first i must comment on the fraud that harleys hold their value.i bought a 07 road king classic 1700 mike perfect,for 15000,at a dealer! this cost 18500 a year ago,+tax.thats 3500 loss in 1 year.and then my friend has a 04 classic,w/ tons of options,and he cant get 13000 for it.that folks is a terrible investment!!!!he paid 18000,4 yrs ago.thats 5grand in 4 yrs,PLUS the loss in extras,which is a huge scam anyways.now thats the truth on the stupid myth on harley investments.only harley owners are brag about the investment crap,now... the 98 v,max i have will bring 5500 now,and what did that cost 10 yrs ago! not a bad investment for a jap bike,ha ha!...now where,when and how much for the new max? does anyone really know! stupid cash burnin' a hole.lol.