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Jul 8, 2012 | 08:48 PM

Camp0392

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First Harley

Im looking at buying my first Harley and have the opportunity to buy a 2005 Lowrider from a relative for what I consider to be a good price. Are there any major advantages to spending a little more and getting a newer model with a 96 ci engine and 6 speeds (both would be fuel injected)? Any insights would be helpful, thanks.

Jul 8, 2012 | 09:24 PM

Steel Steed

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Depending on the price, that 05 might be a great bike. Or maybe your relative should keep it, you get another, then you can go on rides together.

Jul 10, 2012 | 10:01 PM

agove

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If the price is right for you, go for the 05. I just came off of an 01 (88ci and 5 speed), and onto a 12. That 6th gear is awesome to have, but like i said if the price is right and you like the 05 I would go for it.

Jul 10, 2012 | 10:29 PM

2NAHNTR

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I wish i had the 96 and a sixth gear but I absolutely love my bike anyway. If the price is right, go for it.

Jul 10, 2012 | 11:00 PM

ilovemyskidoo

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Low rider is a awesome bike i love mine if the price is rite for you buy it drive it for a year or two then sell it for what you payed for it and then get a newer one.

Jul 11, 2012 | 09:20 AM

Austin Dave

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The '05 LR is a great ride. The TC88 is a great engine, but check the cam-chain tensioners. If it an FXDLI, it isn't a carb engine. The FXDL is a carbed engine.

Last edited by Austin Dave; Jul 11, 2012 at 09:22 AM.