A very small amount financed. As a general rule, never finance your toys or recreational vehicles.

If you have an off-setting investment, that's another story.

 

Bought mine used, paid full, up front.

 

1985 Goldwing Aspencade..paid cash.
1995 Gl1500se Goldwing....paid cash.
2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic...paid cash..
Not only do I pay cash...I ride them for a long time.
I want my moneys worth..

 

Paid cash. I dont like haveing payments hanging over my head.

 

Cash (well, check) up front.

 

Cash, both times. 94 Sporty after the divorce and sale of a house. Started saving for a new bike and took me 14 years to get there. Family and other priorities sometimes called for me taking cash out of the Harley account. Finally bought a brand new 08 Street Bob. Man, it was hard to write that check! Won't buy new, again. Same said for a car. Like having someone else pay the depreciation. Oh, still have both bikes.

 

Interest rates are at an all time low right now. Best to have money in the bank and finance your toys. JMO. Just don't be upside down with your scooter.

 

btw, I don't consider my RKC a "toy" since it's my primary mode of transportation. My F150 is a back up vehicle.

 

My HOG stock return on investment was like getting my CVO for free. Cash.

 

Put 6k across two reward bearing credit cards, balance in cash, then paid off both cards.