|
#1
07-12-2009, 05:56 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
New Road Glide (sorta)
Some of y'all may remember the headache I was going through trying to get my Deuce brought over here to Germany with me. Well, I finally gave up; it was going to cost me close to $4,000 to get it here.
Once I resigned myself that the Deuce would have to stay in TX (thanks for taking care of her, BigAl and Phreak), I looked into buying a bike here. I was NOT pleased. the prices were close to $1,500 above what you'd normally see back in the states due to the transportation costs the military car sales company charges here. And buying a used bike was out of the question; every time I found a Harley for sale in the paper, it was either over priced (by A LOT) or someone had already bought it by the time I called about it. So, I went to Iraq with no bike to ride in Germany. I got home in January and the wife got tired of me griping about not being able to ride by March. Y'all wouldn't believe the roads over here. It's like they were made just for motorcycles! The Mrs. told me to shut the hell up, get the piss out of the house, and go buy a darn bike. So, I went back to the Harley dealer on base with some extra money from the deployment after the bills were paid off. I was ready to drop the coin on a Street Glide. Until I saw the 2008 Road Glide in person for the first time. YUM!!! Talked with the dealer about the bike. He explained the differences to me compared to my Deuce. Never once mentioned price. Let me ride it around the lot. Did all the right things; he let the bike sell itself. Push came to shove and asked him about the price. He said he'd have to check the computer; I'm thinking, "Great, I'm about to be hosed!" He types and clicks away and asks me, "Are you familiar with the MSRP on a Road Glide?" I told him I was (Googled it on my iPhone while he was doing the computer thing). He then says, "You know that's a special bike, right?" Now I'm thinking I'm really gonna get hosed on the price. I asked him how it's special. He said it'd been in Germany since December of 2007 and 8 different people had put money down to buy it, but backed out of it and got their money back. He goes on to tell me that Harley REALLY wants to wash their hands of this bike. To the tune of $16,500. With a free 5 year warranty. No Taxes. Delivery paid for. Needless to say, I bought her. And here she is...
__________________
       
|
|
#2
07-12-2009, 05:59 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Way To Go!! very nice! now go ride southern Bavaria and the Alps!!
__________________
 Chris RIP MONGOOSE     2002 RK Police 95 Big Bore Kit, Weisco Flat Top Pistons, 9.13:1 Engine built by Wilsons of E-town,KY Vance and Hines Ovals SE Air Cleaner, K&N Filter 2006 HD Stock Heads Andrews 26G Cams Dyno'd by ENGINES BY OTTO            851st ARMY SECURITY AGENCY - Europe - 74-77    
|
|
#3
07-12-2009, 06:00 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Congratulations!!!
I love those! I want one! Some day....
__________________
Hi, my name is Chip, and I am a Poser. Frac Rat ~ Stimulator of Holes ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ From my Brother Don... I love his insight.  Quote:
  ............... ..... 
|
|
#4
07-12-2009, 06:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Nice, Sparky! I am curious what was gonna cost so much to get your bike over there. When I had my Fatboy sent to me in England, I FLEW the bike from Atlanta to Frankfurt for about $1100. Rode it from Frankfurt to England and wham, was done.
Congrats on the new bike and the steal you got. Make sure that 5 year warranty covers you both overseas and here in the states......
__________________
Frank  2009 Vivid Black Street Glide Ultra RIP Diver, Bashful, Smitty, Clank, Johnny B, Fire46, Red Rider and Mongoose, GBNF "It is foolish to mourn the men that died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived" -General George S. Patton, Jr.  
|
|
#5
07-12-2009, 06:28 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
|
|
#6
07-12-2009, 06:33 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Congrats on the Road Glide!!!
Soon to be the most popular bike on the forum... 
|
|
#7
07-12-2009, 06:35 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Outfreakinstanding.
__________________
Tim Ancient '79 FXS w/ probably about the same HP as a tractor Equally ancient '79 Massey Ferguson 255 Somewhat dilapidated, yet functional, Kubota L2500 '20 Branson 3620 '18 Ram 3500 Diesel '02 Wrangler X, 4" lift on 33 x 12.50s Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Felt Nine 50 Killin' more bees than Monsanto  .  .   
|
|
#8
07-12-2009, 06:36 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Tim Ancient '79 FXS w/ probably about the same HP as a tractor Equally ancient '79 Massey Ferguson 255 Somewhat dilapidated, yet functional, Kubota L2500 '20 Branson 3620 '18 Ram 3500 Diesel '02 Wrangler X, 4" lift on 33 x 12.50s Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Felt Nine 50 Killin' more bees than Monsanto . .
|
|
#9
07-12-2009, 06:36 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Congrats on the RG...get ready for the ribbing you'll take from all those with buyers remorse concerning their purchase!
H-D does not make a better riding bike. ...and Thank You for your service to Our Country!
|
|
#10
07-12-2009, 06:41 PM
|
||||
|
||||
 Congrats! She's beautiful! Ride Sparkles, ride! 
|
|
#11
07-12-2009, 06:41 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
BTW, did you get your Tour Pack through HD, or is it an aftermarket type? Quote:
Quote:
__________________
|
|
#13
07-12-2009, 06:46 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Hell, for sixteen five, I'd ride one.
Congratulations! Nice lookin' ride. 
__________________
Just another damn "Dave"  Decidedly unpleasant, does not play well with others. Fluent in Pidgin Cigar Spanish.  http://sherlynpopelka.net/       Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.       *Usual manly disclaimer applies, if applicable.
|
|
#15
07-12-2009, 06:48 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Had oatmeal for breakfast.
__________________
Just another damn "Dave" Decidedly unpleasant, does not play well with others. Fluent in Pidgin Cigar Spanish. http://sherlynpopelka.net/ Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. *Usual manly disclaimer applies, if applicable.
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| One Tough Road Glide | DAK47 | Random Crap | 14 | 12-08-2010 06:25 PM |
| Road Glide Custom | route66paul | General Bike Discussions | 37 | 07-29-2009 07:16 PM |
| Road Glide like Noodles'......! | Q-Dog | Random Crap | 21 | 06-03-2009 12:26 PM |
| SE Road Glide for '09? | Ridgerunnur | General Bike Discussions | 35 | 07-24-2008 06:51 PM |
| '08 HD Road Glide | darrell | Test Rides and Reviews | 3 | 07-27-2007 08:52 AM |
Linear Mode
