Easymo, checking prices from 1969 are fine if you're buying the motorcycle as an investment, but if, like most people, you're buying a motorcycle to RIDE, then there are a lot of advantages to a smooth, reliable ride. New Harleys and plenty of other brands have this quality. Kawasaki and Yamaha have 'out-harleyed' Harley Davidson and surpassed them with their recent cruisers. You should check out some of the new bikes they offer, especially the 6 cylinder beasts that are getting popular.