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Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

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#21

03-06-2007 | 12:10 PM

keninnj

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

Hold out and keep looking...

#22

03-06-2007 | 01:23 PM

Ratbasturd

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

http://www.hdtrader.com/display/picture.asp?sku=38681

It is in Texas.

#23

03-06-2007 | 01:24 PM

Ratbasturd

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

Wasn't under 6000

#24

03-06-2007 | 01:47 PM

AirSki

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

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ORIGINAL: KSims1868

I don't know where you guys get your info, but there is NO way a newer model (2004-newer) 1200 Sportster Custom (the ONLY Sportster I'd consider) is going to be available for $6,000 or less.

I don't know about your market...but at least not down here in Texas. To find a used big twin under $10K is a miracle in and of itself.

[/align][/align]I don't live in Texas, I live in OKC but I guarantee you could find a better deal on a newer bike. I've been looking for about a month here and the Texas dealers beat our dealers by thousands (on used)! I'd start with these: www.fullboar.com, www.dreammachinesoftexas.com, www.re-cycles.com.I know some of them have a lot of room in their prices if you have cash![/align]

#25

03-06-2007 | 05:15 PM

hdpearson13

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

keep looking youll find one you can get softail standards for around 9 or 10 and still pretty new.

#26

03-06-2007 | 05:17 PM

hdpearson13

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

wat happened to the fxr3 i always wanted that bike

#27

03-06-2007 | 05:34 PM

HD7585

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

To some people "NEWER" is not as desireable as older, Not many here have thought of it that way.But a lot of riders prefer the older. Older is more unique.Not as Cookie Cutter.

#28

03-06-2007 | 06:27 PM

KSims1868

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

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ORIGINAL: hdpearson13

wat happened to the fxr3 i always wanted that bike

I sold it (eBay) when my daughter was born. That thing was georgous and rode like a dream!! Some guy in Delaware has it now. Sometimes I miss it...it was set up with EVERYTHING a guy could want.

Here's a pic:

#29

03-06-2007 | 06:42 PM

BigJfxdwg

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RE: Sportster vs. Softail (which to buy?)

I say if you like to work on things and plan on putting extra money into the motor got with the Softail, otherwise get the Sporty.
Being as I would probably throw some upgrades on the old evo I would probably get the 93, but hey I don't know what you would do with it. Just my 2 cents.