Hi guys
new to the forum and looking for some collective wisdom.
Bidding on a 94 Fat Boy in the UK. This would be a project for someone with limited wrenching skills but a lot of enthusiasm.
Any comments about a bike of this age (51k miles) or anything in the ad I'd be very grateful

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Dav...item2ee0b448e0

If the link doesn't work then the details of the ad are as follows:

Harley Davidson Fatboy evo 1340, overall good condition.
The bike has the following parts fitted;
The carb is S&S super e,
ignition is dyna 2000,
camshaft is crane, delivering good overall power,
rear brake and gear change are jake brake controls,
rear brake is a harley twin cam four-pot,
front brake is a harris billet six-pot,
bars are beach bars,
front forks have progressive springs,
exhaust pipes are vance and hines short shots,

The service parts installed in the last 10,000 miles are;
Front forks progressive springs, seals and bushes,
new headstock bearings,
new clutch and primary bearings,
new drivebelt.

New parts installed in the last 6 months;
New front disk and new pads,
New battery,
new avon cobra front tyre (130/90/16)(rear tyre is avon super venom 150/80/16),

This bike is a good running 1340 evo. Cosmetically paintwork on front and rear guards is blistering a little bit in a few places, also paint on rest of bike has minor scuffs and blemishes to be expected of a bike of this age. Oil and filter changed every 1,800 miles using revtec pure 20/50 oil (which is a good quality oil). The crane camshaft was installed at about 30,000 miles including new bearing and lifters. If you know about these engines you will know they are good for 100,000 plus. This is a genuine fatboy with a some complimentary upgrades. All in all a good 1340 softail. The reserve is set at £6,100 which is a fair price for this bike.

THANKS ALL FOR YOUR REPLIES

 

It looks to have some custom bits fitted already but appears to be in good nick. Mot'd already for you too which can be laboursome in its own process. I do not like the handlebars because of the riding position but I do like the upgraded brakes and the floorboards are gone already with the rear fender. For the price I think it is a good introduction to a UK Harley. Regarding the price, you'll be able to get out of it if you don't like it.
Best wishes,
Tom

 

Cheers Tee&Vee, appreciate your time
N

 

Did you get it?

 

Highest bid under reserve - seller & I are talking.........

 

Let us know what happens.