I am in the process of buying a Destroyer from our local dealer who has three bikes in stock at the same price. Two of them are used and one new. One used one has the data computer and repainted frame and skins, the other used one is stock and the new one is a 0 miles bike. I am considering the used one with computer or the new one. These are Tripp Nobels race bikes.What would you do? I am having a hard time making up my mind. I need to make a decision before the end of the week. Any oppinions?

I'd buy the new one and keep my eyes open on the AHDRA site etc. for a used Race Pak. Just my 2 cents. Send me a PM when you get a minute. You can buy new for little more than used lately. While we were at the Rock there was a new one for $ 20,000.00 and according to the sign that price was negotiable.

Martin, I'll be down there tomorrow. I think you better take me with to help you decide :D I'll call ya from st george or Mesquite Should be there between 4-6pm if all goes as planned.
c-ya

I'd buy the new one and keep my eyes open on the AHDRA site etc. for a used Race Pak. Just my 2 cents. Send me a PM when you get a minute. You can buy new for little more than used lately. While we were at the Rock there was a new one for $ 20,000.00 and according to the sign that price was negotiable.
Dealer here is asking $19000 for his bikes, your choice. I am going to get one, don't know which one yet.

Martin, I'll be down there tomorrow. I think you better take me with to help you decide :D I'll call ya from st george or Mesquite Should be there between 4-6pm if all goes as planned.
c-ya
Ray,
looking forward to seeing you. Do you have my number?

Damn, MARTIN - A Destroyer? You starting a race team????

I would buy the new one, I know the used one has some electronics on it, but I have never had any luck with used electronics. My rationale for the new one is, this is a race bike, you have no idea what it has been through. With a new one you will know the exact history, maintenance, etc.

Like all other opinions everybodies got one.

Good luck!

Oh if you don't mind shake Ray's hand for me when you see him.

Dealer here is asking $19000 for his bikes, your choice. I am going to get one, don't know which one yet.

I thought you might want to PM to discuss prices and keep them private, you didn't and hey that's fine.

I recently helped a guy here, Canada, find and buy a used one ( with about 50 passes on it, from California ) with a Race Pak, which is about $ 3200.00 and spare back wheel and slick for $ 17,000.00 US. Perhaps this can be of some help with your decision or negotiations.

Good luck.

I am in the process of buying a Destroyer from our local dealer who has three bikes in stock at the same price. Two of them are used and one new. One used one has the data computer and repainted frame and skins, the other used one is stock and the new one is a 0 miles bike. I am considering the used one with computer or the new one. These are Tripp Nobels race bikes.What would you do? I am having a hard time making up my mind. I need to make a decision before the end of the week. Any oppinions?
Buy Them all and we Make a TEAM:deal: ! GOOD LUCK:kaz:
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The three bikes should be Tripp Nobles 06 bike that blew one engine during the season but has a new engine in it. VT race girls bike which also ran a full AHDRA season and then one new bike. They also have or had one in a crate they planned to keep. If you need a garage to store it in let me know. :)

I am in the process of buying a Destroyer from our local dealer who has three bikes in stock at the same price. Two of them are used and one new. One used one has the data computer and repainted frame and skins, the other used one is stock and the new one is a 0 miles bike. I am considering the used one with computer or the new one. These are Tripp Nobels race bikes.What would you do? I am having a hard time making up my mind. I need to make a decision before the end of the week. Any oppinions?Good job,:notworth: :notworth: :thumb: :plause:

Martin, No wonder your wife wouldnt let you fly me out to Vegas! Your getting me a Destroyer for xmas...
Whatever bike you choose, you cant go wrong. I would suggest getting the transmission to R&D motorsports as soon as you get the bike. Be safe.

Dealer here is asking $19000 for his bikes, your choice. I am going to get one, don't know which one yet.
Is there any more good deals on Destroyer out there? I just talked to a guy and he say one at a auction friday and it went for $15,000.00 New.

Is there any more good deals on Destroyer out there? I just talked to a guy and he say one at a auction friday and it went for $15,000.00 New.
These are the only ones I know of, and by the end of the week there will only be two left.

damn martin is there going to be any v-rods for sale in vegas. I may stay way from the custom paint one. i think ahdra says they must be stock paint if you ever plan on racing it there

damn martin is there going to be any v-rods for sale in vegas. I may stay way from the custom paint one. i think ahdra says they must be stock paint if you ever plan on racing it there
The air box cover is stock and everything else is flat black(primer mayby), I have decided on the new one so I can screw it up on my own. No help from previous owners.

