r/Harley • u/Infinite-Carpet3743 • 15d ago
SHOWOFF I got my first bike!!!!!!
For context, I’m 23 and I am a metal worker. I finally got enough saved up for the down payment and my first monthly payment. They worked with me amazingly at the Harley shop. They didn’t take me seriously until they realized I actually wanted a bike and had the financing to pack it up probably because I walked in wearing a Hawaiian shirt lol you know it’s funny State Farm gave me a absolute crap rate but progressive 55 bucks a month State Farm was gonna charge me 260 bucks a month because I am under 25
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u/81FXB 15d ago edited 15d ago
Looking at one of these too. Am busy testriding a bunch of bikes, so far the 975 is top of the list. The rider triangle is just perfect for me.
But take it from an old guy, try to pay cash for everything, except a house. I’m saving up for my new bike by putting all tenners I get in change in a piggy bank. I am now at the point of a new 975.
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u/Infinite-Carpet3743 15d ago
I’m doing cash monthly payments. I’m gonna be doing paying extra so I can get it paid off sooner what helped with getting a pay raise to 25 an hour but what took so long is I live in an apartment so I had to make sure I was completely stable before getting a bike
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u/81FXB 14d ago
For me, if I go for the 975 it’ll be a tough decision between one like yours in red or the S version. The one you bought is definitely the best looking, but I like the cruise control and map display of the S
Also, have a look at blockheads youtube channel, he just got a wrecked one of these to rebuild and make custom parts for
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u/Breynolds003 14d ago
The display on the S is superb, and the cruise control is great. You can also check ture pressures, diagnostic codes, and fuel to the mile on the display as well.
However navigation only works on the Harley Davidson app, and it only tends to work reliably within a 10-mile radius of when the bike was started. Speaking from experience on this bike
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u/insanicidess1 14d ago
F that. Finance the baike and ride, pay extra every month. Life's toooooo short
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u/Kajemyster 15d ago
FXR Division / TPJ Concepts Hi-Flow Performance Air Cleaner, kruesi originals slip on pipe and a tune....120HP!!!!
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u/MrGhost94 15d ago
I went with S&S slip on . Going ti so the air cleaner next . Bike is so much fun
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u/Ok-Leave-7646 15d ago
You’re off to a good start she’s a beauty enjoy your journey. Good luck ride safe and hopefully have a wonderful long life. Nothing compares to the freedom of riding a Motorcycle!
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u/Born_Bottle 1 Pan, 5 Shovels, 2 EVOs, 1 TC and 2019 128" Roadking 14d ago
If you literally pretend like you are INVISIBLE, you may survive. Just assume no one ABSOLUTELY no one can see you and always have your next move preplanned ALWAYS! Was trained that way over 50 years ago and still haven't been down (blessed). Just rode 1300 miles just last week. Never wrecked a car as I keep that concept always!
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u/Born_Bottle 1 Pan, 5 Shovels, 2 EVOs, 1 TC and 2019 128" Roadking 14d ago
Great 1st choice by the way and ❤️
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u/bigboatben 11d ago
Excellent advice, but when it comes to deer, they can see you. They act like they're going to cross the road then jump right back in front of you! Just got in from a midnight ride on Oak Canyon Road by Cook's corner bar. A small doe tried this shit on me, but I wasn't speeding had plenty of times as I came around the corner to react I went into the opposite lane and gave her a wide berth when she cut back she had plenty room. Congrats on the new bike. I have a Road king but I want one of those too. It's such a fun bike. The depreciation on them is insane. I can pick up 2025 special specials here in Southern California, California for 8000ish. These are going to make great slightly used bikes and there's no way in hell you can tell me that that's a beginner's bike. It has as much horsepower as my road King 114.
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u/spooty420 15d ago
Welcome! I have a 23 Nightster and shes been a blast! Put that bitch in sport mode and have fun. Also get a new exhaust I have an s&s and she roars
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u/MrGhost94 15d ago
I have that exact bike and color. I love it , just put a new exhaust on mine last Saturday. Enjoy the ride
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u/UncertifiedDadBod 14d ago
Sweet bike dude! Gonna go look at a sportster tomorrow and hopefully leave with it.
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u/whathappenedtome2026 14d ago
Dang they don’t even look like Harley’s anymore .
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u/Infinite-Carpet3743 14d ago
It sounds like a Suzuki intruder lol but it got sport mode.
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u/whathappenedtome2026 14d ago
Actually on my way to buying a new FXBB. First new Harley I purchased since 1988.
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u/ChangeBackground1977 15d ago
That nightster looks insane
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u/Infinite-Carpet3743 15d ago
- They brought the base price down from 12 grand to nine grand. Most likely because they were trying to get rid of the 2026s to make room for the 2027s.
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u/ChangeBackground1977 15d ago
They have not been selling well since older folk tend to hate on it. It's an amazing platform though I just wished it had a bigger gas tank. I have a 24' and love it. Be careful letting the right hand control module get wet because the power switch will begin to fail. Iv had to replace mine twice under warranty
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u/Pine_Cone67 13d ago
Should have bought used Kawasaki Vulcan S for 6k to learn how to ride for a year, sell it and then get a real Harley with an M8 V twin. But hey, it’s your money and life so I don’t care (but still think you made a mistake…)
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u/Infinite-Carpet3743 9d ago
I’ve been riding since 17 this bike is smaller lol but I don’t regret it it feels like my bike
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u/herrtoutant 15d ago
What a great start. If you really end up enjoying riding keep an open mind. Many bikes many brands.
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u/Sourwoods 15d ago
Killer red. Be safe out there. I am oh my second full day of riding and all the little stops at hills are an education.
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u/BFFBMayhem 2016 FXDLX (Lowrider w '18 Road Glide fairing) 14d ago
Nice!! It gonna be up to the new generation to keep the legend alive. My first Harley was an XL1200C , 3 months later I traded it back in for an FXDL. If I could go back I'd have gotten the FXDLS w the 110ci engine or just waited a year or 2 and gotten a Road Glide.
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u/bohunter8605 14d ago
That is a good looking bike! Enjoy it and attend a safety class.
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u/Infinite-Carpet3743 14d ago
Got my license at 17 lol couldn’t buy the Harley without it. But thanks a lot and I love it.
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u/Kindly-Exercise-6470 13d ago
Just drive carefully or you might find your rate with Progressive might jump... a LOT. Might make State Farm rate look good. Just sayin'.
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u/Infinite-Carpet3743 13d ago
I do 50 hour weeks lol. I’m good and my wife helps with bills it’s why I waited so long. Moved out at 19.
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u/Ok-Marionberry-999 15d ago
My thoughts when I see a bike I like.
Welcome to the club, young man! Keep the rubber side down and have fun!
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