in near excellent condition at time of sale.
BTW Other than color, a '12 RKC looks no different than a '09-'12 model yr RKC. The '08 SERK is exclusive.
Last edited by cptdenny; Jan 17, 2012 at 09:25 AM.