I'm not sure where to put this. I got in here so I will get out here. Or where ever D00D puts me. Well: I'm at the 2 year mark and was ready to trade. It became obvious again how much the CVO experience costs. My $35K bike is now worth from $21.5 to $24K at HD/Buell dealers. I really want a 1125R. My dealer is not a Buell dealer so I went there last. He offered me $27K (with a damaged fairing) over the phone. I went out there this afternoon and traded for a new 08 ultra. Black pearl. Then he knocked off another grand on the 08. They do free installation on accessories on a new bike so I added the necessary stuff including XM, back rest, short antennas, luggage rack, and a few other things. I will still get a check for $5K and no sales tax. It was going to cost $8K to trade up to a SEUC. Now I'll take the Bandit to the Buell Dealer and with the 5K will have a new Ultra and a new 1125R for around 2K out of pocket. It isn't the money, it's the value.
Soooo. I have been educated, informed and entertained here for some time. I will miss posting with you guys, but, fair is fair. No CVO = Guest. If you want to leave me on the emergency trailer list I would be honered to help if I can. Best of luck to everyone.
Tom