I think you need to get it over with and declare your home the official V-Rod Museum.

I think you need to get it over with and declare your home the official V-Rod Museum.
Hey that might be a tax write-off!

I heard someone else now had six v-rods so you have to get it to stay ahead. :rofl:

I heard someone else now had six v-rods so you have to get it to stay ahead. :rofl:
Paging PATM .... Paging PATM :D

The air box cover is stock and everything else is flat black(primer mayby), I have decided on the new one so I can screw it up on my own. No help from previous owners.

that is what i would do martin.. that way you know exactly what has gone on with it from the go

I heard someone else now had six v-rods so you have to get it to stay ahead. :rofl:

If anyone tells my wife I'll deny,deny,deny. 6 V-Rods, a SE Electra Glide and a Road King. 4 she knows of and 4 that remain a mystery as to their whereabouts, so far. Until she finds that garage I deny everything. :rofl:
Hello my name is PatM and I'm addicted to Harley Davidsons......ooops, sorry, wrong Forum.

I think you need to get it over with and declare your home the official V-Rod Museum.
Then I could charge addmission and make a little gas money.
6V-rods
3 Shovelheads
3 Buells.
I pick up the new Destroyer a week from Saturday. The dealership is going to deliver it because I sold my trailer two years ago. But I might get a good deal on the trailer that Tripp was using, the dealer is only using it to pick up broken bikes now.

If anyone tells my wife I'll deny,deny,deny. 6 V-Rods, a SE Electra Glide and a Road King. 4 she knows of and 4 that remain a mystery as to their whereabouts, so far. Until she finds that garage I deny everything. :rofl:
Hello my name is PatM and I'm addicted to Harley Davidsons......ooops, sorry, wrong Forum.

I used to do that with guitars. "Yeah honey I've had that one for a long time"

I used to do that with guitars. "Yeah honey I've had that one for a long time"

I'm trying to convince my wife that a man simply can't have to many bikes. No luck so far.

Then I could charge addmission and make a little gas money.
6V-rods
3 Shovelheads
3 Buells.
I pick up the new Destroyer a week from Saturday. The dealership is going to deliver it because I sold my trailer two years ago. But I might get a good deal on the trailer that Tripp was using, the dealer is only using it to pick up broken bikes now.

I'd sell the 3 Buells and buy the trailer, if you're really buying the Destroyer you'll need it.

Hey that might be a tax write-off!

hmmmmmmm, not sure that is a good idea....:deal:

I was looking at a Destroyer on the HD used bike web site several months ago, it was being offered for 15k! Wish I had the cash on hand, it would be in may stable now! :banghead:

If I ever get this racing bug seriously, I hate to see the paperwork i'll need to maintain for ~compliance~ purposes.:D

Then I could charge addmission and make a little gas money.
6V-rods
3 Shovelheads
3 Buells.
I pick up the new Destroyer a week from Saturday. The dealership is going to deliver it because I sold my trailer two years ago. But I might get a good deal on the trailer that Tripp was using, the dealer is only using it to pick up broken bikes now.
Man that should have been me on the side of that trailer,but it was Not ment to be.I wanted to Race those Destroyer,but Don just left them on the crates in the back of the eastern shop.:mad: Hope he treats you well.:notworth:

I'm trying to convince my wife that a man simply can't have to many bikes. No luck so far.
I found that to be a problem too, so i'm single with 3 bikes, life is good!

iron block in watertown ny has one used for 30,000 plus

iron block in watertown ny has one used for 30,000 plus
And at that price they will be having it for a long, long time .. This things are selling for $23,000 or less brand new nowadays.. :deal:

I heard someone else now had six v-rods so you have to get it to stay ahead. :rofl: For sale?

Dealer here is asking $19000 for his bikes, your choice. I am going to get one, don't know which one yet.

Are these the bikes JP from LVHD is advertising?

Are these the bikes JP from LVHD is advertising?

