$ 13,883.00
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From: Jayhawk Country
Amen brother, I didn't spend $20k on a bike to add another $10k to it. What a waste.
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From: Brockport, NY
Still have '02 Mild Custom Sporty 240, '06 Road King Classic that I traded in for UC, Currently '09 Ultra Classic. Spent a lot of moola on those 3 bikes and never kept record of how much I spend because we can't take it with us upstairs or downstairs.
I just don't care. I love doing what I enjoy the most is riding and enjoy the looks of my bikes.
Can pretty much say I'm done with the purchases of 3 Harleys cuz I want to pursue different interests in Life.
Thorey
I just don't care. I love doing what I enjoy the most is riding and enjoy the looks of my bikes.
Can pretty much say I'm done with the purchases of 3 Harleys cuz I want to pursue different interests in Life.
Thorey
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From: Iowa
Purchased March 2009 brand new UC. I keep a fairly accurate cost records;
So far, I have spent $ 13,883.00 on added parts, oil changes, tires, maintenance, etc, etc. So, not counting insurance cost, interest on the loan payment I figure the bike has cost me near $ 35,000.00 so far. That is about $ 835.00 per month for 40 months. I could vacation in Hawaii for five days every month for 40 months for that amount of money. This is one hell of a love a affair with a machine.
My question is; is this about what others have spent for the same period of time on their bikes?
So far, I have spent $ 13,883.00 on added parts, oil changes, tires, maintenance, etc, etc. So, not counting insurance cost, interest on the loan payment I figure the bike has cost me near $ 35,000.00 so far. That is about $ 835.00 per month for 40 months. I could vacation in Hawaii for five days every month for 40 months for that amount of money. This is one hell of a love a affair with a machine.
My question is; is this about what others have spent for the same period of time on their bikes?
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I was cleaning out some records yesterday and saw my 07 FLSTF was about $5,000 or so in upgrades and I managed to pay it off before I traded it in on my2011 RKC. I did not calc all the stuff so maybe $1,000 for misc oil - tires- and this and that.
My RKC had about $3,000 added to it before I picked it up from the dealer new, cams, exhaust, tuner, backrest.... gads.
i dont want to think about the cost, i just want to ride and tae care of the regular service, i do want WO 515 bars though.
My RKC had about $3,000 added to it before I picked it up from the dealer new, cams, exhaust, tuner, backrest.... gads.
i dont want to think about the cost, i just want to ride and tae care of the regular service, i do want WO 515 bars though.
Last edited by mgmmgm; Jan 9, 2013 at 06:57 PM.
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I was fortunate enough to find & buy my 2010 Street Glide used with 88-miles on it! Individual bought it, rode it for one weekend, got scared to death on it, and sold it!
I paid cash for it, and would miss it terribly if I was to quit riding. It's a relaxing, and enjoyable thing for me to get out and ride!
I have spent several thousand dollars on upgrades, accessories ect........ But it's something I enjoy, so it's acceptable as far as I'm concerned!
Just put new tires on my 2010 Dodge 4500 4X4 dually today (105,000 miles in 2-years), and the Michelin Tires were $2,650.00. I find this CRAZY, but the commercial 19.5 tires are expensive, and while part time working and making extra money with my truck, it's a must buy!
I see where others spend there money sitting in a bar drinking all week long, or doing something else that THEY choose to do and enjoy, so it's all relative to each other!
I paid cash for it, and would miss it terribly if I was to quit riding. It's a relaxing, and enjoyable thing for me to get out and ride!
I have spent several thousand dollars on upgrades, accessories ect........ But it's something I enjoy, so it's acceptable as far as I'm concerned!
Just put new tires on my 2010 Dodge 4500 4X4 dually today (105,000 miles in 2-years), and the Michelin Tires were $2,650.00. I find this CRAZY, but the commercial 19.5 tires are expensive, and while part time working and making extra money with my truck, it's a must buy!
I see where others spend there money sitting in a bar drinking all week long, or doing something else that THEY choose to do and enjoy, so it's all relative to each other!
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From: On. Canada
This year i have a ride to FL. and Sturgis planned.
Those two trips alone are 7k.
My bike is my hobby. I don't drink...i don't golf...nothing to spend my money on, other then my bike.
Last edited by Pete6114; Jan 10, 2013 at 08:46 AM.
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Then don't. Save all your money and put it in your casket when you die. I will continue to spend mine on things I enjoy whether you approve or not. I am very happy to do so. I enjoy the feeling I get from doing my own upgrades.