What is High Mileage ?
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What is High Mileage ?
I have a 2006 RKC, loaded and great shape with just turned 40,000 miles. I am looking at a 2008 Ultra Classic with 53,216 miles. My question is what is considered high mileage? How many miles can I expect to get out of the Ultra Classic. I know this is a vague question but I am curious as to how many miles do you have on your bikes of about the same age and when would I need an overhaul. I know I am going from the 88 TC 5 speed to a 96ci 6 speed. Does the 2008 have hydraulic cam tenshioners? Also moving up in models.
I am not asking anyone to make a decision for me just give me some opinions
I am not asking anyone to make a decision for me just give me some opinions
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well according to the dealer that looked at my 07 street bob when i considered trading ..... 8500 was "high mileage, so that's why we couldn't offer you full trade in value".... rip-offs... so if you want a fair trade in don't go to Renegade Harley in Alexandria La!!
a friend of ours bought an ultra classic for a really good price considering it had 70,000 miles on it... it is an 06, and runs and rides pretty good for it's year and mileage... dealer was honest and said it was what they considered "high mileage" and gave him a decent warranty (not aftermarket). met a guy when i traded mine at a much better dealer that had 108K on his 02 classic and planned on riding it till he couldn't ride on 2 wheels anymore!
a friend of ours bought an ultra classic for a really good price considering it had 70,000 miles on it... it is an 06, and runs and rides pretty good for it's year and mileage... dealer was honest and said it was what they considered "high mileage" and gave him a decent warranty (not aftermarket). met a guy when i traded mine at a much better dealer that had 108K on his 02 classic and planned on riding it till he couldn't ride on 2 wheels anymore!
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LOL! Damn good question. My 1999 FXR2 has 63K on it and looks and rides like it has maybe half that. My 2010 StreetGlide has 37K miles on it and looks like showroom new. All my miles on both. I dont consider them high milage for that reason only. If they belonged to someone else I would offer them $10K on each. Mine are worth considerably more. LOL!
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High milage
I had a 2008 with 61K on it. The motor was gold yet. The 08's did have hydraulic cam chain tensioners. I hadn't been into the cam chest, but was planning on checking them soon. The compensator is the weak point on the bike.
The bright side is that a new screaming eagle compensator is about $300.00 and you should be good.
The bright side is that a new screaming eagle compensator is about $300.00 and you should be good.