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Dec 9, 2025 | 01:23 PM

#11

deadbroke

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From: Long Island,NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripwireSix

Thought I was going to quit riding. I am closing on 74 years.
Then I made the mistake of sitting on a new Fat Boy.
I am considering buying it.
It will be my 7th HD if I do.
Hate to get a loan, but that is the only way I can do it.
Thoughts?

Don't take a loan. Find a low mileage used bike,the guy that buys new always takes a big hit when he sells.

Dec 9, 2025 | 05:35 PM

#12

OneLastBike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deadbroke

Don't take a loan. Find a low mileage used bike. The guy that buys new always takes a big hit when he sells.

I generally agree with this, but with bikes in particular - and maybe Harley in particular - that new bike warranty is nice to have even with the big depreciation hit.

With cars and trucks - and two additional wheels making contact with Mother Earth and surrounded by metal - I'm less concerned with buying new.

Dec 10, 2025 | 04:41 AM

#13

r-bar-j

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From: San Antonio TX

Welcome back from Alamo City, SanAntonio, TX.

Dec 10, 2025 | 06:43 AM

#14

TripwireSix

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From: Alabama

Well I rode the Fat Boy and did not really like the handling due to the fat rear tire.
So I bought the new Heritage Classic. I used to have a Heritage. Much better for us.
About buying new, I got a good price on the bike and to be honest, I have no problem keeping HD in business. They are having some financial issues lately as you all know.
I used to work for AMF HD in York. I am partial.