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[1abastarsmda]

I traded my 2007 Road King Classic for my 2009 SE Ultra.  Don't get me wrong, I like the SE Ultra, but I am having a lot of regrets about getting rid of the RK Classic.  If I can swing it, I'm thinking about trying to buy it back from the dealer and having both bikes...assuming they still have it.  The photo on their website has a "HOLD" tag hanging from the handlebars.  Am I out of my mind?  I didn't have regrets like this getting rid of my last girlfriend.  Yeah, I know, I would have if I could ride her as long and hard as my Road King.  Seriously, does everyone go through this?  I didn't have these kinds of regrets with any of my other bikes.  Here's a few pics.  What do you folks think?  Am I crazy?

[1abastarsmda]

The other side.

[RedDevil]

You can never have too many bikes.  The problem is, if you can still buy it back from them, you'll pay considerably more for it then they gave you on trade-in.  Unless they cut you a special deal and sell it back to you for what they gave you...always worth asking if you really want it back.

   

[bbrown]

I know it is personal opinion but the 07 RK in that color is a classic beauty.

If you can afford both ...do it.  

[1abastarsmda]

I know they will stick it to me.  No matter what I tell them, they will think that I made a deal to sell it to my friend that tried to buy it from them. 

[bbrown]

If they are any kind of dealer they will help you out.

Your Ruby is a great bike but you can always use the RK for Short rides.
"nothin better lookin than a RK around town with the winshield off"

[Fired00d]

That's a nice looking bike, and many here have more then one. However for me (and my obsessive OCD) my income doesn't support two bikes like it doesn't support two wives/girlfriends. If you can do (afford) it go for it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[SBB]

That's a nice looking bike, and many here have more then one. However for me (and my obsessive OCD) my income doesn't support two bikes like it doesn't support two wives/girlfriends. If you can do (afford) it go for it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

HMMMMMMMMMM

Mutiple wives or multiple bikes?
Give me the bikes.
Much cheaper!
Thanks Gary, I will remind Nancy of that!

 

[Fired00d]

HMMMMMMMMMM

Mutiple wives or multiple bikes?
Give me the bikes.
Much cheaper!
Thanks Gary, I will remind Nancy of that!

 

Good choice... if my income could support it that's the same thing I would do.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[grc]

I traded my 2007 Road King Classic for my 2009 SE Ultra.  Don't get me wrong, I like the SE Ultra, but I am having a lot of regrets about getting rid of the RK Classic.  If I can swing it, I'm thinking about trying to buy it back from the dealer and having both bikes...assuming they still have it.  The photo on their website has a "HOLD" tag hanging from the handlebars.  Am I out of my mind?  I didn't have regrets like this getting rid of my last girlfriend.  Yeah, I know, I would have if I could ride her as long and hard as my Road King.  Seriously, does everyone go through this?   I didn't have these kinds of regrets with any of my other bikes.  Here's a few pics.  What do you folks think?  Am I crazy?

I don't know about anyone else, but yes I've gone through it a few times.  The first time it happened my wife thought I was going to start crying when I got home from dropping the bike off at the dealership.  The last time was when i bought my SEEG2.  That time I not only missed the old bike, but I was thoroughly pissed at the lack of quality on the new one and seriously considered getting the deal canceled.

Some folks change bikes like I change underwear, and I doubt they get emotionally involved.  I tend to hang on to my bikes for at least 5 years, so to me it's almost like putting down a pet dog when it comes time.  Yup, it sounds hokey but that's the way it is.

If you can swing it, bring it back home, remove the windshield, and use it as your short haul cruiser.

Jerry

[Buy early]

My local HD CVO buddy said one of the rules of the brotherhood is "never get rid of a Harley that's paid for." I plan to implement that if at all possible and I own the only one I have (so far). Storage would be the only issue but I would rather put it on loan to a friend to ride (and store in his garage) with visitation rites if I do get another bike.

Just my $.02

[Puzzled]

"never get rid of a Harley that's paid for."

Man Law! 

[SPIDERMAN]

I can answer this debate with one word

ELVIS

B B

[Twolanerider]

I don't know about anyone else, but yes I've gone through it a few times.  The first time it happened my wife thought I was going to start crying when I got home from dropping the bike off at the dealership.  The last time was when i bought my SEEG2.  That time I not only missed the old bike, but I was thoroughly pissed at the lack of quality on the new one and seriously considered getting the deal canceled.

