So, I've got a few months left of AIT and then I'll be heading off to my unit. I'm wanting to buy myself a Fat Bob as a graduation present. I've been looking around online in several places: craigslist, cycle trader, etc. It seems like everyone is out of their mind on pricing!

Is it unreasonable to want to pay around $10k, preferably less, for a 08/09 Fat Bob with less than 10k miles? I'm completely new to the HD world, but not to motorcycles, and seeing people asking $12k or more for a bike that is five years old seems silly to me.

 

you can get a 2013 super glide for $13,199
Now is the time to deal
Most folks wants their money back on their accessories they got to make it theirs.
I tell em to take their accessories off and give me a price.
We have a 2010 wide glide we thought about selling it but decided against it because of the engine work we had done. It's worth more to us than what we can get.

 

I got my 07 Street Bob for $7k last year with 13k miles. So you should be able to find something

 

When it comes to used Harleys your best bet (for the most part) is to avoid things like craigslist. Everyone wants way more than a fair asking price it seems.

Have you checked out any of the dealers in your area for used bikes?

 

It depends on where you live but an 09 FXDF with low miles should sell for around 11,000-12,000. HDs do hold their value better the rice burners

 

If you are willing to wait and see if you get deployed you can pick one up through Union Credit Service.Super low interest.You just tell them when you want it to be delivered to your local dealership..In the meantime the loan remains interest free with no early payoff penalty.And,all rebates that pop up between the time you buy it and the time it hits your dealer apply.Not a bad way to go if your deployed or want new.http://www.encs.com/program.aspx?id=147

 

I think paying 10K for an 08/09 Fat Bob is a fair price. However, it may be challenging to find one at that price. I purchased an '08 Fat Bob with 16K miles for 8K. It took me several months to find that deal though. Most of the bikes I saw were priced around 11 - 12K for similar miles, year, etc.

 

You might want to wait until you get to your unit. In my experience, bikes change owners frequently within the military community. You might find someone getting ready to deploy or PCS and who doesn't want to hassle with storage or shipping their scoot. Then there are always the numerous dealers close by that are ready to negotiate with troops. And also, find out what your unit policies are. At Ft Stewart, I saw many units force their troops to park and secure their motorcycles in the motorpool until they completed an MSF sponsored safety course, obtained a motorcycle endorsement, and had an NCO inspect their safety gear in accordance with DOD and installation policies. Just some friendly advice.

 

You can check on kelley blue book for prices and do a search on their site to find bikes.
I found our 05 super glide there and got it for $6,000 with 11,500 miles on it and lots of accessories.
you can also check on your local facebook and find deals.
I have picked up some really good deals on cars and bikes there.

 

I was concerned about the safety course deal, my PSG here at AIT told me that since I have an MSF card from the ERC I took years ago, I don't have to take a course. I'm all set on that front.