Should I buy this roadglide ?
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Should I buy this roadglide ?
This is the 105th anniversary. I just sold my 2008 street glide because I needed the money, and because we just had a daughter... I figured we wouldn't get any good riding in for a few years and it was time to hang it up, buy one again in 5 years or so when family can watch our daughter overnight
I could sell my truck and afford this, but only if the 105th anniversary will go up in value.. What do you guys think ? Buy this now, ride it only to work an back for a few years, then eventually take it on long trips ???
Or just hold off for 5?years or so and buy a newer harley at the time ? Maybe those new 2015 roadglide will be something worth having ?
Here's the link to the one I'm thinking if buying:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles
I could sell my truck and afford this, but only if the 105th anniversary will go up in value.. What do you guys think ? Buy this now, ride it only to work an back for a few years, then eventually take it on long trips ???
Or just hold off for 5?years or so and buy a newer harley at the time ? Maybe those new 2015 roadglide will be something worth having ?
Here's the link to the one I'm thinking if buying:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles
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motorcycles are not investments, they are expenditures
guess how many "100th Anniversary Models" they sold ...420,000 in a 15 month "model year".
the only Anniversary Model that has gained in value is the 1954 Golden Anniversary ( yes, 1954- the original H-D celebrated 1904 as the first year of production)....but the '54 isn't really worth much more than a '53 or '55 in similar condition
Be smart, buy when it makes sense for you to do that....if it's going to be awhile get something less expensive to fill the gap.
Congrats on the Girl.
Mike
guess how many "100th Anniversary Models" they sold ...420,000 in a 15 month "model year".
the only Anniversary Model that has gained in value is the 1954 Golden Anniversary ( yes, 1954- the original H-D celebrated 1904 as the first year of production)....but the '54 isn't really worth much more than a '53 or '55 in similar condition
Be smart, buy when it makes sense for you to do that....if it's going to be awhile get something less expensive to fill the gap.
Congrats on the Girl.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; May 4, 2014 at 05:19 PM.
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I had to give up riding for 2 years when we had twins. It's a cycle of life. I won't tell you what to do but there's others out there that have went through the same thing. Pretty common I think.
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You can buy and make money on a bike but that is rare. It takes a smart buy and and a willing buyer.
If you really want to ride find an older bike that you can either pay cash for or have a small payment. Then in the 5 year timeline you can sell it and get one you really want. I did the same thing on a 3 year timeline.
If you really want to ride find an older bike that you can either pay cash for or have a small payment. Then in the 5 year timeline you can sell it and get one you really want. I did the same thing on a 3 year timeline.
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Ever hear of "Buyer beware"….
A lower than normal price just at the start of the riding season; that in itself sets off the warning bells.
As others have said, don't expect these bikes to appreciate in value, they are becoming "just another old technology bike".
Stick with your truck; it'll cost you way less.
All the best "Family man"….
A lower than normal price just at the start of the riding season; that in itself sets off the warning bells.
As others have said, don't expect these bikes to appreciate in value, they are becoming "just another old technology bike".
Stick with your truck; it'll cost you way less.
All the best "Family man"….
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If you buy it, what do you plan to do about the fact that the words "Keri Bug" appear to be etched into the chrome in several places. The guy would have to knock a grand off the price for me to deal with changing that crap. Otherwise it is a great looking bike and comes with a tour pack!
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If you buy it, what do you plan to do about the fact that the words "Keri Bug" appear to be etched into the chrome in several places. The guy would have to knock a grand off the price for me to deal with changing that crap. Otherwise it is a great looking bike and comes with a tour pack!