I concur with what's already been said. They're asking more for a 2011 than what I paid for for my 2017 Limited (although mine is bone stock). I guess what it boils down to is what YOU'RE looking for in a bike. Do you want those modifications and are you willing to pay extra for them (nice to have vs need to have).

 

In Phx for 24
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/m...501050716.html



Or M8 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/m...556155973.html

 

BigMoe1~
Firstly, welcome to the site.

Secondly, the outfit you're dealing with is ripping you off.

Thirdly, since you have previous sport bike experience, you may think a Harley with engine work is comparable. It is not. It may seem that the engine size numbers wise while impressive, is actually gutless compared to any sport bike. (Except maybe a 250!)

I did the same as you, many years ago. (Went from Ninja to Dyna.) Boy, was I surprise at the lack of power by the 1340 evo! (Coming from a ZX-10.)

Anyway, i'd say go rent a bike or 3 that you think you might like to own. Then ride the crap out of them. Ride them in all different situations. Night/rain/2-up/freeway/hiway/city/twisty/sweeper/everything. This is the only way to properly evaluate a motorcycle candidate.

I'd rather you make a $300 investment rather than a $24,000 mistake.

Good luck and good hunting.

 

This is the correct answer. Don't buy someone else's 7 year old project just because of the doodads as they do not add value in a resale. You might also really not like the giant front wheel. Go to another dealer who will let you ride a new bike and I bet you can get another grand or two off the price and then you can build it up the way you want it to be.

 

 

Nice bike. Too much $$$.

 

And $24 for a 7 year old bike is too much. Unless you love every modification the seller made.

 

Would you consider a 2012 street glide for 23k$. Lol.....keep your eyes open bud. Find three to five bikes you like then compare things.

That is all.

 

 

You've gotten some really good advice on here.
In my opinion, beings that you're not financing I would buy new, and then start doing the mods that you need.
Decide on what you want, is it just going to be for day rides or are you planning week long trips, passenger comfort, storage, etc.
Test ride everything that appeals to you.