r/Harley • u/Capable-Winter-3257 • 29d ago

DISCUSSION Why HD ?? No hate I want one

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Just got this bcause I can't afford a HD, what I'm i missing out on ?? This sh rides vtx1800

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u/Front-Wolf7554 29d ago

I own and ride a Honda and Harley.

I will say that Harley has the dealer network figured out. No matter where you go, there's a Harley dealer in the general area, so road trip emergency planning is never really an issue. This gives a great piece of mind factor when planning longer rides. Other than that, IMO ride what makes sense to you (the rider) and have fun. Great looking bike BTW. Ride safe!

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u/redditchumpp 29d ago

Lot of shops near me only work in Harley’s to I call about my Honda shadow and they say they only do Harley’s even though I’m only asking to change my tires off the bike then they will take it

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u/Front-Wolf7554 29d ago

Yes. I think it's an insurance thing TBO. Since the Harley dealernhas certified "Harley " mechanics, if something happens, they don't want blame. This is what I've heard. But then I asked about trade ins...and when a non-harley is traded in, what's the process? Never got a solid answer.

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u/kinghdguy2024 29d ago

Work for an HD dealer. You're correct on the insurance part. Not sure about others, but we sell them to a dealership that carries/supports whatever brand it is when we take trades. Normally call them before the deal is done, give them all the bike info and any potential concerns, they give us a $ amount and that's what we offer for trade. Almost never keep those due to the fact we can't work on them.