How do you Justify Cost
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,693
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From: Ontario Canada
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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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,693
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From: Ontario Canada
I'm in my early 60's.
Worked my butt off my whole life, worked two jobs and brought up 5 boys.
I have a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, 5 beautiful DIL's, and 4 beautiful grandchildren.
I am not rich, but I planned earlier in life for this time. I have no bills or CC debt.
I still work (only one job now) and have been at the same place for 30 years.
I made sacrifices my whole life to be where I am today.
It's ME time now and I'll buy what I want when I want it because I can.
That's why I can afford a touring bike.
Buy the trike (only if you can afford it) and don't look back.
Worked my butt off my whole life, worked two jobs and brought up 5 boys.
I have a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, 5 beautiful DIL's, and 4 beautiful grandchildren.
I am not rich, but I planned earlier in life for this time. I have no bills or CC debt.
I still work (only one job now) and have been at the same place for 30 years.
I made sacrifices my whole life to be where I am today.
It's ME time now and I'll buy what I want when I want it because I can.
That's why I can afford a touring bike.
Buy the trike (only if you can afford it) and don't look back.
You earned it enjoy
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,377
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From: Santa Clarita
This is the wrong hobby to get into if you're concerned about 'the bottom line'. If that's important to ya, then maybe speculating in the stock market might be your thing. On the other hand, if you realize that every dollar you put into motorcycling is pretty much gone once you spent it, but that's okay with you, get 'er done... I've never had to ask myself anything like this question! If I could afford it, I bought it, if I couldn't, I didn't. So, don't work it to death, if you can afford it and can afford to ride your money instead of leaving it in the bank, you're golden...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,843
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From: Michigan
I don't drink. I quit smoking 9 years ago. I don't cheat on my wife. I work hard. I'm not rich, but I find the time and money for whats important. That's how I justify it.
If it's important to you,make it happen.
If it's important to you,make it happen.
Club Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 253
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From: Wild Wonderful WV
As stated.... Hearses dont have trailer hitches and coffins dont have pockets. I owned a 2009 Triglide (Paid cash) but found I missed two wheels. (Trikes are a completely different animal). I traded it back to my dealer for a new 2012 Road King and the dealer paid me 'boot' so trikes are re-sellable.
I'd say go for it as long as you can afford it.
I'd say go for it as long as you can afford it.
Why do you go to work everyday?
We work to make money so we can pay for our passions.
Like others have said be responsible and if you can afford it then go for it.
Don't just exist - live life to the fullest.
We work to make money so we can pay for our passions.
Like others have said be responsible and if you can afford it then go for it.
Don't just exist - live life to the fullest.
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 522
Likes: 177
From: Moultonborough NH
Is it the payment or the cash that's bugging you. If it's payment put it out to 2 years and rip extra on it. If it's the cash put less down stretch term a little and rip on the payment. It's a simple interest loan and rates are way low. I was about $10,000 short on my bike this year did a 3 year loan and paid it off in 2 months lol.