Which bike should I buy???

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LowCel

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After four knee surgeries I have come to realize that my days of riding sport bikes are over. Therefore, I have to sell my baby, a MV Agusta F4 1000R. I really hate to do it but that is life. :(

Anyway, I have decided on my next bike, a Harley Night Rod Special. The problem is that I'm not sure if I should go with a new 2009 leftover for $14,750 or a 2008 with 8,000 miles and an aftermarket exhaust and programmer. I can get the used one for $12,000. For the used one the payment will be $208 a month, the new one will be $261 a month.

So, giving the above information which one would you all go for?
 
Buy used. Just be patient and it will pay off. I just picked up a used 2005 R6 w/ 9,000 miles for $3,500 (PERFECT CONDITION). The guy used it to commute to work. GL
 
Go get a Duc Multistrada or Hypermotard. Every bit a Duc, just a more upright riding position. I got rid of my TLR for the same reasons, after a 200 mile ride I could hardly stand from being elbow to knee most of the day. And I love my Hyper!
 
Westie;4149117; said:
Go get a Duc Multistrada or Hypermotard. Every bit a Duc, just a more upright riding position. I got rid of my TLR for the same reasons, after a 200 mile ride I could hardly stand from being elbow to knee most of the day. And I love my Hyper!
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I test rode a few Ducati's when I bought my MV, they just don't seem to work for me for some reason. They are great bikes, just not for me.
 
I'm thinking a raked out Triumph. Of course, I'm not a fan of Harleys.
 
Pharaoh;4149268; said:
I'm thinking a raked out Triumph. Of course, I'm not a fan of Harleys.
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I have never been a Harley guy either, actually about as "anti-harley" as you can get. The problem is there just aren't many bikes in the same class (style) as the Night Rod. The only one I know of is the Yamaha Warrior and I have already owned one of those. I looked at the Victories and they just didn't do it for me. A somewhat comparable bike was actually quite a bit more than the HD.
 
Oh, here is a link to the bike that I am planning on getting. It is the 2008 model.
 
Well things have changed, I believe I am going to trade my bike plus a few bucks for a beautiful 2006 Nissan 350Z (enthusaist) with 43,000 miles. I wasn't planning on this but it just kind of happened. The really nice thing about going this route is that my wife will be able to enjoy it as well.
 
TRENT;4148712; said:
Buy used. Just be patient and it will pay off. I just picked up a used 2005 R6 w/ 9,000 miles for $3,500 (PERFECT CONDITION). The guy used it to commute to work. GL
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This rule does not apply to harley's.
I sold my 08 with 12000 miles on it for $17800 and i bought it new for $19500. I could have traded it in to the dealer on my new bike for $16900.
they keep their value and most models are not a dime a dozen like street bikes.
Most of the time you can get a lot more attractive financing on a brand new one. So if the bike is only a year or two old it might be better to buy new.

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Just saw you got a car instead, enjoy it. You'll be back on two wheels before you know it.
 
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