In 2000 at age 50 I bought a brand new Electra-glide for my birthday. Fast forward 16 years and 42k miles I need to quit riding and sell. Health issues and by skill level(safety) have made me ready to give it all up. It was a good motorcycle. And all the main issues have been addressed as time has went by so it has all known bugs out of it. My neighbor of 10 years. Age 41 with two kids 10 and 8 just divorced his wife and its final. Is keeping the house and she has bought a house a mile away. They are sharing the kids and they just sold their big motor home and are ready to move on in life. He has over the last couple of years shown a interest in buying it. Money is not a issue .It will soon be spring so nows the time. Although I'm sad to see the Harley go here are some of my problems I'm searching for answers to . He's been a good neighbor. There when I need help me the same but we are not a bother to each other either. My problem is I will sell the HD as is where is and of course would share any and all information with him on its care and use. He is a totally new rider. Doesn't even have a mc license yet and will take motorcycle training. He's a big guy like me so the motorcycle will fit him well. But he's not very mechanical (stock broker)and takes his pickup to a Jiffy Lube for oil changes etc. I do what ever work I can on my bike and truck and have to take my stuff to the real mechanics on occasion but try to do most all my servicing myself. I would not really want to work on his motorcycle and have it take a dump on him at 80 mph in front of a semi. I just won't do it . I will explain to him about it all but otherwise it will have to go to the dealer. I think I have given you enough information to make a interesting discussion. Please fell free to share what you think of this arrangement. Would you do it or run away??? Help!!!!

 

Sounds like your relationship with your neighbor is good enough that you should be able to explain your concerns and he should be able to understand and accept them. I think you'll have the hardest end of the deal in watching your bike head down the road on a regular basis.

 

Just introduce him to an indy who you think is competent and fair.

refer him to a rider's course.

give him a bit of a support system

and then he's on his own

mike

 

You could always trade for a Triglide. Easier on the creaky bones and an excuse not to sell to your neighbor.

 

It sounds like you have a handle on it and are doing everything right.

 

Personally, in the same situation, I would be hesitant to sell it to the neighbor.

 

And why? Please explain

 

I hate selling my toys and never ever want to see them again.

 

Buyers assume the risk upon purchase. Your situation is no different. You have maintained the bike properly. Explain all of this with your neighbor. The final decision is his, and his alone as to whether he want to move forward with the purchase. Nobody I know has a working crystal ball that can tell how long a mechanical piece of equipment will last.

Offer him a decent deal. If he takes it, great. If not, move on. my $0.02.

 

I wouldn't sell to anyone I know. It will become a problem. Believe me I know.