Intro, question.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Ft Myers FL
I'd suggest you wait until you are more secure financially ( we all run our lives differently, I was taught to save up for what I want).
A harley is an expense, not an investment ( except for my '53 FLF), and since you already display an understanding of function, as displayed by your car- put the same logic to use with your ride.
a perfectly functional import can be had for 1/2 the price of a Harley and still have the motor and 2 wheels that we all like.
take your time, enjoy your ride.
keep hanging out here and use this time to define what it is you really think you want..and how you'd like it set up with accessorries.
That way when you do jump in, the pool of debt will be shallower.
I personally have no problem riding with someone cool if they are on a different brand of bike- beats riding with a douche who has same brand as me.
I have had a large number of bikes- I would suggest that by identifying what I wanted, and watching the market I was able to take advantage of deals saving me 1/3 or more each time. cash is king when buying from a private party
mike
A harley is an expense, not an investment ( except for my '53 FLF), and since you already display an understanding of function, as displayed by your car- put the same logic to use with your ride.
a perfectly functional import can be had for 1/2 the price of a Harley and still have the motor and 2 wheels that we all like.
take your time, enjoy your ride.
keep hanging out here and use this time to define what it is you really think you want..and how you'd like it set up with accessorries.
That way when you do jump in, the pool of debt will be shallower.
I personally have no problem riding with someone cool if they are on a different brand of bike- beats riding with a douche who has same brand as me.
I have had a large number of bikes- I would suggest that by identifying what I wanted, and watching the market I was able to take advantage of deals saving me 1/3 or more each time. cash is king when buying from a private party
mike
Please dont let the door hit you on the wy out.....
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
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From: Santa Cruz
If ya want one, get it. I'd look for a '09up used but nothing wrong with a new one. Your credit union may be a good place to look for a loan. Just know the bike is just a starting point for many additions and changes. I've nearly got as many dollars (sometimes more) in my bikes as I've paid for them. Ya can figure $2-5K on top a new bike for seat/bars/performance/screen/suspension and all sorts of do dads just to get it right for ya.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 764
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From: N. Texas
From my experience:
buy a used w/lots of accessories(if you don't want them, sell them) because resale gets the seller almost $0 return on all the extras
DON'T use HD for financing(they offered me 8.9%, credit union gave me 3.9%)
get an '09-'12 (I've seen low mileage '11's w/103", security, cruise SELL for $16,500!!!)
I searched & searched then got my '09 (20K miles)w/cruise/ABS w/over $2K worth of extras for $14,500.
My $.02!!!
buy a used w/lots of accessories(if you don't want them, sell them) because resale gets the seller almost $0 return on all the extras
DON'T use HD for financing(they offered me 8.9%, credit union gave me 3.9%)
get an '09-'12 (I've seen low mileage '11's w/103", security, cruise SELL for $16,500!!!)
I searched & searched then got my '09 (20K miles)w/cruise/ABS w/over $2K worth of extras for $14,500.
My $.02!!!
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