Also, thank God for new riders who buy the bike of their dreams without getting any experience first. See my new member post:


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-m...-new-ride.html




So, I always wanted a real Harley (I hear they stopped making them in 2000). Just was too busy with other things to get it done. It has been 20 years since I rode my last bike (Yamaha Virago) which I bought new and it always broke down on me costing $$$.


So, at 2600 miles this engine is almost new. What can I expect?

 

Many happy miles riding.

Welcome to the forum.

Check with Traildog for your welcome package.

 

Alot of smiling

 

Welcome from down South!
Nice bike!

Ride safe,
Harold

 

It didn't happen to look like this one did it?:



BTW, welcome to the EVO forum!

 

That is a steal. I bought mine with 3300 on the clock for 7k and thought it was a pretty good deal.

Enjoy it, mines been awesome.

Mike

 

Low mileage "barn finds" can be a pain in the butt with little problems that crop up. Nothing major, and nothing you can't deal with. I'm working my way through that process with a 4700 mile 98 Honda Pacific Coast at present. Little things keep breaking.

I see from the other post that the tires are original. They are way to old to rely on, IMO. I'd change them before I rode anywhere.

Change the fluids, inspect all the hoses and other rubber parts. Flush the brakes. Engine wise, you should be good to go. Upgrade the cam bearing at some point before 30k to be safe. Known weak part.

Welcome to Evo-land.

 

nice looking bike and welcome

 

LOL. Mine was the first year of that model (1984). Blew ignition boxes, wheel bearing, kickstand switch, handlebar switches, starter like a 1960 Dodge...it went on and on. I'll never buy another Yamaha.


Thanks for all the comments. Lots of knowledge on this site, and nice bikes. I'll be tapping into that.

 

Welcome. I looked at your new member post. The previous owner must have liked the Fatboy logo on repaint. I've always had a soft spot for those Softail customs. Enjoy it.