I'm about to go look at a 2001 FLHTCI that is selling for $8400. Single owner, 14K miles, garage kept etc, etc, etc. I know you guys have been asked this a thousand times (and I promise to check the self help section before asking too many stupid questions) but is there anything I should look out for on this bike, regular problems or other issues?

Another thing I've been trying to figure out is what is the difference between the "C" the "CI" and the "UCI"? I'm assuming the C is carbed and the CI has EFI but what does the Ultra have that the others don't?

Thank You for putting up with a newbe

 

Are you sure it's not a FLHTCUI ?

 

With that mileage and garage kept, sounds like it may be a good deal, what about extras? Just make sure all the numbers match and clean title, I would still haggle a bit on the price anyway.

 

Sorry, I got the CUI mixed up. The ad lists it as a CI. I've talked to him once on the phone and going to look at it after work tonight.

He said the only extras he's put on it is a true dual exhaust with aftermarket mufflers, a leather Corbin seat and lower fairings. He also says he has the title in hand.

 

would not use the term "only" in a negative way for those upgrades. Sounds like some nice upgrades.

 

Its an Electraglide classic fuel injected. Difference between it and an Ultra are- lower farings(which hes added), no cb, no intercom, no rear speakers on tourpak, no lights in tourpak, i think the front fender rail is different. That sounds like a pretty good price if its been taken care of.

 

Sounds like a decent deal. The twin cam 88's have cam chain tensioner problems. Something to have checked or see if the owner fixed it. I know someone that just upgraded his to the hydraulic setup with the new oil pump and it cost him a 1000. welcome to the forum

 

Thanks for the information. I have a lot to learn about these big boys.

I intended the remark to the "only" upgrades as a positive thing. I'm looking for a mostly stock bike so that I can customize it (or not) to fit me rather than adapting to someone else's personality.

 

With 14k I dont see that being a huge issue, only if those are 14k city miles, but would definitely get them checked either way. 2001 was also the last year for the margetti marelli injection. Do a search on it. Those that have it may chime in a give you their experiences. I seems a decent price but I would show up with less in cash say 7800 and have some extra in the car and see what he says. Hard to turn cash down when you see it. Good luck

 

Sounds like a very good deal with those extras