How do you Justify Cost
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
it's a passion for me. I have 2 passions, my wife and my Harleys (Harleys are safe in being plural) and I don't hesitate to spend a dime on either and they both have a mutual understanding with each other.
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From: SW Washington State
I never felt like I had to justify the cost of my Bike. Riding is something my wife and I like to do together and with friends.
We have sacrificed our entire life to make sure we are in a good place later in life. We are 58 & 59 years old and don't owe a penny, have a pretty good retirement fund in the 401K and other investments.
Our youngest kid is in his last semester of college (unless he decides to go to grad school for his masters).
We are entering the time of our life that we worked very hard for, if you are doing something you love and can aford it there is no need for justification. Just go for it.
We have sacrificed our entire life to make sure we are in a good place later in life. We are 58 & 59 years old and don't owe a penny, have a pretty good retirement fund in the 401K and other investments.
Our youngest kid is in his last semester of college (unless he decides to go to grad school for his masters).
We are entering the time of our life that we worked very hard for, if you are doing something you love and can aford it there is no need for justification. Just go for it.
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From: Fla
Not sure of your age, and don't really care...
But, if it's gonna be yer last harley, maybe finance as much as possible and save yer cash for fuel. Let them hunt you down after you pass to collect the rest or repo!
But, if it's gonna be yer last harley, maybe finance as much as possible and save yer cash for fuel. Let them hunt you down after you pass to collect the rest or repo!
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Michigan
Funny
Wow I thought I would get some good advice on touring forum. But I laughed at more than a few of them. I have played the money game whole life and owe nothing. I still have 2-4 years to work. I'm 58 and just sold my road king because my riding skills are not what they were. I want to try the trike and if it's the real deal that's what I will ride. if I'm not getting it with the trike it will sell it and own no mo Harley's. Money is cheap but haven't had a payment for anything for several years so that's a bite for me. The rest of the story is I need a new truck also that's another 35K. So I will have payments on something! Thanks for the laughs and I will make the decision this week on Harley. I guess one of my favorites here was " that you will be dead a long time " may as we'll enjoy what you can while you can. Thanks to all of you . Most make sense....and probably you all work for Harley corp !
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Hap
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I'd suggest that you rent a Tri-Glide for a weekend and see if you feel that you can adjust to it and like it before taking the plunge
Perhaps you can make a deal with the dealer for a little discount on the rental if you buy a Tri-Glide from them.
I was in your position last year.
I had planned for years to buy a '13 Ultra/Limited or a Tri-Glide but the Anniversary colors pushed the decision to either a CVO Ultra or the Tri-Glide, both being very expensive.
This was probably going to be my last two-wheeled purchase so I was leaning toward the Tri-Glide just in case I found myself no longer able to ride a two-wheeler.
My wife insisted on the CVO Ultra, saying that if and when I got unable to ride on two wheels I could/would get a trike!
Motorcycles, especially Harley's are more than a hobby to me and even though they are expensive, I think (for me) they're an investment in excitement, beauty and perhaps even a bit of psychological therapy.
As long as your other bills are paid, you have food in the house, and your wife isn't being deprived of something she wants, I'd say buy that new Tri-Glide and enjoy the h**l out of it while you can!
Perhaps you can make a deal with the dealer for a little discount on the rental if you buy a Tri-Glide from them.
I was in your position last year.
I had planned for years to buy a '13 Ultra/Limited or a Tri-Glide but the Anniversary colors pushed the decision to either a CVO Ultra or the Tri-Glide, both being very expensive.
This was probably going to be my last two-wheeled purchase so I was leaning toward the Tri-Glide just in case I found myself no longer able to ride a two-wheeler.
My wife insisted on the CVO Ultra, saying that if and when I got unable to ride on two wheels I could/would get a trike!
Motorcycles, especially Harley's are more than a hobby to me and even though they are expensive, I think (for me) they're an investment in excitement, beauty and perhaps even a bit of psychological therapy.
As long as your other bills are paid, you have food in the house, and your wife isn't being deprived of something she wants, I'd say buy that new Tri-Glide and enjoy the h**l out of it while you can!
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From: eastern mi
I,m like alot of the gents on here and can only offer my opinion,however i had kind of a similar situation.Having owned many Harleys that my wife and I put 15 to 18 thousand miles a year. I,m 59yrs old and had seen many couples on the triglides so we figured we would make the switch after very much consideration. we purchased a 2013 triglide off the showroom floor after taking a 40mi test ride loving it.After putting 6000mi and a ton of cash into it I decided it just wasn't for me,I'm not rich or even financially secure,but i do take care of my cash.I went back to my dealer and traded the trike for a 2014 Ultra Classic and sunk a boatload of cash into it.AS many have stated u only live once.No Regrets only in making a impulse purchase on the trike thankfully my dealer knows Im a good customer and made a offer that worked.Love the new Ultra and thats the end of the story..You Only Live Once
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From: eastern mi
By the way Hap,the price on the 13 Trike was $36,000.The price on the 14 Trike I believe is closer to $40,000 but in my opinion its alot more bike with the changes they made,I know my 14 Ultra runs handles superior to my 10 Ultra.
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From: North Carolina
I don't justify it. I just go with my gut feeling. Just buy it if you can afford it. I would rather have fun during the time I'm alive, than die with money that I never spent on fun stuff.