Purchase advice
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,396
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From: Connecticut :(
I agree with all above.
Also, if your looking at a 2007 dyna it has the 96/6spd.
If it doesn't, then somethings up!
As for 41k on the clock, ask the dude for history.
HD has full guidelines for maintenance and rebuilding and different mileage intervals. Go to the main HD site, and if you go into the "owners" section you can look it up by year and or the vin. You will need to create an account. But theres good info in there.
It will even tell you what if any recalls, and if they were closed out on the bike yet...
2007 dyna sb, 41k in my area (New England) that would prob sell for 7-8k
JMO...
Also, if your looking at a 2007 dyna it has the 96/6spd.
If it doesn't, then somethings up!
As for 41k on the clock, ask the dude for history.
HD has full guidelines for maintenance and rebuilding and different mileage intervals. Go to the main HD site, and if you go into the "owners" section you can look it up by year and or the vin. You will need to create an account. But theres good info in there.
It will even tell you what if any recalls, and if they were closed out on the bike yet...
2007 dyna sb, 41k in my area (New England) that would prob sell for 7-8k
JMO...
My '01 FXD SuperGlide has 48,000 miles on it and still runs great. Only had an issue with the tranny this year but is fixed. The 6 speeds are really nice but if you buy a Dyna with a 5 speed, I don't think you'll complain too much. Good luck!!
Last edited by cecharles; Jan 20, 2012 at 07:18 PM.
I'm new to Harleys, had lots of other motorcycles, but i don't understand the concern about milage. I guess it depends on whether you consider a motorcycle a recreational vehicle, or transportation. I ride about 15,000 miles a year, my other non harley motorcycle has 70,000 miles on it, and i plan on putting lots more miles on both bikes, at least 5,000 or 6,000 on my fat bob a year, more if i can. Maintain them, fix them when they break, enjoy riding them every day, rain or shine. i would take in to consideration when buying how milage affects value, so you don't over pay, but to base a purchase based on milage dosen't make sense. if you like the bike better than all the others your considering, and its a good value, buy it, ride it, enjoy it.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 340
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From: Tennessee
Think about it this way. If you buy a higher mileage bike for 2K less than the lower mileage bike...ride the snot out of it and have to rebuild the motor in a few years (with a big bore kit) for 2K what did you get? You got the same bike with a performance upgrade for the same money. Makes sense to me..
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 4,082
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From: Long Island, NY
It's a buyers market (sorry to anyone who's selling), so I'd be patient and look for a fairly new bike with low mileage.
Just my 2 cents, but as for the 5 speed vs 6 speed, I have one of each and really don't miss the 6th gear on the FXDL at all.
Good luck shopping!
Just my 2 cents, but as for the 5 speed vs 6 speed, I have one of each and really don't miss the 6th gear on the FXDL at all.
Good luck shopping!
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 990
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From: CALIFORNIA
I agree with all above.
Also, if your looking at a 2007 dyna it has the 96/6spd.
If it doesn't, then somethings up!
As for 41k on the clock, ask the dude for history.
HD has full guidelines for maintenance and rebuilding and different mileage intervals. Go to the main HD site, and if you go into the "owners" section you can look it up by year and or the vin. You will need to create an account. But theres good info in there.
It will even tell you what if any recalls, and if they were closed out on the bike yet...
2007 dyna sb, 41k in my area (New England) that would prob sell for 7-8k
JMO...
Also, if your looking at a 2007 dyna it has the 96/6spd.
If it doesn't, then somethings up!
As for 41k on the clock, ask the dude for history.
HD has full guidelines for maintenance and rebuilding and different mileage intervals. Go to the main HD site, and if you go into the "owners" section you can look it up by year and or the vin. You will need to create an account. But theres good info in there.
It will even tell you what if any recalls, and if they were closed out on the bike yet...
2007 dyna sb, 41k in my area (New England) that would prob sell for 7-8k
JMO...
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 710
Likes: 2
From: San Bruno
i was in the same boat. i was looking at used bikes, all of which had 10,000+ miles and only priced +/- $2000 below a brand new bike. i ended up buying a 2012 street bob. in the long run im only spending about $3000 more than a used one. used ones, no matter what a dealer tells you, they dont know the previous owners riding habits. the bike could be internally abused. which is another reason i bought new rather than used.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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Yeah...I will echo the last 2 posts. That is the problem with selling a bike. What is one traasure is another's junk...LOL...no kidding to those trying to sell their bikes. But fact is you can get a new 2012 SB for $13k (you can keep one cent!) but you can find folks selling a 2010/11 SB with 2k miles on it for $11K. Dealers (both motorcycles and cars) tell ya that driving off the lot depreciates pretty much and that is why dealers lowball trade ins. But they turn around and try to sell for retail LOL.
I do not mind buying a new bike for $2k more (yeah you factor in the ship/setup of $700ish and its still not bad) for a newer bike. Of course everyone is different but locality also comes into factor. Those guys selling their 2 year old bikes with a diff og $2k want us to pay the shipping and setup of their bikes...effectively they want to recoup their money back.
It takes TWO to tango but if both cannot reach a price the sellers have a bike depreciating as well.
I do not mind buying a new bike for $2k more (yeah you factor in the ship/setup of $700ish and its still not bad) for a newer bike. Of course everyone is different but locality also comes into factor. Those guys selling their 2 year old bikes with a diff og $2k want us to pay the shipping and setup of their bikes...effectively they want to recoup their money back.
It takes TWO to tango but if both cannot reach a price the sellers have a bike depreciating as well.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Marina del Rey
Don't confuse asking price w/ what they can actually sell it for.