To Trade or Not to Trade

[Rod69]

Thinking of trading my 09 Triglide. Have a lot invested in the bike which I'll never recover. Trike has 36,540 miles on it.
Would it be wise to trade now or maybe keep it another year.
Wouldn't it be nice if Harley brought out a black and orange paint job. Would like some feedback please.:Shrug::gah:

 

[BinIdaho]

My '09 TG had 36,250 miles and was considered high mileage when I traded for the 2013. I average 10K a year, so every year depreciation goes down. Had to trade now or less $ for trade-in next year, etc.

 

[Bikerbozo]

55k on my '10 TG. I say if you are happy with it, keep riding it.

 

[DTR 11TG]

It sounds like you already have the answer except for saying the words - I think I'll keep it a little longer, get more out of my investment and maybe just maybe HD will come out with a color scheme I really like. Come on, say it, you WILL feel better. :wave4:
If you like your trike and have it the way you want it I would keep it a while longer unless HD comes out with one of those 'I've got to have that new TG' deals. :gah:

 

[Rod69]

Thanks 92fxts, you read me like a book. It is hard to do. Maybe I should just do it like Barbara did. She has a beautiful 110 Ann. Triglide. Thanks again.

 

[Gorilla]

Your call your money. You only live once so go with what is going to make you happiest. What I would do is not the same as what you will do to make you happy.

 

[Oldmsocko]

This obviously is jusy my opinion but there has not been enough improvement in the TG since it was first introduced to warrant trading my 09 in.

 

[Rod69]

Thank you Oldmsocko I value your opinion.

 

[trikermutha]

I agree if the trike is still running good keep it. The newer trikes have very little changes since the 09's came out.. And since you already have it the way you like it RIDE IT!!!
I plan on driving mine till the engine needs a rebuild then after that maybe upgrade to a few more CC's.

 

[Trapper54]

I might hang on for awhile, I have been hearing rumors that there are some changes comin for the touring bikes.

 

[kimber45]

Thinking of trading my 09 Triglide. Have a lot invested in the bike which I'll never recover. Trike has 36,540 miles on it.
Would it be wise to trade now or maybe keep it another year.
Wouldn't it be nice if Harley brought out a black and orange paint job. Would like some feedback please.:Shrug::gah:

It might be cheaper to give yours a paint job.

 

[Bill Reber]

I know someone does not call 36K miles on a Tri "high Mileage" in no way should that motor get any less than 100k before any issues , hell a wing has just had it's 1st valve adjustment (check) at 32K. I say keep her she will carry you a lot longer down the road.

 

[eagle1]

just upgrade the '09 because it doesn't have a CAT .tHE NEW ONES ARE HAVEING A LOT MORE PROBLEMS THAN WE HAVE WITH THE '09. THERE WERE ONLY 25 THOUSAND MADE. install a S&S Gear cam etc.and a performance machine rear brake kit .

 

[Phu Cat]

I've always admired the guys that kept their old bikes runnin. Even today's new trikes are gonna be old in the not too distant future (time flies at this age). With just a few mods today's engines are more dependable than the knucks and shovels were. But if ya gotta have a new bike, even the paint job I was gonna suggest probably won't do it for ya. After all, yer the one payin the freight.

Phu Cat

 

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

The value is in the owner only. Since there is no real mechanical changes I would save up for a new engine and keep riding down the road.

BTW its only new until you ride it. Then it becomes used

 

[screwball]

For whatever it is worth, we have an '09 and '11. I have driven both, and frankly there is no difference in the ride, acceleration, or comfort. I agree with Old Mike, there isn't enough difference for me to want to trade.

 

[Rod69]

Thanks to everybody for your input. I appreciate it very much. What a site!!!

 

[jcolson]

It would be nice to get a new bike when you want but they are pricing their selfs out of the market. I'm like alot of other people, we can't afford this stuff anymore. Hell, I just bought a 2012 Ford 350 dually plus the 2011 Tri-Glide so I'm straped for awhile. Hell I'm only allowed to make 14,000 a year. That's bullsh---t! Yeh they need to come out with a SE version. Nobody could afford that.

 

[Carbon_One]

Used to be a H-D guy myself but now it makes a lot more sense having a metric bike. I do like them but as someone said their priceing themselves out of the market if they gotta be replaced every 3 years or so. A 30 + k metric is just getting broken in, especially if its water cooled like my RSV. My 05 had 55k on it and never needed more than regular oil changes and a set of plugs once before getting totaled last fall.
Larry

 

[Lakeman]

Why would a Harley need to be replaced every 3 or so years? If they do they sure do hold their value.

 

[screwball]

Harleys DON'T need to be traded every 3 years. I had my '72 until I traded for my '92. The '92 went away in '03, which was traded for an '08. That is when I went from stripped down speedster to a dresser. The E-Glide went away in '11 for the trike because I got old and feeble. The first 3 bikes all had over 100K miles. The '03 and '08 were pushing 80K. As I got older, I my thoughts were for comfort, not speed anymore. I've traded cars every 3 years for as long as I can remember. Ash trays got full.

 

[Rod69]

Thanks for your input screwball, I value everybodys input on this thread. Because of this I bought a 2013 Silverado. Thanks to all!

 

[Ozarkryder]

Why get rid of it if you like it? (this goes for everone with an older ride, no matter what brand) My 2 wheeler is a 1990 FLHS that runs great, the 80c.i. is a better on gas than the current bigger engine offerings, it doesn't need those little plastic wings under the seat because of the Twinkie heat issues, and best of all, it's been paid for for years. Ran without a speedo for almost 6 years, so not sure of the exact milage, but as far as I can tell, at just over 90,000 miles I had the Evo sent in for the remanufacturing program. Keep the up on the maintenance, get it painted if you really like a different color scheme an ride the wheels of the thing. And enjoy that Silverado. ThumbUp

 

[Rod69]

Thanks so much :10: