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Oct 13, 2013 | 08:06 AM

#41

jsims002

Cruiser

Joined: Aug 2008

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From: Middle Georgia

Going into a dealer with a good inventory after you've had your bike for a while must be like a fatty working at McDonalds

Oct 13, 2013 | 08:13 AM

#42

mwegryn

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 1,542

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From: Cleveland, OH

If it's love at first sight, and you don't feel the same about a '14, I think you already know the answer.

Oct 13, 2013 | 08:36 AM

#43

nopetrol

Tourer

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 308

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From: Nj

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harleyriding77

Yes I owe money on a 05, I bought it used and only financed it for a short time. I owe a year on it. Sorry if im not in the ultra class who pays for everything in cash. I have a good paying steady job. So if I want something right away my option is payments.

Eff that guy. I traded my 05 Fatboy in August. I financed it for 36 months when I bought it used. My last payment would have been February. I paid extra each month, on time. My wife and talked about the 'financing a toy' concept. It came down to being honest ... Who the heyell has 20k sitting around to use to buy a bike?? If you can put that kind of change together, you end up saving it, remodeling a house, buying braces for the kids ...etc. A sensible budget and a realistic payment plan is a useful tool for the average guy/family.

** this went longer than intended. I'll let it fly just in case you get something from it **

Anyway ... We have our first kid coming in January. I have been toying with the idea of something bigger than a softie. Ultimately, after discussing it with my much smarter than me wife, we decided ... Ok, she put down: "If you want a new bike, you better get it now, and get a brand new one so it will last a while. Let's get one that will be under warranty while the kid is young. So, as long as you can do it, and keep the payment the same as we have budgeted now ... Go get whatever you want.".

I found exactly what I wanted, managed to make a deal, and play within the rules. I'm crazy happy with my new bike. It will grow waaaay past what my Fatboy would have been suited for. Homer, if you want the new bike, that's step one. After that, as long as it isn't going to screw the priorities of taking care of your family and responsibilities ... Go for it. If your wife and kids are going to have to ramen noodles and scrambled eggs just for you to have a new bike, stop now.

Ultimately, if its not going to harm anything, what's it gonna hurt? - Vic

Oct 13, 2013 | 09:01 AM

#44

pastime

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 2,509

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From: Southeast WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harleyriding77

It's unfortunate that someone made you feel like you have to explain yourself or justify your situation, because you don't have to do either. You asked for some input, you didn't asked to be judged and ridiculed. That's the one thing that happens on these threads is truly a waste and a damned shame.

If you can afford it, go ahead and do it. It's your money, your decision. We don't pay your bills.

Oct 13, 2013 | 09:24 AM

#45

dswansbiker

Road Warrior

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 1,462

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From: Northern Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by lp

Harley sells "Classic" motorcycles. You can bet your sweet butt they will be bringing that bike back. They do this ALL the time.

lp

You could be right, but sales of RK's and RKC's have fallen way off over the years. Most everyone these days wants the whole enchilada. An Ultra Classic is considered the strippo model today

I remember when a Harley with bags and a shield was a "full dresser". And even today that is still my image of a dresser. So a RK with bags and a shield will always be more than enough for me.

Back in the day full dressers were looked down upon with a sneer by most riders and called "garbage wagons". That is until there was a long trip planned and your buds with the sleek bikes that made fun of your wagon were asking to stow gear on your bike. Then you could have the pleasure of telling them to F*** off!