New in Indy
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
New in Indy
Hello all! First time to this forum, just spent 3+ hours that I was supposed to be working. Oops...good thing I'm the boss!
Looking at a Nightster, probably 1-2 years old, thinking let someone else take year 1 depreciation hit. First bike in 20 years. Thinking of buying now and riding in the neighborhood over the winter on nice days to build skills. I could ride for miles around connected neighborhoods before I get to a true public road. I get the "ride to live" part!
Three questions.
How much should a bike like this drop in price per year, 10%, 20%, etc.?
Stealer (yep, same term from the diesel forum I am on) and I talked about crash bars being a good investment esp for the first year. Any other thoughts?
Riding shoes--the Harley boots look like regular med high work boots like the ones in my closet. I can see learning to ride in boots over tennis shoes but I am thinking they are about $80-$120 more than what I can spend at Kohls. Am I missing something?
And, if anyone in Indy has ideas on the best dealer, I would be open to that too.
Looking forward to riding.
Looking at a Nightster, probably 1-2 years old, thinking let someone else take year 1 depreciation hit. First bike in 20 years. Thinking of buying now and riding in the neighborhood over the winter on nice days to build skills. I could ride for miles around connected neighborhoods before I get to a true public road. I get the "ride to live" part!
Three questions.
How much should a bike like this drop in price per year, 10%, 20%, etc.?
Stealer (yep, same term from the diesel forum I am on) and I talked about crash bars being a good investment esp for the first year. Any other thoughts?
Riding shoes--the Harley boots look like regular med high work boots like the ones in my closet. I can see learning to ride in boots over tennis shoes but I am thinking they are about $80-$120 more than what I can spend at Kohls. Am I missing something?
And, if anyone in Indy has ideas on the best dealer, I would be open to that too.
Looking forward to riding.
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
there are no set %'s that a Harley drops in price yearly, lot depends on care, miles, and add-ons.. and the market...
That winter riding is cold here in the Hoosier state....
Welcome to the forum. From Indy.
That winter riding is cold here in the Hoosier state....
Welcome to the forum. From Indy.
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 13,453
Likes: 0
From: Indianapolis
Welcome from Indy also! I bought my bike at Indy West but could have done the same at Benson (Muncie) or Bloomington. I took and passed the ABATE and very much recommend it! I searched on E-Bay for Harley Boots and if you can stand NOT having the current model, you can purchase for $60+/-. Yes they were new and not worn. Good Luck and I hope to see you on the road sometime soon!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,116
Likes: 3
From: Yakima, Wa.
Welcome from central Washington. Great people here, tons of info and alot of usable knowledge. Enjoy yourself. Geezer
Trending Topics
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 16,656
Likes: 13
From: The Big Easy
Welcome from Nawlins!!!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
however i would not recommend it especially during the winter months...
