Should I or Shouldn't I
#11
The '04 is a keeper. Use the money you won't be spending on a bike payment to further accessorize the '04.
My riding buddy had a one-of-a-kind 06 EG Standard and traded for a dime-a-dozen black '12 Ultra. He likes the new bike well enough but is constantly telling me that the old one stood out in a crowd. The new one doesn't.
My riding buddy had a one-of-a-kind 06 EG Standard and traded for a dime-a-dozen black '12 Ultra. He likes the new bike well enough but is constantly telling me that the old one stood out in a crowd. The new one doesn't.
#13
I agree with Texas Fat Boy; you should at least check out the cost to trade difference. For one thing, you might find out that the trade difference is a lot more than the $7k you're hoping for. Your bike has pretty low miles for the model year, and you could certainly install a 6-speed transmission for no where near the trade cost.
#14
#15
I have an '03 RK (chrome front end, tour pack, cruise, Mustang seat, Stage I, SE exhaust, 18K miles) and have toyed with the idea of going to a Limited. I can afford the payments, but was suprised what my bike is for trade-in, about $9K, 10.5K retail. Then I think of what I need to do to the new one, ehaust, chrome front end, trim rings on the lights etc. I really like the RK, ride solo, so I think that the money I would use for a down I will use on the RK and do a 95-97 kit and maybe a 6 speed. My 2 cents.
#16
#17
If you ride aggressively you will really appreciate the new frame, it is amazingly better for the aggressive rider.
ABS is nice if you ever need it.
With that said, the motor in your 04 is MUCH better (in my opinion) and it would be less expensive to put a 6 speed in your 04 if that is all you are really after.
ABS is nice if you ever need it.
With that said, the motor in your 04 is MUCH better (in my opinion) and it would be less expensive to put a 6 speed in your 04 if that is all you are really after.
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