Some folks change bikes like I change underwear, and I doubt they get emotionally involved.  I tend to hang on to my bikes for at least 5 years, so to me it's almost like putting down a pet dog when it comes time.  Yup, it sounds hokey but that's the way it is.

If you can swing it, bring it back home, remove the windshield, and use it as your short haul cruiser.

Jerry

I do it partly like you do Jerry.  Have always liked keeping them for awhile (or longer).  Make them my own.  This doesn't count the days when we were kids and couldn't afford anything that would actually run too long or when the goal was to thrash it just for the hell of it.  But once the time came that decent bikes were actually within reach the process of getting it how I wanted was an enjoyment in itself.

With all that being so the time leading up to a sale of a bike (or car) I'd spent a lot of time could be rough.  Grumpy.  Second thoughts.  The whole range of motocycular psychoses.  Once something has left though it's gone.  No more second thoughts or looking over the shoulder.  Old girl friends work pretty much the same way too .

[Twolanerider]

I can answer this debate with one word

ELVIS

B B

You need MJ to adopt you Brian.  Make Elvis the one bequest to the beloved slightly scruffy little boy.

[1abastarsmda]

They have the bike advertised as:

"TOO MANY CHROME GOODIES TO LIST!!!  A RECIPE FOR COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE THAT SPANS TIME ZONES.  Looking for an education in class?  This motorcycle puts on a clinic."

I like all the gadgets and extra storage space, etc on the SE Ultra, but the setup I had on the RK just wreaked of class.  Financially, I think I could handle it, but then I wouldn't be able to pay this one off quickly like I had planned to.  I guess I'll have to call the dealer to find out what the actual status on the bike is.  I think they are closed the next 2 days, so I'll have to call Friday.

This probably wouldn't be happening but everybody that sees my new bike says it really nice, but how could you get rid of your RK...it was so nice.  I keep running into photos of it too and every time I walk into the garage, I'm in shock once again that there is a different bike in there.  I guess I'll have to wait a few days to see what the scoop is. 

Thanks for the input.  I knew I could count on you guys to tell me that more than one bike is perfectly acceptable.  I really didn't expect even one person to tell me to just move on and forget about it.  I just needed it banged into my head a few extra times.

[JR]

My local HD CVO buddy said one of the rules of the brotherhood is "never get rid of a Harley that's paid for." I plan to implement that if at all possible and I own the only one I have (so far). Storage would be the only issue but I would rather put it on loan to a friend to ride (and store in his garage) with visitation rites if I do get another bike.

Just my $.02

I got room in my garage!

[110tHunDer]

 
More than one bike is totally rational.  At least that's what I keep telling myself every time I look at my own sig. or walk into the garage.   Hehe!!

These bikes get into our souls like nothing material that I've ever experienced, though.  So, I can certainly understand where you're coming from, especially with all the thought and mods. that went into the RK.  For sure, if you can swing it and strike a deal with the dealer . . . GO FOR IT!!!

[1abastarsmda]

That's not really such a bad idea.  I have a friend with a 7 or 8 stall garage and all he keeps in there is his Viper and Vette, 03 SE Road King, and 95th Anniversary Springer.  He's got plenty of room and he's someone I know I can trust with anything.  He's also the guy that wanted to buy it, since he didn't want to see someone that didn't appreciate it get their hands on it.  That would solve my space problem.  It's already a bit tight with a car and bike in a one car garage, although I could definitely fit 2 bikes.  But then it would be 2 bikes to back out every time I want to get the car out.  Well, again, I'll have to wait a few days to see if the bike is still available and the deal isn't too painful to get it back.  I do know for sure that the only thing they did to the bike was put a new rear tire on, so they don't have a lot invested.

[Hoist!]

I don't understand! WTH would anyone need more than 1 bike?

You sound very attached to it, at least now that it's gone. I've not many regrets in this life, but selling my '77 RD 400 still bugs me to this day! Should never have sold that bike! If you're bike's still available, based on the way you sound about it, I'd try to get it back from them!

Hoist!

[Twolanerider]

That's not really such a bad idea.  I have a friend with a 7 or 8 stall garage and all he keeps in there is his Viper and Vette, 03 SE Road King, and 95th Anniversary Springer.  He's got plenty of room and he's someone I know I can trust with anything.  He's also the guy that wanted to buy it, since he didn't want to see someone that didn't appreciate it get their hands on it.  That would solve my space problem.  It's already a bit tight with a car and bike in a one car garage, although I could definitely fit 2 bikes.  But then it would be 2 bikes to back out every time I want to get the car out.  Well, again, I'll have to wait a few days to see if the bike is still available and the deal isn't too painful to get it back.  I do know for sure that the only thing they did to the bike was put a new rear tire on, so they don't have a lot invested.

