Ok guys n Gals here it is.... about to put the order in on a softail custom in 2 weeks time 2008 new.. a friend..long term family friend almost brother who rides like driving miss Daisy ...rings me and asks do i know anyone wanting to buy a harley..!!!! its 2006 candy apple red softail..6058 klm's has been chipped and SE1's pipes on it.. std and wants $25k... still under warranty, new custom is 32.750 ride away... im thinking coin saved on custom can be put towards extra for this standard.. what im asking here is your thoughts and if there is anything i should be aware of in the 06 models.
ps: im almost convinced to go the 2nd hand 06 but if there is any reason what so ever that you may know and i havent considered please share
Mackay had the Harley davidson road show on the weekend just past here is some pics to browse me n the blonde had a ball
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The bike sure does look nice,
Go for the 06 offer him 24k
Hi Butcher
I've got 08 custom. You always want to add some more bling, so far my bike cost me 37G's and I will spend approx 3000 next month.
Friend of mine rides 06 standard, he added some bling (bike looks great) and it really goes well, the only difference (apart from chrome) is 06 is 88cubic inches as opposed to 96 cu in in 08 custom and 06 standard has 5 speed gearbox with 08 custom having 6 gears.
Weight up your options, how much are you prepared to spend. Riding is not much different.
I bought my 06 standard because it still has a 5 speed box which I prefer,and the last of a model run is usually better than the first of a run. I have had no problems at all. I don't really understand Fatboys comments? I bought a standard because i liked the standard more than the custom. Too much bling on the custom for me, although I did polish the primary cover. With those sort of km's on it you can't go wrong, just buy the bike you want.
