Dyna vs FXR Market Prices
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Tourer
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Dyna vs FXR Market Prices
Lately I have noticed Dyna prices especially your FXDX and FXDS TC88 models and even late year Evos climbing up and up. $10k+ isn't unheard of.
Currently riding an 84' Shovelhead FXSB Low Rider. Great bike which I plan to keep but looking for a more performance oriented big twin Harley that can corner a bit better than this old 4 speed frame can.
I can understand these prices from the 103" TC but crazy what these 88s are bringing.
FXRs to include the "holy grail years" 1990+ are more reasonably priced and it seems they offer more than what the TC88 Dynas can in terms of handling at least. I realize the TC88 has more opportunity for reliable higher performance than the Evo (95" kit for example).
Am I missing something? I am leaning more towards an FXR now due to the price rise.
Currently riding an 84' Shovelhead FXSB Low Rider. Great bike which I plan to keep but looking for a more performance oriented big twin Harley that can corner a bit better than this old 4 speed frame can.
I can understand these prices from the 103" TC but crazy what these 88s are bringing.
FXRs to include the "holy grail years" 1990+ are more reasonably priced and it seems they offer more than what the TC88 Dynas can in terms of handling at least. I realize the TC88 has more opportunity for reliable higher performance than the Evo (95" kit for example).
Am I missing something? I am leaning more towards an FXR now due to the price rise.
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uses prices on many used vehicles, motorcycles, cars etc are all up or inflated a bit. The FXR and early dyna's are a bit unique in that there has been a risen popularity in those.
I'd totally go for an FXR - they will hold value for some time.
would say maybe 4-5 years ago a very well sorted and built FXR would snag <$10K, same bike today is >$15K
I'd totally go for an FXR - they will hold value for some time.
would say maybe 4-5 years ago a very well sorted and built FXR would snag <$10K, same bike today is >$15K
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Demographics play the biggest part in their value. Dynas and FXRs out west are 2-5k over what you can get em for east of the Rockies. That being said as more west coasters start gobbling them up the supply dwindles and prices climb again. Early Dynas seem to be the best bang for the buck. Ive been dealing in em for a few years now and its pretty easy to get 15-25% more selling them after a few mods. Im not a fan of FXRs and have had two that I could t get rid of fast enough. Not a bike Ill spend money on again. Many love em just not me.
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Tourer
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What were the big issues you had? I understand (just like my old Shovelhead) that they are now OLD bikes. The early ones seem to be more problematic with their wonky starter and primary setups. Also seems the used part market for them is ridiculous (I won't even consider an FXR that was converted to forward controls and the owner didn't keep all the mid control parts on hand for example).
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Id disagree and say theyre cheaper than theyve been in 10 years? FXDX and Tsports were going for $10k to $15k, now theyre in the $8k-$10k range.
hard to justify that kind of money for a 20 year old carbd bike with an 88 when the new ones have an EFI 114, or even the fact that you can pick up a 96 or 103 for about the same price range.
hard to justify that kind of money for a 20 year old carbd bike with an 88 when the new ones have an EFI 114, or even the fact that you can pick up a 96 or 103 for about the same price range.
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Dynas and FXR well...they don't make them any more. the used suppy will dry up at some point and you wont see em as much. I know a guy with an FXR and he dont even know what it was, to him it was a "old low rider"...
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Road Warrior
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What were the big issues you had? I understand (just like my old Shovelhead) that they are now OLD bikes. The early ones seem to be more problematic with their wonky starter and primary setups. Also seems the used part market for them is ridiculous (I won't even consider an FXR that was converted to forward controls and the owner didn't keep all the mid control parts on hand for example).
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I just missed out on a 89 FXR w/19k miles for $6500 about 15 min away from me. The ad had been posted for 2 weeks, but when I responded the seller said he had a buyer coming by to look at it today (my luck, after 2 weeks
ugh). Im sure itll sell. Oh well, Im keeping my eyes out for another thats not across the country.
I kinda want just the frame and would love to weld in the Twin-cam or M8 adapter kit and put an ABS drivetrain in it. That would be my rest of my life bike
I kinda want just the frame and would love to weld in the Twin-cam or M8 adapter kit and put an ABS drivetrain in it. That would be my rest of my life bike
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Dynas are hot right now and the prices reflect.