What?  You don't keep the bikes in the house ? 

[JasonDeezy]

Get it back. Like others have said earlier, you can use the RK for short hauls. I use my Fat Boy for around the city but I need the SERG for anything freeway wise...

[REGGAB]

I traded my 2007 Road King Classic for my 2009 SE Ultra.  Don't get me wrong, I like the SE Ultra, but I am having a lot of regrets about getting rid of the RK Classic.  If I can swing it, I'm thinking about trying to buy it back from the dealer and having both bikes...assuming they still have it.  The photo on their website has a "HOLD" tag hanging from the handlebars.  Am I out of my mind?  I didn't have regrets like this getting rid of my last girlfriend.  Yeah, I know, I would have if I could ride her as long and hard as my Road King.  Seriously, does everyone go through this?  I didn't have these kinds of regrets with any of my other bikes.  Here's a few pics.  What do you folks think?  Am I crazy?

Me thinks yer normal.  2+ years after the fact, and I STILL miss my 02 Ultra.  I'd buy her right now, but the nimrod that bought her totaled her.  But alas.........I have my 02 FLHR, and I'm becoming quite fond of that machine.  Was just thinking how much I enjoy riding it when on the way to pick up the green bike today...........then I got on the green bike.  WOW!

I'm liking this............I can cheat on my bikes...........get some "strange" every now and then........hehehehe..........this ROCKS!  And I don't get into trouble for doing it.....well, in a manner of speaking anyway.  

Go get your old scooter back, man.  She misses ya too!  

[1abastarsmda]

What?  You don't keep the bikes in the house ? 

I haven't kept a bike in the house since grad school.  I kept a Maico 250 and then a Yamaha 250 in my living room.  When I started them up inside, oh boy did that place rock.  Unfortunately, my neighbors didn't seem to find the humor.  At least it was a first floor apartment...it's not like I rode it up the steps or anything(and I think the Maico could have made it too).  I chained that Yamaha up one night to a bicycle rack on the front porch...the only time I ever left it outside...and the bike and bicycle rack were both gone in the morning...never saw that bike again.

Hmmm.  I just realized that I had a tenant's policy then, and that unlicensed bike may have fallen under my personal property coverage.  I wonder if 25 yrs plus is too late to file a claim.  Come to think of it, back some years, I worked as an insurance claims adjuster, and when I was in training, we had a hail damage claim for siding on a home.  When we got there and asked when there was a hail storm in the area, they told us it was 18 years ago.  They were getting new siding installed and the contractor told them their old siding had hail damage and they should report that to insurance.  If I remember correctly, I think we denied the claim based on the current wording of the policy as we could not find an 18 year old policy to look at the wording from that far back in time.

[Twolanerider]

I haven't kept a bike in the house since grad school.  I kept a Maico 250 and then a Yamaha 250 in my living room.  When I started them up inside, oh boy did that place rock.  Unfortunately, my neighbors didn't seem to find the humor.  At least it was a first floor apartment...it's not like I rode it up the steps or anything(and I think the Maico could have made it too).  I chained that Yamaha up one night to a bicycle rack on the front porch...the only time I ever left it outside...and the bike and bicycle rack were both gone in the morning...never saw that bike again.

Hmmm.  I just realized that I had a tenant's policy then, and that unlicensed bike may have fallen under my personal property coverage.  I wonder if 25 yrs plus is too late to file a claim.  Come to think of it, back some years, I worked as an insurance claims adjuster, and when I was in training, we had a hail damage claim for siding on a home.  When we got there and asked when there was a hail storm in the area, they told us it was 18 years ago.  They were getting new siding installed and the contractor told them their old siding had hail damage and they should report that to insurance.  If I remember correctly, I think we denied the claim based on the current wording of the policy as we could not find an 18 year old policy to look at the wording from that far back in time.

Got the old bike home yet ?

[Hugh Janis]

If you buy the bike back it's as if you bought the SEUC with no money down.  Simple as that.  If the SEUC grows more on you as you have both, sell the RK (which is a great looking ride by the way  ).  You may get nearly as much as the current trade in value for it in a couple of years.  In my eyes, you're out nothing.

