Looking to trade my 09 Iron for a Dyna. Dealer called and they just took in an Ultra and a Low Rider in exchange for a trike. Low Rider sounds stock, efi, two tone paint, and around 3k miles. Going to look at it tomorrow. What would you offer them?

 

Not a carbed bike? (I'm prejudiced toward carbs) Anyway if it's low mileage, say under 25,000mi and the tensioners have been checked/changed, the $8500 might be a good price. Maintenance record? OE tires?

 

I think 8500 is high for an 05 TC88 unless it was an FXDX. They have higher resale due to the tweakable suspension and dual brakes. You can get an 08+ dyna with a TC96 for that price if you hunt around.

 

I haven't gotten to look at the bike yet. It's at a Harley dealer and tomorrow I will ask about what they went over on it. With only 3,000 miles would the tensioners need to be changed? I'll look at the tires for rot. Taking my buddy who was a bike mechanic for several years and his friend who still is. Hoping if it's in good shape to get them down to $8,000.

 

Found an 09 Street Bob for $8200. Wish the lower engine wasn't that ugly silver.

 

Yeah, I hear ya. I almost got an 09 Bob when I got my bike, the silver engine swayed me away.

Look for a clean 2007 or 2008 model. Where are you located?

 

I'm in NJ near Atlantic City. Been watching eBay, here, and about 10 Craigslist locations for just that. Seems people want $10,000 for a Street Bob. I'd prefer a stock one so I can make it my own. Trying to sell my Iron, too. BTW, your FXDX looks sweet.

 

Thanks.

There are tons of Bobs for sale around MI in the 8-9k range

 

3000mi? Not even broke-in good yet! The tensioners should not be a problem, but they are a 'weak link'. Check the tire date-code. Just because the 'look' good doesn't mean they are. Remember there are only 2 of them to keep you upright/safe and they might be 7yr old tires.

 

2005=shitty cam chain followers.

Big issue on 1999-2005 bikes are the cam chain followers.

They either need the SE cam chain follower update kit, or Gear drive conversion (S&S).

If it hasn't had either, then you need to factor in about 1K to get the issue fixed.

And yes.....3,000 miles is more than enough for a problem to surface. I pulled some out of my old bike at 1500 miles they already had DEEP grooves....and when those particles break off, they go right into your oiling system, which can cause oil starvation.

That Harley let the bikes go out with that arrangement is criminal IMHO.

~Joe