Hey guys,

After taking a break from riding over the last 2 1/2 years, I've found myself continually coming back to HD Forums and spending lots of time looking at scoots online. Translation: I shouldn't have sold my bike.

I had a rather nicely appointed 2008 Street Glide with LOTS of Tall Guy mods that many of you guys gave me pointers on. Sold it to a very cool guy about 500 miles away from here. My parting comment to him was, "If you ever decide to sell this bike, would you mind giving me first right of refusal...?"

If you love something, set it free...

Got an email from him last week telling me that, indeed, it was time for him to move on and get more into his other hobbies, and that he's considering selling me the bike back.

So, here's the question. Should I buy it back, or simply start over with new frame and lower mileage 2009 or newer?

I had about $7-$8K in mods on this SG.

The bike now has about 17,000 miles on it (7,500 more than when I sold it to him).

For those who had 2008 SGs, is the new frame and all other changes made in 2009 and beyond worth buying a newer and more expensive bike?

Thanks guys. Either way, I'm looking forward to getting back in the saddle.

Pic below...

 

Get back in the saddle, and we'll kill the fatted calf!

 

well, it is a known quantity- assuming the owner took good care of it.

if the price is right ( vs any other same year/model bike)...and the accs you like are included, than you come out ahead.

however the newer frame is in my opinion a huge advance over the earlier frame which essentially dated back 25 years.

so if you are in a position of dumping alot of cash, go for the newer frame, get the ABS too.
if the old bike is priced right then buy her back.

fair pricing for a private party sale is often the 1/2 way point between retail and trade in values on kbb.com

Mike

 

I personally can't comment on the prior to 09's, I have a 10' ultra...so this really only qualifies as hearsay.......but I have several friends in my club that ride 06's, and 07's and 08's. They have all ridden 09's or better, be it a friends or a dealer test ride, and they are ALL chomping at the bit to get one with the new frame and the 6 speed tranny.

 

17,000 miles is still low enough miles to drive/ride like a new 2008 bike.
I would not overpay for it just because you owned it first. How much is he wanting, should be the deciding factor?

I did trade a 2008 Street Glide for a 2009 Street Glide just for all ne new upgrades it had and I'm glad I did.

 

You did not provide picture or price. Kinda hard to advise.

 

Indeed it is. The URL to my bike is below. Will have to review adding signatures in my user CP.

 

I have ridden the newer frame and I am still perfectly happy with my 08'; I plan on keeping this bike for a long time.

 

I say that if the price is right, buy it back. It is already custom fitted for you. If you buy a new one, you will have that cost plus an additional pile 'o cash to buy parts to custom fit it for your height. Seems silly to start from square one for the "latest and greatest" FWIW, I have ridden the new frame. While it is nice, I do not think it is worth trading in my older 'King over.....

 

I would say if you can get a good deal on your former bike, go for it.

Do what works for you.

Only you can sell you..