85 wide glide
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85 wide glide
I found a 1985 FXWG and can get it around 1500 I think. I have been wanting an older wide glide to fix up. It is in decent shape but has been stored for last 12 years. Everything is there and it was the last year they had the kick starter and electric starter. I know it will need carb and a lot more gone through to get i going again.
What is the opininon on here about going price for one and is that worth it?
Thanks for the replies in advance.
What is the opininon on here about going price for one and is that worth it?
Thanks for the replies in advance.
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My Brother has that bike, bought it new with the factory flames, he loves it. A used one running goes for about 5 to 6 grand. If the motor spins I'd buy it.
Last edited by Scratt; Apr 22, 2012 at 09:06 AM.
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Couldn't swing that price wants 2K and thought I could get him down but can't. So how hard is it to get running after sitting?? Last started in 2000
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Check fluids, new battery, clean the carb some, new plugs for grins, and it probably starts. That won't be the end of the project, but she'll tell you what she needs from there.
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New battery, drain and fill the gas, put a catch pan under the oil vent line (disconnect from air cleaner if it is still stock), the really **** can pull the spark plugs and squirt some oil down the holes. Start it up. Real hard. Even 2 large is stealing that bike.
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Hell ya!!!!! I've attached a pic of mine. Had it since 1991. Around here the going $ would be about $6-$8K. Actually 86 was the last year of kicker and 4 speed tranny on big twins and it was only made on the FXWG.
I would see if it'll run before I just went thru it replacing ****. Then deal with what ever needs attention. I'm in the process of restoring my 85 FXSB (only has 25,000 miles) and I'm pullin the heads and barrels off as it leaks outta both ends.
My advise is to buy the bike, then go to EBay and buy a HD motor manual and use it... I usually buy mine used and rarely pay over $35 after shippping. Ya just gotta keep watching for the right one.
Keep us posted!!!
jim
I would see if it'll run before I just went thru it replacing ****. Then deal with what ever needs attention. I'm in the process of restoring my 85 FXSB (only has 25,000 miles) and I'm pullin the heads and barrels off as it leaks outta both ends.
My advise is to buy the bike, then go to EBay and buy a HD motor manual and use it... I usually buy mine used and rarely pay over $35 after shippping. Ya just gotta keep watching for the right one.
Keep us posted!!!
jim
Last edited by msgtarmor; Apr 22, 2012 at 09:57 AM.