UPDATE!!! Should I buy this? [PICS!]

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
If you get it I bet your time spent here will be greatly reduced..well at least when it is warm and dry enough to go riding.

Yeah, it's a bummer I live in IL now. But that will make the spring summer and fall that much more special. 😀

Well, I have much of the winter to think about this. I'll probably buy in Jan or so when dealers are desperate.

There is actually almost a glut of Harleys right now. It appears production has finally caught up with demand.

Plus, the GF has to take a riding course and get her MDL. We're going to pick up a used Honda Rebel for her to practice on.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
Since you seem to be mentioned resale value, keep in mind the value of yourself. Wear a helmet or something protective 🙂

Absolutely. Leathers and a helmet are a must. Helmet, jeans and a vest at the very least in the dog days of summer.

As for a helmet, full face for touring and a skull cap for cruising, I guess.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
As a person whose first plan once he gets a permanent-hire job (temping right now, no shortage of work for a competant person but not gonna do anything big until I'm more stable) is to get financed for a Sportster 1200 Roadster I'm going to have to say that you should buy it.

The thing is, even though Harleys aren't cheap by any stretch of the imagination, they just don't lose value. The MSRP for a brand new Sportster is in the $6,000 range. The price for 5-10 year old Sportster 1200's is in the $5,500 range for examples in good condition. They really don't depreciate much at all.

ZV

That's the bike the GF wants. She has shorter legs and can't reach the foot controls on the more laid back bikes. But she fits on a lowered Sportster just fine.

BTW, the 1200 Sportster is more like $10,xxx out the door. The 883 is in the low 8s out the door.

 

[brigden]

I don't care for those types of bikes, but the VROD is a sweet machine.

Buy it.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

If it was me and I was in the market for a true custom bike I would go for something from someone like http://www.exilecycles.com/. I like the look of his bikes and when you factor in the cost of a stock non sportster harley and all the upgrades you want, the price of a exile bike is not too high. I like the look of his bikes and the chances are pretty low you will see one on every street corner like you can harleys.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
If it was me and I was in the market for a true custom bike I would go for something from someone like http://www.exilecycles.com/. I like the look of his bikes and when you factor in the cost of a stock non sportster harley and all the upgrades you want, the price of a exile bike is not too high. I like the look of his bikes and the chances are pretty low you will see one on every street corner like you can harleys.

I thought about that. And it was very tempting.

But... if I buy a stock Fat Boy now, I can slowly customize it and if I get tired of it, sell it for a very small loss.

Plus, it has a 4 year wheel to wheel warranty.

Finally, the harley has more options and is easier to quickly convert it from a cruiser to a touring bike and back again with bolt on parts.

This way if I don't like cruisers, my loss is minimal.

If I do like them, I can always get something more wild later, and fully convert the Fat Boy to a touring bike.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
If it was me and I was in the market for a true custom bike I would go for something from someone like http://www.exilecycles.com/. I like the look of his bikes and when you factor in the cost of a stock non sportster harley and all the upgrades you want, the price of a exile bike is not too high. I like the look of his bikes and the chances are pretty low you will see one on every street corner like you can harleys.

I thought about that. And it was very tempting.

But... if I buy a stock Fat Boy now, I can slowly customize it and if I get tired of it, sell it for a very small loss.

Plus, it has a 4 year wheel to wheel warranty.

Finally, the harley has more options and is easier to quickly convert it from a cruiser to a touring bike and back again with bolt on parts.

This way if I don't like cruisers, my loss is minimal.

If I do like them, I can always get something more wild later, and fully convert the Fat Boy to a touring bike.

I would look to see if there were any issues with Solid Billet Front Wheels and the the Bikes Handling due to air flow.

 

[PHiuR]

how much does one of those cost?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: PHiuR
how much does one of those cost?

About 18.5 grand out the door. MSRP is 17.030. But then you have the various taxes and charges.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
If it was me and I was in the market for a true custom bike I would go for something from someone like http://www.exilecycles.com/. I like the look of his bikes and when you factor in the cost of a stock non sportster harley and all the upgrades you want, the price of a exile bike is not too high. I like the look of his bikes and the chances are pretty low you will see one on every street corner like you can harleys.

I thought about that. And it was very tempting.

But... if I buy a stock Fat Boy now, I can slowly customize it and if I get tired of it, sell it for a very small loss.

Plus, it has a 4 year wheel to wheel warranty.

Finally, the harley has more options and is easier to quickly convert it from a cruiser to a touring bike and back again with bolt on parts.

This way if I don't like cruisers, my loss is minimal.

If I do like them, I can always get something more wild later, and fully convert the Fat Boy to a touring bike.

I would look to see if there were any issues with Solid Billet Front Wheels and the the Bikes Handling due to air flow.

I'll ask, but I haven't heard anything. Have you?

And is this in regards to me possibly making it a touring bike later down the road?

 

[olds]

:thumbsdown:
Not a harley fan, myself.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PHiuR
how much does one of those cost?

