1985 FXWG Need advice
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: St. Louis, MO
The seat pan(s) could be original but the covering ( at least according to my parts catalog) doesn't look original.
My seat is not original so I can't post a pic of an original.
My seat is not original so I can't post a pic of an original.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 282
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From: Southern MD
I paid $7000 for the same bike about 10 years ago. It had a freshly rebuilt motor with new cam and stroked S&S crank. I had to put about $1000 more into it for starter, clutch and charging system upgrades. Kick starting a large, high compression engine is not easy.
As to value, condition is everything on a bike that old. If you like wrenching you will love that bike.
As to value, condition is everything on a bike that old. If you like wrenching you will love that bike.
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6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Oakland Park
I am going to check it out as it is not far from here but from the pics it looks clean .
Weird bike looks like an old softail but it isnt kick electric start and looks mainly stock thats why I am into it.
Thanks
Weird bike looks like an old softail but it isnt kick electric start and looks mainly stock thats why I am into it.
Thanks
As said before - where is the link. I've never seen a WideGlide that looked like a Softail. Not sure what that means.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Round Rock, TX
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6th Gear
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From: Oakland Park
I copied a pic dont know how to get a link on here
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I paid $7000 for the same bike about 10 years ago. It had a freshly rebuilt motor with new cam and stroked S&S crank. I had to put about $1000 more into it for starter, clutch and charging system upgrades. Kick starting a large, high compression engine is not easy.
As to value, condition is everything on a bike that old. If you like wrenching you will love that bike.
As to value, condition is everything on a bike that old. If you like wrenching you will love that bike.
As for the softail look.... with a 21" front wheel,5 gallon tank, fat bob rear fender, same handle bars.... if you don't notice the rear shocks right away, they are similar, within the same year anyway...
Still not sure what is meant by looks like a Softail. The shocks on a Dyna are pretty obvious. Yes they had one the same color, flip fender, etc.
Yes it looks a little crusty, check for pitting on the chrome. Those little thing add up quick.
As far as a value, it's what it is worth to you, could be a nice bike to ride and enjoy, not really a collector item.
Check it out in person and bid accordingly. Wish you the best.
Last edited by TSheff; Feb 7, 2016 at 04:14 PM.