might buy a red, '94 fatboy with 16k this weekend. all original down to pipes, but has shield, bags, backrest. supposedly in "pristine" condition but needs tires (cracked from being old). this would be my first harley and i don't know much about them (i've owned lots of bikes tho).

what are common problmems for this bike? how much is it worth? what tires should i buy?

 

Whats the asking price???

 

he's asking $8500

 

For 8500 I would want good rubber. That is low miles for a 94 though. I don't know of any problems with Fatboys, except for rainy days days that are too cold. Everybody seems to like the Metzler tires, I have Dunlops but will probably try the Metzlers next time. Change out your oils to Amsoil and put a Big Sucker on it and ride the hell out of it, good luck!

 

I'd have to agree with Dixie,&nbsp\\; a set of tires would not be asking too much for the price.&nbsp\\; I still run Dunlops, just not the Harley tires, you can order them your self at http://www.ridedirect.com//&nbsp\\;quite&nbsp\\;a bit cheaper, then have them put on if you can't get the seller to spring for them.&nbsp\\; I also agree with the Amsoil,&nbsp\\;also, get you a K&amp\\;N filter if it doesn't have one, you'll be $$$ ahead in the long run.&nbsp\\;

 

Here are some numbers to negoitate with from NADA.&nbsp\\; This is for a 1995.&nbsp\\; Low milage and good condition is definetly worth more, however, if financing, this is what your bank will be looking at.
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$4,690
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$6,170
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My son has a 94 softail custom and rides it like he stole it and I have a 91 fxr police.&nbsp\\; The engines are refered to as the Evo and are pretty bullet proof.&nbsp\\; If its been well maintained then go for it.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Good Luck.

 

hey, thanks!

i'll see if he'll give me a couple hundred allowance for the tires.&nbsp\\;i've heard the metz are good tires, but last time i tried to buy them they were sold out for months (this was for a honda sabre though).
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about the k&amp\\;n filter.&nbsp\\;does it make that much difference, gas mileage/power?&nbsp\\;will it lean out the carbs and/or require a jet kit?

i kinda knew the evo motor was a good one, just wasn't sure about electrical, suspension, etc.&nbsp\\;i used to work with a girl that had 55k miles on her fatboy before it needed a rebuild.
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amsoil, what weight?&nbsp\\; i use rotella t 5w40 synthetic in the honda.
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good deal, offer him $8K and get your own tires. METZELERS!

 

I don't think you will have to rejet just from changing the AC, if youchange the exhaust you might. I am not a mechanic by any means, but there are a lot of people on this forum that can answer your questions.