Guest Ken8143 Posted March 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 9, 2009 I am not sure what possessed me - stopped by a dealer Saturday, and there were a ton of new bikes there - including a wing and a venture. Feeling like I was betraying mother hood, apple pie, and the american way, I sat on that venture. Please understand. I try to be kind most of the time. I don't necessarily like the looks of the 2nd gen - and don't want to stir the pot about that ... BUT - Dang. That was one comfortable sit. I could stretch out my arthritic knees. I got to thinking - hmm I might could get used to this. BUT - I am short in the cash department, and She Who Must Be Obeyed would never smile on a purchase of this magnitude - AND - they wanted $17K USD for a left over 2008. I'm thinking I better let it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyDawg Posted March 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 9, 2009 I am not sure what possessed me - stopped by a dealer Saturday, and there were a ton of new bikes there - including a wing and a venture. Feeling like I was betraying mother hood, apple pie, and the american way, I sat on that venture. Please understand. I try to be kind most of the time. I don't necessarily like the looks of the 2nd gen - and don't want to stir the pot about that ... BUT - Dang. That was one comfortable sit. I could stretch out my arthritic knees. I got to thinking - hmm I might could get used to this. BUT - I am short in the cash department, and She Who Must Be Obeyed would never smile on a purchase of this magnitude - AND - they wanted $17K USD for a left over 2008. I'm thinking I better let it be. They do feel good on the backside and foot placement is in a much more comfortable place, especially if you have bad knees. Of which I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted March 9, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 9, 2009 Listen carfully, come back from the darkside http://www.littlebritain.pl/img/hypnotize.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted March 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted March 9, 2009 they wanted $17K USD for a left over 2008. I'm thinking I better let it be. That's crazy... they were selling left over '08's here for that last Nov. and this is Canada! Hey, there's lot's of older ones around for a whole lot less .... git yerself one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted March 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted March 9, 2009 You know what the old saying is. "Once you go 2nd gen you never go back!" (I think that's how it goes??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted March 9, 2009 Share #6 Posted March 9, 2009 Can't speak for anyone coming off a first gen, I've never been on 1. But my last bike was a 99 electraglide classic, and the amount of room for rider and passengers was a huge step up. I sat on a wing the day I test rode the RSV, and couldn't get over the intimidation of all that "stuff" stuck in front of me. I've ridden one since, nice ride, but I didn't like bending back to shift and brake. Luv my floorboards. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted March 9, 2009 They feel just a tad wide to me but that's just me! Swinging a leg over is probably the best way to tel if you would like a xcoot or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted March 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted March 9, 2009 You know what the old saying is. "Once you go 2nd gen you never go back!" (I think that's how it goes??) Nah, you have a small Typo there ... Here the corrected Quote: "Once you go 2nd gen you'll never go fast again !" :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted March 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 9, 2009 AND - they wanted $17K USD for a left over 2008. I'm thinking I better let it be. Look at Cycletrader.com you can get a 2009 for less than $17k...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted March 9, 2009 Share #10 Posted March 9, 2009 Coming from a sailor Speed isn't everything it's the comfort and enjoyment getting there that matters:happy-emoticon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted March 9, 2009 Share #11 Posted March 9, 2009 I am not sure what possessed me - stopped by a dealer Saturday, and there were a ton of new bikes there - including a wing and a venture. Feeling like I was betraying mother hood, apple pie, and the american way, I sat on that venture. Please understand. I try to be kind most of the time. I don't necessarily like the looks of the 2nd gen - and don't want to stir the pot about that ... BUT - Dang. That was one comfortable sit. I could stretch out my arthritic knees. I got to thinking - hmm I might could get used to this. BUT - I am short in the cash department, and She Who Must Be Obeyed would never smile on a purchase of this magnitude - AND - they wanted $17K USD for a left over 2008. I'm thinking I better let it be. I do not know what planet that stealer was from, but when I bought my 08 in May, I only paid 15500 Find another dealer, this one is way out of line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaDuck Posted March 10, 2009 Share #12 Posted March 10, 2009 I am short in the cash department, and She Who Must Be Obeyed would never smile on a purchase of this magnitude - AND - they wanted $17K USD for a left over 2008. I'm thinking I better let it be. A leftover Venture down here goes for $14,500. Unless you just like the color it doesn't matter which year 2nd Gen you get they are all the same. I've seen low mileage Ventures for less than $10,000. About 4 months ago my buddy bought a 05 Midnight with 9,000 miles for $9000. The deals are out there. Come on over, you'll like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 10, 2009 Share #13 Posted March 10, 2009 Coming from a sailor Speed isn't everything it's the comfort and enjoyment getting there that matters:happy-emoticon: Nah, Its all about getting there first and looking the BEST!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrantelli Posted March 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) But my last bike was a 99 electraglide classic, and the amount of room for rider and passengers was a huge step up. Later, Scooter Bob Now, now... Behave, we do not want to offend any HD owner. Edited March 10, 2009 by Ferrantelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpage9040 Posted March 10, 2009 Share #15 Posted March 10, 2009 Look around, bought an 08 for $14935 - still in crate. Just waiting for the snow to melt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hig4s Posted March 10, 2009 Share #16 Posted March 10, 2009 Nah, Its all about getting there first and looking the BEST!! I assume you are talking about the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 10, 2009 Share #17 Posted March 10, 2009 I make the bike look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted March 10, 2009 Share #18 Posted March 10, 2009 Listen carfully, come back from the darkside http://www.littlebritain.pl/img/hypnotize.gif :rotfl::rotfl: Now that was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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