Deal or no deal
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Cruiser
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From: Southwest Missouri
Deal or no deal
Hope you don't mind if I come over from the sportster forum to ask this question: I have a line on a '99 Low with 20K miles. Has a bunch of MoCo add ons and a custom paint, but the motor has never been opened. Carb. I can buy it for about 8900. Good looking bike that appears to be well cared for. I am a little concerned about the twin cam motor, some people like to slam them you know. Is there an issue with the cam bearings or something that I need to be aware of? I can turn a wrench, but I don't want to have to replacea case or anything. I would appreciate any opinions/warnings/praises and etc. Thanks in advance.
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RE: Deal or no deal
Seems high for a nine year old bike. 96CI, EFI, six speed tranny and 49mm forks are available on a newer bike for not much more coin.
The bottom line is a good deal is what a good deal is to you.
The bottom line is a good deal is what a good deal is to you.
Road Master
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
RE: Deal or no deal
I have a 2000 with 32,000 miles and never had any engine issues. See if you can get the guy down to $8000...check the blue book value and what they're going for on Ebay. The dyna line does not sell that well on Ebay (I followed them for a long while). They did have some sort of cam or bearing issues with the 99's ..which is the first year they came out but not the entire year long run. If you callthe factorythey could probably give you the info or it's probably on line or check with your local Stealer for more info. Does the guy have pics of the bike...lets see what your getting...
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RE: Deal or no deal
ORIGINAL: riverman
Hope you don't mind if I come over from the sportster forum to ask this question: I have a line on a '99 Low with 20K miles. Has a bunch of MoCo add ons and a custom paint, but the motor has never been opened. Carb. I can buy it for about 8900. Good looking bike that appears to be well cared for. I am a little concerned about the twin cam motor, some people like to slam them you know. Is there an issue with the cam bearings or something that I need to be aware of? I can turn a wrench, but I don't want to have to replacea case or anything. I would appreciate any opinions/warnings/praises and etc. Thanks in advance.
Hope you don't mind if I come over from the sportster forum to ask this question: I have a line on a '99 Low with 20K miles. Has a bunch of MoCo add ons and a custom paint, but the motor has never been opened. Carb. I can buy it for about 8900. Good looking bike that appears to be well cared for. I am a little concerned about the twin cam motor, some people like to slam them you know. Is there an issue with the cam bearings or something that I need to be aware of? I can turn a wrench, but I don't want to have to replacea case or anything. I would appreciate any opinions/warnings/praises and etc. Thanks in advance.
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RE: Deal or no deal
If you just have to have the bike, offer 8K. You could probably find a bike that would put your mind at ease pretty fast on ebay or HD trader or here.
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Cruiser
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From: Southwest Missouri
RE: Deal or no deal
Hello All,
I really do appreciate all of your comments. I have looked a little and it does appear that while in the range it is a bit at the top end of the range. Of course pretty much every harley owner I've ever known (including me) believes their bike is worth more than it probably is. Anyway, I am thinking I may try to torque him down a little. I looks good and clean. The only thing I see that needs attention is the rear tire. I am going to try to embed his picture, but you can't see much. Thanks again.
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I really do appreciate all of your comments. I have looked a little and it does appear that while in the range it is a bit at the top end of the range. Of course pretty much every harley owner I've ever known (including me) believes their bike is worth more than it probably is. Anyway, I am thinking I may try to torque him down a little. I looks good and clean. The only thing I see that needs attention is the rear tire. I am going to try to embed his picture, but you can't see much. Thanks again.
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RE: Deal or no deal
I think $8900 is to high. Heck 2008brand new super glides are only $12,000. Last year I picked up a 81 Shovel Super glide for $6000 that the owner put $1000s into it. I have seen EVO super glides and wide glides for around $6K also.