So I'm considering a trade
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From: Hampton, VA
So I'm considering a trade
So a friend of mine is selling his '99 Ultra Classic with 30k miles and he's never had a problem with it for my '05 Super Glide with 16k miles. I've talked to a couple people and they seem to think I should do it, but I figured I would bring it here and hear some opinions as well. I know the owner pretty well and he wouldn't screw me over intentionally either which is one reason why I'm considering it. His bike has a bassani 2 to 1 exhaust, day maker headlight, and that's about it. Mine has fuelpak, V&H Big Shots, Stage 1 intake, and HID headlight. Both are the TC 88 and both are fuel injected. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I thought '00 was the first year for the TC88 in touring/softail...
Regardless, the only thing that really matters is your (and perhaps your buddy's) happiness. If you really like the bike and think the trade is fair, do it. It really doesn't matter what anybody else thinks. Value is pretty subjective, despite what the insurance company says.
Regardless, the only thing that really matters is your (and perhaps your buddy's) happiness. If you really like the bike and think the trade is fair, do it. It really doesn't matter what anybody else thinks. Value is pretty subjective, despite what the insurance company says.
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From: michigan
Me personally I would not do it but like stated above this one is all your choice and what you're going to be happy with so if you feel you're tired of you dyna and would like to move to a touring bike do it
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Brakes on the 99 twin cams were the same as evos. Not as good as the newer 4 piston units. The wheel bearings were Timken instead of sealed. The EFI is the older Magneti Marelli system that can have issues and parts are getting hard to get. The superglide has a later Delphi system. At 30K, I would check the cam chain tensioners and make sure the rear cam is splined and it has an upgraded cam bearing. If the guy had cams installed at any time the cams and bearing are likely fixed. Rear shocks on a ultra have air assist. With this age they are likely leaking air. The swing-arms have been known to crack on the Baggers up until 2002.
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