So yes, I want to brag a bit. I took ownership of this beauty 9 years ago. It's 1998 Fatboy and I just love this bike to bits, and unlike a spouse, it hasn't aged a bit in my opinion ;-). Like the previous owner I have been looking after it quite meticulously. Personally polishing the chrome and glazing the paintwork at least twice a year. Needless to say she is in showroom condition. Took her in at 2,000km (1,242 miles) on the clock and today she only has 5,000km (3,100 miles) on the clock. Why so little? Well just haven't had a lot of time plus I have been riding my wife's 1200 sportster (yes, I did buy it for the wife ;-)) and left the fatboy to enjoy for a quick Sunday run or special occasions. I had the leather seat custom made with the same logo as on the tank imprinted on the leather. I also have the original black seat, and best of all, it is brand new and never been used.

So my question is, how many of these are around in this condition? I believe that the EVO motor is highly sought after as the last of the original Harley motors for its authenticity and reliability. With the bike being 20 years old, but virtually brand new with the low mileage and showroom condition, do I purchase another bike for riding and continue to accumulate low millage on this one? By doing this, will I have a valuable collectors piece in years to come?

 

 

I agree with Ranger, ride and enjoy it,these motors will last a good long time especially at your rate.As far as collectability ? Again, enjoy it.

 

Due to the high number of them made I'm gonna guess that in another 30 years that bike ought to be worth real money.

 

I have to agree with ranger. Put it on the market and see if someone is willing to give you a chunk of money for it. If someone does, sell it and buy a bike ypu feel comfortable riding. If not, take that evo out and get it in the wind.

 

Ride it and enjoy it while you can. Life goes by rather quickly. Let's say for the sake of the argument in 25 years you can get 3 times the price you paid for it. Is that really going to change things in your life 25 years from now? Think about the memories missed.......
You're better off investing some disposable income in the stock market over that period of time.

 

You have a great Evo. Ride it and enjoy it, but your call. It's not going to appreciate in value as a stock Panhead would, because of the quantity made. I think Harley's glory days is declining with each generation.

 

Amen to that.

My 98 RKC had 2,500 miles on it when I got it. That was 10 years ago.

I hit 90k on that girl last summer.


carl

 

Pretty bike. Don't just look at it! Ride it!

 

It's your to do with.. holding out for the future is always a risk.... I don't have the patience ..