Help with Purchase Opinions

[1951vbs]

I have to agree with the Great Beagle of the Northwest.....I bought a Standard model specfically because I sdid not want the self-canceling turn signals,

For what you get for the added $ 1000.00 for a Deluxe model, it is worth the money. You just need to decide if you want those items, or...is you want to AVOID some of those items.

You are right. I forgot about the self-cancelling signals. I just take it for granted. I like to signal a little early so that means just as you are ready to turn your signal goes off. Quite aggravating. I was getting to where I would just signal twice every time, what a pain. I am glad I got the Standard. The other stuff can be added as it required.

[edgeman55]

As said here before only you can know if the 1000 bucks is worth those options.I went Standard because I don't need a backrest as my wife does not like to ride.Never wanted heated grips and self canceling turn signals always drove me nuts.I can remember to turn them on and off.I also went with the Russelville 99 dollar centerstand as it took all of 20 minutes to install-hint you do need to order the spring bolt that attaches to the frame as they do not include that.Otherwise it was all there and brand new.The other 900 bucks has helped purchase a Baggershield windshield,MP3 960 lights and rack.Kury mini boards and a Breakaway cruise throttle lock.Good luck with your purchase and enjoy your new ride-This is a awsome bike in all ways.

[Scotrod]

.I also went with the Russelville 99 dollar centerstand as it took all of 20 minutes to install-hint you do need to order the spring bolt that attaches to the frame as they do not include that.Otherwise it was all there and brand new..

GOOD INFO TO HAVE!!!

(My 'standard' or 'base' model comes with c-stand as it was one of a couple 'farkles' added by H.O.R. as part of their Signature Series bikes)

[JesseS]

I could care less about heated grips, the center stand I can get off eBay for $89, I wouldn't know what to do with SC turn signals as I turn them off automatically without thinking about it, as for the backrest...well, the thousand bucks I saved will buy me a complete set of seats w/backrests from Ultimate next month, or the Cobra 6>2>6 pipes.

[dgman2]

IMO well worth the money. I like all the options (not many) of the deluxe and would not worry about $1000 more when you are spending that much money anyway.

[Scotrod]

, as for the backrest...well, the thousand bucks I saved will buy me a complete set of seats w/backrests from Ultimate next month, or the Cobra 6>2>6 pipes.

Curious,,, I believe Ultimate only provides a new cushion to replace the OEM cushion on the OEM passenger backrest,,, (You did say backrest's, so I assume the passenger backrest was part of your plan)

Gotta ask,,, do you have some other method in mind, or will you by purchasing the OEM backrest system seperately??

To me, that was about the biggest concern I had between standard/deluxe,,, would I ever have a passenger or a need for the passenger backrest.

[unsub]

There is another option. That is to spend $3000.00, or so on an earlier used GW with all the options. That could be your "off season" ride.

[fast eddie]

lets see $1000 is about $16 a month extra I'm from Buffalo NY heated grips need them, backrest for wife need it, self cancelling signals want them center stand need it. no brainer for me Deluxe is the way I went

[fsixb_AZ]

I got the deluxe model, it's not like you are paying 1k difference between the standard and Deluxe in reality. I paid 18,709 BEFORE fees and crap for my deluxe, so if you consider the base price MSRP is 20,999 I saved 2200.00 off MSRP without even asking for it. I'm not convinced that my dealer would have knocked that much off of a standard model, I'm sure he had lots more room taking the deduction off of the Deluxe. Perhaps if you buy the standard you will only get $500 off of MSRP. End of the day it's not how much more you spend for that stuff, but how much under MSRP you get the bike for.

[Scotrod]

HOR is/was about 3k off MSRP for either a base or deluxe, all OEM, back when I was pricing. About 1K under MSRP for a Sig. Series for either base or deluxe. Only 'catch' is ya need to pick it up in AR. (Right next door for a Texan! LOL!)