I think my desire to get a Daytona is over.

[speedo]

[QUOTE=gslaskin;3181518]

Originally Posted by gslaskin

Get the bike for sure. But might I suggest a Ducati Monster 696 instead? I previously have owned American, British, Italian, Japanese and Austrian bikes. Including an 883 Sportster. You will get much more enjoyment from a Ducati Monster. Currently, I am down to just one bike. This 1974 Norton Commando.

i am still trying to find my jaws on the floor.....

[brettpaul]

I have empathy for your dilemma - currently pondering flipping a Daytona to fund the remaining purchase value of a 911....but then I put the Daytona on my wrist and think..hmmmm?

Get the bike for the summer....if you like it, keep it...if not, flip it for a Daytona in September! Good luck with your decision!

[DreambreaX]

buy motors if u already have many watches

[stusrt]

Originally Posted by kilyung

In ten years, your 883 won't be worth crap unlike the Daytona. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big biker fan but if you're putting it in terms of better value the watch wins every time. If you have the watch and there's nothing else you want and you fancy a bike, why not?

I should add that the cost of insuring a Harley (and any applicable annual taxes) is much more than insuring the watch so there's a higher secondary cost.

who cares -
Motorcycles are cooler!

I love my watches - but my harley far more.

should have spent more and got a 103 V-TWIN

[kymwatchlog]

Get a daytona and spend the loose change on a vespa.

[agfebres]

you will live longer riding a Daytona on your wrist

[nim]

the 116520 is a great watch
there's probably no other rolex that commands the same popularity

[vantzemi]

I'd buy a motorcycle.

Honestly though, I've been arguing with myself lately as well in a similar way - Do I buy the grail (Yellow Gold GMT IIc with black face) or do I trade the Mini Cooper and cash for a Caymen R?

I've decided to do neither.

[up2nogood]

I'm getting rid of 2 Breitlings and buying one Rolex, and getting rid of one Aprilia and buying one KTM. You can have both.

Do it, you know you want to!!

Seriously, bikes are great fun but if you've not ridden before, start with something a bit gutless so you don't die on it. 883 will be fine for this.

Do as many rider courses as you can and always beware the white V6 Toyota Camry. I don't know what it is about the drivers of those things, but they are the least attentive drivers I have ever come across. Oddly, the four banger drivers aren't the same problem?

Most importantly, don't ride beyond your ability. There's always gonna be someone who can beat you, but who cares?

[robsantagate@gmail]

That 883 is worth $3500 resale. You will be ready for a big-twin in 2 months.

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by britincali

Buy the daytona = Cool

Buy the 883 = Hairdresser poser who cant ride.

wow this sounds exactly like my hairdresser. must be a trend.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Me too, safer choice.

Take it from somebody thats had 23 motorcycles and raced/ rode for 30 years....now I walk with cane/walker and take oxycontin like candy....they are like cigarettes....they will kill you if you are lucky....if your not, you end up like me.
Get the Daytona

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

Take it from somebody thats had 23 motorcycles and raced/ rode for 30 years....now I walk with cane/walker and take oxycontin like candy....they are like cigarettes....they will kill you if you are lucky....if your not, you end up like me.
Get the Daytona

sorry to hear greg. wish you all the best mate

[gmh1013]

[QUOTE=speedo;3181830]

Originally Posted by gslaskin

i am still trying to find my jaws on the floor.....

I dreamed of owning one in 72! park it in living room as a piece of art!

[Casey VP-26]

How about This? Picture that Harley going down the road with you driving it and wearing a Daytona. Now Thats Cool. Good Luck.

[KarlFr]

Go Harley!

[gmh1013]

I had the most fun on this little Yamaha 350 2 stroke....sounded like a swarm of angry bees when at 9k rpm
I keep it for 15 years.....should have never sold it

[Galion]

If your wrists can wear a Daytona nicely then go for the HD 883, if the Deepsea fits better, then you need an HD Softail.

[kbutler971]

[QUOTE=gslaskin;3181518]

Originally Posted by gslaskin

Get the bike for sure. But might I suggest a Ducati Monster 696 instead? I previously have owned American, British, Italian, Japanese and Austrian bikes. Including an 883 Sportster. You will get much more enjoyment from a Ducati Monster. Currently, I am down to just one bike. This 1974 Norton Commando.

What a bike, love the bars! Some good friends ride these, I'm hoping to join them with my Italian special.

[HyperM3]

Youll hurt a lot less when you fall off the Daytona.

[Steven79]

I rode for over 10 years.. all sport bikes, hyabusa's, honda cbr's, zx-10-r, zx-6r etc..

I lowsided my bike due to oil on the road, tumbled about 30 feet and was lucky to walk away. My helmet was ground down and any further, I would have no chin today.

That was God telling me "my" riding days are over lol. now I buy watches and cars.

[Hairdude1]

Go for the Daytona! I am from Milwaukee and I would still get the watch over a Harley!

[reecester]

oh man I would have gotten the watch!

[HRV]

Originally Posted by Rani Drama

I just want to have some fun this summer. I like the old vintage look of this bike. Not going to have anyone else on it. And the price is right. I'm not an 18 year old punk who will go all out on it and race. Just something to do when the weather is good and feel like taking a spin to the pier.

Then go for it, its your money its your life and we should all do what makes us happy, you already have a nice watch and I am sure there will be another some time, but for now enjoy life, be safe

[vman]

Daytona.

883. Really?

[Kingair]

Come on guys . . . . a Sportster 883 . . . .for a man . . . ?
I thought the 883's where made for women . . .
Within months you are wishing you bought a Heritage or a Fat Boy . . .
You'll see . . . after your first Harley ride . . .

It's the same as wearing a 26 mm DJ . . . ;-)

Have a look at Terminator . . . he rides a bike and wears watches ;-)

HAGone

[reecester]

Originally Posted by vantzemi

I'd buy a motorcycle.

Honestly though, I've been arguing with myself lately as well in a similar way - Do I buy the grail (Yellow Gold GMT IIc with black face) or do I trade the Mini Cooper and cash for a Caymen R?

I've decided to do neither.

Caymen R do it!

[gslaskin]

[QUOTE=gmh1013;3272694]

Originally Posted by speedo

I dreamed of owning one in 72! park it in living room as a piece of art!

The only problem with that would be the puddle of oil in the middle of your living room!

When I was younger I had a Ducati that I parked in the living room of my ground floor apartment. I didn't have a garage and the landlord never new. At that time I wore a Timex and was perfectly happy with it.

[herbie911]

Originally Posted by reecester

Caymen R do it!

I like cars more than watch! But on this occasion, get the watch first and wait for the new shape Cayman. So far, the new/evolved Boxster look much tastier than the previous version!

[Vaxe]

I actually like the base model 883 for its refined feel. While not as fat, it doesn't scream Hells Angel wannabe.