Need advice on a bike I wanna buy
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10-23-2013, 12:38 PM
People at work frequently ask me, "How's that Harley runnin'?. Does it break on you a lot, ever leave you stranded?" It's like they expect me to be having all this trouble not just because it's a Harley but because it's bike. My answer is always the same - "It's been as reliable as any car I've ever owned." I mean it ain't a toy, Harley built the thing to be ridden everyday and always get you where you wanna go. It's a real-live motor vehicle people!
It's a good deal dude, 26,000 on that motor ain't ****. But, yes, as others have said - check out that clutch. Replaced mine around there somewhere.
It's a good deal dude, 26,000 on that motor ain't ****. But, yes, as others have said - check out that clutch. Replaced mine around there somewhere.
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32,000 on my 1200. Just replaced the clutch plates with a Barnett set this summer, rivets were getting loose but none broken yet (no rivets with the Barnett set). That's the weak spot for a sportster, everything else seems extremely durable and reliable. I also changed the wheel bearings and swing arm bearings at the same time, weren't real bad, but now I won't have to worry about them for a long time.
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10-23-2013, 01:10 PM
If you are interested in a older model softtail I have a awesome deal for someone !
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Hello folks: I am in the market to buy a new Harley. I am considering a Sportster 1200.
I found a bike on CL. It is a 2007 Sportster 1200 xl custom for $4000. The bike looks good and the guy claims that it is his 15th Harley and has taken good care of it. Cosmetically, it is very good.
The problem in it has already 26,000 miles on it. For a Sportster engine, is it too many miles? How long do these things last?
Most importantly, SHOULD I BUY IT?
Thanks for your time and help.
I found a bike on CL. It is a 2007 Sportster 1200 xl custom for $4000. The bike looks good and the guy claims that it is his 15th Harley and has taken good care of it. Cosmetically, it is very good.
The problem in it has already 26,000 miles on it. For a Sportster engine, is it too many miles? How long do these things last?
Most importantly, SHOULD I BUY IT?
Thanks for your time and help.
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