Topic: What would you do? 103tHunDer Please Read (Read 3681 times)

WFP · « **on:** February 27, 2005, 05:53:29 PM »

My wife and I were in Big Boar (Wesport, MA) HD Saturday to pick up some parts. It also heppened to be my Birthday which is when I purchased the SED and the SEEG in the past.

On the floor was a 2005 SEFB in Blue...my wife absolutely loved it. She insists that she is not nearly ready for a real bike and is much more comfortable on her Rebel and shadow or her preferred spot on the back of the SEEG. But she wanted me to get it. The Dealer is not known as an MSRP dealer but since I don't need the Bike, I can push him daily to see if he will take the offer.

The other option, is a stock Fatboy that she will allow $12K worth of customizing right off the bat.

What should I do? Tough Decision Huh!

Hey, 103ThunDer, I told her you would never believe she said to get it, and keep the SED and SEEG!

/Bill

Loose_Goose · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2005, 06:11:37 PM »

I would take the stock Fatboy and put the 120 Jims motor in it. There's an article on the new motor in the newest issue of Cycleworld. Then you still have $4000 to play with.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2005, 06:20:16 PM »

Bill, you're one lucky man!!! The SEEG, the SED and now a Fat Boy (and you get to keep that awesome-looking SED of yours!). If I was single, I'd be asking you right now if your wife had a sister. But I digress . . .

I think the choice between the two bikes is pretty clear. You've got the CVO-thing going on pretty strong there. You've already got two and there are not many that can say that. Now you have the option of adding another, plus your wife is already in love with it. So, I voted SEFB. Anyone here is free to disagree with me, but I feel like if you customize a regular FB, you'll always wish you had gone wth the exclusivity of the CVO. Also, I think the CVO will always maintain a higher value than a modded non-CVO.

Of course, you're the only one that can make the final decision, these are just my thoughts. Either way, knowing you, you will end up with one fine machine. Keep us posted! [smiley=beerchug.gif]

dakota · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2005, 06:31:25 PM »

project bike: 120 JIMS engine, 240 rear wheel kit. Now you have performance, uniquness, and still save money.

If you don't need or really want the SE fatboy and especially if dealer doesn't sell at MSRP, wait a year or two and buy it used.

Dr. Evil · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2005, 07:17:29 PM »

Gotta go with the stock bike, 120ci, and a real rear wheel/tire.

Jock · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:02:04 PM »

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My wife and I were in Big Boar (Wesport, MA) HD Saturday to pick up some parts.

Jock · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2005, 08:11:46 PM »

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My wife and I were in Big Boar (Wesport, MA) HD Saturday to pick up some parts.

GOGIRL · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:35:52 PM »

buy the blue sefb, i've had all that 120ci , 240 tire stuff it's all junk, ain't nothin like them hd twin cams just my 2 cents

Jock · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2005, 09:44:59 PM »

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buy the

GOGIRL · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2005, 10:07:37 PM »

i've had 113's , 120 's 240 tires 230 tires kits , i could name everything on one hand that i've been happy with,, it just ain' as good as harleystuff in'' my opion'' , i was glad some body came along and bought it, you name the problem and i had it , i wish i had all the cash i lost to that phase i went threw....he he he ,now when i see these big fat tire bikes ,with big motors that viberate and shake, it just reminds me that i'am glad mines gone, there are nice to look though , I HAVE A SEFB AND A SEEG NOW I RIDE MORE , PLUS I LIKE THAT WARRENTY

mfgreen · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2005, 10:37:09 PM »

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i've had 113's

hd-dude · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2005, 11:09:33 PM »

First of all...your a lucky man!!! [smiley=2vrolijk_21.gif]
Since you already have the other CVO's I would go for a project bike. You can do alot for that kind of money.

ccr · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2005, 05:37:12 AM »

Hi Bill,

dakota · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2005, 07:04:58 AM »

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project bike: 120 JIMS engine, 240 rear wheel kit. Now you have performance, uniquness, and still save money.

If you don't need or really want the SE fatboy and especially if dealer doesn't sell at MSRP, wait a year or two and buy it used.

When I mentioned all this I meant to modify the fat boy and not get an aftermarket bike. Keep it harley for value reasons. Sorry for the confusion.

WFP · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2005, 09:27:52 AM »

Thanks for all the input...it will all be moot if they won't sell at MSRP, again, I don't need it...she will quickly tell you she is not ready...and may never be. But this bike really caught her eye so if there was ever one she would want this is it. I would unfortunately, until she is ready, have to put 2500 miles per year on it myself just so that it does not sit...I give and give!

So in the end, it would be the SEFB but again, no MSRP, no deal.

/Bill

JCZ · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2005, 12:25:39 PM »

Two to one on the vote, in favor of the SEFB. Very interesting. I think that's the way I'd go, too.

WFP · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2005, 12:55:01 PM »

One thing that would be pricey is to get a stock frame re-painted powdercoated to match the tins. That is one real nice touch on the SEDs and SEFBs. Wish they had done it on the SEEGs!

Wires in the Bars, doable, Hydraulic Clutch, doable. Paint the tins, doable...the frame...everything must come off.

/Bill

ccr · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2005, 05:25:28 AM »

So what did you do?

WFP · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2005, 06:36:49 AM »

Decided if we are doin' anything it will be a CVO. But, since Anne won't be riding it anytime soon, I have a hard time justifying it right now at anything over MSRP. We looked at a Red one in Boston, $32,400. Too much over MSRP for my taste.

The Blue is still in Westport, but I have not had a chance to talk to them. Anne's birthday is the end of the month so I have time!

Thanks all!

WFP · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2005, 09:43:52 AM »

It won't be happening...33K out the door at Big Boar...sorry, too much. I can live with the beautiful bikes I have.

/Bill

WFP · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2005, 08:25:07 AM »

Now they are really rubbing it in...just ran across this news article on Westport's Big Boar HD:

http://www.eastbayri.com/story/283176189621171.php

With a Pic of the owner and the Blue $33K Fatboy that I wanted!

Gene Busher with a Harley Davidson CVO, a special model Fat Boy that sells for $33,000. He said, "It's pretty quick."

spydglide · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2005, 08:30:56 AM »

I know. But, is that a pretty bike, or what? [smiley=laugh.gif]

WFP · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2005, 08:55:38 AM »

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THe picrue shows a balnce and yet similarity in nature....both capable of responding to a singular name.........

BULL...it shows someone leaning on my bike...in my warped mind anyway!

spydglide · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2005, 09:11:36 AM »

EXACTLY! Nothing warped about that perspective. I'm right there w/ you, Bro. [smiley=furious.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2005, 01:15:25 PM »

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Ima thinkin' you best be tellin this dude, "Hey Fatboy, off my Fatboy"

That ain't no Fatboy, it's a brother rider (on WFP's bike!!) .

"Tolerance Grasshopper, tolerance makes us all equal in the eyes of the wind."
cite: Confucious G. Davidson

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