How do you Justify Cost
Road Master
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To me its not a hobby, riding is my life. I would give up pretty much everything else to keep my bike running. Having my harley keeps me happy, keeps me married and a good dad as it is my stress relief
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I paid 30,500 for a new Dodge 3/4 ton, 4 door, long bed truck with 4x4, AC, cruise, power windows, heater, electric mirrors w/defrost, Cummins diesel, etc.... I would never spend that kind of money for any Harley. The 11,500 (+ mods) I spent on my Dyna keeps me very happy
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Road Master
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If you can afford it, then go for it. I bought my 2011 Tri Glide because of age and an operation. After two years on this thing, you couldn't get me back on two wheels even if I could. The pluses outweigh the negatives by a ton. My bet is on you being very happy with the purchase. The more miles, the more you will be glad of the decision to buy it. And if you ride two up, your passenger will be happy also. Of course this is just one mans opinion! 
Road Captain
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From: Creston, Ohio
I have never understood how people justify the cost of a $300,000.00 house.
on average you are only there 15 hours at a time and 6 to 8 of those hours your sleeping
I would rather have a $100,000.00 house and a bike or trike to enjoy
on average you are only there 15 hours at a time and 6 to 8 of those hours your sleeping
I would rather have a $100,000.00 house and a bike or trike to enjoy
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Road Master
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Thanks to everyone
Many things to think about on this thread!
My decision is over
Delivery in March
Now how do you work this informant box thing
Got a book to read for rest of winter !
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My decision is over
Delivery in March
Now how do you work this informant box thing
Got a book to read for rest of winter !
Hap
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Rosamond, Cali
Resolve that it's too much money, and don't buy it. If the idea eventually 'floats away'
good riddance. If you can't forget the bike after so many weeks and months, go buy it and forget about 'justification'. The desire was the justification. You got to live a little 'dirty', every once in a while...
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From: Nassau County, NY
If your awake at night over it then I would say there is no justification. I buy when I am comfortable with a price and the product.
This isn't to whine but you guys in Touring have best inputs! This is about buying a New tri glide. $35K. Well I really want one but having a real hard time pulling trigger on cost of these things. I want the water Head so used is out of question. This will be my last Harley so what the Heck? I will have to finance about 10K for a year. Is everyone on here buying new Harleys Rich? Just would like some of your thoughts on how you spend this kind of money on Hobby? I have had about 6 Harleys over past 20yrs so I have paid the price along the way....But this one has me waking at night with this purchase on mind!
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