Howdy. Roll Tide. Are ya in the Mussel Shoals area ? Its a good time to buy with the new ones rolling out. I know Myers Triumph in Asheville,NC has at least one if not two Roadsters.
I had an 1800 VTX r model before I got my Rocket. The VTX has 120 lbs of torque and 106 h.p. It is pretty powerful but not on the same universe with the Rocket. The VTX has power in certain rpm ranges. The Rocket has power at every rpm range. VTX was a good ride but I just got bored with it.
Van does have a point. Buying a used Rocket can be like buying a used sports car; there's no telling if the first owner couldn't overcome the urge to see how fast it would go in the first 50 miles and never allowed the rings to correctly seat, causing all sorts of problems down the road. But that being said, Rockets have 2 year transferable warranties, so if you do buy used, there's a good chance you might still have some warranty coverage.Welcome to the horde from Northern Michigan.
Personally I would purchase new. You are not inheriting someone elses mistakes. Ride her for awhile before spending tons of money on enhancements. You might find she is all you need, as is