About 18.5 grand out the door. MSRP is 17.030. But then you have the various taxes and charges.

Don't forget to include the cost of His and Her's matching RUB leather outfits😉

Frankly I think HD makes almost as much money on their other merchandisae as they do their Bikes.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PHiuR
how much does one of those cost?

About 18.5 grand out the door. MSRP is 17.030. But then you have the various taxes and charges.

Don't forget to include the cost of His and Her's matching RUB leather outfits😉

Frankly I think HD makes almost as much money on their other merchandisae as they do their Bikes.

You ain't kidding. Any HD Dealer has three times as much floor space devoted to gear than they do to bikes. It's hilarious, really.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PHiuR
how much does one of those cost?

About 18.5 grand out the door. MSRP is 17.030. But then you have the various taxes and charges.

Don't forget to include the cost of His and Her's matching RUB leather outfits😉

Frankly I think HD makes almost as much money on their other merchandisae as they do their Bikes.

You ain't kidding. Any HD Dealer has three times as much floor space devoted to gear than they do to bikes. It's hilarious, really.

And they aren't cheap. I've seen HD Bandannas go for $15

 

[bernse]

If I was in the market for a cruiser, I'd take a Victory over a Harley right now.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PHiuR
how much does one of those cost?

About 18.5 grand out the door. MSRP is 17.030. But then you have the various taxes and charges.

Don't forget to include the cost of His and Her's matching RUB leather outfits😉

Frankly I think HD makes almost as much money on their other merchandisae as they do their Bikes.

You ain't kidding. Any HD Dealer has three times as much floor space devoted to gear than they do to bikes. It's hilarious, really.

And they aren't cheap. I've seen HD Bandannas go for $15

Yep, you can look at much of their gear online. It is highly overpriced.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: bernse
If I was in the market for a cruiser, I'd take a Victory over a Harley right now.

I've been thinking about a Vegas, 8Ball or Kingpin.

But, there is no dealer local to me. The closest is 2 hours away in St Louis. The HD comes with a full 4 year service plan. Handy for a lazy mechanical numbskull like me.

And there just isn't as much after market bolt on stuff. I can't easily convert either of those to a touring bike for long distance comfort.

Finally, they don't hold their value quite as well as HDs do.

It is an idea, though.

 

[bernse]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: bernse
If I was in the market for a cruiser, I'd take a Victory over a Harley right now.

I've been thinking about a Vegas, 8Ball or Kingpin.

But, there is no dealer local to me. The closest is 2 hours away in St Louis. The HD comes with a full 4 year service plan. Handy for a lazy mechanical numbskull like me.

And there just isn't as much after market bolt on stuff. I can't easily convert either of those to a touring bike for long distance comfort.

Finally, they don't hold their value quite as well as HDs do.

It is an idea, though.

Well, in defence of the Victory they are still cheaper than a Harley, so even though they don't hold their value quite as well, I think thats a fair trade off.

They are also quite simply a better bike, IMHO.

But, I will agree there isn't the pelethora of doo-dads as Harleys have, but there are still lots. Not having a dealer nearby is a bit of a strike though.

Look at a V92T. Already built for touring and you don't have to buy as much for add-ons.

 

[spidey07]

nice bike. A classic.

Yes you should buy it.

 

[Red Dawn]

This model has more of a classic design

 

[Tremulant]

I like the vrod better than the fatboy, looks wise. But you should get whichever you prefer.

Oh, and :thumbsup: on the girlfriend that wants to ride with you.

 

[RossMAN]

My opinion?

You're an old fart 😛

 

[Turkish]

Amused, I wouldn't worry about the resale that much 🙂 Afterall, this is not going to be your primary way of transportation. Right? Weekend/Afternoon cruiser? I say get the one you like the most, and just enjoy it for many many years 🙂

 

[SethK28]

Have fun on the highway trying to pass a 18 wheeler

 

[SethK28]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
If it was me and I was in the market for a true custom bike I would go for something from someone like http://www.exilecycles.com/. I like the look of his bikes and when you factor in the cost of a stock non sportster harley and all the upgrades you want, the price of a exile bike is not too high. I like the look of his bikes and the chances are pretty low you will see one on every street corner like you can harleys.

I thought about that. And it was very tempting.

But... if I buy a stock Fat Boy now, I can slowly customize it and if I get tired of it, sell it for a very small loss.

Plus, it has a 4 year wheel to wheel warranty.

Finally, the harley has more options and is easier to quickly convert it from a cruiser to a touring bike and back again with bolt on parts.

This way if I don't like cruisers, my loss is minimal.

If I do like them, I can always get something more wild later, and fully convert the Fat Boy to a touring bike.

I would look to see if there were any issues with Solid Billet Front Wheels and the the Bikes Handling due to air flow.

I'll ask, but I haven't heard anything. Have you?

And is this in regards to me possibly making it a touring bike later down the road?

Have fun passin an 18 wheeler on the highway