Ya I asked Dave"The Service Manger" about Racing it or them, and they "Dan A,"were NOT interested:tmbsdow: !Pretty Sad how Don can sponsor a Total outsider,but Local racer's he won't even give me a Discount on Parts:wazzup: !I've only Personally SOLD about 20 V-rods to my friends and stuff,but I'm lucky to get a free bottle of water when ever I come in to buy anything:sad: !

Ya I asked Dave"The Service Manger" about Racing it or them, and they "Dan A,"were NOT interested:tmbsdow: !Pretty Sad how Don can sponsor a Total outsider,but Local racer's he won't even give me a Discount on Parts:wazzup: !I've only Personally SOLD about 20 V-rods to my friends and stuff,but I'm lucky to get a free bottle of water when ever I come in to buy anything:sad: !
I've had a totaly different experiance with LVHD, when I picked up my Destroyer I was given an additional $2000 discount, and an offer to buy their race trailer at a reduced price. I do deal with Nick and not Don, if that makes any difference.

I've had a totaly different experiance with LVHD, when I picked up my Destroyer I was given an additional $2000 discount, and an offer to buy their race trailer at a reduced price. I do deal with Nick and not Don, if that makes any difference.
Joseph,
Thats AWESOME are you gonna race it this weekend?Let me know next time you take it out to the track, as I would be Glad to Help you out in any way possible.:heart: !Did you get the A or B bike?The Trailer is really Nice if you can put you face pic on trip's head;) ! Sounds like your all set:notworth: ,and Good Luck:kaz: .........

Joseph,
Thats AWESOME are you gonna race it this weekend?Let me know next time you take it out to the track, as I would be Glad to Help you out in any way possible.:heart: !Did you get the A or B bike?The Trailer is really Nice if you can put you face pic on trip's head;) ! Sounds like your all set:notworth: ,and Good Luck:kaz: .........
Neither one, I got a new bike they had at their Zion store cheaper than one of their used bikes. I won't be racing for a while yet too many things to replace after I quit racing Kawasaki a few years ago(15). I used to campaign a pro-comp, super-gas, and pro-gas Kawasaki team, but quit for no known reason. Its hard to get started again.

good luck to you Martin!!

i am sure you are going to do well .. you have the right stuff i am sure of it..

let us know whne you are ready to launch .. might have to make it out for the first race!

Martin, you are out of control! My hero, but still out of control! Ann still tells people stories about you guys riding to KC! Good luck with the new toy! V/R Joe

Martin did you pick it up yet???? I'll be there again in April, and if I can ever help crew for ya,-say the word. Thanks again for the hospitality while we were there. I cant wait to watch ya run it.

Neither one, I got a new bike they had at their Zion store cheaper than one of their used bikes. I won't be racing for a while yet too many things to replace after I quit racing Kawasaki a few years ago(15). I used to campaign a pro-comp, super-gas, and pro-gas Kawasaki team, but quit for no known reason. Its hard to get started again.

Congratulations, your one lucky (three) dog. :) Just keep it new and stored and if I ever get my head above the water line I'll know where to come shopping for a destroyer to sit in my garage.

I got mine! Picked up a new Destroyer from Northshore Harley in Slidell, La. yesterday. Never been run and breaking it in now. Hook a brother up. Any tips, does and don'ts, launch rpms, shift points, what fuel? What would you do? Peter

I got mine! Picked up a new Destroyer from Northshore Harley in Slidell, La. yesterday. Never been run and breaking it in now. Hook a brother up. Any tips, does and don'ts, launch rpms, shift points, what fuel? What would you do? Peter
Big Rich of Vreelands HD, Anybody at Eagle HD or PatM. Are all members and all would be very helpful with getting you running fast. Also asks them questions about getting the transmission taken care of.
You may want to come race with us in the SEMDRA series. Its not to far for ya. Check out the 2008 schedule. All races are at the South Georgia motorsports park. Good luck and be safe.

What do you mean by getting the transmission taken care of? Whats wrong with it? Are you the smokinjoe looking for v-rod wheelie bars on AHDRA site. I have a new set use twice minus the struts if you are interested. Peter

Head on over to the " Search " section of the forum on the home page here. Type in Destroyer and pull up a chair.

