Thanks for that info. I was unaware of that.

Larry

 

I went with a used 1 owner low mileage 2001 Superglide. Saved about 3 grand over a new one. The previous owner always had the HD dealer do the work. Since I bought it I've done all the work to it.
It depend if you are handy with tools, used is great. If you take everything to the dealer a new one may work better for you with a warranty.
With any Harley you really can't go wrong.

 

I never buy new vehicles. They just depreciate too much - even Harley's nowadays. I just bought my daughter an 05 Acura with 9000 miles for $5500 (20%) less than a new 06.

I bought a 99 Wide Glide with 8000 miles on it last year. It had what amounted to $1082.00 in additional chrome (according to the HD catalog), and I paid about $4000 less than a new 05 model. It did not come with a warrenty, but for $4K and the extra chrome, I'll take my chances and warrenty it with my own bank account.

While I must admit the new Dyna's with their new EFI system and six speed transmission are very attractive to me, but I'll wait a couple of years for them to get the bugs worked out (and they have already found bugs) and buy a used one with low milage.

Let the other guy take the depreciation.

Whatever you get, if its a Harley it comes with a guarrentee you will LOVE IT!

 

Harley's have become very reliable bikes. I have had mine for over two years, and not even one problem. The extra's cost $$$. What ever you decide you will love it..But I think next time I will go for the goodies already on it, and broke in a little.

 

I bought my 05 Super Glide FXDI used. It had only 200 miles on it. The guy put H-D windshield and engine guard on it. Has a security system and still one year left on the 2-year warrenty. Also he gave me his H-D 3/4 helmet. All for $12,450. I though it was a good deal. Three months later, I now have 3700 miles on it. So far, I like the EFI.

 

Bought a 06 and being my first, it was the right choice for my wife and I!! Good Luck on your decision..

 

That's a tough call. I was "forced" into buying another bike this year. My original plan was to find a nice low mileage bike and get a good price on it. I don't need to always have the latest and greatest; I was very happy with my '97 WG. There are plenty of good used bikes out there, if you're patient. The resale value on a Harley is pretty good, so you don't save a ton of money. And finding just the right bike with just the right mods can be tough if you're kinda pickey.

But then I started looking at the new Dynas. Lots of engineering improvements: electronics, chassis, suspension, looks, etc. And it's really not that much more than a 1-2 year old bike. Personally, I wanted EFI, and was not really ionterested in open loop operation.

I'll be picking up my new SG in the next week or two.