Buy new or keep old?
#81
05-26-2013 | 08:14 PM
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#82
05-27-2013 | 12:38 AM
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Alright guys, here's the deal:
I bought my current bike last year (2003 FLHTCI) and love it. The last (and only other) owner was a mechanic and kept the bike in pristine condition. He even put anti-seize in all the right places. He also did the stage 1 upgrade. The bike has 80,000km on it.
My wife and I are getting an inheritance at the end of this year and I don't know whether I want to buy a new bike or put some money into this one to make sure all is tip top. I haven't checked the tensioners or critical fasteners yet but everything else is great.
My wife and I have test driven a 2013 Road Glide and a 2013 Ultra. I like them both, but don't find much difference between them and mine (HK Stereo). I actually think mine has more acceleration than the new ones.
So that's the deal. What are the pros and cons of buying new or keeping the bike I know?
I bought my current bike last year (2003 FLHTCI) and love it. The last (and only other) owner was a mechanic and kept the bike in pristine condition. He even put anti-seize in all the right places. He also did the stage 1 upgrade. The bike has 80,000km on it.
My wife and I are getting an inheritance at the end of this year and I don't know whether I want to buy a new bike or put some money into this one to make sure all is tip top. I haven't checked the tensioners or critical fasteners yet but everything else is great.
My wife and I have test driven a 2013 Road Glide and a 2013 Ultra. I like them both, but don't find much difference between them and mine (HK Stereo). I actually think mine has more acceleration than the new ones.
So that's the deal. What are the pros and cons of buying new or keeping the bike I know?
#83
05-27-2013 | 01:22 AM
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The good news is that I've never heard of a pre 2007 ever shutting down from the heads getting that hot. Our earlier bikes run much cooler than 2007 and later models. I've been caught in 100 degree traffic tie ups here in North Carolina for an hour and a half and my bike didn't overheat ( and I run a Stage II 95".)
You're in Canada for God's sake! If it gets hotter than you like install an oil cooler and a fan. ( but I doubt you'll need it.)
A final thought. I think that you have a better motorcycle than anything Harley has sold from 2007 to present. That's why I'm keeping mine (2000 RG,) forever.
I started looking at cams but that's a whole new ball of wax apparently. Like I said, my bike goes fast enough for me right now. We'll see down the road though.
#84
05-27-2013 | 02:25 AM
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I've done a lot of reading and read about the High Temperature Idle Control feature on these bikes, so I feel much better. I also feel much better that you've never heard of a pre-07 shutting down. It does get really hot here but this is the first summer with this bike so we'll see how it goes.
I wish they were that price here. Was looking at new Ultras and RK's again today at the stealership. All about 32K to start.
Jesus Christ, did Steven Hawking have to figure out your upgrades? I wouldn't even know where to start with all of that engine work. I'm sure your ride goes nice and fast though! I've gotten as far as looking at and pricing out the upgraded Tensioners with the oil cooler.
I started looking at cams but that's a whole new ball of wax apparently. Like I said, my bike goes fast enough for me right now. We'll see down the road though.
I wish they were that price here. Was looking at new Ultras and RK's again today at the stealership. All about 32K to start.
Jesus Christ, did Steven Hawking have to figure out your upgrades? I wouldn't even know where to start with all of that engine work. I'm sure your ride goes nice and fast though! I've gotten as far as looking at and pricing out the upgraded Tensioners with the oil cooler.
I started looking at cams but that's a whole new ball of wax apparently. Like I said, my bike goes fast enough for me right now. We'll see down the road though.
#85
05-27-2013 | 06:38 AM
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Why try to make a 10 year old bike like a new one when you got the cash to go get new with 0 miles on it? You won't get your money back out of the old bike if you tear into engine and trany apart. Most people don't want a bike that someone has tore apart, not knowing if it's right plus your only going to get book value when you do decide to trade. You won't get much if anything for your mods. If it were me, Id be shopping. New Road King msrp start at $20100. Some guys that say keep the old bike wish they had a new one. 
You will figure it out, take your time. Have fun looking.
You will figure it out, take your time. Have fun looking.
#86
05-27-2013 | 07:39 AM
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Why try to make a 10 year old bike like a new one when you got the cash to go get new with 0 miles on it? You won't get your money back out of the old bike if you tear into engine and trany apart. Most people don't want a bike that someone has tore apart, not knowing if it's right plus your only going to get book value when you do decide to trade. You won't get much if anything for your mods. If it were me, Id be shopping. New Road King msrp start at $20100. Some guys that say keep the old bike wish they had a new one. You will figure it out, take your time. Have fun looking.
You will figure it out, take your time. Have fun looking.
#87
05-27-2013 | 07:49 AM
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You forget that he is in Canada and you are looking closer to $30000,00 Big difference... The new bikes aren't all that much better than the 03's. really , when you put them side by side they aren't that much difference..If you are planning on riding them for a long time it is an investment...Maintain it right and tweak a little stuff here n there and the bike will last a very long time...
http://www.harleydavidsonwinnipeg.ca...ory.asp?page=3
Do they tax ya 9 grand or something or they just get that much more than MSRP because of supply??
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#88
05-27-2013 | 08:08 AM
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#89
05-27-2013 | 11:42 AM
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I couldn't believe that Canada's bike were $10,000 more than US. So I Googled a Canadian dealer, first one that popped up had a 13 RK for only $400 more than US??
http://www.harleydavidsonwinnipeg.ca...ory.asp?page=3
Do they tax ya 9 grand or something or they just get that much more than MSRP because of supply??
http://www.harleydavidsonwinnipeg.ca...ory.asp?page=3
Do they tax ya 9 grand or something or they just get that much more than MSRP because of supply??
#90
05-27-2013 | 12:17 PM
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I couldn't believe that Canada's bike were $10,000 more than US. So I Googled a Canadian dealer, first one that popped up had a 13 RK for only $400 more than US??
http://www.harleydavidsonwinnipeg.ca...ory.asp?page=3
Do they tax ya 9 grand or something or they just get that much more than MSRP because of supply??
http://www.harleydavidsonwinnipeg.ca...ory.asp?page=3
Do they tax ya 9 grand or something or they just get that much more than MSRP because of supply??
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