Among other useful information you'll see that a few members have had transmision upgrades done, i.e. chryogenics etc. ( a process that allows the transmision gears to mesh faster ) to the stock transmission by a place in FL called R & D Motorsports. You can also go and check the Vance & Hines site on the home page for a information on a stronger transmssion shaft and a different gearing for 2nd gear, less of a gap between 1st and second. R & D would be the one stop shop for a trick, reliable transmission if you plan on being competitive. Tel:727-447-4552.

Joining the AHDRA and obtaining a copy of their rule book would help as well with information. BTW, their authorized fuel is VP U4 for competition.

Good luck with your new Destroyer.

What do you mean by getting the transmission taken care of? Whats wrong with it? Are you the smokinjoe looking for v-rod wheelie bars on AHDRA site. I have a new set use twice minus the struts if you are interested. Peter
Yes I am. I would appreciate the hook up. I don't need the struts, so that would be the deal. I will send ya a pm with my contact info.

Any more destroyers around going cheap? I have heard of some crazy prices like 17K.
Thinking about coming and getting one or two if they are priced right :D

Any more destroyers around going cheap? I have heard of some crazy prices like 17K.
Thinking about coming and getting one or two if they are priced right :D

Locally, the best I have seen are 2 brand new never fired for $21K. They are still available as far as I know.

A poster in this thread paid 18k for a never fired in crate Destroyer.

So where are they all???? :D

Neither one, I got a new bike they had at their Zion store cheaper than one of their used bikes. I won't be racing for a while yet too many things to replace after I quit racing Kawasaki a few years ago(15). I used to campaign a pro-comp, super-gas, and pro-gas Kawasaki team, but quit for no known reason. Its hard to get started again.


Any chance you could load some images of your V-Rods in your gallery for us to enjoy? Pleaseeeee.

Any chance you could load some images of your V-Rods in your gallery for us to enjoy? Pleaseeeee

I'll try, I'm much better at working on motorcycles than doing any kind of computer work.

Last I checked my pal at NewRoc Harley-Davidson in New Rochelle, NY (half hour north of NYC) had a brand new one for sale on the showroom floor. No idea about price, but you might contact them and ask.

www.nrhd.com or call 866.393.4DHP.

Last I checked my pal at NewRoc Harley-Davidson in New Rochelle, NY (half hour north of NYC) had a brand new one for sale on the showroom floor. No idea about price, but you might contact them and ask.

www.nrhd.com or call 866.393.4DHP.

Its gone....When Jack emailed me he was talking MSRP $32k :blahblah: Said he could get another one for 29k :rofl: I dont doubt it, silly boy!!! lol

I am in the process of buying a Destroyer from our local dealer who has three bikes in stock at the same price. Two of them are used and one new. One used one has the data computer and repainted frame and skins, the other used one is stock and the new one is a 0 miles bike. I am considering the used one with computer or the new one. These are Tripp Nobels race bikes.What would you do? I am having a hard time making up my mind. I need to make a decision before the end of the week. Any oppinions?

Hey Joseph,
Did you get a good look at the Tripp Nobles bike with the data logger? I have been speaking to RJ and he is offering me this bike but I was curious on the condition and history (if you know any) replacement motors or similar...

Is this the bike with the repaint?

What did you think of it?

How far is Las Vegas to LA just out of curiosity? Got to work out shipping etc...

Hey Joseph,
Did you get a good look at the Tripp Nobles bike with the data logger? I have been speaking to RJ and he is offering me this bike but I was curious on the condition and history (if you know any) replacement motors or similar...

Is this the bike with the repaint?

What did you think of it?

How far is Las Vegas to LA just out of curiosity? Got to work out shipping etc...
Yes this is the bike with the repaint, or rather primer on everything. I understand the engine has been replaced, and the whole bike looks a little rough around the edges. It is still for sale as of yesterday. Vegas to L.A. is about 250 miles. I was considering it but decided on one of the new ones.

Yes this is the bike with the repaint, or rather primer on everything. I understand the engine has been replaced, and the whole bike looks a little rough around the edges. It is still for sale as of yesterday. Vegas to L.A. is about 250 miles. I was considering it but decided on one of the new ones.
what were they ask for the A Bike:wazzup: ? the Black one was faster:deal: Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda, be mine:hmm: .

A-19995
B-15995
New-19995

A-19995
B-15995
New-19995
Just got some pics from RJ and the A bike doesnt took too rough IMHO Joseph. Unless the pics dont do it justice ;)