FXD Dilema !
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Go with the '05. I'm an old dude, and I most likely will never have another carb'ed motorcycle, or car for that matter. The extras are a nice benefit to.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NY
I don't see how a bone stock 2002 SG and a 2005 SG can be the same price. I also wonder how you would need new tires at 10,000. I changed my SG tires at 18,000 and were still were safe. I wanted to replace the rear at 16,000 but I waited to do both same time. 4000.00 for a 2002 is cheap too.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: San Diego, CA
So you can have a 3 year newer bike with less miles and extras for the same price? Why is this a question?
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
I already have both, the 02 (carbed) has a 95" kit with cams and has an interesting lope and good response. My 05 L/R is EFI and is a strong bike. One thing with 05's, they had a valve guide seal issue. The bikes used a lot of oil and the seals had to be changed out. Mine were on HD's dime, heads come off. Buy them both.