Too much $$ for a 95 Road King??
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From: Farmington ,MS
I would say that ebay killed that theory to some degree...anybody, can buy any bike, from anywhere. If you look at ebay completed listings 80-90% of the bikes just don't sell period...it's a buyers market...I wouldn't give more than 5k for any evo anything...unless it was really special...low mileage... untouched... all original... museum piece...then I would give 5.5....
http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.co...506.m270.l1313
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From: Independence Mo
I live in mid-west I purchased a 97 RK with 59K miles for 6,300 and thought it was a little high didn't worry too much about overall cond was going to custom it anyway. I just prefer the EVO engine over twin and I haven't had any trouble finding parts as a matter of fact lot of aftermarket stuff available and used also a lot cheaper
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From: Round Rock, TX
I would say that ebay killed that theory to some degree...anybody, can buy any bike, from anywhere. If you look at ebay completed listings 80-90% of the bikes just don't sell period...it's a buyers market...I wouldn't give more than 5k for any evo anything...unless it was really special...low mileage... untouched... all original... museum piece...then I would give 5.5....
http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.co...506.m270.l1313
http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.co...506.m270.l1313
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That's right. I sold 2 bikes with eBay, NOT through eBay. In other words my listings were "Incomplete" listings; but it's VERY easy to exchange phone numbers and make the sale outside of eBay and save seller's fees. Helps the buyer negotiate as well when he can back those fees out of the equation. Basically eBay is nothing but a nationwide craigslist when it comes to motorcycles or cars. I would also bet that I'm not the only person who's figured this one out because I ain't so smart.
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From: Vermont
That's right. I sold 2 bikes with eBay, NOT through eBay. In other words my listings were "Incomplete" listings; but it's VERY easy to exchange phone numbers and make the sale outside of eBay and save seller's fees. Helps the buyer negotiate as well when he can back those fees out of the equation. Basically eBay is nothing but a nationwide craigslist when it comes to motorcycles or cars. I would also bet that I'm not the only person who's figured this one out because I ain't so smart.
Yep just like that joke Uship......Never us em but do a check on dunn and bradstreet for phone number of company bidding and call direct. If they are not listed forgetaboutit.
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From: Nashville
I bought my 95 Road King with about 43k miles on it last July for 6800. There were about 3 i could choose from at that price within an hour from me so that got the guy off his 8k asking price. I wanted that one because it was black. Been a great bike.
Had a leaky front brake caliper and a leaky fork. Fixed those and used the break down as an excuse to powder coat. Just got back from about 700 miles this pas weekend.
The only thing i would caution is the year. 94-96 is hard to fit since those were the first years for the road king. 97-2008 almost everything is interchangable.
Most obstacles you can easily overcome, but seat options suck on those years.
Had a leaky front brake caliper and a leaky fork. Fixed those and used the break down as an excuse to powder coat. Just got back from about 700 miles this pas weekend.
The only thing i would caution is the year. 94-96 is hard to fit since those were the first years for the road king. 97-2008 almost everything is interchangable.
Most obstacles you can easily overcome, but seat options suck on those years.
Last edited by jrod1475; Apr 17, 2013 at 02:12 PM.
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I bought my 95 Road King with about 43k miles on it last July for 6800. There were about 3 i could choose from at that price within an hour from me so that got the guy off his 8k asking price. I wanted that one because it was black. Been a great bike.
Had a leaky front brake caliper and a leaky fork. Fixed those and used the break down as an excuse to powder coat. Just got back from about 700 miles this pas weekend.
The only thing i would caution is the year. 94-96 is hard to fit since those were the first years for the road king. 97-2008 almost everything is interchangable.
Most obstacles you can easily overcome, but seat options suck on those years.
Had a leaky front brake caliper and a leaky fork. Fixed those and used the break down as an excuse to powder coat. Just got back from about 700 miles this pas weekend.
The only thing i would caution is the year. 94-96 is hard to fit since those were the first years for the road king. 97-2008 almost everything is interchangable.
Most obstacles you can easily overcome, but seat options suck on those years.
Find 'em used on sleazeBay for cheap or pay about $300 new.....
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From: Boston, MA
I bought my 95 Road King with about 43k miles on it last July for 6800. There were about 3 i could choose from at that price within an hour from me so that got the guy off his 8k asking price. I wanted that one because it was black. Been a great bike.
Had a leaky front brake caliper and a leaky fork. Fixed those and used the break down as an excuse to powder coat. Just got back from about 700 miles this pas weekend.
The only thing i would caution is the year. 94-96 is hard to fit since those were the first years for the road king. 97-2008 almost everything is interchangable.
Most obstacles you can easily overcome, but seat options suck on those years.
Had a leaky front brake caliper and a leaky fork. Fixed those and used the break down as an excuse to powder coat. Just got back from about 700 miles this pas weekend.
The only thing i would caution is the year. 94-96 is hard to fit since those were the first years for the road king. 97-2008 almost everything is interchangable.
Most obstacles you can easily overcome, but seat options suck on those years.
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Well I talked again to the guy with the '95 RK & he just changed his price......he INCREASED it by $400.00!!!! He says that he may negotiate with me down to the original $$ if he doesn't sell it soon.....WTF??
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OK, now I found a 94 RK with only 40 miles....that's right 40 MILES!!! Not 40K just 40 MILES PERIOD!!!!!!! This guy wants $10,800, I don't even know where to begin with this one. UUGGHHGG!!!
I'm thinking that if I flop down $8000 that would be a good start, eh?
I need some advice here, I really, really, REALLY want this bike but $10K is ALOT to spill on a 19 year old bike no matter how many miles are on it. Although I think that $8500 would be the max I would ever spend on this one............
Another plus is this one is closer to me so less risk there. I would most likely end up going into retirement with this bike, so that's something else to think about.
What say you guys??
I'm thinking that if I flop down $8000 that would be a good start, eh?
I need some advice here, I really, really, REALLY want this bike but $10K is ALOT to spill on a 19 year old bike no matter how many miles are on it. Although I think that $8500 would be the max I would ever spend on this one............
Another plus is this one is closer to me so less risk there. I would most likely end up going into retirement with this bike, so that's something else to think about.
What say you guys??