[miker]

Road King....how can that be a bad thing?  I'll keep it down here in SoFlo, fly n ride anytime...

[Admiral]

Go with your heart.

[1abastarsmda]

I found out the dealer is closed now until Jan. 5th.  I also got an e-mail this morning from my friend that I mentioned trying to store the bike at his place.  The bike is still available and he is in the midst of working with someone there to work out a trade so he can buy it.  He tried to work with them on this once already and it didn't work out.  I could live with it knowing he had the bike.  I would still be able to see it whenever I wanted, and probably ride it whenever I wanted also...just wouldn't have to spend any of my money to do so.  It's such a great solution, I'm almost tempted to chip in to help him buy it if the numbers are too far apart for them to work it out on their own.  So the saga continues until next week.

[Rooster452]

It's worth the effort! Good luck....

[Twolanerider]

If you buy the bike back it's as if you bought the SEUC with no money down.  Simple as that. 

Maybe not.  It's the dealer's bike now.  Nothing to keep him/her/it from selling for more than he paid for it.  Even if its to the guy he just took it in trade from.

[ccr]

Our family has one extra bike in the garage.  You will not believe how many times that bike comes into play.  One bike is in for service, or a friend comes in from out of town and wants to ride with us.  Surprisingly, two bikes is not too many... sometimes.

[bbrown]

I get the feelin you really do not want it back based on your comments... especially about your friend buying it.   

[Hoist!]

Our family has one extra bike in the garage.  You will not believe how many times that bike comes into play.  One bike is in for service, or a friend comes in from out of town and wants to ride with us.  Surprisingly, two bikes is not too many... sometimes.

Oh believe me Candy, I definitely believe it!!!

Hoist!

[Twolanerider]

Oh believe me Candy, I definitely believe it!!!

Hoist!

Spiderman seemed to like the SERG so much I think I'd have to check with Brian first to get permission to do anything with it.

[GregKhougaz]

I vote that everyone should have an extra bike!!  The Titan does not get a lot of use but it sure is nice to have when its warm, I'm not going far or a good friend / rider is in town....   

[Hoist!]

I vote that everyone should have an extra bike!!  The Titan does not get a lot of use but it sure is nice to have when its warm, I'm not going far or a good friend / rider is in town....   

Nice Titan Greg!!!

Hoist!

[Fired00d]

Nice Titan Greg!!!

Hoist!

Ditto that... that is sweeeeet!!!!

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[SPIDERMAN]

Spiderman seemed to like the SERG so much I think I'd have to check with Brian first to get permission to do anything with it.

The seat alone conjures up fantasies unmentionable on this family website Don.

B B

[miker]

Well, at least Elvis is in the family, not gone away like my serkglide...Ah well....I didn't keep it long enough to get too attached...spent the money on it yes,, time, no...

[Twolanerider]

The seat alone conjures up fantasies unmentionable on this family website Don.

B B

That seat is properly broke in now Brian.  Mackie's cams are in and the bike is tuned.  Only thing it's waiting for is your visit.

[1abastarsmda]

I get the feelin you really do not want it back based on your comments... especially about your friend buying it.   

I wouldn't mind at all if he got it.  He rarely rides, unless it's with me.  Then I could have both of my bikes out at once.  I would get a lot of enjoyment out of that.  I know how meticulous my friend is with his bikes and his cars.  His Viper is from the early 90's and he still has only 2000 miles on it.  His Vette is also from the 90's and has 7000 miles on it.  His 95th Anniversary Springer has 7000 miles on it and I thought he was going to cry when we got caught in the rain this summer.  The bike has never been wet before.  His 03 SE RK is really decked out and has about 11,000 miles.  He sold his Ultra to another friend of ours last summer.  He keeps them all perfect at all times and doesn't ride anything hard.  Plus, we live close to each other and he is probably one of the nicest people I have ever met.  I would be pleased to see him get the bike, but short of that, I will likely have to get it back myself and then have to store it at his garage anyway.  So, yes, I'd like it back, but him having it would certainly be the next best thing, or maybe even a better solution.  He is intending to trade his 95th Springer for this bike though.  I think he has every 95th accessory available on it and like I said, he keeps it immaculate.  If you happen to know anyone looking for one of these, let me know.  I told him before that he should sell it outright and then just go buy the other bike.  He may also be trading his SE RK for an 09 SE Ultra, so he's in the wheeling and dealing mode right now trying to get the bikes he wants in his garage.

[SPIDERMAN]

That seat is properly broke in now Brian.  Mackie's cams are in and the bike is tuned.  Only thing it's waiting for is your visit.

Every day the market ticks up brings me closer to heading east Don. Yesterday's gain was $4k. Another couple days like that and I'll cash out my 401k from GenDyn, roll it into a Roth IRA and pinch a few dollars from the transfer.

B B

[110tHunDer]

I wouldn't mind at all if he got it.  He rarely rides, unless it's with me.  Then I could have both of my bikes out at once.  I would get a lot of enjoyment out of that.  I know how meticulous my friend is with his bikes and his cars.  His Viper is from the early 90's and he still has only 2000 miles on it.  His Vette is also from the 90's and has 7000 miles on it.  His 95th Anniversary Springer has 7000 miles on it and I thought he was going to cry when we got caught in the rain this summer.  The bike has never been wet before.  His 03 SE RK is really decked out and has about 11,000 miles.  He sold his Ultra to another friend of ours last summer.  He keeps them all perfect at all times and doesn't ride anything hard.  Plus, we live close to each other and he is probably one of the nicest people I have ever met.  I would be pleased to see him get the bike, but short of that, I will likely have to get it back myself and then have to store it at his garage anyway.  So, yes, I'd like it back, but him having it would certainly be the next best thing, or maybe even a better solution.  He is intending to trade his 95th Springer for this bike though.  I think he has every 95th accessory available on it and like I said, he keeps it immaculate.  If you happen to know anyone looking for one of these, let me know.  I told him before that he should sell it outright and then just go buy the other bike.  He may also be trading his SE RK for an 09 SE Ultra, so he's in the wheeling and dealing mode right now trying to get the bikes he wants in his garage.

Wow!  As nice as that RK of yours (formerly) is, I'm not sure I'd trade a 95th Springer for it!  That's a friggin sweet bike, too!  I saw one at a show here last summer - it's a knockout!

What's he want for it (not that I'm necessarily in the market for one)?

[Jock]

What's he want for it (not that I'm necessarily in the market for one)?

If the pic of your bikes is your house, I see you have at least a three car/multiple bike garage...plenty of space!

 

[1abastarsmda]

Yes, it's a real nice bike and he should be taking it to shows.  If I remember correctly, he would like to get $12 to $14K out of it, but I could be wrong.  I don't think that they are a real comfortable bike for long rides.  Since over 90% of his riding is with me, and we usually go all day rides, he usually takes his SE out and doesn't put many miles on the springer.  He's been on my former RK and knows how nicely it is set up for comfort.

[110tHunDer]

If the pic of your bikes is your house, I see you have at least a three car/multiple bike garage...plenty of space!

 

Space is not really a problem . . . . . but the financial markets . . . that's another story!

[Hoist!]

Space is not really a problem . . . . . but the financial markets . . . that's another story!

Hmmm...............a 95th Anniv Springer, and an '06 SEVROD!!! Can't wait to see em Brian!

HNY man!!!

Hoist!

[Jock]

Space is not really a problem . . . . . but the financial markets . . . that's another story!

I hear ya...in my world I always say it is a matter of time and money...

[1abastarsmda]

I know the market has destroyed me...down about half a mill or so.  Uncle Obama better have some good answers.

[110tHunDer]

I know the market has destroyed me...down about half a mill or so.  Uncle Obama better have some good answers.

Yep, that's about the hit I took, too.  So, what's another $12 or $14K, eh?!? 

[1abastarsmda]

That's what I was thinking when I bought the SE Ultra.  I also thought I would be able to sell my BMW Z4 easily, yet it's still sitting in the garage.  You would never know that there was a slump in the economy by looking at this forum.  All these people out buying expensive bikes and spending more on upgrades.  I said this in another post somewhere, but I think that we've got a lot of people in the membership here that are still able to get along even in these bad times.  I have no idea how some people make it by day to day and week to week.  I don't believe this group is representative of the entire population by any standards.  But it's New Year's eve and I guess this isn't the time to worry about it.

I'm just upset that the snow is flying here and both of my HOG chapters are supposed to have Polar Bear Rides tomorrow. Looks like I won't make it to either of those.  I was hoping that my new hinges would arrive today, so I could put those on if the weather turned as it did.  Oh well...have to watch football all day then.