Thinking about buying a Harley - Page 3

Phenix_Rider · 03-18-2010, 10:13 AM

Any HD under KBB sounds like a good deal. Not that I'd ever buy one. People have a very overinflated idea of the value of those things. I've seen 15 year old used HDs for thousands more than KBB with just fringe and tassels (and the obligatory extra chrome). Of course, a lot of them sit forever. It's just stupid- like the clowns selling "custom" GSXRs. With a road rashed repaint and stickers

goof2 · 03-18-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Power delivery was... occuring, I guess.

I couldn't help myself.

pauldun170 · 03-18-2010, 10:49 AM

I think 5K for a 2002 Cruiser with 12K is reasonable if its in good condition.
Maybe they forgot to add the Harley tax.

Phenix_Rider · 03-18-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I think 5K for a 2002 Cruiser with 12K is reasonable if its in good condition.
Maybe they forgot to add the Harley tax.

+ 1500 for HD "anniversary" badge ("oh, which anni?" "iunno")
+ 500 for chrome gauge bezel
+ 500 for chrome primary cover
+ 500 for short chrome exhaust

That's about what I normally see.

Rider · 03-18-2010, 12:16 PM

Wrong thread.

dubbs · 03-18-2010, 01:37 PM

He tells me that nothing is wrong with it and he said he really doesn't want to sell but he has a baby on the way so his priorities are changing.. He's my gf's Sister's BF, so if I have problems he knows I'll be able to find him..

From riding a few cruisers they do seem like they have power right off the line then you get a big disappointment waiting for the HP to kick in.. It never really does.. And the 6k or so (no tach on a lot of em) redline means very fast shifts..

The exhaust is stoopid loud.. Straight pipes that basically bounce off the ground.. he says they set off car alarms all the time.. I might put some baffles in..

wildchild · 03-18-2010, 03:02 PM

i have a superglide. i've had the front end up once. been over 100 a couple times. it doesn't accelerate like a sportbike but it aint sitting still either. with exhaust/jet/ and intake it should have a little grunt to it.

having both will be very nice.

sfarson · 03-18-2010, 09:19 PM

dubbs... That's a sweet price for a sweet bike. If too loud, there's a massive after market to fix that. I'd go for it. Complements well what you already ride.

dubbs · 03-23-2010, 10:50 AM

Picked it up for 4,900.. Wouldn't really budge off the price since we both felt it was an incredibly fair price. Got it on the road already.. Hopefully will get to ride it to work tomorrow.

pauldun170 · 03-23-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

Picked it up for 4,900.. Wouldn't really budge off the price since we both felt it was an incredibly fair price. Got it on the road already.. Hopefully will get to ride it to work tomorrow.

So now you're up to 5 vehicles?

Congrats
You gonna wear full gear on it?

03-18-2010, 01:37 PM	#6
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	He tells me that nothing is wrong with it and he said he really doesn't want to sell but he has a baby on the way so his priorities are changing.. He's my gf's Sister's BF, so if I have problems he knows I'll be able to find him.. From riding a few cruisers they do seem like they have power right off the line then you get a big disappointment waiting for the HP to kick in.. It never really does.. And the 6k or so (no tach on a lot of em) redline means very fast shifts.. The exhaust is stoopid loud.. Straight pipes that basically bounce off the ground.. he says they set off car alarms all the time.. I might put some baffles in.. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

03-23-2010, 10:50 AM	#9
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	Picked it up for 4,900.. Wouldn't really budge off the price since we both felt it was an incredibly fair price. Got it on the road already.. Hopefully will get to ride it to work tomorrow. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

03-18-2010, 12:16 PM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Wrong thread.

03-18-2010, 03:02 PM	#7
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	i have a superglide. i've had the front end up once. been over 100 a couple times. it doesn't accelerate like a sportbike but it aint sitting still either. with exhaust/jet/ and intake it should have a little grunt to it. having both will be very nice.

03-18-2010, 09:19 PM	#8
sfarson On a Ride Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Rockies Moto: Two Wheels Posts: 104	dubbs... That's a sweet price for a sweet bike. If too loud, there's a massive after market to fix that. I'd go for it. Complements well what you already ride.