What's an EVO Classic Worth?
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What's an EVO Classic Worth?
Just Question(s) For Opinions:
What is an older Evo worth buy/sell? For example a 1988 Electra Glide Sport? Let's say for one in PRIME MINT style shape with lower miles below <30k? vs. ones in not so great shape etc.
Were the mid eighties EVO's good? What were issues? Pros/Cons?
Is there a market for older HDbikes in MINT shape?
Last, I see older EVO's much less than older Shovelheads/Panheads-Why? Some older Shovels and Pans are in the high teens and into the $20-$25k+ Range...
Thx-Look forward to hearing comments...
GMAN
What is an older Evo worth buy/sell? For example a 1988 Electra Glide Sport? Let's say for one in PRIME MINT style shape with lower miles below <30k? vs. ones in not so great shape etc.
Were the mid eighties EVO's good? What were issues? Pros/Cons?
Is there a market for older HDbikes in MINT shape?
Last, I see older EVO's much less than older Shovelheads/Panheads-Why? Some older Shovels and Pans are in the high teens and into the $20-$25k+ Range...
Thx-Look forward to hearing comments...
GMAN
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
you are asking alot if we can not see pictures.
I seen an FXR (EVO) sale on ebay today for $6400 really nice bike.
Alot of things come into question when you ask your question.
Was the bike maintained well, was it crashed/dropped at one point.
So I would say without seeing pics the base price would be 6400 to ???.
Search on ebay, craigslist to determine what the going rate is.
Not trying to be a wise a$$......just sayin
I seen an FXR (EVO) sale on ebay today for $6400 really nice bike.
Alot of things come into question when you ask your question.
Was the bike maintained well, was it crashed/dropped at one point.
So I would say without seeing pics the base price would be 6400 to ???.
Search on ebay, craigslist to determine what the going rate is.
Not trying to be a wise a$$......just sayin
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
Thanks...I been looking at e Bay as you say and also check out Walnecks Classic Cycle Trader.
http://www.walnecks.com/
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
I would love to build another EVO like the one my dad built (see sig below) for my wife. I love the simplicity of the motor, and like not having a bar going down the center of the frame between the motor and transmission. I hope to find a 1986 motor, tranny, and primary someday to start that build. I know this didn't answer any of your questions, and now I'm starting to think I should have posted this somewhere else. Sorry for that.
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
"What is an older Evo worth buy/sell? For example a 1988 Electra Glide Sport?"
If you saw the list of things I've done to my 1990 FLHS (bought it new), then the answer is 'a fortune'!
"Were the mid eighties EVO's good? What were issues? Pros/Cons?"
I reckon all Evos are good, but there are a few issues. It may be the bike you are talkingabout hasthese things fixed by now. The things mine suffered from during its early life include: failed generator stator, failed regulator, broken gearlever return spring (a bitch to replace), leaking cylinder base gaskets (later ones fix that), leaking gearbox oil seal behind the 'sprocket' (ditto), failed indicator unit, failed ignition sender. Having fixed them all once they have been OK since.
Can anyone add to that list?
"I see older EVO's much less than older Shovelheads/Panheads-Why?"
I reckon that when bikes get to around 20 years old they go into a state of limbo. They have earned their keep, lost their looks, gone out of fashion, are not worth much, may have something go wrong with themand get left in a shed. Many years later, they get 'discovered'by someone prepared to spend time and money restoring them, then they get 'reborn' when they are old enough to be considered worth something once more. Buy that FLHS and watch it go through the same cycle! Show us a photo when it is yours....
If you saw the list of things I've done to my 1990 FLHS (bought it new), then the answer is 'a fortune'!
"Were the mid eighties EVO's good? What were issues? Pros/Cons?"
I reckon all Evos are good, but there are a few issues. It may be the bike you are talkingabout hasthese things fixed by now. The things mine suffered from during its early life include: failed generator stator, failed regulator, broken gearlever return spring (a bitch to replace), leaking cylinder base gaskets (later ones fix that), leaking gearbox oil seal behind the 'sprocket' (ditto), failed indicator unit, failed ignition sender. Having fixed them all once they have been OK since.
Can anyone add to that list?
"I see older EVO's much less than older Shovelheads/Panheads-Why?"
I reckon that when bikes get to around 20 years old they go into a state of limbo. They have earned their keep, lost their looks, gone out of fashion, are not worth much, may have something go wrong with themand get left in a shed. Many years later, they get 'discovered'by someone prepared to spend time and money restoring them, then they get 'reborn' when they are old enough to be considered worth something once more. Buy that FLHS and watch it go through the same cycle! Show us a photo when it is yours....
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
It wouldn`t bother me to spend that amount of coin on the bike in question.If you know how to wrench at all and it`s the bike you want to ride and keep for awhile ,I`d go for it!It may not need anything.Better than spending 20K and have to screw with EFI issues and heat ,etc.Parts are everywhere for these and other evos so buy`her up. I want to by a later evo bagger and then just drop in a 124 .It`s all in what the buyer wants to do with the bike which will conotate what the buyer is willing to part with,IMO.
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
i have to agree, $8,000.00 or less. i have seen to many low mileage 2000s go for $10,000.00 so an older one would be worth less. in fact a 2002 full dresser just around the corner , loaded to the hilt, just went for $10,000.00, including helmets and intercom system.
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
I agree with the others maybe $8000 for a EVO. The reason Shovels and Pans cost more is because they are harder to find. There were fewer of them made and even fewer left out there. Right now I see the best deals on EVOs of any of the harley bikes. The EVOs are still to new to be collectors bikes, but they are to old to be wanted by all the people that want modern bikes. Once the Twin cam is done, I would think the EVOs will be more collectable and the twin cams will be cheaper.
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RE: What's an EVO Classic Worth?
Thx for all responses...YES I did buy it (my 5th HD now in 3 years...)-never had an EVO though. Appreciate all the input from folks in the know on these. It's a good rider and so far so good-minor issues wheras others here have been helpful in providing me tips, info. etc.
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