Need your .02
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RoofDude
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New or nearly new is certainly a good feeling. Buying from a dealer certainly has a bit of "security blanket" feel to it as well. One advantage buying from a dealer has, they certainly make it "easier". Having someone else do the financing, etc... is appealing. However, there are some sensational deals out there right now. As others have stated, the economy has left some people in bad situations. Therefore, some great deals exist. A slightly used BD can be had for a significant savings with a little effort. If I were in position to buy another, that is the route I'd go right now...
bigdogtech01
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Is the Mastiff EFI or Carb? If EFI it is worth around $2k more, but still, $24k seems a bit high even for EFI. The MUTT is the same bike as the new Coyote, minus the aluminum wheels. It is a very nice bike and can be very reliable. Handling is a little better than some because of the narrow rear tire. You should be able to find a Mutt for much less than $20k.
I think the dealer i was working for may have a few bikes left over that they are trying to sell. They are no longer in business so you should be able to get one cheap:up: I will check for you on Monday and let you know.
bigtrav6442
Member
First, RESEARCH all the bikes you are interested in, 2nd, go out and RIDE all the bikes you are interested in, 3rd, figure out the bike you want with all the options u like, and then post here what it is you want in a scoot, aand let us help you find the scoot of your dreams at a price you can live with.
Buying new has a lot of benefits while it usually does cost a bit more, used can be had sometimes for a better price yet is not always the best deal.
When you find the scoot you are interested in, new or used, get the VIN# and call BDM customer service and give them this # and they can tell you the history. A used 2008 mutt with 6 mos left on the warranty with a price of 15k would be of absolutly no interest to me if it had 5000 miles on it and spent 4 hours bouncing off the rev limiter. History of a bike is very important.
Lastly, these bikes are a work of art in every way, yet are not for everyone. Want a bar hopper? Get something else. Want a bike that needs to be rode and will go the distance, the Dog may be the ticket you crave.
Buying new has a lot of benefits while it usually does cost a bit more, used can be had sometimes for a better price yet is not always the best deal.
When you find the scoot you are interested in, new or used, get the VIN# and call BDM customer service and give them this # and they can tell you the history. A used 2008 mutt with 6 mos left on the warranty with a price of 15k would be of absolutly no interest to me if it had 5000 miles on it and spent 4 hours bouncing off the rev limiter. History of a bike is very important.
Lastly, these bikes are a work of art in every way, yet are not for everyone. Want a bar hopper? Get something else. Want a bike that needs to be rode and will go the distance, the Dog may be the ticket you crave.
AIH SWANK
Member
I bought a used AIH a couple years ago, my first custom. I was extremely nervous about buying a used bike as opposed to a new bike, bought a warranty, then ended up cancelling the warranty. There is almost nothing on these bikes that can break that will cost as much as the warranty price. Another guy on this site I ride with bought new, bought the warranty, also ended up canceling his warranty and getting the money back!!! With the deals you can get on used, you could buy used, ship it down to "bigdogtech01" and have him go through the bike, and still be money ahead.
My biggest fear was buying used, then having the motor grenade on me!!! But if you read this site, there's almost NO ONE who has had a motor grenade. Much more common to have a tranny or electrical problem!!!!! These problems are not nearly the cost, even though they can be more of a pain in the ass to diagnose.
If you were an army mechanic, I guarantee you this bike is within your skill level to work on!!! We are talking 1960's technology. I'm no mechanic, but grew up on a farm and worked with my hands. I had to take my transmission out of my bike and have it rebuild. I would never try and work on a bike transmission, looks too complicated to me, but after taking it out, there's not much out can't remove on these bikes in your garage with regular tools in an afternoon!!
On a sidenote, I lived in Davenport for 9 years and worked there as a cop for the DPD!!! There's some real good guys around that neck of the woods!!!
My biggest fear was buying used, then having the motor grenade on me!!! But if you read this site, there's almost NO ONE who has had a motor grenade. Much more common to have a tranny or electrical problem!!!!! These problems are not nearly the cost, even though they can be more of a pain in the ass to diagnose.
If you were an army mechanic, I guarantee you this bike is within your skill level to work on!!! We are talking 1960's technology. I'm no mechanic, but grew up on a farm and worked with my hands. I had to take my transmission out of my bike and have it rebuild. I would never try and work on a bike transmission, looks too complicated to me, but after taking it out, there's not much out can't remove on these bikes in your garage with regular tools in an afternoon!!
On a sidenote, I lived in Davenport for 9 years and worked there as a cop for the DPD!!! There's some real good guys around that neck of the woods!!!
bigtrav6442
Member
Cycle City called me today and said the bike is up there right now. I need to go up and see them next weekend...I will check it out for you...it should be super clean though.