OK, OK, I gonna catch it and I know it, but let me explain first. I've been looking for a touring bike that my wife could ride with me on. She has a bad neck and back problem (loerdosis (sp?) and scholiosis (sp?)). Anyway, a buddy of mine works in a local KW shop (I was looking at a Voyager) and recently came across a trade option made for a new Spyder with all the bells and whistles.
Bike #1
2003 E-glide FLHTCUI 100th Anniversary Edition. Completely modded out with a ton of extras including a Mustang seat, total chrome rework, screaming eagle pipes, blah, blah, blah. $12000 out the door. What's so special you say - IT ONLY HAD 76 MILES ON IT
. Needless to say, I bought it. First HD I ever owned and the first bike over 1k CCs. What a boat. We have had an awkward start on our relationship. I'm not a HD guy, but I recognised the value of this buy. But that's not the whole story.
One would think "What kind of nut buys a full dress HD, brand new, tricks it out, and then stashes the bike in a closet. I figure those 76 miles were driving it to the installer to have the Mustangs installed. But, he didn't stop there.
Bike #2
Sorry, no pics.
2006 Goldwing, fully loaded, then modded with custom trunk and saddle bags, swing arm rests, more chrome. A custom embedded LED system throughout the bodywork that shimmered light shows. Full navigation system with every kind of electronic device sold (and up to date). This bike had 5 miles on the odo
.
He tradeed both these bikes for a touring Spyder worth about $28k. Each of these bikes were worth more than that new. Talk about an investment package gone south.
Wifey really loved the Wing, but at $20000, the HD was more affordable
. Putting some miles on her (the HD) to get used to the weight. Me and HD are struggling
, but I'll get the hang of navigating the QEII soon enough. My America still has the preferred parking spot in the garage though
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