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[Lu]

I must say, I’ve been going back and forth for months trying to justify getting the RGU CVO.  Yesterday I sat on red (my choice) RGU @ the NYC show and loved it!!!  My mind starting spinning on how to really justify it again.  I can get it, money is not the issue, and I would trade in my current 11 non-CVO RGU, but the thought of buying a bike that is close to the price of my Caddy just blows my mind. 

I always dreamed of owning a CVO and I’m curious if anyone else who owns one also said..”F.. it, you only live once"

[Twolanerider]

I always dreamed of owning a CVO and I’m curious if anyone else who owns one also said..”F.. it, you only live once"

A bit of the wrong place to get constructive criticism is a room where you're preaching to the choir... 

(we've probably almost all said just about the same thing at some time)

[Lars]

How true, Oh how true!!

[GregKhougaz]

Buddhists may disagree but who cares?  Congratulations!   

[kiro]

You nailed it sweetlu... Act while you can and are able. Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the CVO world. 

[VaEagle]

Ah the old debate of buying by emotions not common sense......

We all fall under the advertising hype at one point in our lives and believe it when they say " you deserve it!" etc.
I think many of us buy a big ticket item with optimism and have many visions of all the good times we will have to help justify the expense. Only time will tell if those  hopes come to pass or are we just paying big bucks for something used only occasionally.
Dealerships, bike shows and advertising can try to sell us on the fact that you just can't be cool or function without the latest model, whether it's due to an extra couple C.C.s in the motor or the latest stereo or paint job. When in reality we can do just fine without the latest gadgets.
You also have many folks who say things like "I will always have a bike payment" so why not get new one. I think that is sad, you may afford that payment but at what true cost to you or your family? Will you ever be able to retire or work until you die? How about kids education or wedding expenses etc. I know it may be sacrilege but there is more to life then the latest vehicle....
All that being said, if you can truly afford it and want it then why not get what you want!
I think comparing costs is a sign of old age though....bike as expensive as a luxury car...when you get real old it's that vehicle cost as much as my first house! 

[skratch]

I always dreamed of owning a CVO and I’m curious if anyone else who owns one also said..”F.. it, you only live once"

you mean not everyone says that?

besides, have you priced new caddies lately?

[fastfreddy]

like you said...YOLO...

[hogdooz]

When I got my 2011 FLTRUSE Black & Gray, I said this will be my last new bike. Now, at 72 years old, and since I only live once, I'm saying my 2015 FLTRUSE Carbon Dust/Autumn Sunset will be my last bike---that is my justification anyway. I'll just see how fast I put miles on it and how I feel as the years go by.

[Lars]

Shoot, my CVO cost three times what my first house cost, and the house was wood frame and wasn't on wheels either.

[SDCVO]

When I got my 2011 FLTRUSE Black & Gray, I said this will be my last new bike. Now, at 72 years old, and since I only live once, I'm saying my 2015 FLTRUSE Carbon Dust/Autumn Sunset will be my last bike---that is my justification anyway. I'll just see how fast I put miles on it and how I feel as the years go by.

72 yrs old and just bought a new bike, Awesome!

[OBB]

Ever see a Brink's truck following a Hearse? DO IT!!!

[graygus]

This is the best of all the Harleys I have so far. Go for it you will love it. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

If you can afford it, and you want it, then why not get it.

For years I had neighbors ask me, you drive the cheapest Impala chevy makes, about 21K yet ride 30K bikes.  Car was a need, bike is a want and a passion.

I have zero regrets getting this bike

[kiro]

When I got my 2011 FLTRUSE Black & Gray, I said this will be my last new bike. Now, at 72 years old, and since I only live once, I'm saying my 2015 FLTRUSE Carbon Dust/Autumn Sunset will be my last bike

I said the same thing with my 2013 purchase hogdooz, but mostly to my significant other as I started pouring money into mods... I don't plan to sell/trade, but one never knows...