What are the pro's and cons of the 2001 wide glide model. I have found a low mileage 2001 wide glide but have no knowledge of this model. I have owned a 2009 Nightster, 2004 Softail and currently own a 2010 FLHXXX trike. I enjoy the trike, however I miss the feeling of two wheels and was looking for something that me and the wife could take short trips on around town.

 

I forgot to add that I also owned a 2008 Electra Glide Classic which I traded in for the trike. So, the trike is my touring bike hence the wanting of the wide glide.

 

N/A on the cons !

 

In my experience, the wide glide is an excellent choice. Especially in terms of a bar-hopper. Good power and throttle response out of the carb models. I know virtually nothing of the fuel-injected models.
You do need to be aware of the cam bearing and tensioner problems however. They are said to be problamatic after 30,xxx miles, but it all comes down to maintenance and how the bike was treated in my opinion. For a wide glide under about 12k and 50,xxx miles its usually a good buy, especially if the cam isues have been addressed. But the cam problems are not instant, the develope noise and so-forth before it become a major malfunction.
My Advice to you, is to check the bike over, ask questions about mileage and maintenace records, and decide for yourself.
Just my two-cents on the subject, but good luck to you man.

 

Nice glide Buckinfitch!

 

Thanks for the replys. The bike is listed as having only 3300 miles on it. I am kind of leary on that one for an 01 model you would think that it would have more miles on it than that. It is at a car lot, but they seem to be pretty reputable, but you never know.

 

Dont let the miles bother you
I bought a 99 with 18K on it....I am the third owner. The bike was maintained very well and the bike is in great shape, absolutely no problems

Just check it over and you should be good to go.....if it is a dealer, ask them to give you a car fax. you can also take the VIN to a dealer and they will give you any Harley service history. If there is none there, it was either serviced by an independent shop, by the owner, ....or not serviced at all

 

My 01 is still running strong. Check out those tensioners, I went to gear driven cams at 38,000 miles. Now have almost 80,000 on my scoot with no problems. Great handling bike.

 

It's a great bike. If the price is right, go for it.

 

I will give it a good looking over tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion on looking up the maintenance from the HD dealer.