1st time on springer
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1st time on springer
Today I test drove a 1988.5 near original softail that I seen on road side. #145 of 1450 ------- 85th anniversary collectors edition. He insisted that I take off on it,uuuummmm ok....
21k miles. Would like to add a Springer to my garage, if I could only spend $5,000 on something that I don't really need but WANT. I must say that my bike felt stronger though, but it started and ran great.
21k miles. Would like to add a Springer to my garage, if I could only spend $5,000 on something that I don't really need but WANT. I must say that my bike felt stronger though, but it started and ran great.
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That's a great price for a springer. Heck the engine and fork alone are worth that. I'd say you could flip it or part it for more money.
But it'd be a shame. I love my springer, they ride great and always start a conversation.
I'd say jump on that if you have the means.
But it'd be a shame. I love my springer, they ride great and always start a conversation.
I'd say jump on that if you have the means.
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Sounds like a great deal OP. I consider a bike like that a rolling savings account. Maybe even an investment as you could probably sell for profit some time.
Did you happen to replace the steering head bearings? I need to do mine and I wonder how difficult a job it is.
Did you happen to replace the steering head bearings? I need to do mine and I wonder how difficult a job it is.
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Yeah I think it's well worth the money, very rear bike, looked it up online also. I like how they mark the production number on the dash. It appears only seat and bars are not original, motor is untouched. Just some flaking going on with the blacked out motor, few chips in the original paint which only came one way( no paint options ) for that bike.
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