Today our owner Junior goes through a solid checklist for buying a used Harley-Davidson! Having spent the last 25+Junior years buying, fixing, & selling preowned Harley Davidsons, Junior really knows his stuff! Here’s a quick breakdown of why each point matters:
1 – Look at Reviews of the Dealer – A dealership’s reputation speaks volumes. Check online reviews and ask around to ensure they’re trustworthy.
2 – Wide Selection of Motorcycles – More choices mean a better chance of finding the perfect Harley for your needs.
3 – Don’t Buy a Harley from a Honda Dealer – Harley-specific dealers usually have better knowledge, parts, and service tailored to these bikes.
4 – How Long They Have Been in Business – Longevity often means they are reputable and experienced in selling and servicing Harleys.
5 – Vehicle Report & Inspection Checklist – Always check the bike’s history and inspection records to avoid hidden issues.
6 – Prices – Compare market prices and ensure you’re getting a fair deal without overpaying.
7 – Don’t Buy a Rental Bike – Rental bikes often have been ridden hard and may have more wear and tear than a privately owned bike.
8 – Financing – Know your financing options and avoid getting stuck in a bad loan.
9 – BS Fees – Watch out for unnecessary fees tacked onto the price—read the fine print.
10 – The Harley Feel – A Harley isn’t just a bike; it’s a lifestyle. Make sure it feels right when you ride it!
We don’t want to brag or anything… but our shop checks all the boxes! If you’re ready to buy a new for you Harley Davidson motorcycle then we’d love to find you the perfect bike. We ship bikes across the USA & internationally!
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Buy new from a stealership, buy used from a private party and used the saved money to put into the bike. I bought a used 2010 Ultra for $12,000 in 2018 and in 2021 went to trade it, the stealership had same bike, same color without the stage one upgrade and they offered $6500 and the one they had was listed for $16,900 with twice the miles. That way the stealership tags.
Self promotion.
You claim that NO ONE takes care of a rental, and they are banged up??? Dropped, beat up, and hammered??? Poor stats and false facts… Nothing wrong with a stock bike.
SOME, good things in this video…
I just bought a lightly used 25‘ fxlrs in September 181 miles on it, person who bought it traded it back in for a street bob
I sold my Indian and brought in 10k and was bringing another 3k; they were asking 19,999
I held my ground at 18k offer, brand new on the floor in San Diego they just above 21k for the iron horse metallic like I got, we settled on 18,300- they had to get their final offer I guess- I financed a small amount after portion. The tricks came in the finance office- I held my ground, fees upon fees. I told them I assume just walk out. The fees minus doc prep, taxes, and ceramic coat which they did remained
I ended up financing 9k after the mandatory fees. The experience was ok, but you have to go in with the mindset of walking away
I believe I made a fair deal on a hot rod of a bike in the color I wanted with upgrades already put on the bike, like a seat, nice grips, passenger, back rest, nice saddle, bags, nice driver and passenger Moto style pegs.
The issue I have with the dealership is the service department absolutely nickels and dimes so against one of your rules, I have an experienced bike mechanic that runs his own private shop, 50 years old in Pacific Beach that can work on just about any motorcycle, he’s a master mechanic. He handled my Harley Davidson 1000 mile check up and fluid changes per factory specs without a problem and at about $150 cheaper I wish the service departments were more reasonable